Originally Posted By mawnck The dalmatians are impressed, Dave. I, on the other hand, was singlehandedly responsible for the bankruptcy of 4 lemonade stands before I was 30, and starred as Mr. Snow in a community theater production of Carousel. After that it was all down hill.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA >Hey, now.< I'm not trying to be mean. Heck, I'm a liberal arts major (History) I just understand the fact that as far as majors go....they arn't worth much. If you're going to be 60k+ in debt you might as well get a major in a field that might pay you back that money.> My mom worked at Cal Lutheran University for years. She was able to get my sister and me enrolled for 4 years -- tuition free. Had no idea what that really meant. Until much later. Thanks Mom! <--(A Theatre Major)
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 I just returned to school last quarter to (finally) get my degree. I am finishing my AA at the local community college, because it only costs 87.00 per credit for residents. Since my state (WA) has an awesome transfer program, I will then transfer to a state university as a Junior and complete my BA. That will only cost about $4500 a year, and I will only be there for 2 years. While I really want my kids to go where ever they want to go, from a financial standpoint I really hope the choose one of the state universities here.
Originally Posted By hopemax I knew so many people that did their first two years at Bellevue Community College and then transferred to the UW, back when I was there in 1993-97, I'm sure the numbers have only increased. It's a really good deal.
Originally Posted By skinnerbox When I finished my M.A. in the nineties, I graduated with less than $10K in student loans, most of which was for the undergrad degree. I went to community college for 2 years, then transferred to the CSU system, where I received a B.A. and M.A. in the early nineties. Between working part-time during my undergrad years through the private sector and work/study programs, along with getting a small Pell grant, and working full-time while going for my Master's at night, I was able to keep the costs down. Of course, I basically drove my health right into the ground by doing that, but I managed to finish my college education without taking on massive debt to do it. State universities are the way to go, if you can swing it. My education at CSU was fabulous and worth every penny.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 <also a theatre major > You too, Labuda? Actually, I was a double major. (And I have the BFA and BA to prove it). The two majors: theatre and history. A friend of mine once said "Gee, you must have wanted to GUARANTEE unemployment."
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA Went to Moorpark College for 2 years to get my AA. Loved it. More interesting and engaging than Cal Lutheran in many ways...
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 "I knew so many people that did their first two years at Bellevue Community College and then transferred to the UW, back when I was there in 1993-97, I'm sure the numbers have only increased. It's a really good deal." I am going to BCC right now, but I will be transferring to WSU, not UW, because UW does not have any online class options and WSU is about 3k a year cheaper. It really is an awesome program, especially financially.
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance Oregon has an awesome transfer program too. My husband completed his AA transfer years ago. Then when the company we worked for shut down due to foreign trade, the government stepped in and paid for him to go back to school. Since he had his AA transfer already, he decided to finish his BS in Accounting at the U of Oregon. He's currently taking his last class, Advanced Accounting, and then he'll graduate! $20,000 of tuition and books paid for by the government, and he'll have his BS soon! I'm so proud of him!
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance Jenn, my husband keeps trying to convince me to move to Bellevue, lol. He's always reading it's stats and says it sounds like an awesome place to live. How far is it from Portland, Or?
Originally Posted By Longhorn12 In answer to the previous question... I'm currently a Junior in the Hist Department with an undeclared minor (I'm thinking sociology, or maybe computer science as I have credits in both) Right now I'm finishing up my History classes so I can spend my senior year working on my minor and the LSAT. I'm trying to get into Law school ASAP. I hope that answers it if not, please ask more.
Originally Posted By disneydad109 I went to school on the 7 year plan (1) Freshmen (2) sophomore (3) sophomore {part 2} (4) private (5) P.F.C./lance corporal (6) junior (7) senior
Originally Posted By Princessjenn5795 "Jenn, my husband keeps trying to convince me to move to Bellevue, lol. He's always reading it's stats and says it sounds like an awesome place to live. How far is it from Portland, Or?" It is about 3 and a half or 4 hours away from Portland. I live about twenty minutes away from Bellevue and I really like this area a lot.
Originally Posted By mele I'm practically in Bellevue. I do like it here, although, it would be nice if it returned to it's "normal" weather!
