Submitted by Alternative-Bat-8453 t3_11a3w28 in RhodeIsland
Hey everyone! I’m 37 and venturing back into college! I applied and was accepted into the environmental sustainability program at CCRI, I’m wondering if anyone has experience with that program and your thoughts on it :)
I work in the environmental field, and while I don't know anything about the CCRI program, my long-term advice would be to become involved in as many projects and internships as you can handle. It will help ALOT in both your understanding of the material and real-world applications, And help you get a job. Every regulatory agency hires interns almost year round, although more in the summer, and they usually post them in april-may. At RI DEM, something like 75% of the interns end up with full-time jobs (although I don't recommend working there long term, it's toxic af).
Thank you! I have felt so sad about these environmental disasters and I really want to be active in helping, this is something I’ve gone back and forth on forever since I have a degree that I haven’t used at all, but I’m hopeful I’ll find an internship that will lead to employment and hopefully allow me the opportunity to travel and help people/planet.
If you’re interested in pursuing your Bachelors afterwards, checkout the JAA program! You can transfer to either RIC, URI, or PC for up to a 25% discount in tuition! You have plenty of time to consider it, but for now good luck on your studies!
Edit: JAA is the Joint Admissions Agreement - You’ll see signs for it everywhere at CCRI.
Wow that’s so helpful! Thank you so much! I’m trying to do it with minimal loan taking so that’s really amazing!
That's the way to do it! Again, congrats -- someone else said it, but CCRI is very under appreciated. It's such a great place to learn, and the campus atmosphere is great, too. Also, I highly recommend keeping RIC in mind if you decide on continuing to a four-year degree, if keeping your loans down is a priority. URI and PC are great, but markedly more expensive.
Second RIC on here, used to work in the admissions office there, and they have a dedicated JAA officer there, usually would refer people to This Site To check for equivalencies between schools (ones that automatically transfer) BUT if you speak to admissions they will handle things on a case by case basis
Quick note on the JAA, it's only if you haven't attended any college or university before!
Oh that’s a bummer! Hopefully I can land a job that will help pay to further my education🤞🏼
Congratulations and good luck!
I am currently working on my masters at 43. I have not been in school since 2004.... Older and wiser is a big help. You will find it easier than you expect due to your maturity level. Happy for you!
Yay, thank you for sharing! I agree, this time I know more about myself and how I feel comfortable moving through the world ❤️
Yay, thank you for sharing! I agree, this time I know more about myself and how I feel comfortable moving through the world
Not sure if that's sarcastic, but I do really wish you the best. I guess because I am "older" and going back, it was a big fear of mine, and wanted you to know that school through "our" eyes is a much better experience.
I don’t know which part of what I said feels like sarcasm but I was being genuine.
Ok! My apologies. The "Yay" before it was throwing me off. It's the interwebs...So easy to take things out of context. Sorry about that.
Oh no, just saying a yay for us and pursuing our education.
Congrats, I know this piece of info wont help until further down the line however after you graduate, you should apply to SNHU for your bachelors! Very cheap compared to the state schools, all online and very easy class format
I don’t know anything specifically but congratulations!! You’re going to love it! (mostly)
A friend of mine is a prof there, though not in your program.
Get to know your professors! They can be helpful if you have a problem, plus also they are awesome folks. And they often know of good opportunities, or can help recommend you for things.
Remember: they are called "teach-ers," not "fail-ers" -- they want you to learn and succeed!
Currently getting my Masters in Environmental Sustainability, from amu. Keep it up. It's a great focus and very much needed. What do you want to do in the field?
That’s amazing to hear! I’m always worried I’m going to choose something with no demand. I already have one degree collecting dust. I’m not fully sure yet. I’m leaning toward coastal related, but I have my master gardener certification and have a huge interest in native plants and mycology as well. I’m hoping to figure it out once I’m exposed to different opportunities.
Right on, well for energy sustainability, you're in the right place!
Yeah I started back at URI when I was over 30. All I have to say is no matter how old I got, they were always 18. Have fun and do well in your studies.
Sense covid CCRI (or at least the classes I ended up in) put a huge switch towards more online work and using web resources… even though I’m young I absolutely hate this. I do better with pencil and paper style of education, and some of these online resources just suck.
That is a bummer, I prefer in person learning myself, I’m hoping the hands on part of the program will add some balance.
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I’m not taking that particular course but I absolutely love CCRI and think it is a severely under appreciated school.
Good luck!