[xxForgedxx]

Originally Posted by singular

If you're good at math, you might enjoy mechanical engineering. Not sure if Penn State has Automotive Engineering or Automotive Design majors, but there might be a way to craft something out of an ME degree that puts you into cars.

BTW - I went to Penn State too!

I'm horrible at math... unless it is the calculation of HP/TQ/Weight ratios or something to the likes of cars. The rest = BLAAAAAA

[1cleanm6]

MY DADS cousin has a plumbing business...and hes a multi millionaire off of it..

[TurboFan]

Originally Posted by xxForgedxx

This isn't a without a degree thread... this is a WITH a degree thread, i.e. to help me figure out what MAJOR I might want to switch to.

Mechanical Engineering. You can do almost anything.

[TurboFan]

Originally Posted by singular

If you're good at math, you might enjoy mechanical engineering. Not sure if Penn State has Automotive Engineering or Automotive Design majors, but there might be a way to craft something out of an ME degree that puts you into cars.

BTW - I went to Penn State too!

haha I didn't see this at first. My degree is Mech Eng, now I own a construction company.

[xxForgedxx]

I'm HORRIBLE AT MATH

[addy85]

I got a degree in Criminology because I want to become a police officer. People don't realize it but it's a great career with many benefits but it's also more dangerous then other professions. They pay for your tuition if you decide to continue and get a masters degree if you wanted to and the pay is actually pretty damn good because of the amount of over time you can get Promotions are endless and the higher you get the better the career becomes!

[xxForgedxx]

Unfortunately I have no interest in becoming a police officer, I am already a Soldier and soon to be Lieutenant so I'm all set with that.

[ejazbmw]

no offense but to me i don't think college is for you, if you can't find something you love and will want to do for the rest of your life without taking the easy way out college isn't for you. Personally i suggest you try to build a business doing something you enjoy you don't need a degree to start a business. this is just my .02 though

[ejazbmw]

Originally Posted by addy85

I got a degree in Criminology because I want to become a police officer. People don't realize it but it's a great career with many benefits but it's also more dangerous then other professions. They pay for your tuition if you decide to continue and get a masters degree if you wanted to and the pay is actually pretty damn good because of the amount of over time you can get Promotions are endless and the higher you get the better the career becomes!

couldn't you just go straight to becoming a cop right after high school?

[addy85]

Originally Posted by ejazbmw

couldn't you just go straight to becoming a cop right after high school?

You need either military experience or 30 college credits (at least at most police departments)

Also with a degree you get paid more and you get promoted faster and higher then officers without degree's (i.e. you can't become a lieutenant or captain without a degree and to become a chief I believe you have to have a masters)

[xxForgedxx]

I am tied into college, I am on scholarship as a contracted Cadet. There is no out, nor do I want out.

[FStop7]

Originally Posted by xxForgedxx

This isn't a without a degree thread... this is a WITH a degree thread, i.e. to help me figure out what MAJOR I might want to switch to.

With that attitude you'll get a lot of help, good luck

[ejazbmw]

Originally Posted by addy85

You need either military experience or 30 college credits (at least at most police departments)

Also with a degree you get paid more and you get promoted faster and higher then officers without degree's (i.e. you can't become a lieutenant or captain without a degree and to become a chief I believe you have to have a masters)

oooh makes sense

[Careless]

Originally Posted by TurboFan

Mechanical Engineering. You can do almost anything.

Thats not something you can walk into though. I dont consider it an Easy degree at all.


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[ScotyH]

Commissioned sales of something you have a passion for....

Stick with it & success will follow.

[singular]

Originally Posted by ScotyH

Commissioned sales of something you have a passion for....

Stick with it & success will follow.

Might be tough during times when no one's buying what you have a passion for.

Wouldn't want to be in auto sales right now.

[MadDog]

Originally Posted by addy85

You need either military experience or 30 college credits (at least at most police departments)

Also with a degree you get paid more and you get promoted faster and higher then officers without degree's (i.e. you can't become a lieutenant or captain without a degree and to become a chief I believe you have to have a masters)

These are the qualifications for Public Safety Officer for the City of Sunnyvale. Our PSO's do triple-duty as Firemen, Policemen and EMTs.


At time of application, candidates must:

* have at least two (2) years experience in police work; and
* have a current Basic POST certificate.

At time of appointment, candidates must:

* be at least 21 years of age;
* have completed 60 semester or 90 quarter units at an accredited college;
* possess a valid Class C California driver’s license;
* must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship (Per California Code Section 1031);
* have minimum vision of 20/200 correctable to 20/20, ability to wear soft lens if vision is less than 20/50; and
* be in good physical condition.

[BillLee]

pokemon master?

[FStop7]

Originally Posted by BillLee

pokemon master?

gotta catch em all

[Spoolin335]

Operator (Power Engineer) pays pretty good in canada. usually 100K +

[Manny212]

I'll have my finance degree in May but it's never going to mean jack unless i go for an MBA.

[Kev]

any chance of studying in a logistics related major like Industrial Engineering? It's not that much math, only up to Calc III I believe.