Education

[Ms Bev]

Well, I've got a bit of a theory there ... (don't I always?!)

...... it makes sense to me that we would generally exhibit a higher level of that kind of integration.

.......As I say, just a thumbsuck theory though, but criticism is always welcome!

I didn't want to incorporate too many notions in a single post, so I didn't add there, that greater use of both sides of the brain was the hypothesis for greater intelligence, or problem solving ability.  So, I wouldn't call it a 'thumbsuck' theory. Give yourself credit for being quick enough to pick it up.  After all, you are 2 standard deviations higher......


lol
Bev

[lady amarant]

2 Standard Deviations ... hell, no wonder the fundies dislike us sooooo very much. Most things they dislike only rank one deviation. 

[Constance]

Sixteen years after I started working in the IT field, I finally got my Associate's degree.

I'm still not sure what I want to pursue for my bachelor's and master's. I know that I want to write, but working as a gender therapist seems like a good idea, too. I might be able to lend assistance to others in my situation.

But then again, that might be too close to me and I might not be impartial enough to make a good therapist.

[lady amarant]

Sixteen years after I started working in the IT field, I finally got my Associate's degree.

I'm still not sure what I want to pursue for my bachelor's and master's. I know that I want to write, but working as a gender therapist seems like a good idea, too. I might be able to lend assistance to others in my situation.

But then again, that might be too close to me and I might not be impartial enough to make a good therapist.

Oh, I think most of us would do a damned sight better than many mental-health professionals do these days.

[Ms Bev]

Oh, I think most of us would do a damned sight better than many mental-health professionals do these days.

No other person could understand as well.

[tekla]

Its not as much about understanding as it is about being an observer without an axe to grind.

[Ms Bev]

Its not as much about understanding as it is about being an observer without an axe to grind.

I guess I've known too many ineffectual therapists.   I've seen more help come out of understanding than observation. 

[tekla]

If that was true, then only men could treat men, and only women could treat women, and teenagers would need a teenage doctor.

[cindianna_jones]

I have a BA in Electrical Engineering.  I think that I'm the only one in the world stupid enough to take the extra credits to get one
I also have an MBA.

I'm still working on my degree in Common Sense... it's a life long pursuit for me.  I hope some day to get it.

Cindi

[Ell]

I have a BA in Electrical Engineering.  I think that I'm the only one in the world stupid enough to take the extra credits to get one
I also have an MBA.

I'm still working on my degree in Common Sense... it's a life long pursuit for me.  I hope some day to get it.

Cindi

a BA in Electrical Engineering? i thought they gave a Bachelor of Science for that.

i have a BA i journalism.

-ellie

[Ms Bev]

If that was true, then only men could treat men, and only women could treat women, and teenagers would need a teenage doctor.

.....we each have our different opinion.  My opinion is, no other person could understand as well as one who has been through the experience.  Do you know anyone who is not TS that has the level of understanding of living life as a transsexual, or a transitioned woman or man? 
And to make a point, no one said "only"

[cindianna_jones]

a BA in Electrical Engineering? i thought they gave a Bachelor of Science for that.

i have a BA i journalism.

-ellie

They do.... however.... if you fulfill all the requirements for the BS and take two additional years of a foreign language and some extra hours in literature, history, and the arts, you can upgrade it from a BS to a BA.  That's what I mean by I was really stupid to get it.  I thought that it would be a feather in my cap.  Instead, I've spent my whole career explaining just what it is.  I know that I've lost many opportunities for job interviews as well because they are looking for BSEE and a BAEE "just doesn't cut it".  No one knows what it is.  I think that I am the only person in the whole world who has one.  I'm pretty sure that I'm the only trans person in the world to have one!

Cindi

[Ms Bev]

I thought that it would be a feather in my cap.  Instead, I've spent my whole career explaining just what it is. 

Cindi

......I saw a feather........I'm sure you have a feather in your cap, Cindi


Bev

[Chaunte]

Interesting, this whole education thingie, but here's another thought:  Are we different from the general population in intelligence?  That's something that cannot be measured by earned degrees.  What I've seen is, we are 2 standard deviations higher in intelligence than the general population.  And that, is a positive, advantageous trait in nature's purposely diverse scheme (to knit a few threads on this forum together).

I know this.....I'm a standard deviant  >


Bev

Bev,

What a wonderful posting!  What is it the Wizard said to the scarecrow? - "I can't give you brains, but I can give you a degree."

I readily agree that the men and women who post here are very intelligent, regardless of what sheepskin they might have hanging on their wall.  This is one of the reasons I like posting here - some of the most intelligent, thoughtful, loving and caring people I have ever known are right here.

Chaunte

[Ell]

What is it the Wizard said to the scarecrow? - "I can't give you brains, but I can give you a degree."

Chaunte

he said you don't need a brain. what you need is a diploma.

[Ms Bev]

What is it the Wizard said to the scarecrow? - "I can't give you brains, but I can give you a degree."

Chaunte

he said you don't need a brain. what you need is a diploma.

.....But didn't the Wizard mean , that society places more value on symbols of intelligence than intelligent people?

[lady amarant]

.....But didn't the Wizard mean , that society places more value on symbols of intelligence than intelligent people?

Well if he didn't, he sure should've, 'cause it is soooooo very true.

[Hypatia]

Instead, I've spent my whole career explaining just what it is.  I know that I've lost many opportunities for job interviews as well because they are looking for BSEE and a BAEE "just doesn't cut it".  No one knows what it is.  I think that I am the only person in the whole world who has one.  I'm pretty sure that I'm the only trans person in the world to have one!

I can relate. I got a BA in Geology. I think it was because I didn't take enough math or something. And then I never worked a day in geology or anything remotely connectible to that degree. Spent years of unemployment with it. Hey Cindy, I guess I share employment woes similar to yours!

MLS (master's in Library Science). At least that one amounted to something.

[Keira]

I think I've got the most versatility here :-).

Physics, 1 year shy of a degree (but the bachelors in physics degree is basically useless by itself and I would have wound up having to do a doctorate to get anywhere, that's why I switched to engineering).
Computer engineering BSCE (and electrical, since I actually did enough credit for both and there's only 1 years worth of course difference between the two (at least when I got it in the early 90's)).
Graduate Degree in Management
Graduate Certificate in Public relations

All those degrees are quite dissimilar.

The first two have a huge amount of math, while the last one has not one inkling of math.
Physics is all math basically and computer engineering and EE is based 85% on pure math or the use of maths and logics. The rest has do to with management of various kind.
Management, mostly stats, little maths, much analysis and understanding various operation concerns.
Public relations has communications, events management, media relations, etc.

[Lucy]

I clicked on Associas, not sure if that was right. I have done GCSE at hight school and then went on to college to do higher education. Ive all-ways been a hands on girl and more interested in on the job training.