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actually degrees arent really worth what they once were as everyone has one now. Experience is most important. not that im saying dont get your degree, becuase it will make things slightly easier for you depending on your field of study. Actually, if you want to be a vet tech, you probably have to get your degree

I work in a tech field doing Web Development/E-Commerce consulting work and this field is a bit different. Its easier to get your foot in the door with no degree in this field. Buts its always better to have it. That said, half the people I know in this field have degrees in things not at all related to our jobs, myself included.

I say if you want to quit school, do it, its your life. Maybe you'll regret it in the end or maybe not, but college is not for everyone, and sometimes, its not for you until later in life. There is no set formula to life, so just educate yourself as best you can and then make a decision. You can usually alter it later.

The value of a college degree varies depending on where you live. Where I am everyone has a degree. In my field you won't get a job without at least a 4yr degree and sometimes you'll need a masters as well.

Someone mentioned grades before. Grade's are only important when trying to get your first professional job. Since you don't have experience you can only talk about grades. Once you get that first job [and experience] you'll never be asked about grades again. (I never was)

One thing I've learned is the "A" students work for the "C" students.

LOL just look at our president.

I didn't go to college (went 2 semesters) and now I wish I had. That being said I have a fairly high paying job in software QA, so I'm happy with it. But I have a feeling I'll burn out and end up in school in a few years. I'll probably appreciate it a lot more then, though.

I went to college and was missing one credit to get my degree, went back as a part time student 3 years later while working full time....

get it done with ASAP< because when they tell you that "you should have learned this last semester" and last semester was 3 years back..its tough.

mind you, I dont really remember much of what I learned in college (ask me how to set up survey equipment or do some geology and I'll give youa blank stare....) but the paper got me in, and now I have some real work expirience to go with it... looks good ona resume.

I think the degrees themselves don't mean much today because most people will have them, but I do believe having a high gpa is very helpful as your gpa say something about you. Getting a C is quite crappy in my book for anyone. If your happy with it....... that is great, but I would hate to get a C.

You know its funny - everyone "hates" getting a C, but really it is average and there should be a lot of C students.

I don't think that people should be looked down upon for getting C's if they try really hard and thats what they get. That being said, if you don't try and get C's then you should smack yourself/be smacked.

Degrees are almost "required" now in alot of different fields. I received my BS degree in "Criminal Justice Administration" when I was 22 years old. I'm currently 23 with my background pending in a few different places, but unfortunately I have not alot of "real life experience". If I would have went to the military I would have gotten picked up already. I currently have a job on Federal Land working closely with the Sheriff's Department, but I will not be hired until I can chalk up some real time experience to go hand in hand with my degree.

I may have a degree but without experience these departments question whether or not I will be a "gun-ho" type of young kid, ready to go out and save the world.

Verm...being a young kid...get your degree now....the experiences you get after you get your degree will only benefit...plus your degree will help you better take advantage of the experience you get. Its a win-win situation. DO IT.

I went to San Diego State and unfortunately I settled on the "C" grade for the majority of my four years as I took advantage of the scenery....I regret not applying myself and taking full advantage of a college education. Stay focused....you will reap the rewards in the future.

The A's work for the B's and the C's go into politics. Also, there is a lot to be said for the fact that dilpomas don't list a GPA. In my experience it is a lot about how much you want to work for a position, someone can get a higher paying internship than a 4.0 student with only a 3.0 because they can network and will work for it. Then after school, experience is what nets those $$$'s. Oh, and as a tangent, everything is positive, you didn't get C's in school, you made it through some tough times and learned a great deal about responsibility while earning a degree. Hey, if McDonalds Management can earn points on a resume, anything can.

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