Highest grade completed

[cactusjack]

Just out of curiosity, what is the highest level of education you've completed?

Poll answers are anonymous, so nobody should feel embarrassed. Leave a comment if you want to.

[dantama]

I didn't go to college until my 30's, I thought it was for the "smart ones". When I broke my back I needed a new job (was a carpenter); I tried hard to find a new career that only needed a bachelors, but the job I wanted needed a Masters.

I could hardly comprehend doing six straight years of college, but it flew by. I wish I had done a bachelors at a young age so that I could have done the social thing (10,000 hotties all in one spot :) ). Then do a Masters when I was old enough to appreciate it with some life experience behind me.

If anyone is thinking about going back as an adult (or just as an immature old person :) ) I'd highly recommend it.

[cactusjack]

I started college when I was 29 years old. When I was in high school I didn't see the need for college, so I made no preparations for it. A few months after graduating I enlisted in the Marines. Still seeing no need for college, I turned down an appointment to the United States Naval Academy - a decision I have regretted for the past 30 years. If I had gone that route, I'd have been able to retire as a Colonel by now.

[lw]

I didnt think I could afford college when I graduated high school, instead I spent 4 years completing an Apprenticeship as a Pipefitter. It wasnt until waaaaaay later that I went back to college (I took two classes in the fall of 81) and completed my AAS degree in Occupational Safety & Health last December, but not getting to "walk" until May of '08 proving that it is possible to squeeze a 2 year degree into 27 years. So I have the tech certificate as well as the 2-year degree. Another benefit to completing the degree is the demonstration of the importance of an education to my dear daughter. Where I could get by with out the degree her generation will find it much more difficult to do so.

[bosko]

I dropped out of High school in Grade 11 (1983).

Got my GED in (1993)

Then got my 3rd class power engineers cert.(2001)

[waterman]

Went thru my B.S. and M.S. right after high school. Don't regret the move for 7 years in college (applied engineering). Been done for 17 years and now I am thinking of going for my Ph.D. (somebody please knock me to my senses).

[dantama]

Originally Posted by waterman

Went thru my B.S. and M.S. right after high school. Don't regret the move for 7 years in college (applied engineering). Been done for 17 years and now I am thinking of going for my Ph.D. (somebody please knock me to my senses).

Waterman, after 6 straight years of college, I was surprised that I missed the academic environment so much. It all ends pretty abruptly.

I could be tempted to go do a PH.D. with you.

[Todd]

BD and SWB finished 9th grade.......................hardest 20 years of their lives.

[01nomad]

Hey, I'm still learning. I have a bunch of outdated certificates, but quit going to school fifteen years ago. I see there are a bunch of IT people in here. Me and Al Gore built this thing long time ago and it's still changing.

[waterman]

Originally Posted by Dan Lund

Waterman, after 6 straight years of college, I was surprised that I missed the academic environment so much. It all ends pretty abruptly.

I could be tempted to go do a PH.D. with you.

Not so bad for me at least. I have worked for a University since I completed my M.S. However, I haven't worked on campus for 19+ years.

However, when I do go to campus, I remember how much I miss it on a nice warm sunny day. Skirts and shorty shorts on the women.

[Blue Rebel]

I have a BS, an MA and MBA.

Started college right out of high school, but bounced around a lot trying to figure out what I wanted to do.

Wasn't until I transferred within this Japanese company, from Michigan to El Paso, TX. that I restarted my BS at Fort Bliss, (age 36) and finished it.

I'm actually thinking about a Doctorate in Management or Philosophy.

[socwkbiker]

Originally Posted by todd (Nomadis Custodis)

BD and SWB finished 9th grade.......................hardest 20 years of their lives.

What are you talking about? You were right there with us!

I started college right out of high school but dropped out to go to the Air Force. Finally returned in '03 and completed my BSW in '06. I will complete my MSW next month.

[ponch]

Out of high school, I thought I might want to be a Chiropractor and went to school for 2 years, getting an Associates in Bio and minor in history. I took 5 years off and went back to school for a B.A. in American History, which I finished in two years. After that, I did 18 graduate credits at NYU in Communications, but ran out of money. 15 years later I received an M.S in Information Systems. At this point, unless I get someone else to pay, that'll be it for me.

[biscuitsngravy]

Got a football scholarship right out of high school. Lasted only one year. Joined the Air Force. Earned a B.A in Criminology and an M.S. Human Resources Management just as I retired from the USAF. Found that a PhD would cost well over $50k, and didn't want to continue. I'm satisfied with living off three pensions and one current govt contracting job. Life is good. BnG

[schoeney]

I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night!