Moonshine (![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} neomeruru) wrote,@ 2009-03-05 14:19:00 |
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Thanks for all the support on the last post, guys. I feel better having wrote it; the day after was a write-off but it's been better since then. I'm still kind of bleak, but, this too shall pass.
(By the way, if anyone ever finds a ring with that engraved on it, I want it. Thanks Suze for the idea.)
So, for the past few days I've basically been staring at the Graduate Outcomes Information for the GIS program at BCIT.
Full time, it's nine intense months. Like, really intense. Like, unable to hold down a job intense. But, at the end, you're looking at:
93% employment rate
85% find employment within two months
$23/hour entry wage
I'm thinking of not doing my honours, and rather pursuing a technical course much like this one in order to ensure employment. I've got a household now; I need to be able to pull my weight in order to live in a better house, go on vacations, etc. And, if recent years have taught me anything, it's that I should make myself as useful as possible.
And I would get to make maps? How cool is that?
The downside is, unless I delay this program until 2010, I won't be able to finish my honours like I'd planned. And I'd really like to say I did my honours. Having that little distinguishment would make me proud.
Option I:
Summer 2009: work at GO, take last class at SFU, graduate from SFU with BA + Certificate in Liberal Arts
Fall 2009: take out student loans, enter GIS program at BCIT
Spring 2010: continue program, graduate from BCIT with GIS diploma
Summer 2010: employment in field
Option II:
Summer 2009: Write thesis, work at GO
Fall 2009: Three classes, work at GO, graduate from SFU with honours + Certificate in Liberal Arts
Spring 2010: One or two classes at BCIT, work at GO until they make me quit
Summer 2010: find a real job, take one or two classes at BCIT
Fall 2010: take out student loans, enter GIS program at BCIT, enjoy fact I've already done some classes
Spring 2011: finish program, graduate with diploma
Summer 2011: employment in field
Anyway, I'm going to sit on it. It's hard to tell which would make me happier; immediate employability and less school, or a little more school to get that little extra oomph from my Geography degree. Honours would make it easier to get into the GIS program, I think -- it only accepts 45 people.
(By the way, if anyone ever finds a ring with that engraved on it, I want it. Thanks Suze for the idea.)
So, for the past few days I've basically been staring at the Graduate Outcomes Information for the GIS program at BCIT.
Full time, it's nine intense months. Like, really intense. Like, unable to hold down a job intense. But, at the end, you're looking at:
93% employment rate
85% find employment within two months
$23/hour entry wage
I'm thinking of not doing my honours, and rather pursuing a technical course much like this one in order to ensure employment. I've got a household now; I need to be able to pull my weight in order to live in a better house, go on vacations, etc. And, if recent years have taught me anything, it's that I should make myself as useful as possible.
And I would get to make maps? How cool is that?
The downside is, unless I delay this program until 2010, I won't be able to finish my honours like I'd planned. And I'd really like to say I did my honours. Having that little distinguishment would make me proud.
Option I:
Summer 2009: work at GO, take last class at SFU, graduate from SFU with BA + Certificate in Liberal Arts
Fall 2009: take out student loans, enter GIS program at BCIT
Spring 2010: continue program, graduate from BCIT with GIS diploma
Summer 2010: employment in field
Option II:
Summer 2009: Write thesis, work at GO
Fall 2009: Three classes, work at GO, graduate from SFU with honours + Certificate in Liberal Arts
Spring 2010: One or two classes at BCIT, work at GO until they make me quit
Summer 2010: find a real job, take one or two classes at BCIT
Fall 2010: take out student loans, enter GIS program at BCIT, enjoy fact I've already done some classes
Spring 2011: finish program, graduate with diploma
Summer 2011: employment in field
Anyway, I'm going to sit on it. It's hard to tell which would make me happier; immediate employability and less school, or a little more school to get that little extra oomph from my Geography degree. Honours would make it easier to get into the GIS program, I think -- it only accepts 45 people.
