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Just curious, How many degrees do you have? - tbmabrey - 01-27-2009
How many degrees do you have? Who has the most on the forum. I'm just curious as to how many a person can obtain.
Just curious, How many degrees do you have? - cbrchris - 01-27-2009
tbmabrey Wrote:I'm just curious as to how many a person can obtain.
Many
Man currently has 27 degrees: Twenty-seven degrees and counting: Kalamazoo man enjoys the 'freedom' of intellectual pursuits - Kalamazoo News - The Latest News, Blogs, Photos & Videos â MLive.com
He has two associate's degrees, one bachelor's degree, twenty master's degrees, three specialist degrees, and one doctoral degree.
He holds a bachelor's in religios education from William Tyndale College and a master's in theology from Dallas Theological Seminary.
He holds ten master's degrees, one specialist degree, and one doctoral degree from Western Michigan University.
He is currently pursuing master's degrees in health administration and special education administration from Grand Valley State University.
Me - almost two... Associates and almost a BS
Just curious, How many degrees do you have? - cookderosa - 01-27-2009
Well, I have 3 and am earning my 4th- but that won't be my last LOL. I'm considering (strongly) a PhD.
That said, my advice to my children is to get in- get what you need- and get out. A part of my brain sees returning to college at my age (38) as a bit of a "do over" and that colors my perspective on this issue. Don't read more into that than what I'm saying- but I would say that there is a percentage of the population who consider a return to college as a weakness or inefficiency of resources (time and money). As someone facing the possibility of a career change myself (at my age) this is a very real concern that has (so far) given me pause before fully making a decision.
You can classify your resume into two groups- group one is taking. Taking, in this context, is when you are on the receiving end of education- either for a degree or continued education. Group two is giving. Giving, in this context, is when you apply your knowledge to the working world through paid employment and/or service and/or volunteering.
I can't imagine a scenario where having more "taking" than "giving" is viewed as a stronger applicant. (teenagers excluded)
Just curious, How many degrees do you have? - HawkGuy - 01-28-2009
I just have one. That guy with 27 is my hero!!!