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Subject:Re: Value of Writing Degree From:Garret Romaine <GRomaine -at- MSMAIL -dot- RADISYS -dot- COM> Date:Mon, 7 Aug 1995 08:53:00 PDT
>> My question is: Would it be of any value to me to get my
degree in professional writing at night (I have 8 classes left) or is
work experience and a portfolio more important. Thanks for any input
you can give me.<<<
I can give you one point of view you might consider: employers might
stumble over the fact that you didn't finish something you started. Only 8
classes left? Finish up. You'll probably start another curriculum in a few
years anyway.
Yes, experience and a portfolio count. But completing long term projects is
a nice plus as well.
