Thinking about school... need some help...

[Killer]

You should look into some online universities that let you work at your own pace and work around your current job schedule.

I know Devry, University of Pheonix, and Strayer University offer online prgrams.

i've thought about it... BUT that really doesn't give you the same "clout" as going to an actual college does... know what i mean?

[ironchef]

i've thought about it... BUT that really doesn't give you the same "clout" as going to an actual college does... know what i mean?

It really doesn't from what I've heard.

I think you're best bet would be to really research the engineering field, see what you like and dislike, how the job market is, saturated/unsaturated, is the field growing, potential risk for outsourcing/offshoring, etc.

Just cause your roommate does it, doesn't mean its a surefire thing. You might start to do it, then hate it.

Otherwise, If I were you I'd go down to maybe Georgia Tech, have a chat with admissions and some counselors. Admissions will be able to tell you about financial aid, and counselors will give you more insight on the programs they have, what they offer, potential outcomes, etc.

But, if you do go somewhere like Tech, be prepared to bust serious ass.

[Killer]

It really doesn't from what I've heard.

I think you're best bet would be to really research the engineering field, see what you like and dislike, how the job market is, saturated/unsaturated, is the field growing, potential risk for outsourcing/offshoring, etc.

Just cause your roommate does it, doesn't mean its a surefire thing. You might start to do it, then hate it.

Otherwise, If I were you I'd go down to maybe Georgia Tech, have a chat with admissions and some counselors. Admissions will be able to tell you about financial aid, and counselors will give you more insight on the programs they have, what they offer, potential outcomes, etc.

But, if you do go somewhere like Tech, be prepared to bust serious ass.

yeah, he went to tech.. i know that place is hardcore... so i'm not sure about that... BUT as far me liking it.. you're right i need to look into it more to figure out exactly field i want to go into.. BUT from what i could tell i would love to have the job he has...

he was telling me there were probably some two year schools i could go to instead of a four year... so i may look into that route...