tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30072966.post2638499330887123318..comments2024-02-21T16:48:00.261-07:00Comments on MNFirefly's Running: Firefly pondering...MNFireflyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15292110705865479925noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30072966.post-21137439969338677572007-07-14T16:27:00.000-06:002007-07-14T16:27:00.000-06:00Oh man, I sure feel ya here. I had a lot of troubl...Oh man, I sure feel ya here. I had a lot of trouble comparing different schools and deciding which path was right for me. I can't really say much though, except that I agree with several people that in-person/on-land education is generally a better bet.<BR/><BR/>Best of luck in whatever you chose!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30072966.post-45957181856294928282007-07-12T14:29:00.000-06:002007-07-12T14:29:00.000-06:00We already know you are way smarter than me.  ...We already know you are way smarter than me. Once you get your PhD it will be official.<BR/><BR/>Go get 'em, sweetheart!Full Metal Lunchboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00390115271642223508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30072966.post-67762044902734526222007-07-12T14:13:00.000-06:002007-07-12T14:13:00.000-06:00When it comes to a quality education, you never wa...When it comes to a quality education, you never want to go for the bargain. When I was looking at undergrads, my thought all along was for what I wanted to do when I finished my undergrad and that meant maybe an MBA and I wanted that option. Just because you get the master's, doesn't mean you have to go for the PhD, but I think you'll be happier knowing that you have the option. And yeah, the test will suck, but it's a small part of the whole process.Daniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17638725150045549860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30072966.post-57352051439960141982007-07-11T06:18:00.000-06:002007-07-11T06:18:00.000-06:00Ah, finally, something I have knowledge about. Ok...Ah, finally, something I have knowledge about. <BR/><BR/>Okay, I have experience teaching for a variety of higher ed institutions, and I have a close friend who works in the higher ups of an online school, and I have advanced degrees, and my best advice is to avoid online institutions (at least, those that are privately owned and for-profit, like Kaplan or Phoenix). Yes, online is convienent, but for-profit institutions are NOT as high quality as they tout themselves. Especially if you're seeking a post-graduate degree. Trust me, when it comes time for employers to examine your education, they WILL consider the difference in schools.<BR/><BR/>You want the extra time and the classroom with face-to-face interraction with fellow students and instructors, especially in grad school (and the more rigorous coursework and degree requirements). And yeah, you have to take the GRE, and yeah, the test is challenging and expensive, but it is worth it.<BR/><BR/>My best advice? Go for the on-ground institution (hopefully not something that is for-profit) and you'll get a better education. It takes more time, but most quality things do.Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01465800584212530717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30072966.post-24587542773972590212007-07-10T22:21:00.000-06:002007-07-10T22:21:00.000-06:00I guess, Firefly, that I would ask you whom you wa...I guess, Firefly, that I would ask you whom you want to teach. If you "just" want to teach HS and below, you will do nicely with the MS in Ed. I believe you can also teach in a community college with a Masters. If, however, you want to teach college (i.e., people who WANT to be in class), you gotta go for the Ph.D . <BR/><BR/>I've seen you fight through injury, and meet incredible challenges--I think you can do whichever one you put your mind to, so where do you want to end up?<BR/><BR/>GL GL GL GL GL!!!!Mmemhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09224608969869365182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30072966.post-76532643488881850602007-07-10T22:10:00.000-06:002007-07-10T22:10:00.000-06:00I like the sound of Ph.D Firefly. Go for the Docto...I like the sound of Ph.D Firefly. Go for the Doctorate. :)L*I*S*Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02727834966701714029noreply@blogger.com