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Old March 3rd, 2006, 01:18   #32
Doug Taylor
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I'm not against aviation degrees whatsoever, I have one.

But don't get an aviation degree because you need one -- you do not. Get one because you want one and it's a field you'd like to study in depth.

The only time I rail against aviation degrees is when a high school kid writes and says "I need an aviation degree to be a pilot, but I can't afford (insert name of school here)".

You don't need a liberal arts degree (or can you really use one anyway), but if it's what you want to study, go for it.

My suggest however, is if you're looking to just check the 'Do you have a college degree' box 'Yes', don't blow four years working on a basketweaving degree, get something that would serve as a back up to your career aspirations.

The real world is expensive. All of the career satisfaction in the world will not pay your mortgage and your parents will eventually kick you out!
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