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Post by ebony on Oct 14, 2020 2:04:25 GMT
someone in a fb group:
i haven't "starved" in years and have more money than i know what to do with, thank you very much
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Post by ebony on Oct 14, 2020 2:27:40 GMT
linguistics. i'm just studying to pass the time really, considering nightclubs and travel aren't doable things at the moment and i don't know what else to spend my savings on during lockdown. was getting sick of working 6-7 day workweeks. if i do end up using my degree i'll probably use it to teach english overseas.
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Post by ebony on Oct 14, 2020 2:44:22 GMT
linguistics. i'm just studying to pass the time really, considering nightclubs and travel aren't doable things at the moment and i don't know what else to spend my savings on during lockdown. was getting sick of working 6-7 day workweeks. if i do end up using my degree i'll probably use it to teach english overseas. I see nothing useless in that degree. my dad wouldn't pay for it because he told me it was useless. had to wait years to be eligible to apply for financial aid using my own income.
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Post by ebony on Oct 14, 2020 3:02:25 GMT
my dad wouldn't pay for it because he told me it was useless. had to wait years to be eligible to apply for financial aid using my own income. It it something that you can use to your benefit vocationally. Sometimes parents can be dense, cruel and controlling. If you were studying something like Gender Studies, then I would say that would be useless. the screenshot that someone posted that inspired this discussion 
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Post by The Herald Erjen on Oct 14, 2020 3:38:09 GMT
It it something that you can use to your benefit vocationally. Sometimes parents can be dense, cruel and controlling. If you were studying something like Gender Studies, then I would say that would be useless. the screenshot that someone posted that inspired this discussion Linguistics doesn't belong in the same category as this non-job of hers.
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Post by onethreetwo on Oct 14, 2020 4:23:54 GMT
Diversity and inclusion training is not illegal lol. I work for one of the largest banks in the world and I literally did diversity and inclusion training two weeks ago, as I've done every year for the last five years. What on earth is that girl on about?
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Post by maya55555 on Oct 14, 2020 4:57:22 GMT
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Post by moonchild on Oct 14, 2020 5:02:58 GMT
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Post by Stammerhead on Oct 14, 2020 10:47:19 GMT
Some people on IMDb’s Soapbox used to mock Ivymeer for studying art history (but that was mainly because they didn’t like her) and there seems to be the opinion that learning should only be available if it helps people get jobs. That said linguistics has many uses (like helping the makers of Arrival construct an alien language).
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Post by Aj_June on Oct 14, 2020 13:00:02 GMT
Diversity and inclusion training is not illegal lol. I work for one of the largest banks in the world and I literally did diversity and inclusion training two weeks ago, as I've done every year for the last five years. What on earth is that girl on about? You are one of the nicest guys here, advocate. I am even supporting you to win the Pick 'Em contest. Sorry that I once thought you were Ben or one of his friends.
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Post by TheOriginalPinky on Oct 14, 2020 16:07:29 GMT
Some people on IMDb’s Soapbox used to mock Ivymeer for studying art history (but that was mainly because they didn’t like her) and there seems to be the opinion that learning should only be available if it helps people get jobs. That said linguistics has many uses (like helping the makers of Arrival construct an alien language). I guess the thought of people studying something just for the enjoyment is foreign to them.
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Post by politicidal on Oct 14, 2020 17:11:00 GMT
linguistics. i'm just studying to pass the time really, considering nightclubs and travel aren't doable things at the moment and i don't know what else to spend my savings on during lockdown. was getting sick of working 6-7 day workweeks. if i do end up using my degree i'll probably use it to teach english overseas. Whoever mocked you for that degree probably flunked English.
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Post by divtal on Oct 14, 2020 18:32:32 GMT
"I'm just studying to pass the time really...."
Studying a subject of interest is a valuable use of time, IMO. I can't see a "down side."
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Post by ebony on Oct 14, 2020 18:53:32 GMT
" I'm just studying to pass the time really...." Studying a subject of interest is a valuable use of time, IMO. I can't see a "down side." And my current semester is entirely covered by grants so I don't have to pay back a cent. I still work 2-3 days a week though because I like making money.
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Post by Schwarzwald Magnus on Oct 14, 2020 20:50:06 GMT
linguistics. i'm just studying to pass the time really, considering nightclubs and travel aren't doable things at the moment and i don't know what else to spend my savings on during lockdown. was getting sick of working 6-7 day workweeks. if i do end up using my degree i'll probably use it to teach english overseas. Getting a degree focusing on that language would probably be better. I think linguistics teaches *about* languages. You already speak English, two Chinese languages and you're still learning Russian, right? Just go off those.
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Post by ebony on Oct 14, 2020 23:23:15 GMT
linguistics. i'm just studying to pass the time really, considering nightclubs and travel aren't doable things at the moment and i don't know what else to spend my savings on during lockdown. was getting sick of working 6-7 day workweeks. if i do end up using my degree i'll probably use it to teach english overseas. Getting a degree focusing on that language would probably be better. I think linguistics teaches *about* languages. You already speak English, two Chinese languages and you're still learning Russian, right? Just go off those. learning a language for at least 2 semesters is part of my degree. in my case russian, which i'm getting something like 99% on so far cuz it's so basic but i was told i didn't have to take a placement test despite self-learning through duolingo. thank goodness it's an easy A because i need to get my gpa up. i don't want an english degree.
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Post by Schwarzwald Magnus on Oct 15, 2020 4:35:57 GMT
Getting a degree focusing on that language would probably be better. I think linguistics teaches *about* languages. You already speak English, two Chinese languages and you're still learning Russian, right? Just go off those. learning a language for at least 2 semesters is part of my degree. in my case russian, which i'm getting something like 99% on so far cuz it's so basic but i was told i didn't have to take a placement test despite self-learning through duolingo. thank goodness it's an easy A because i need to get my gpa up. i don't want an english degree. Immersion is the best teacher. Move to where you want to go. You used to be in politics, you can be an interpreter or a diplomat.
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Post by ebony on Oct 15, 2020 7:58:39 GMT
learning a language for at least 2 semesters is part of my degree. in my case russian, which i'm getting something like 99% on so far cuz it's so basic but i was told i didn't have to take a placement test despite self-learning through duolingo. thank goodness it's an easy A because i need to get my gpa up. i don't want an english degree. Immersion is the best teacher. Move to where you want to go. You used to be in politics, you can be an interpreter or a diplomat. borders are closed. And I need my universal health care. |
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Post by Schwarzwald Magnus on Oct 15, 2020 15:18:06 GMT
Immersion is the best teacher. Move to where you want to go. You used to be in politics, you can be an interpreter or a diplomat. borders are closed. And I need my universal health care. You'd work for the Canadian government, you'd be covered, yes? You'd graduate in a couple years, borders might be open.
Don't blow away your money with no plan.
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Post by ebony on Oct 15, 2020 15:40:50 GMT
borders are closed. And I need my universal health care. You'd work for the Canadian government, you'd be covered, yes? You'd graduate in a couple years, borders might be open.
Don't blow away your money with no plan.
the entirety of my tuition and materials is covered by grants, at least for now. And if I get approved for disability funding I’ll get my living costs covered too. I still work too. |
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Includes diversity
