[sdiy] OT : School.

[Tom Arnold]

Since I have had plenty of time to think recently, I've been pondering the
idea of going back to school.  I've noticed however that there has been
a disturbing trend with several of the universities I've looked into.
The trend of CS and EE being rolled into one big happy digital ball.

My original thoughts had been an EE degree with concentration in Analog, but
I've yet to find a school that doesnt hop around screaming Digital Is The
Future.  Even schools I went to in the past have rolled analog coursework
into fewer courses so they could fit more digital into the courseload.

I'm even considering just getting an ITT Tech degree so I have some form
of paper to show I really do have some knowledge.  While I'm not a huge fan
of decorative paper, we're in the midst of a cycle where its definatly 
helpful.   I'm also not getting any younger.  The idea of starting school
again not to graduate until I'm 40 or so isnt incredably appealing.

So, what do y'all think of tech schools like ITT?  My end goal is to be
able to get back into real design.  I worry that a place like ITT Tech is
breeding Radio Shack salesmen and TV repairmen, on the other hand maybe 
something is better then nothing.

Replies offlist are welcome.

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