I'm a law student in Ontario, just about done 2 years out of 3. I absolutely hate the academic aspect of it, and I'm pretty miserable. I didn't particularly enjoy the practice experiences I've had either, at 3 different legal-aid type clinics working as a student in family law, criminal law, and landlord/tenant matters.
I have invested a lot of money into pursuing this law degree. Should I be giving serious thought to finding something else to do with my life as soon as I graduate, or should I stick it out and work my hardest to try to get a paying job in the legal profession, in the hopes that I will be able to pay off my student loan debt?
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posted by spicytunaroll
on Apr 9, 2013 -
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Do you have any ideas or resources on creating exciting and interesting science demonstrations for kids 5-12 years old?
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posted by Jakey
on Feb 19, 2013 -
22 answers
I need some advice about career plans, graduate studies and whether to rent or to own. Mostly in the financial context but also, of the bigger picture view -- am I being overly optimistic, am I too focused on career?
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posted by table
on Dec 31, 2012 -
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What do I do about my mom, and my 6 year old sister who may possibly have a mental problem? Long, snowflakey details inside. My first question on Metafilter, please bear with me, I really need your help.
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posted by thegunner100
on Oct 26, 2012 -
31 answers
Help me prepare for "Geo for Good Down Under" at Google HQ Australia. Details on my spatial tech knowledge inside.
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posted by micklaw
on Oct 23, 2012 -
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How do I maintain my focus and make sure my comprehension is maximized when reading (required) heavy or something I don't find terribly interesting?
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posted by Che boludo!
on Oct 18, 2012 -
26 answers
What qualifications do I need to teach humanities, beyond the normal education teachery qualifications? Victoria, Australia, to be specific. I am a Spanish/English methods teacher, but would love some more advice on applying for all those English/Humanities jobs out there.
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posted by titanium_geek
on Oct 4, 2012 -
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Trying to identify the mythology books I was given over the summer in grade school in the mid-seventies. They were definitely curricular, I think even had characters like Sam (a boy) and Nip (a dog), perhaps there was a girl named Jane but I may be confusing her with the other series we all know. I'm not a teacher, just want to re-visit them for nostalgia's sake.
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posted by Mertonian
on Sep 21, 2012 -
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Moving to a better school zone. Should I do it? Tough decisions concerning moving, staying put, and financial future.
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posted by anonymous
on Aug 25, 2012 -
19 answers
To what extent do American Highschools resemble the stereotypical American Highschool seen in just about every movie and TV show ever, withever present competition for social status, rigidly defined cliques, omnipresent bullying, etc... etc?
posted by Artw
on Jul 18, 2012 -
86 answers
Are there any universities/colleges/institutes that have an all-in-one program for video, photography, print and web design? My online searches have come up fruitless as most programs seem to be separated out. Location doesn't matter, nor does degree/diploma/certificate received. At the end of it I want to be able to shoot, light, edit, etc video and photos and understand and apply colour theory, typography, page layout, etc for print and web designs.
posted by n-clue
on Jun 25, 2012 -
10 answers
I'm involved in organizing a trip to Washington, DC and Virginia for a group of about 25 Californian junior high students for next year. We've been looking at Worldstrides as a tour company. Anyone have experience with these guys - or any *really* positive experiences with other similar companies?
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posted by SpiralT
on Jun 3, 2012 -
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I'm a PhD student, and I'd like to do more academic networking over email. How does this work, and what should the emails sound like?
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posted by anonymous
on May 16, 2012 -
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I have an bachelors degree is business but want to get my masters in education. I'm applying to Hunter College's School of Education in NYC. What are my chances if I do not meet the admissions requirements for an undergraduate major in liberal arts or science. This is a link to the admissions requirements page:
In general, what are the chances of getting into a graduate program? What do admissions look for when selecting prospective students? Are Hunter's graduate programs for education competitive to get into? Can I lower my chances of getting acceptance if I submit my application too close to the deadline?
posted by flowers103
on Mar 5, 2012 -
5 answers
Looking for an awesome primer on genetics! It should start somewhere around the highschool level, and continue through to some college-level material. Bonus points if it touches on some recent developments and research. Oh! And readability is key.
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posted by Afroblanco
on Jan 13, 2012 -
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Quit my job and go to school, or stay in the same spot and not really get anywhere? Special snowflake details inside.
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posted by nurgle
on Jan 10, 2012 -
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My wife is the director of an after school program that serves low income minority youth in grades 3 through 12. She is looking for practical tips to share with direct service staff around positive support of youth, program structures that work, behavior management, and incentives. What resources might you recommend (web or print)? What suggestions do you have as to what's successful or ways to assist in training and supporting staff within programming. Thanks.
posted by mathmatters
on Dec 15, 2011 -
4 answers
I am putting together a donation webpage, trying to raise tuition for a young woman in Nepal, and am looking for suggestions on the best way to go about it.
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posted by blueberry
on Nov 12, 2011 -
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My girlfriend has to do a "cultural exploration" project as part of her coursework for a BA in Elementary Education. Need some suggestions.
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posted by healthykindofsick
on Nov 2, 2011 -
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What's the quickest and cheapest way for a new high school science teacher to get 40 matching scientific calculators? The school is inner-city with a high poverty rate and limited resources. Are there donation programs available for this sort of thing, or are there retailers with discount programs?
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posted by beandip
on Oct 28, 2011 -
15 answers
How would one address atrocious grammar errors, poor sentence construction and spelling mistakes in the monthly email updates from administrators of your child's school?
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posted by webhund
on Oct 26, 2011 -
25 answers
LifePlansFilter: I’m currently enrolled in graduate school in a masters of secondary education in art program. I enrolled as a way to explore my creativity in studio classes, and also as something to do during unusual life circumstances. Being in this program will continue to be an option for me for a limited time. Should I take the requisite courses I need to complete the program or should I keep taking whatever classes I want and drop out of the program when I leave? Many details within.
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posted by anonymous
on Oct 16, 2011 -
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Boy brought home this ancient science book from the school library. I mean, so ancient that it was just flat out false. (It was about global warming, and had been written in the 80's and 90's. It was hopelessly out of date.)
When I talked to the librarian about it, she said that they had almost no books newer than 10 years old, and that more than half the collection was over 25 years old. It is one of the oldest library collection in North Texas schools.
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posted by dejah420
on Sep 15, 2011 -
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1970s/80s educational anti-drug films. Can you help me identify this one? And (hopefully) find it online?
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posted by Miko
on Aug 4, 2011 -
12 answers
Hi,
I will be going to a teacher associate job interview next week. This is where I will be sort of like a teacher's aide. Do any of you have great comments or responses that will impress the interviewer?
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posted by lynnie-the-pooh
on Jul 27, 2011 -
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I am looking for some facts to help buttress an argument, hoping to convince a mother to let my friend continue her schooling (as opposed to being shuffled off into an arranged marriage on her 18th birthday).
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posted by blueberry
on Jun 28, 2011 -
33 answers
I was in a school play when I was in the first grade, in 1976. I would love to know what the play was, so I can find it and read it again!
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posted by tomboko
on May 15, 2011 -
4 answers
My sister wants to be a Speech-Language Pathologist, but is having trouble figuring out how to finance the program she wants to go into.
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posted by ThePinkSuperhero
on Apr 15, 2011 -
6 answers
So my girlfriend wants to get into a design field and go back to school for it. What's the fastest and most affordable way for that happen in a meaningful way?
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posted by rileyray3000
on Feb 4, 2011 -
9 answers
Does my (big, big, big) failure from 4+ years ago preclude my getting into a good business school?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 2, 2011 -
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Here's the deal. I graduated with a useless history degree and am having trouble finding a job. I'm now 24 and need to make some changes asap so I'm not doomed to living with my parents until I'm 90.
Question: is returning for a 2nd bachelors in Engineering ever a good idea, in terms of long-term financial stability? Or is going for a masters in accounting or nursing a better choice? I really want to look at this financially and get my feet under me.
Refer to the super extended version below for greater detail.
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posted by gtothep
on Jan 25, 2011 -
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