Hi CornerStone Students! My name is Elise Robinson and I choose Interdisciplinary Studies BA as my major. My areas of study are Behavioral and Social Sciences, Arts, and a minor in Health Sciences. At first I choose these areas out of convenience but with the help of capstone I was able to combine these disciplines and come up with a career that I am interested in as well as being most prepared in. My outlook on the future is always open for change; however my plan A with my IDS BA is to become a human resource officer for a medical business. I look forward to discussing and blogging with all of work, I hope we all get a lot of this Spring Term.
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Hi Cornerstone students! My name is Stephanie Shafer and I am a senior graduating in May. :D My areas are Health and Behavioral and Social Sciences and my minor is Social Science Education. In explaining IDS to my peers I often describe it as “create your own major”, but have discovered it’s much more than that. It’s creating new knowledge with the research of different disciplines. My favorite part about being an IDS major is the diversity, and the opportunity to take the classes I am really interested in, within the different colleges. I love all things Africa and would like to go there and do some missions work after college, and IDS has given me a vast background of education and I feel I could be helpful over there in a variety of ways. I feel that the biggest disadvantage of IDS is that it still has a way to go in being respected amongst the academic community, because you have more freedom to choose your classes. I’m really looking forward to this semester and getting to know each other.
~Steph~
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Hello ALL, My name is Idilia Gonzalez but you can call me DEE…I am currently in my last semester here at UCF. My areas of study are Education and Behavioral and Social Science, with a minor in history. I am a Senior Airmen in the United States Air Force and putting a package in to commission as an officer. I am from Brooklyn, NY and have been in Orlando for about seven years. I choose IDS because I switched my major a couple of times and had a lot of credits to apply somewhere so IDS was perfect for me. IDS is a newer discipline compare to the traditional majors out there, many have not heard of it and it could be challenging to explain it to someone unfamiliar with it. I really see many advantages of being an IDS major, we get to structure our own education, become a well rounded student and I feel we become the better choice out there to employers. I am looking forward to meeting everyone and helping you in any way I can to get you to your goals.
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Hello Cornerstone students! My name is Mikaela Anderson and I will be assisting in the effort to guide all of you through the rest of this semester. I will be graduating this semester, after four years in college, with my first minor in Business Administration and my second minor in Political Science. I chose to focus my degree on the Behavioral and Social Sciences and the Computational Sciences. Through the understanding that I have gained through Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) has taught me that keeping an open mind and realizing that the world we live in is connected in some way or another. IDS realizes that too much specialization produces a narrow view of the world and limits a person’s experiences and understanding. Also, no one can know everything there is to know not only because there is too much to learn in one lifetime, but also because the pool of information is growing at an exponential rate. Therefore, the best thing for someone to do is to keep an open mind and look for how things interact with and affect each other. By achieving an IDS perspective and knowledge base, a person can achieve new heights and open doors that haven’t even been explored yet. Within my course of education I have realized that business practices and principles are a part of every career and as such are vital to be familiar with and understand. And further, all businesses are affected by the changing conditions of the world in which they exist and therefore it is valuable to understand the underlying ideas behind political science. Of course however, the growing proliferation of technology in today’s world which is a part of nearly every aspect of life cannot be ignored and as such warrants study and the acquirement of knowledge.
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My name is Ashley, this is my first semester as an IDS major, but this is my last semester of my junior year. I chose this major because I am a distance learner living in Seattle, Washington. My minor was Hospitality Management and my focuses are Behavioral and Social Sciences and Public Affairs. I feel like my focuses don't really compliment my minor, but I am interested in seeing what kind of job I can get with this degree. I look forward to working with you all!
ReplyDeleteHi everyone! My name is Heather Hawk and I am a junior at UCF. I am a distance learning student as well and am down in Fort Myers, Florida. My focuses for IDS are Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education, while my minor is in criminal justice. I have not really attempted to explain my degree to anyone my friends and family do not know I am in college. My family and friends would see me working towards a degree as something I do not have time for in my life and something that should not be a priority. I think a disadvantage of an IDS degree as people do not really understand what it is and it is not specialized in one degree field. The advantages to an IDS degree is that we have a much broader education and understanding of the world and are better able to problem solve.
ReplyDeleteHey everyone. My name is Valerie Perez. I’m 20 years old and Dominican Puerto Rican. I was born in Long Island, New York and raised in Tampa, Florida. I am totally in love with photography and mainly anything artsy that can take me out of my element. I enjoy singing and doing different kinds of busywork that capture my attention (i.e. anything artsy). I am in my second year here at UCF and my major is, of course, Interdisciplinary Studies (IDS) with my areas of study Behavioral & Social Sciences and Letters & Modern Languages. I have 2 minors: Leadership Studies and Anthropology, possibly going to be changed to Multicultural Anthropology. When explaining what IDS is to other students or people, I usually describe it as a major that allows me to tap into the main areas of my interests, such as culture and languages, as well as work on the professional aspect that I would like to achieve. The advantages of IDS are prominent to me when I can see that I am learning what I want to learn in classes that I chose. I learn and acquire knowledge. Also, IDS gives me freedom and control of what information I want to know more or less about. One of the disadvantages of IDS would be that I haven’t been able to figure out a career path yet because IDS gives me so much leeway to figure out different career opportunities. Hopefully with this class I can find the great career that will help me with my future plans.
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Hello Everyone! My name is Diana Soltys, I am a Junior here at UCF and this is my first semester. I am a non-traditional student in that I returned to school to earn my degree after working many years as a Sr. Mortgage Loan Officer. My family and I relocated to Florida from New England in 2004 (the year of the hurricanes). When the economy took a turn for the worst I was displaced from my field and decided it was time to pursue my dream and finish my degree. My areas of study are Behavioral/Social Science and Commerce, and my minor is Legal Studies. When others ask me, "What is IDS?", I explain to them that it is a major that gives me a broad selection of studies and allows me to design the areas I want to focus on. Instead of specializing in just one area I have the advantage of studying multiple areas and then the ability to apply that knowledge to several different fields in the future. On the other hand, a couple of the disadvantages are that sometimes the major has to be explained when asked, "What is your major?" and at other times the student is not taken seriously and sometimes viewed as not having a very clear direction. Of course I totally disagree with this train of thought because as mentioned earlier I see the IDS degree as a tool which enables students to have multiple options in the workplace.
ReplyDeleteThat's really awesome that a couple of you are distance learners. Have you enjoyed that style of education? It's nice to know there are other people out there who experience the question, "What is IDS?" quite often. Ashley I hope I can get some awesome starbucks coffee from you up there in seattle. :) We really want this blog to be an encouragement and guide to the IDS major, so if you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask.
ReplyDeleteHey peers! My name is Janelle, but I go by J.D. Im a junior at ucf and currently in my second semester here. I happen to become an IDS major by accident. Initially i wanted to do Exceptional Student Education, but once i realized I needed to take more prerequisite classes I chose this major. I wanted to be done in two yrs tops. Some people call me a professional student but I look at it as finding my niche. This tells you I have been in college at least 4 years. Nevertheless, my two areas of concentrations are Art and Behavioral Social Sciences. My minor is in Exceptional Student Education. I guess I found a way to fit it in somewhere.
ReplyDeleteWhen people ask what my major is I tell them its study of 2 different majors and having a minor. I also tell them that the minor is implimented in the program. I find that more people wish they took up my major.
The advantage of this major is I can study what my true interests are in. I dont have to pick one specific concentration that closely related to what I want to do. Disadvantages are that your minor has to different from your areas of study.
Ashley –
ReplyDeleteI find it impressive that you are studying at a our school from Seattle and I look forward to getting to learn more about you though the course of this semester. Your subjects are most certainly connected interdisciplinarily as your subject areas provide additional support to your minor. Tell me in your own words what Interdisciplinary Studies is and what the pros and cons are of choosing to receive this form of education? I realize that at this point your answers to these questions may be fuzzy at this point, I’d like to know what you understand and think as a starting point.
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Heather –
I am sorry to hear that you feel the need to keep your education a secret as it is certainly something that you should be able to treasure and value considering the time, effort, and money that you will invest. Although you have not been able to tell anyone about Interdisciplinary Studies, I would like to you to describe to us your impression of what it means thus far. I truly look forward to mentoring your progress through this semester. Good luck and it’s nice meeting you!
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Valerie –
Thank you for your insightful post! It’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m curious to know, why did you not choose to engage your love for the arts into your IDS education? I’d also like to note that it seems like you have a great basic understanding of IDS to start off with. Feel free to ask us anything.
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Diana –
I am glad to hear that you have returned to school to further pursue your education. I am honored to be your mentor and look forward to the semester ahead. I am glad to see that you have a firm grasp of the meaning of an IDS education and the unique opportunities available to you as a consequence. Please, tell us something more about yourself. Maybe you could share your hobbies with us or, possible ideas for your future after graduation.
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Janelle –
I am sorry that you have had such a struggle finding your “niche”, but I assure you that a majority of your fellow IDS peers can relate with you (as can I). I am genuinely excited to have the opportunity to be your mentor this semester. What did you get your Associates Degree in? What exactly is Exceptional Student Education?
@ Steph, I enjoy most of my online classes and distance learning, however I do miss the interaction and connection with other students. Some classes provide a greater learning experience and understanding in the classroom due to the debates and conversations amongst students. --Heather Hawk
ReplyDeleteTo me IDS means determining my path in my education. I feel that when you are personally connected and passionate in your field of study that you reach greater understanding and grow as a person. I will explain that an IDS degree allows me to focus on the areas I am most passionate about and will be most helpful in my chosen path. An IDS degree will allow me to be better rounded in my chosen profession. When working with at risk youth, I will have a background of education, psychology, sociology and criminal justice so I will be able to give insight into all of these fields. Most employers are looking for a college degree and for most professions, they do not care what the degree is, the degree is just proof of an education. This proof of education shows that you are dedicated, educated and able to accomplish your goals. I want my education to be more than just proof I attended college, I want it to help me grow as a person and be a better member of society. -- Heather Hawk
ReplyDeleteSome of my hobbies include hiking, biking, swimming, sewing, cooking and reading. All of which I never seem to have enough time to do. My hope for the future is to become an Academic Advisor. My former profession allowed me the priviledge of helping others in pursuing their dreams toward homeownership. I hope to one day apply these same skills of helping others pursue their educational goals.
ReplyDeleteHey AGLASS, that is exactly what IDS is, do not feel your ares and minor do not fit. Actually it is perfect, you are creating a new "smoothie". You are unique and have something different that you can offer a future employer because of your IDS experience
ReplyDeleteHey Diane, I actually came in 2003 to florida and when I came the hurricanes came with me. I think you have a good idea of IDS and it is exactly what you tell people. We are not limited to the traditional norm of the academic society, we have evolved to a higher plan designing our education to form a new discipline. We are innovators and ground breakers. It is our responsability to info others and educate them on this new perspective.
ReplyDeleteHi Janelle, your minor is in there maybe not in the fore front but it contributes to your studies. Education ties into many things and that is what IDS is all about taking the traditional majors and make your “niche” instead of trying to find it. I also got the same response from others that they wish they had the opportunity to do the IDS major because they feel that they are not going to do much with what they got.
ReplyDelete@Ashley- Nice to meet you! Although you cannot see the correspondence with your different areas of study I do see a lot of potential. I am a fan of your interest in Hospitality Management. I also share the behavioral and social sciences area of study. I am sure we can help you brainstorm possible careers. Throughout your courses at UCF I am sure you will become aware of many more openings and ideas. Capstone also helps you narrow down and finalize your areas of focus. It’s a research project that we are working on now.
ReplyDelete@Heather Hey! I was very saddened to read that you have to hide your educational goals to your friends and family. I am sure it must be tough, but college is not a waste of time and money so keep your head up. I know how it feels to be looked down upon even when you’re trying to better yourself. One day we will prove ourselves we just got to work hard at it. I also share the subject area of behavioral and Social Sciences. Seems to be a popular choice! It’s actually my favorite area of learning. Have you thought about any careers in mind relating to your subjects and minor?
@Valerie I agree with your advantages and disadvantages of IDS. I used it as a gateway to find out if I would be good at subjects that I knew nothing about. I changed my ids subjects after testing some criminal courses and businesses courses. I think we all need help finding our perfect career path and I hope that through this blog we can all be closer to finding what we are most prepared for and best at.
@Diana That’s right! I describe IDS as the Jack of All traits degree. It puts us ahead of others competing for the same job. Of course we have to work hard at corresponding and explaining our degree, but once we have the right words to use and personalized explanations those potential employer ears will perk up. My Twin sister is actually an academic advisor in the Psychology department at UCF. One good way to get there is to do an internship! Also you have some great hobbies. My hobbies include rock climbing, video games, caring for my two dogs, and hanging out with friends.
@Janelle aka J.D. Hey! It’s nice to see you in the IDS program. I agree that it is definitely a more personalized path and gets you to your goals faster. My Older sister changed her major so many times it was going to take her another year and a half. People always joke about UCF as “U can’t finish”. I told her about IDS and she finished in the next term and is now working on her graduate degree. I hope we can help each other out because we both share the subjects of Arts and Behavioral and Social sciences. We are all going to find our niche. …. I hope! :P
Heather -
ReplyDeleteI am impressed with your level of comfort regarding IDS. Although I can see that you have a firm grasp on the topic, I assure you that through all of the "busy-work" of this semester, you will gain an even deeper understanding of both the subject and yourself. Thank you for your valuable response!
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Diana -
It sounds like you have an inner need for the outdoors, which I encourage you to make a little time for every now and then. Our hobbies are a release mechanism and they help us grow as people. However, I can understand how life can grab hold of us and keep us from doing anything other than the necessary. Just remember that life is short and you should enjoy it while it lasts! ;)
@ Mikaela
ReplyDeleteI initially has Art Studio as one of my areas of study but it wouldn't work out well because of the distance between the different schools and UCF to accomplish an area of study. It was a tough decision whether or not to keep it as a minor but in the end what I could afford and what is more likely to focus me into a suitable career is what took over.
@ Heather:
How are the classes in criminal justice? I have heard of many people either with that Major or minor and I don't know anything about it. Can you explain it more? I agree that family and friends always think that IDS is the "Bird" major of all the majors at UCF and I have been told to find another before my time is up at UCF. But on the other hand, you made the decision to focus on what you wanted and so have fun with it.! :)
@ Elise:
How did you find your career path among the 100s of 1000s of choices out in the world? I am having a hard time choosing what color write my name on a sheet of paper. :D L0L I know the IDS major is to experiment but I want to try too many things. How did you choose?
Well I hope I am doing this right! Here it goes. Hi everyone, my name is Simone Cohen. This is my first semester as an IDS major but I will be graduating from UCF in the summer. My two major areas of concentration are Forensics and Behavior and Social Sciences and my minor is in Criminal Justice. I sometimes don't think I have the tightest grasp on what Interdisciplinary Study means but this is what I tell people when they ask me to explain it: IDS is a degree that allows me to have a broader education in 3 areas rather than just concentrating on one area, which in turn will grant me (I hope) a lot more opportunities in the job field. I switched to this major pretty late in the game, I just felt that there was more that I wanted to learn while I was in college and this will also help me finally make an informed decision about graduate school. I look forward to talking to everyone and learning of all the different directions everyone is going in. Im also excited to be able to ask questions of all the capstone students. Anyway, talk to you soon!
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ReplyDeleteSorry I am late joining this blog, I only got my invitation but a few days ago! Anyway, my name is David Hanson, I am a 21 year old senior studying Language/Modern Letters and Arts, and I am looking forward to this opportunity to meet those who have excelled in the Interdisciplinary Studies field. My minor is in Mass Communication. I kind of stumbled my way into IDS, to be honest. I was aiming for a major in Radio/Television production (I had been making indepedent movies for a few years) but when that did not pan out I was floundering for what to do. A friend told me about IDS and I immediately checked it out and liked what I found! I have since realized that I would not be happy in Radio/TV and IDS suits me much better. I have devoted my time to studying in the Modern Letters field because I want to find work as a writer, and I have always had a passion for art so I was excited to study that as well. On top of it all the Mass Communication minor worked well with my earlier years at school. I know I am late to get into Cornerstone (Sr. year and all), but it will work out fine and I will be taking Capstone in the fall and then graduating!
I am grateful for this blog opportunity to get an inside scoop from those students who have done this class before. I have already found that this Cornerstone class has really showed me the great possibilities that IDS has to offer. I used to be a little shy of being an IDS major, only because it seemed like it was my "second choice" of majors. Hearing everyone's positive input on what IDS can really do is refreshing and has put my mind into a good state about the future.
My career aspirations, as I mentioned, are to become a writer. Right now I am really seeing how much this class can help me focus in on my goals and make them realities. The e-portfolio will be an extremely helpful tool. I see myself moving to the Carolinas to find work. I have been living in Florida my whole life and its time to make a change. I love the whole eastern seaboard from Florida to Virginia - it's just beautiful country. I think it would be good for me. As far as career-wise, I know writing is something I could do. I have already been working for an online magazine doing monthly columns and have also worked a little with the Orlando Sentinel. I enjoy journalism but I'm not sure if that is the field for me. Certainly no interest in politics. I would love to find work writing about music or sailing or some other topic that suits my interests.
Looking forward to conversation with everyone!
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David
Valerie -
ReplyDeleteI understand your decision as I also would've loved to have been able to study the arts, but by the time I had decided this there were too many prerequisites which I had not fulfilled. However, if it is truly something that you enjoy, I would sincerely encourage you to indulge your love of the arts on the side whenever and however possible! ;) What are some of the possible career paths you feel that you may have to choose from in the future?
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Simone -
I am glad that you found IDS as I believe it to be a huge advantage to anyone who embraces it in today's world. However, despite the advantages it gives people, can you think of some disadvantages that exist or that some people might perceive to exist? I am glad that you found the blog and I look forward to getting to know you more as the semester progresses! Just a note though, remember that in the future it is important that you accumulate three posts on each topic by Friday night each week so post early and post often! ;) Good luck and let us know if you have any questions!
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David -
We are happy to have you here! Be sure however in the future, to post early in the week and check back regularly to ensure that you can reach your minimum requirement of three posts each week. I know that this first week has been a bit haphazard and confusing, and we are here to help you get through it. ;) It sounds like you have a good idea of what options you have in life, but you seem to be looking at your areas of study very separately. What is your understanding of IDS at this point? What does IDS mean? And what do you perceive to be some of the pros and cons of this course of study? I am excited for the semester ahead of us and hearing your responses. Remember, we are here if you need us!
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ReplyDeleteThanks Mikaela. Well I have to say that I was a little nervous being required to talk to strangers in depth but all of you capstone students are really making this easy by being so nice and chatty and considerate. I definitely think there are some disadvantages to this degree. For one my dad I think had the same first impression a lot of people get: that this is a general study of a lot of things instead of an in depth knowledge of a specific area and that might hold me back in a career. But once I explained what this really is about I think he came around a little bit. I just don't want possible employers thinking Im not qualified or knowledgeable enough in a certain area and pass me over for employment. I really do like this as a degree though because I am one of those people who find so many different things interesting and I just have to learn as much as I can about everything I can!
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David,
ReplyDeleteI kinda came across IDS the same way and felt the same way about it at first as well. I didn't know if I was going to be 'respected' with a major like this. But then I decided...why do I care? This is something that everyone should know about. This is a major that lets people be who they are, it doesn't make people decide a tiny narrow little window of education to get but allows students to explore who they are. It allows them to be educated on a wide range of topics and lets students really know where they want to go in life instead of finding out to late and being stuck with attending college longer to get the degree they really wanted. Its really nice you know what you want to do and have been working towards it. I know I want to do something in the criminal justice field but there are so many avenues to take...like maybe I want to be a criminal lawyer, or a forensic psychologist, or a detective...Oh there are just so many possibilities!
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Hey Valerie,
ReplyDeleteI was born in NY as well and went to high school in Tampa to. My dad still lives up north but my mom lives in Tampa so I get to back north whenever. Do you ever go back? I see you love photography, how come you didn't use one of your areas of focus on something related to photography? Don't get me wrong, what you chose is very interesting, I myself have concentrated in Behavioral and Social Science, but I was just curious! Good luck in the class.
~Simone A Cohen
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ReplyDeleteI totally understand your thirst for knowledge. I feel precisely the same way myself, which is exactly why I have changed directions so many times in the course of my education. I started attending school for baking and pastry arts. Then 5 months later I quit school and went to the community college up here for accounting. After that I switched to UCF to continue accounting. It didn't take me long to decide that I needed a new direction. I took tests, spoke to several advisors, and when I finally decided, the program wasn't offered. On compromise, my father and I decided that I would study general business. Once again this didn't stick due to the teaching mode (video streaming). Following this need for change I discovered a new desire to learn about technology. However, this new course would put cause my bachelor's degree to go from 4 years to more like 6 years. After all hope had almost been lost, I was told about IDS and fell in love. And I have to tell you, I haven't been happier! :D What are some of the skills you have acquired thus far in your lifetime?
Mikaela
ReplyDeleteI feel you on all the switching. I started at UF with political science and a goal of law school then I transferred to UCF fr forensics and was almost done to be honest with you but I felt that the field was to narrow. Any crime scene unit wants either experience or a masters degree. And I also realized that I didn't want to be a crime scene tech or work in a lab! I haven't really had a job in the conventional sense... I have just kinda fell into jobs. I worked for my father for a few summers in NY, he owns a fashion industry. I have also worked for my mom and stepdad all throughout his school managing 2 location of a dry cleaning business. Throughout college I've fallen into the sports arena, which I love. I help schedule and assign referees and scorekeepers down at the Milk House at Disney's Wide World of Sports. That's the extent of working for me. Not exactly giving my experience in my chosen field but I have had a blast!
~Simone A Cohen
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ReplyDeleteI understand that your work experience doesn't really seem to apply to where your future might be. I have basically only worked in restaurants since high school except for a few odd jobs. But I like to acquire new skills in my spare time as well. I love your enthusiasm! Keep it up!
Hello. My name is Danielle Brown, and I am currently a junior at UCF. This semester I decided to try distance learning, as others have mentioned. I realized quickly that it is definitely not for me and plan to go back to the main campus this fall. I am a new IDS major this semester. My subject areas are Behavioral and Social Sciences and Public Affairs, and my minor is Health Information Management, though I hope to change from Public Affairs to Education soon. I don't really know what I will be able to do with my major after college, but I feel that I made the right choice in picking it. I hope that during this course I will be able to not only get a better idea of exactly what my major is, but hopefully start planning what I will do after school.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to working with everyone!
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ReplyDeleteI will sacrifice quality for urgency right now. It is very nice to meet you. Please post early and often in the future as it is not our responsibility to rush every friday to get all of your three posts done. Please tell us what IDS means as far as your understanding currently reaches and tell us what you believe might be some pros and cons of this kind of education.
Mikaela-
ReplyDeleteTo me, IDS is an education in more than one specific discipline and a knowledge of how to make them work together. Whenever I'm asked, though, I usually just tell people that it's basically two major areas and a minor. Some of the pros of IDS might be having a knowledge of more than one subject and/or a different understanding of them, and the ability to customize your education. I find that these pros can also be cons. A lack of specialization might not be as desirable for some careers. Also, the ability to customize your education might work against you. Choosing from the many options available can be hard, and I feel that certain combinations might make finding a career more difficult.
Janelle (J.D.)-
You seem to be comfortable with the time that you've spent finding your niche, and I think that's great. By the time I found IDS, I felt desperate to have a major so that I wouldn't be in school "too long" (which meant over 4 years to me). It's nice to see that you have found something that works for you and could also incorporate Exceptional Student Education.
@Dee, I am really enjoying the flexability of the IDS major. I can study Anthropolgy while studying Business Law. The major allows me to choose classes that I'm really interested in while taking the classes that are required and sometimes can be a bit challenging.
ReplyDelete@Elise, I am actually employed with UCF as the Office Assistant/Peer Advisor in the Academic Advising Office on the Cocoa Campus. I must say it was an act of fate that put me in this position. When I decided to continue my education a year ago my plan was to eventually obtain a position in higher education as a counselor. I have an A.S. in Bus. Admin. but in order to get into UCF I had to take a couple of classes at BCC to earn an A.A. prior to transfer. While at BCC I was a work study student in their Continuing Education Department and when the spring semester was over I thought I would be out of work again. But as fate would have it this position became available just as the semester was ending. UCF was gracious enough to hire me and it has turned out to be the exact stepping stone I needed to train me for my future endeavors.
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ReplyDeleteI agree with you. I do feel that there are advantages and disadvantages to this major. I am sorry that you are unable to have the support of your friends and family behind you. I look forward to reading more of your posts and getting to know you more. Good luck!
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Mikaela -
I guess I think that my Interdisciplinary is a lot like a liberal arts degree. To me it is a special kind of degree where I decide what classes I want to take and make my own degree. I think that there are a lot of pros and cons to this degree. A pro would be that I can study from Seattle and still get a degree from UCF. Another pro is that I am able to take course that I am interested in and have a very unique and well rounded degree. I think a con to this degree is a lot of people don't really know what it is and may think a little less of me for having this degree instead of one main focus.
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ReplyDeleteI indulge in the arts all the time at home because it's decorated with my arts and crafts :) Some of the possible career paths that I am thinking about are mainly in the criminal studies of sociology and using language as some part but I don't know. I was thinking about becoming a criminal profiler and focus in the fields of sociology. I just don't know about my options in working within my abilities and skills.
Simone:
OMG you sound like a girl I previously met about a year ago. And I don't know if you're the same person. :( My mom also lives in Tampa and my dad lives in Texas. I always go back as often as I can between all 3 places (here, TX and Tampa). I didn't have Photography as one of the areas of study/minor because it's too much for traveling b/t 3 different schools and the amount of requirements thats I would need to take for it. But I am indulging in the arts at home and creating all kinds of arts and crafts when I can. :D
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