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waichingliu81 · 08-02-2007, 09:06 AM

i need some advice. i am currently awaiting the results of my media arts/journalism course from the university- hoping that i get a good mark and was wondering whether it would be a good idea to go back to college but on a part-time basis. the reason being the media industry is not only a very competitive industry to get into, but also it is dependent on practical skills, particuarly when it comes to tv production which i am keen to get into. now whilst, i was on my media arts major i didn't do any production work such as film making, camera work, editing, scriptwriting. my media arts course was primarily theoretical and so i had to do a lot of writing, as well as thinking. i feel that my practical skills, especially in video production need to be revisited again because it haven't used any filming equipment since 4 years ago. i am also looking for work outside the media field and so i will be keeping my options fully open. i would particuarly like to hear from those- regardless of the degree you took up in university/college- who went back to college, part-time a couple of years later as mature students in say their 30s, 40s or older, after they had graduated with honours. many thanks guys

Lex Luthor · 08-02-2007, 11:47 AM

More Education is never a bad thing, especially in the competetive job market one program or specialty can be the difference between two resumes

Courtnee · 08-02-2007, 08:13 PM

It's never a bad idea to further your education. Go for it!

dawsongirl · 08-03-2007, 01:08 AM

I got a bachelor's degree and I've taken half a dozen classes since. Nothing wrong with it.

08-02-2007, 09:06 AM	#1
waichingliu81 debbie allen Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 28, 2006 Location: london, england, UK Posts: 4,347	Going back to college part-time even though i finished uni... is this a good idea? i need some advice. i am currently awaiting the results of my media arts/journalism course from the university- hoping that i get a good mark and was wondering whether it would be a good idea to go back to college but on a part-time basis. the reason being the media industry is not only a very competitive industry to get into, but also it is dependent on practical skills, particuarly when it comes to tv production which i am keen to get into. now whilst, i was on my media arts major i didn't do any production work such as film making, camera work, editing, scriptwriting. my media arts course was primarily theoretical and so i had to do a lot of writing, as well as thinking. i feel that my practical skills, especially in video production need to be revisited again because it haven't used any filming equipment since 4 years ago. i am also looking for work outside the media field and so i will be keeping my options fully open. i would particuarly like to hear from those- regardless of the degree you took up in university/college- who went back to college, part-time a couple of years later as mature students in say their 30s, 40s or older, after they had graduated with honours. many thanks guys

08-02-2007, 11:47 AM	#2
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08-02-2007, 08:13 PM	#3
Courtnee MAN VS SAMMICH. Forum Star Join Date: Mar 23, 2005 Location: Louisiana Posts: 16,413	It's never a bad idea to further your education. Go for it!
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08-03-2007, 01:08 AM	#4
dawsongirl Member Forum Icon Join Date: Jan 04, 2001 Posts: 53,140	I got a bachelor's degree and I've taken half a dozen classes since. Nothing wrong with it.