Education Goals?
By maezee
@maezee (41997)
United States
March 31, 2017 7:29pm CST
This may sound like a weird question but do you have any educational goals in the near future? I have been toying with the idea of going to grad school or law school as soon as I get my undergraduate student loans paid off (hovering around 5k, so it will be soon!) Not that I miss studying or homework but definitely looking to not be in my current career forever.
I am going to start by buying a practice LSAT book just to start studying for that here and there. Theres no urgency to this. But its either law school or grad school perhaps for social work. I cant quite decide. What do you think?
Another thing I am going to be pursuing this summer hopefully is EMT classes. Thats not really connected with a career, but I would just love to have the life saving knowledge. EMT classes around here only last about 3 months and cost around $1,500.
Do you have any education goals for the near ordistant future? And what do you think is a better idea - grd school for social work or law school? Any advice appreciated!
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@maezee (41997)
• United States
1 Apr 17
@computerguy1980 I am not so sure about that. I think there are better degrees than others. For example my bachelprs degree in Psychology does me zero good in the workforce. But business, IT, and human resources may have been better choices.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
1 Apr 17
I thin I will take some Great Courses. I won't ever work again, I am retired but they offer some really interesting lectures.
@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
1 Apr 17
@maezee It is online yes, my friend has been enjoying some of their art classes.
@maezee (41997)
• United States
1 Apr 17
@BelleStarr That sounds awesome. Let us know if you do take any and how you like them!
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@DWDavis (25812)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
1 Apr 17
If you have a real love for the law, a true passion, then I think you should look into law school. A graduate degree in social work might give you a chance to do a lot of good, as long as you don't mind the low pay, and very little affirmation from the people you're trying to help.
If I had the time and money, I would love to go back to school and get my Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing.
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@DWDavis (25812)
• Pikeville, North Carolina
1 Apr 17
@maezee There are numerous disciplines of law you could choose from, most of which won't lead to ethical dilemmas. But my friends who are lawyers tell me one must have a real passion for the law in order to succeed without compromising your principles.
@marguicha (215422)
• Chile
1 Apr 17
@maezee Studying is fun. And you meet the people that you can relate to the best way.
@LiveSmileHeal (11)
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13 Apr 17
I went to college at 36 years old. Now, at 41, I have a Bachelor's in Psychology, and I am working on my Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling. It is the best decision I have ever made, and I don't regret it one bit!
With regard to social work versus law, I would say this; Social work pays VERY little and it is emotionally VERY taxing. If you choose social work then do it only because you want to help people and don't care about the paycheck. Otherwise, I would choose law.
Best wishes to you!
@LiveSmileHeal (11)
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18 Apr 17
@maezee My goal is to open my own mental health practice and then to publish self-help books on various topics.
Those 80k job openings are great! The ones around here don't pay as well LOL.
