The obligatory I’m done thread, with statistics

Thanks Ted: Those all look like interesting programs, if you quit your day job maybe you can do 2 at a time

 

I consider being 1/2 DR. a badge of honor that I hesitate to change.

 

Maybe I'm a purest then but to me the idea of a 1/2 doctor is a little off. You are one now and I hope to join you someday, but I would never say I was a 1/2 doctor.

 

I wouldn't worry about it, the title Dr. and $5 will get you a cup of coffee. Man, $5 isn't what it used to be.

 

Then why do we go through this process again?

 

Congratulations! It's a great accomplishment.

 

Congratulations on your accomplishment, Dr.!

 

So, if the title Dr. and $5 gets you a cup of coffee, would that mean that a cup of coffee would cost $7.50 if you're a 1/2 Dr. and $10 if you're no Dr. at all?

 

Hey, half off isn't bad. Not sure about the ROI but then again, I'm not old enough for a senior discount.

Ted, when do you plan on starting a doctorate? Which schools do you have in mind?

 

First things first: MA in Interdisciplinary Studies/History & Political Science, Western New Mexico University (projected start date: Spring or Summer 2009, depending on financial aid approvals; expected date of graduation: Fall 2010 or Spring 2011).

Fantasy History Doctorate: PhD, Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences/History & Literature, Union Institute & University (projected start date: Spring or Summer 2011; expected date of graduation: 2014-2018?). Or maybe Harrison Middleton University or American Military University.

Fantasy Business Doctorate: PhD in Business Administration/Electronic Commerce, Northcentral University. And a few other possibilities.

Fantasy Political Science Doctorate: Possibly some UK-style dissertation-only PhD that will allow a dissertation on the role of comic books & cartoons in the political socialization of children.

Maybe a few other doctorates, depending on how much lifetime & how much money is left.

 

Congratulations, Dr. Lady!

 

Interestingly, I did a great deal of the degree “on the road” as I am this week. I am going through degree withdraw, because I find now not only am I board, but literally the thing I’ve been doing for a very long time I don’t need to do anymore. I have a 30/40 hour a week hole I’m going to have to figure out how to fill, I truly am a little depressed…

Weird.

 

I have been through that before. Although, I took a couple of months off with the excuse that that the book I ordered was not coming, so how could I start a new class? As if I could not just cancel the order and order a new book. Anyway, I finally received a new book, and will start a new class on 12/16/08.

I did see you are toying with the idea of a big three degree. Those degrees are a darn good deal, as I have said before. I am going for a BA in labor studies at TESC after I am done with my MBA.

Take care and go to the gym with all that extra time. As I tell my students, "Give me 50 push ups!!!!!!" "Move it, move it, move it, move it!!!!!!".


Abner

 

Congratulations Dr. Dave! That is a real accomplishment!!

 

Whoa whoo hold on, there is no need to use the "gym" word here. I'm an old guy, and that is just wrong

Thanks for the encouragement Abner.

 

What? You are a youngster still.

Abner