After finishing school, I went straight to university. I only lasted one semester, but went on to TAFE. Later on, when I was establishing my career in Human Resources, I went to university at nights to complete my postgraduate studies.
But I have recently found myself wanting to do more study.
When do you decide you have had enough of studying? Is there such a point?
And do I really need more qualifications?
When does it become a strange obsession?
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I think that this thirst for knowledge is healthy Megs! It's good, it means you want to be the best you can be... Are we speaking to a future Dr Megan?? Gonna do a PHD?? I absolutely LOVE my study. I think it is possible to get stuck in a world of academia to a point where its not the learning but the lifestyle of a student. I have a friend who just kept going to uni cos he kept failing. cut to now, he has no degree and 10 years worth of HECS debt. That is not to say he was not smart enough to pass, he didn't apply himself...
I did 10 years of Uni study, so maybe I'm not the best person to ask! I would still love to do more, but with all the fees it can't just be for fun anymore, sigh.
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I think if you're not sure you're ready to stop studying then you should definitely go for it! I studied for 5 years after I left school and I remember the feeling of handing in that LAST assignment and going home and having NOTHING to do! It was then I realised that my studying days were over and I was content with what I'd done!
What are you thinking of doing?
Thanks ladies!
My biggest problem is that I can't decide what to study! I'd love to study writing but also employment law as an add-on to my HR stuff. Not sure!
Kylie - you're right, the biggest problem is it gets way too expensive. No worries about the book. I am loving it and telling the world!
Dear megan. I loved studying, I really did. But after five years full time, I'd had enough. Now, I am interested in studying laguages, but that's about it.
I am, however, surrounded at work by people who are either continuously studying or continusously talking about studying, so I think continued continued study is totally normal!
I think it's healthy to use your head, and I don't think it's a strange obession at all. Good on you!
It's funny because I was just thinking how much I miss studying. Hehe.
I wish I loved studying - I studied last year but I've had enough and have to now push myself to finish the course.
Thanks for the lovely positive comments ladies!
Michelle - what are you studying?
I love studying and I miss it alot. I enrolled in a Masters last year but had to pull out because of my dad's heart surgery and now I know it's not what I want to do anymore. I want to do further study, but in what??? Let me know if you get any great ideas1
Hi Megan, I began a diploma in Christian Ministry last year but I'm thinking I'll stop when I've completed my cert IV. I'd rather write!
After completing my first degree in 1992, I'm now back at uni (from the comfort of my home) studying through Open Universities Australia, a Bachelor of Communication (Journalism), at my current study rate I'll be done in 6 years!
I love it! So pleased that I've realised, this is what I want to do! I'm a couple of years away from turning 40, I feel very comfortable in my belief that age is no barrier.
I do contemplate where life will take me once I attain this piece of paper. In the meantime, I simply enjoy what I'm doing.
I hate the process of study, but I enjoy the outcomes - increased knowledge, satisfaction from a good mark, improved career prospects, meeting new people, etc.
I'm one semester away from finishing my first degree. I'm seriously considering an MBA next, but might take a couple of years off first.
If you enjoy study and you're benefiting from it in some way, whether personally or professionally, then I don't see any reason for you to stop!
My husband studied on and off for almost ten years - he's decided to study a Masters too this year so a total of twelve years by the time he's done.
I think it's great! I love learning, and unfortunatly can't get into uni, but any other way, and heck, I'm there!
If you want to study, you should. Keep your mind active. Just do it! It's enough when you don't want to do it anymore.
I like the *idea* of studying. Mostly for the new stationery, and the text books. But I'm too lazy. I'd get bored and wouldn't put in the time. I lose interest in stuff too quickly. It's amazing I'm still blogging after 4 mths. Seriously!
Go for it!
I think it's great to have a thirst for knowledge! Good on you for looking to quench it!
I am done with studying. I loved it at the time but would never consider going back.
I have a Bachelor or HR and Marketing from 500 years ago!
I'm about to start an Arts degree (Critical and Cultural Studies) through Open Universities (Macquarie Uni). It starts next week and even though I'm a bit nervous, I can't wait to get into it.
I've completed half an Arts degree in English lit before I found it too difficult to manage three kids, a husband frequently working out of town and uni assignments.
I love the flexibility of the Open Uni oourses and there are some great subject options. I think that if you enjoy learning and can spare the time (and money) then go for it. I don't have any definite plans to use my degree for a career, although I'm hoping that what I learn will make me a better, more knowledgeable writer.
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