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21. Congratulations! And some advice from a former academic administrator

Wed Oct 30, 2024, 10:34 AM

Oct 30

I suggest she take 12 additional credits in education so she can be certified to teach!
Working in higher ed for many years, I suggested this to many students, and the ones that did so were always grateful. Majoring in Science, History, English, Art whatever, having a teaching certificate can open doors and offer options after graduation. I'll add that I did not do that, and ended up teaching with a provisional license and needed to go back to school for 12 credits to get certified. That's my unsolicited advice. Please share it with your daughter.
I know you're proud of her!

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My daughter just shared the happy news... [View all] BWdem4life Oct 30 OP

Congratulations, this is wonderful news FakeNoose Oct 30 #1

Great news. Good for her. underpants Oct 30 #2

Good news is great to hear! Not boasting at all! Hope22 Oct 30 #3

Chemistry? Excellent choice Easterncedar Oct 30 #4

Yes, not easy, but leads to a lifetime of delights and employment. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 30 #8

#1 reason to boast, and good for you AND your daughter. a kennedy Oct 30 #5

Sending the vibes to all of you! Faux pas Oct 30 #6

The little things are actually big things when you cachukis Oct 30 #7

Fantastic! MLAA Oct 30 #9

Congratulations to you and your daughter. debm55 Oct 30 #10

Fantastic news! No wonder you're proud.... Tanuki Oct 30 #11

WOW, SUPER for her!! robleb Oct 30 #12

Congratulations to her and you! You have every reason to be proud and boast! liberalla Oct 30 #13

Woohoo! iluvtennis Oct 30 #14

I am a chemist and it is a pleasure to welcome a young woman to our profession. NNadir Oct 30 #15

Congratulations to you both! Chemistry is an awesome choice. woodsprite Oct 30 #16

This is great - TBF Oct 30 #17

Congratulations, well done by all. Chemistry is a wonderful field which can lead to many opportunities. c-rational Oct 30 #18

Good for her! I know you must be very proud. I wish her well. LoisB Oct 30 #19

Kudos to your daughter zeusdogmom Oct 30 #20

Congratulations! And some advice from a former academic administrator MyMission Oct 30 #21

That's just great! people Oct 30 #22

Congratulations! I know exactly how you feel yobrault1 Oct 30 #23

A BS in Chemistry can open doors Biglinda 52 Oct 30 #24

Well done sir! LittleGirl Oct 30 #25

Very inspiring story! karin_sj Oct 30 #26

Fabulous! Tell her all the good people on DU are proud of her!!! Karadeniz Oct 30 #27

I will! nt BWdem4life Oct 30 #29

That is a wonderful accomplishment!! CrispyQ Oct 30 #28

Congrats! Wishing all the best for her and you! (n/t) Moostache Oct 30 #30

Congratulations to your daughter! DemonGoddess Oct 30 #31

Fabulous! leftieNanner Oct 30 #32

Terrific news!!! calimary Oct 30 #33

I've been telling a lot of kids that an AD will net them a job that pays the bills Warpy Oct 30 #34

wonderful for you & her!!! bluboid Oct 30 #35

Good job Figarosmom Oct 30 #36

Soooooo happy for all of you! What an accomplishment!!! Liberal In Red State Oct 30 #37

Congrats malaise Oct 30 #38

Congratulations to both of you! That is how I got my college degrees, some decades ago. Ziggysmom Oct 30 #39

Congratulations! You should be very proud. PittBlue Oct 30 #40

Excellent news! Ligyron Oct 30 #41

Congratulations to your daughter! It is a wonderful achievement! HeartsCanHope Oct 30 #42

Chemistry is a great career choice -- my dad was a food chemist, flavorist & scientist for over 50 years Bluejeans Oct 30 #43

That is WONDERFUL!!!! GeoWilliam750 Oct 30 #44

Congrats bdamomma Oct 30 #45

kudos to you, too Skittles Oct 30 #46

How awesome congratulations to her ,and go proud daddy!! FirstLight Oct 30 #47

Excellent!! catchnrelease Oct 30 #48

Good for her Old Crank Oct 31 #49