So, Where Did You Go To School?

re: So, Where Did You Go To School?

Victoria — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:32:54 GMT

It's kind of odd how people ask that question. What does someone's alma mater actually tell me about a person? Nothing really, except where they might have lived at some point. And with online education, that bit of information isn't so relevant anymore.

re: So, Where Did You Go To School?

jayncali73 — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 18:05:40 GMT

I graduated from Excelsior College in August of 2007; my degree did not get me my job but I do feel like my credentials now match my resume. Additionally, obtaining my BS degree was really more about the challenge and personal acheivement. However, I do think having a degree may allow me to promote higher in my organization than I would have without the degree??

P.S. I started my educational journey at Penn Foster (Ed Direct) too.

Good Luck!

re: So, Where Did You Go To School?

tcnixon — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 06:14:31 GMT

I have done reasonably well for myself and have degrees that are not first tier. I have taught at two good, but not great, universities.

Yes, I have heard the discussions about alma maters. I suppose it matters to some. As for me, it is about having the degree. Where it comes from is much less of a concern.