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That's true Madison. Grad school isn't off the table, especially if after completing school I got a job with regular hours. Thanks folks

very good points and none that will be taken lightly

This is what my older brother told me. The EMS program IS cool too, they have classes in epidemiology, search and rescue, CCEMTP, internships in shock trauma AND hopkins! Don't get me wrong it seems like an awesome experience and a good chance to network. I suppose I could just go to the library and read philosophy for fun, but I'm afraid I'll miss out on the discussions (arguing) with my classmates and professors. I remember my first philosophy class. I always fancied myself as a sharp guy and good at arguing, but no matter how much I disagreed with my professor on a point I could never win. The thoroughness of his belief system and understanding of the english language made it damn near impossible to fault his beliefs no matter how right you thought you were. This really made an impression on me, I wanted to be sharp like he was. But judging by his car, clothes I think he was struggling tremendously financially, having gotten a PhD only to end up teaching at community colleges. I'll admit I did not expect the answer you gave, and perhaps I should make the more "mature" decision to streamline my education so I can enter the work force more efficiently.

Hello folks. I'm at a bit of a crossroads and could use some advice. I'm 21 year years old with very few credits. I'm at a community college taking A&P and a few other prereqs. I could be done with a paramedic associates by the spring after this one. My question is where should I transfer? My mom is an inrernist on a college campus so I have free tuition there. There are no health related degrees at this school, they do have a philosophy department though. I'd LOVE to major in philosophy after becoming a medic. I think the critical thinking skills, understanding of logic, ethics and language would only benefit me throughout my life. But none of the clinical courses in the paramedic AAS will transfer. A couple of towns over there is a full fledge BS in EMS management at a very good school. Theres a transfer agreement with my CC so all the credits transfer. This major is more concrete providing more solid career paths. But, I must be frank, I'm not nearly as excited about the material. Sure it would be a great opportunity to network and develop a more 3 dimensional view of healthcare, but it is not and will never be as intellectually stimulating as a philosophy degree. This school also gives tuition reimbursement for state residents in this program. This means they pay your way but afterwards you owe the state a few years on a fire department (fine by me, I wanted to do the ff/medic thing before PA school. Now as far as the school my mom works at, I need 30 more credits before I can transfer due to poor highschool performance. She also said that tomorrow is not promised, and that her clinic could be outsourced. There's no official word on that from her supervisors, but she said she wouldnt be surprised. Also the state tuition reimbursement at the other school could lose funding as well should the state crack down. The thing is since I'm older, my family wants me to hurry up and finish so the EMS program sounds better. But at the same time I figure I'm going to be 30 either way, and that maybe one extra year of school wont kill me. I figured if I was 23 by the time I became a medic, and 26 before graduating with a philosophy degree, I could do the FF/medic things for 6 years or so then go to PA school. VS doing the EMS program and being done at 25. Does this plan sound feasible to you guys? Am I being selfish, should I just streamline my education? Or should I take advantage of my youth and attempt to increase my intellectual prowess.