Houston BS Thread

If you're willing to sacrifice your weekends, it's amazing what you can do. Between overland off-road and my bike mechanic job, I was working about 40 hours a week, and taking 18 credit hours.

Big commitment, but it got me through school, and the money was pretty good between the two jobs.

You can do it

 

he could just work full time and take 6 credit hours a week. knock out his basics at least and have extra money to eat. not to mention extra time to study

 

That sounds like it requires making decisions and sticking with them.

 

Speaking of study. What are you studying?

 

Lol. Yea. But when I was young I didn't have internet people to try and tell me my indecisiveness was not beneficial. Didn't have internet for that matter.

 

What's the deal?

 

Well i would not suggest taking just two classes until your basic are completed. While it is obviously possible, it would just take longer. Therefore, its easier to get discouraged at such a slow pace. If you did 2 courses per semester i suggest only doing it until you are on your feet an know what you can handle.

Once your settled at 2 classes and know you can handle the extra work (and afford it), try 3. Work with that and if you think you can handle the extra work (and afford it) AND keep your GPA up then try 4 classes.

What ever you do, do not take 4 classes in the summer. Just take 2 or take a break. Im taking 4 (13credit hours jammed into 12 weeks) and its not easy. Very time consuming as far as class time and homework goes.

As far as looking for help via the www goes: its an available tool in your tool bag as far as im concerned. Instead of only being influenced by those around you, it allows you to seek a second opinion without leaving the comfort of your home.
Just because someone didnt have the tool in the past doesn't mean you shouldnt use it.
That and the fact that half of the stuff im saying can easily be backed up by an academic advisor if you asked them the same questions. Im just saving you the trip and the gas money

 

Undergraduate lower classes = 60 credit hours. These are your basics and most if not all can be taken in the summer in addition to the regular semesters. They can also be taken online if that's available and easier on your work schedule.

Something else to think about: you can get your associates degree and receive automatic admission to UH and other state schools.

 

Im not trying to be your daddy, but here is my 0.02: when the time comes, think long and hard about what you want to do with your life and don't just answer "I want to make more money" or some variation of that. You don't have to decide now; thats the beauty of focusing on your basics: you have time to figure out what you're good at AND enjoy enough to do for the next 20-40 years of your life. Enjoy what you do. In the long run, your happiness and life will depend on that. So with that in mind, choose a degree that will offer you the tools to achieve your goals and accept the seen and unforeseen consequences of that decision. For example: If you choose an engineering discipline, expect to study a hell of a lot of math, study a hell of a lot period, and not have a social life. When you graduate however, you're going to have a good-paying job within relatively easy reach, and it'll offer you a lot more flexibility with careers. If you want to get your degree in something like marketing, kinesiology, or underwater pubic hair braiding, the course load and difficulty will be easier, but it'll be tough as hell finding a decent paying job, not to mention you'll be competing with every Tom, Dick, and Harry with the same (or similar) degree... Not to mention you'll be more likely to be shoe-horned into whatever job field/career in which you're lucky enough to get a job.

 

Hey now, some of us engineers had social lives in college

 

No idea yet, guy said he'd call me tomorrow with the run down.

 

Haha I'm being general here on purpose. I've had an... Unique... college career.

 

I know you're not, but don't knock working outside "in the field". From a raw aspect, its all about the data, stupid... right? Right. With that being said, Data generated and interpreted on a computer monitor or whatever in an air conditioned office offers only so much. It comes in from sources unknown and it somehow gets displayed in front of your eyes. However, insight is what's ultimately valuable, and that insight comes being on the ground, getting your hands dirty, playing with the nuts and bolts (no homo), making mistakes... Those are the little life lessons that allow you to better and more accurately interpret that data you'll have waiting on you in that air conditioned office. I've been there, trust me. The field isn't glamorous, but what's gained will pay off in spades.

Trade/craftsmen can make a good amount of money too, if they play their cards right. Again, it's all up to you and what you want out of life, but I know many welders who make a pretty good living. Process Technicians at refineries and chemical plants can easily clear $100k/yr and retire millionaires. Again, it's all about what YOU want.

If you go engineering, take a lot of math classes while taking your basics. It'll help immensely. Do internships out the ass. Network with EVERYONE. Don't burn bridges. What engineering discipline are you considering?

 

Anyone have a bed extender? I'm looking for one to buy for a 2005 tacoma.

 

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I want!!!! 6 inch lift with kings

 

Me gusta.

 

Lol, look closely at the swaybar link and see if you can spot what's wrong

 

That's Marks setup correct?

 

Someones dont know who. Got it off the 6 inch bs