(04-19-2020, 09:25 AM)ThatBankDude Wrote:

(04-18-2020, 06:25 PM)dfrecore Wrote:

(04-18-2020, 02:42 AM)Stoic Wrote: In America we are all about brand. I remember asking a friend of mine who doesn't have a degree but at one point was accepted and attended a top university that he should place all of his credits into one of the big 3. TESU, I believe and he mentioned that he rather not have a degree than have to put that on his resume. That it looks better to be an entrepreneur with just a hs diploma and the background of a drop out than to have a degree from what it is basically a non branded institution.

For the VAST majority of people, and careers, a Bachelor's degree from an RA school is just fine, and SHOULD be on your resume.  There are maybe 3% of careers in VERY specific fields that need a branded degree.  Finance is one of them, and then only if you're looking at some very specific cities/roles/companies.

For the other 97% of people, just get a good cheap degree and start your career.  You'll be fine.  No one cares where you got your degree.  No one.

While no one will care where I get my degree from, I personally do. I understand the cost of the degree is more than most on this forum would want to pay but at the end of the day, it is my education.

(07-18-2020, 02:52 PM)HogwartsSchool Wrote: I noticed you updated your signature to attend SMU, have you decided to not attend Duke?

If so, can I ask why?

(05-17-2023, 08:40 PM)ThatBankDude Wrote: It has been a while since I have updated this thread, so here it is. On May 13, 2023 I walked across the stage in Cameron Indoor Stadium and officially became a Duke University graduate! Looking forward to life as a Duke Fuqua Alumni! If anyone has any questions about the program, please do not hesitate to reach out.

(08-13-2023, 11:36 AM)AlvinG Wrote: Amazing accomplishment.

Duke’s a cool school, but kinda gimmicky!
I remember years ago looking at the undergraduate, and they refused to accept college courses which were taken online. (This was just 3-4 years ago), but here they are! Offering a fully online Masters for $70,000! Lol. Then they say things like “become a double dukie, and earn your bachelors and masters at the same time.” That’s exactly what I want to be associated with, double poopy and the school of Farquat. lol

(08-13-2023, 04:18 PM)ThatBankDude Wrote:

(08-13-2023, 11:36 AM)AlvinG Wrote: Amazing accomplishment.

Duke’s a cool school, but kinda gimmicky!
I remember years ago looking at the undergraduate, and they refused to accept college courses which were taken online. (This was just 3-4 years ago), but here they are! Offering a fully online Masters for $70,000! Lol. Then they say things like “become a double dukie, and earn your bachelors and masters at the same time.” That’s exactly what I want to be associated with, double poopy and the school of Farquat. lol

I am not sure if you are complimenting the accomplishment or not. You state “Amazing accomplishment” but then go on to talk negatively about the university.

(08-13-2023, 04:18 PM)ThatBankDude Wrote:

(08-13-2023, 11:36 AM)AlvinG Wrote: Amazing accomplishment.

Duke’s a cool school, but kinda gimmicky!
I remember years ago looking at the undergraduate, and they refused to accept college courses which were taken online. (This was just 3-4 years ago), but here they are! Offering a fully online Masters for $70,000! Lol. Then they say things like “become a double dukie, and earn your bachelors and masters at the same time.” That’s exactly what I want to be associated with, double poopy and the school of Farquat. lol

I am not sure if you are complimenting the accomplishment or not. You state “Amazing accomplishment” but then go on to talk negatively about the university.