# NySpeed, talk to me about college. **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [May 4, 2009, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-talk-to-me-about-college/67242 "2009-05-04T08:27:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![kenmxz13](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kenmxz13/32/5288_2.png) [@kenmxz13](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kenmxz13)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2009, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-talk-to-me-about-college/67242/41 "2009-05-04T20:37:49Z")
getting certified to be a cpa in accounting is now a 5 year deal, ny state mandates 150 credit hours to take the exam ---
**Author:** ![Shrives](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrives/32/7250_2.png) [@Shrives](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrives)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2009, 8:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-talk-to-me-about-college/67242/42 "2009-05-04T20:40:14Z")
> [@kenmxz13](#): > > getting certified to be a cpa in accounting is now a 5 year deal, ny state mandates 150 credit hours to take the exam +1 ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2009, 6:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-talk-to-me-about-college/67242/43 "2009-05-05T06:05:59Z")
YAY! boaterfry… ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2009, 6:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-talk-to-me-about-college/67242/44 "2009-05-05T06:07:05Z")
ps. go to an accredited college, I’ve found that name recognition of bigger/known universities, go a long way in certain circles. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2009, 6:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-talk-to-me-about-college/67242/45 "2009-05-05T06:09:43Z")
I still think that getting a degree online is kind of BS If you get it from a well-known school, nobody will know the difference, but being able to take a test in front of your computer on the couch is just BS. ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2009, 6:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-talk-to-me-about-college/67242/46 "2009-05-05T06:13:12Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > ps. go to an accredited college, I’ve found that name recognition of bigger/known universities, go a long way in certain circles. +1 If you find yourself working with a bunch of guys with degrees from big schools, you may be tormented as I am about my Buffalo State Jr College degrees. lol ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2009, 6:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-talk-to-me-about-college/67242/47 "2009-05-05T06:14:27Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > I still think that getting a degree online is kind of BS > > If you get it from a well-known school, nobody will know the difference, but being able to take a test in front of your computer on the couch is just BS. Not to mention you can just have someone else take the damn test for you. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2009, 6:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-talk-to-me-about-college/67242/48 "2009-05-05T06:18:39Z")
> [@sedlmeier101](#): > > Beck, > > take this very seriously. > I tried taking a FULL course load iirc 16 credits online one semester. (4 classes) > You have to be fully ready to dedicate atleast 2 hours a day to school work. > If you are a procrastinator DO NOT take online classes. > I went on VACA and forgot my computer, didn’t think anything of it, and when I got home I missed 3 mid terms. Now it’s my fault but like I said, if you are working 50+ hours I would strongly advise against taking any more than 1 online class at a time, **or just pay someone to take it**. Most courses, the teacher strongly advises you to spend atleast 1 hour per day per course. > If you’re the type who can sit behind a computer and acutally learn…then do it…but if you need to actually BE in class to put forth effort… i’d rethingk your online class choice. > > just my 2 cents. > [@Paulo](#): > > Not to mention you can just have someone else take the damn test for you. exactly why I see no credibility in it. I agree that in some circumstances, it is ok, but 90% of the time it is just a cop-out. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2009, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-talk-to-me-about-college/67242/49 "2009-05-05T06:25:26Z")
Off topic: Today is my wife’s first day supervising an intern this summer. Her intern is working towards her masters 100% on line. Field of 100% online study: SPEECH Pathology. :bloated: ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2009, 6:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-talk-to-me-about-college/67242/50 "2009-05-05T06:25:51Z")
^agreed. However, i know somebody who is on here who is doing the phoenix online classes… and when he was serious about it, he was devoting a decent amount of time to it… (nowhere near what he’d be devoting should he had stayed at UB… but he didnt really go to classes there either \<3) “If im not goin to be the highest score in this test… i might as well be the first person done with it” -Anonymous Nyspeeder… :lol: ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2009, 7:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-talk-to-me-about-college/67242/51 "2009-05-05T07:05:37Z")
Motion to add new lines to becks custom title… ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2009, 7:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-talk-to-me-about-college/67242/52 "2009-05-05T07:39:30Z")
Waiting to sign up for my masters after I get married. 🙂 School is real baller 4 real yo. ---
**Author:** ![Avatar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/avatar/32/5076_2.png) [@Avatar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Avatar)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2009, 7:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-talk-to-me-about-college/67242/53 "2009-05-05T07:56:50Z")
> [@Beck](#): > > This would be for personal satisfaction. > > Truth is even if I get a bachelor’s tomorrow, I’m going to continue to do what I do. Then hell, I’ll give you a degree and only charge you half price. ---
**Author:** ![MOBOOST4U](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@MOBOOST4U](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MOBOOST4U)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2009, 8:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-talk-to-me-about-college/67242/54 "2009-05-05T08:08:19Z")
> [@PureXTC](#): > > I find it very difficult to get good grades while working 40+ hours per week. Ive been doing it for 3 years now. You can swing that shit at ECC with the right amount of effort but not at UB. > [@gotdubd](#): > > Obviously UB has a great program but I dont think Im ready for that being out of school for 6+ years… UB’s Accounting program is pretty rigorous. If you understand general accounting material, its not toooooo hard, but either way, its a SHITTON of work. The new NYS 150 credit hour (5 years) rule is not going to make this any more of an appealing major, just keep that in mind. > [@Shrives](#): > > Truth. It’s a nightmare. > > Beck, I work 45 hours a week and took 5 classes in the fall, wrapping up 6 for this spring. I took 2 online classes each of the past two semesters, and from personal experience they were 2x more difficult. However, they were 300 level courses and nothing you will see right away, but it takes a different type of motivation to do well in them. > > Either way, take your time and don’t overwhelm yourself the first semester back with too many classes. It’s not impossible to work full time and go to school full time, I’ve been doing it for the past two years… You will need to make sacrifices though in order to perform well in both, and that is the tough part over time… > > Either way, it’s a great idea and I wish ya the best \<3 Great words Plus… why would you go to school just to better yourself when you have a omniscient responsive database of infinite knowledge at your fingertips at all times? NYSPEED!!! ---
**Author:** ![manhagen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/manhagen/32/7336_2.png) [@manhagen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/manhagen)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2009, 7:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-talk-to-me-about-college/67242/55 "2009-05-05T19:11:47Z")
> [@MOBOOST4U](#): > > UB’s Accounting program is pretty rigorous. If you understand general accounting material, its not toooooo hard, but either way, its a SHITTON of work. > > The new NYS 150 credit hour (5 years) rule is not going to make this any more of an appealing major, just keep that in mind. I do understand general accounting. Although I havent been around it since about 02 when I was last enrolled in classes. I think I may start out at ECC and work my way back into the grind of things. As far as the 5 year deal is concerned, Im 25 and work. I havent yet decided whether im going to go back balls to the wall. So Im sure it will be longer than 5 years anyways:spank: I appreciate the bits and pieces of advice Ive gotten from this thread. And I would like to thank the King of W Nukka for some helpful words earlier today ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2009, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-talk-to-me-about-college/67242/56 "2009-05-05T19:33:30Z")
i accidently my post fail. ---
**Author:** ![Shrives](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrives/32/7250_2.png) [@Shrives](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrives)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2009, 8:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-talk-to-me-about-college/67242/57 "2009-05-05T20:15:47Z")
> [@gotdubd](#): > > And I would like to thank the King of W Nukka for some helpful words earlier today \<3 ---
**Author:** ![jrod0187](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ac91a4/32.png) [@jrod0187](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jrod0187)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2009, 10:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-talk-to-me-about-college/67242/58 "2009-05-09T10:01:05Z")
I didn’t take the time to read all of this but I’m going through the same process. Got Laid-off recently. I have an associates in applied science and having trouble finding a job now. Time to further my education. Only school I found that will transfer some of my credits was Niagara University in the program that I want. They’re actually giving me additional credits for serving in the military too. Not a bad deal. I haven’t worked out the specifics yet but looks like I’ll be in school for 2- 2 1/2 years for a BS. I’m 27 so the less time in school the better. Depends on alot of things to transfer credits. Niagara University was the only college locally that was willing to work with me. Good luck ---
**Author:** ![Shrives](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrives/32/7250_2.png) [@Shrives](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrives)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2009, 10:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-talk-to-me-about-college/67242/59 "2009-05-09T10:39:23Z")
> [@jrod0187](#): > > Depends on alot of things to transfer credits. Niagara University was the only college locally that was willing to work with me. Good luck Really? What 2 year college did you go to? I did a similar thing myself, racked up 6X credits at ECC and a college in Pittsburgh, and when I came back looking at 4 year colleges, almost all of them would transfer 95% of my credits even though they were different concentrations. However, you are in a completely different program than myself, so I don’t know what applies to your degree. ---
**Author:** ![ILC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilc/32/5337_2.png) [@ILC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILC)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2009, 12:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-talk-to-me-about-college/67242/60 "2009-05-09T12:00:21Z")
> [@sedlmeier101](#): > > Beck, > > take this very seriously. > I tried taking a FULL course load iirc 16 credits online one semester. (4 classes) > You have to be fully ready to dedicate atleast 2 hours a day to school work. > If you are a procrastinator DO NOT take online classes. LOL last semester I did this … I was done with every homework assignment the first week… and just took the online tests when they were… [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nyspeed-talk-to-me-about-college/67242.md?page=2)