College

[RadioactiveMan]

Originally Posted by DeAtHaBiT

I'm currently enrolled in Mountaindew Community College.

Oh yeah, I've seen commercials for that one.

[DaKilla]

Originally Posted by Big Red 11

I'm planning to jump into college the year after graduation. My declared major will be biomedical engineering or biotechnology, but I haven't decided on the school. I plan to visit colleges over the summer, I just have to decide what colleges to waste my time visiting. Pre-grad isn't as important, so i'll be looking to Rutgers or U Maryland, something cheap but good. Post grad is the biggie for engineering, so i'll be looking at Ivy and the sort.

I've pretty much figured out where I want to go in life, so no need for me to take any time off for that.

Don't hate on Rutgers... I think it's pretty nice, personally; not very challenging, though. Of course I expect that from any college. The Newark campus is really nice if you ask me (for being in Newark, of all places) and New Brunswick is huge.

Go Rutgers!

And no, they aren't paying me...

[DeAtHaBiT]

Originally Posted by RadioactiveMan

Oh yeah, I've seen commercials for that one.

lol Mountaindew. I never thought of that. Mountainview :P Next week is my last week until I finish up my semester.

[Tarmin]

Well I am a Junior in High School right now. I plan on studying either Aerospace Engineering(preferred) or Law. I would like to go to Embry-Riddle in Daytona Beach to study Aerospace Engineering. Since my family doesn't have too much money I am seriously considering joining the Air Force ROTC(Reserve Officer Training Corps) at Embry-Riddle. If I can get a scholarship from the Air Force then they will pay all/most of the tuition but I would have to sign a 4 year contract with them. I think that this is the way to go for me right now as I can get valuable experience in the Air Force after gradutation at watever college/university I decide to go to and I can immediatly start as an aerospace engineer. If I go with law I can be an Air Force JAG which ain't too bad to start off.

[Sparkplug1990]

I am currently a Sophomore in high school and I am going to be a computer tech. I have not decided what school I am going to, but the University of Michigan is my first choice. If I do good this semester, I will be qualified for the scolarship for U of M. If I can't get into that school, I will most likely go to a local community college. I have one not to far that is great in technology.

[RadioactiveMan]

I'm looking at the Computer Information Systems Technician course at BCIT. Apparently there are a lot of jobs available for Network Technicians and as a superhero imitator, I like to help out the industry whenever possible.

[Wand3rer]

That's awesome that you guys who aren't even Seniors are looking into the college stuff. Y'all have a huge one-up on everybody else.


BTW - does anyone here know how to be considered a state citizen by a college? Does the criteria vary by state law, or is it just move there and have a driver's license for a whole year...?

[Tarmin]

Well, for California I am pretty sure that you have to live here for 1 year before you are considered a resident/citizen. I'm not sure about other states but for Florida I think it might be less.

[DaKilla]

Originally Posted by Wand3rer

That's awesome that you guys who aren't even Seniors are looking into the college stuff. Y'all have a huge one-up on everybody else.


BTW - does anyone here know how to be considered a state citizen by a college? Does the criteria vary by state law, or is it just move there and have a driver's license for a whole year...?

You also have to pay state taxes, etc. There's a bit more to it, and you may have to have a residence there, as well. I'm not sure, to be honest.

[Swiss Miss]

Originally Posted by Wand3rer

BTW - does anyone here know how to be considered a state citizen by a college? Does the criteria vary by state law, or is it just move there and have a driver's license for a whole year...?

It differs between states... Here in Florida, the law for residency (defined by the state) is a person who resides in the state and maintains a living space in the county they intend to make their permanent home. As you can see, this is a very vague definition. People who are renting a hotel room near Disney World and think "Gee, I think I'll live here!" are technically considered residents. (Of course, they'll have to file a statement stating their intentions with the local courthouse.) The colleges here are more strict and define a resident as a person who lives, or lives as a dependent with someone, in Florida for 12 months.


I graduated with my BA in Political Science (International Relations and Comparative Politics) and Philosophy at Universtiy of Central Florida. It's quickly becoming known as a prominent party school here :smile: but it's a great campus and I loved going there. I am currently on the edge of my seat waiting to hear back from numerous law schools I've sent out applications to... It's a bit nervewrecking to not know where I'll end up in a few months from now.

I just watched an episode of Penn & Teller's show on Showtime called Bullsh!t where they uncover the BS and hype of going to college and they definately made some very good points on the matter. I think it was something like 30-40% of people who start college actually finish. That's pretty wild.
The synopsis of the episode was:
"Rather than beacons of enlightenment, colleges have become bloated 400 billion dollar a year corporations, islands isolated from the real world, treacherous minefields where free speech and individual liberty often get trampled. And not only that, but going to college offers no sure path to an enriching life…or even a blue-collar job!" As I say (and have learned), college teaches you everything except for what to do when you finish.