Best Degree

[AngelFuree]

I don't know...but I've become a big believer that it's not about the degree but more of WHO you know. I like to think that a prime example of this is my sister, amazing at networking IMO, who has a VERY well-paying job for her age and never finished college (for x amount of reasons).

I think there are other ways to succeed in life rather than having some random degree. It does give you an upper edge by being able to "check the box" but if you've been flying for X years, you've probably lost a ton of knowledge/experience in your backup degree anyway which wouldn't really make you qualified for a good job other than some generic entry-level job in the field.

Blah....kinda going off on a tangent.

[AngelFuree]

Originally Posted by TXaviator

There are other ways to make yourself hirable other than worthless degrees is what I'm saying. My primary focus is what I want to do with my life though.

...and TXAviator is someone else who I'd like to think has something on the side as a backup, mind you with liveable earnings compared to entry-level aviation. I don't think you can go to college for a degree in what he does, something enjoyable. It's all about networking, I say.

[UAL747400]

Originally Posted by AngelFuree

...and TXAviator is someone else who I'd like to think has something on the side as a backup, mind you with liveable earnings compared to entry-level aviation. I don't think you can go to college for a degree in what he does, something enjoyable. It's all about networking, I say.

I can appreciate this view point. I guess what it really comes down to with me I guess, is I want to do lots of other things outside of being a commercial pilot. Mostly driving type things, but I would like to run some kind of side business someday as well. So a basic business degree works best for me. Obviously it probably won't do much good if I ever want to work for someone else, but I don't plan on doing that ever except for being a pilot.

[N261ND]

Originally Posted by youngflyer

So I guess the decision is Aviation Management because that will give me job opportunities other than a pilot incase that falls through?

no it will not.

an AVIATION management degree looks the same as a commercial AVIATION degree to anyone in the business world...if they see the word aviation, its the same thing to them. they could care less that it is a bachelor of business instead of a bachelor of science.

what you actually get your degree in is becoming less important

like the previous post said...worry about having fun in college. If you played a sport in high school, walk on to a collegiate team here at UND. The extracurriculars will set you apart and give you more connections around campus.

major in education (best girl to guy ratio on campus, trust me)...and will look great if you want to flight instruct....and come to UND!!...the people here rock!

[AngelFuree]

Originally Posted by UAL747400

I can appreciate this view point. I guess what it really comes down to with me I guess, is I want to do lots of other things outside of being a commercial pilot. Mostly driving type things, but I would like to run some kind of side business someday as well. So a basic business degree works best for me. Obviously it probably won't do much good if I ever want to work for someone else, but I don't plan on doing that ever except for being a pilot.

Yeah, my post wasn't targeted at anyone, I actually didn't read most of this thread, but I hear you on what you mean!
Call me crazy, but I kinda wanted to minor in nutrition but never got around to doing so...

Moral of the story/thread/discussion: Major in what you enjoy.

[ChadW346]

Originally Posted by AngelFuree

Yeah, my post wasn't targeted at anyone, I actually didn't read most of this thread, but I hear you on what you mean!
Call me crazy, but I kinda wanted to minor in nutrition but never got around to doing so...

Moral of the story/thread/discussion: Major in what you enjoy.

Off-topic alert: Is that YOUR Honda in your avatar? The one with the painted-over cancer all over it? There really aren't too many other cars similar to it around town, so I have to ask. I see that things everywhere, and it cracks me up every time .

[N826AW]

I think you're the only one who can say what degree is best. There is nothing wrong with getting a degree in an aviation field (B.A. Airline Management, etc.) if you want to be a pilot. A degree in a field other than aviation just broadens your options a bit if you should ever find yourself out of work during a time when the aviation market is saturated with jobs

If you do decide to get a degree in something other than aviation, I highly recommend it in subject area you enjoy. I originally majored in Business because I thought it could make me a lot of money. I took a few Political Science classes to fullfill my gen ed requirements and loved it. So I changed my major my second semester.

Originally Posted by ChadW346

Off-topic alert: Is that YOUR Honda in your avatar? The one with the painted-over cancer all over it?

I'd love to know too. The late 80/early 90s Preludes were some of the best. My dad had an '89 Prelude 2.0si in Red and it developed my love for cars, especially Hondas.

[AngelFuree]

Originally Posted by ChadW346

Off-topic alert: Is that YOUR Honda in your avatar? The one with the painted-over cancer all over it? There really aren't too many other cars similar to it around town, so I have to ask. I see that things everywhere, and it cracks me up every time .

LMAO!!!! YES, the painted-over cancer! You should drive it some time. I love seeing people rip on the $500 car but love it when they drive it. It's not fast by any means but boy is it FUN to drive. If you've never driven anything w/ 4WS, you're invited.

edit: btw...it was the previous owner who was stupid enough to spray paint the rust. Yuck.

[AngelFuree]

Originally Posted by HP N826AW

I'd love to know too. The late 80/early 90s Preludes were some of the best. My dad had an '89 Prelude 2.0si in Red and it developed my love for cars, especially Hondas.

I think I've picked up on cars after I bought this '88 Prelude 2.0Si 4WS. The thing is pretty fun to drive, NOT automatic, and fast enough to have fun with. I never thought I'd enjoy driving so much, but the truth is I probably wouldn't be enjoying it if it weren't for this little toy.
My car was down for two weeks and had to borrow a friend's Oldsmobile Eighty Eight. It wasn't too pleasing sailing the sea with that boat.

You do learn more with older cars which you have to often troubleshoot.

I see a few Preludes around town. I believe there was a red '89 Prelude 2.0Si for sale here a while back, but it was russssssty, like mine. A few others in town, but they're mostly automatic, uggggh......

[Stinger]

Well, now that the topic is on cars finally, does anyone know if there is a law in Grand Forks that makes the underbody neon lights illegal? I sent the police department an email more than a week ago asking, but I got no response. I know some places just don't care about them but in others you'll get a ticket.

[Micaoct]

Oh yeah I saw a car on University a few nights ago with the underbody neons. Of course it had a spoiler to match.

On a different note, is it legal to drive while talking on a cell phone? In Washington State it's illegal and I don't want to get a ticket in ND because of that.

[Stinger]

I'm almost positive that it isn't a problem here to talk on a cell phone. I never knew that it was actually illegal in some states.

[Micaoct]

Yeah it's actually a new law in WA too. I know for sure that it's illegal in the SW area, (Vancouver etc), I'm not 100% positive on the rest of the state. It might just be the SW area.

[ChadW346]

Originally Posted by AngelFuree

LMAO!!!! YES, the painted-over cancer! You should drive it some time. I love seeing people rip on the $500 car but love it when they drive it. It's not fast by any means but boy is it FUN to drive. If you've never driven anything w/ 4WS, you're invited.

edit: btw...it was the previous owner who was stupid enough to spray paint the rust. Yuck.

Haha, man I would love to drive it. Being a relatively new transfer student living off-campus has resulted in el-boredom as of late, so that would be awesome . Wanna just PM me or somethin?

[Stinger]

You bought your car for $500 really? Because that is a heckuva sweet deal. And for the painted over rust---If you can't see it, it doesn't exist

[AngelFuree]

Originally Posted by Stinger

You bought your car for $500 really? Because that is a heckuva sweet deal. And for the painted over rust---If you can't see it, it doesn't exist

$550 to be exact, hehe. Ask JacetheAce or RyosukeFC from these forums, they were there with me when I bought it.

Funny enough, my road bicycle is worth almost three times as much as my car, loooooool.

[AngelFuree]

Originally Posted by ChadW346

Haha, man I would love to drive it. Being a relatively new transfer student living off-campus has resulted in el-boredom as of late, so that would be awesome . Wanna just PM me or somethin?

PM sent!

[AngelFuree]

Originally Posted by Stinger

I'm almost positive that it isn't a problem here to talk on a cell phone. I never knew that it was actually illegal in some states.

Yeah, I think it's illegal in NYC too. I'm not sure how well-enforced the law is, but it exists.

[JaceTheAce]

Originally Posted by AngelFuree

LMAO!!!! YES, the painted-over cancer! You should drive it some time. I love seeing people rip on the $500 car but love it when they drive it. It's not fast by any means but boy is it FUN to drive. If you've never driven anything w/ 4WS, you're invited.

edit: btw...it was the previous owner who was stupid enough to spray paint the rust. Yuck.

I can't believe how fast I was able to take the off ramp onto Demers coming from southbound I-29 with you car... that car handles so well. It's not "too" slow, especially for that era, but it's enough for fun factor. I honestly had the same amount of fun driving your car as I do with mine. That 4WS rocks... especially for autocross.

[airplanerik]

Originally Posted by JaceTheAce

I can't believe how fast I was able to take the off ramp onto Demers coming from southbound I-29 with you car... that car handles so well. It's not "too" slow, especially for that era, but it's enough for fun factor. I honestly had the same amount of fun driving your car as I do with mine. That 4WS rocks... especially for autocross.

And yet another thread ends with a discussion on cars!

[MrLeisure757]

Yes, I drove it the other night and it is definately a fun drive even with the cancer paint job.

[Micaoct]

It doesn't matter what it looks like on the outside, it's what is under the hood that all matters. And most of the time its the slower cars that are more fun.

I gotta look up what 4WS is, I think it's something with four wheel steering, am I even close?

[AngelFuree]

Yeah, 4WS = Four Wheel Steering. Surprisingly, this model of car is one of the last ones to have full mechanical four wheel steering unlike later models with electronic.


On a side note, I randomly met juxtapilot today. He actually recognized me 'cause of the car, lol.

Juxtapilot, where are you? Sorry we had to meet in the briefest of moments. I was more focused on getting a damn nut unscrewed.

[MrLeisure757]

Originally Posted by Micaoct

It doesn't matter what it looks like on the outside, it's what is under the hood that all matters.

I'd prefer to drive a car that looks good on the outside with a combination of good mechanics. I wouldn't soley base my opinion of cars on "what's under the hood." Exterior is quite important.

[Micaoct]

Originally Posted by MrLeisure757

I'd prefer to drive a car that looks good on the outside with a combination of good mechanics. I wouldn't soley base my opinion of cars on "what's under the hood." Exterior is quite important.

Yeah I didn't word it right. I meant to say that engine is more important then the exterior look. The look is important too but if you have a car in great mechanical condition, I wouldn't really care that much if the exterior wasn't in perfect condition. Both are important to a certain degree and by no means am I saying that exterior doesn't matter at all just that it can be overlooked if mechanically speaking it is in great shape.