tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18808529.post115283732810032443..comments2022-10-25T03:20:30.507-05:00Comments on Shimer College and the Future: Teaching English with a Shimer degreeShooBootyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01824125151437862212noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18808529.post-1153285638233382082006-07-19T00:07:00.000-05:002006-07-19T00:07:00.000-05:00We like to say teacher english rather then teach, ...We like to say teacher english rather then teach, more authentic.Saradevilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05859386833587528786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18808529.post-1153277467994803002006-07-18T21:51:00.000-05:002006-07-18T21:51:00.000-05:00I agree it would be nice if someone could update t...I agree it would be nice if someone could update the transcript explanation of credits to make it a bit more of an accurate reflection on the times. But I also know better then to hold my breath. <BR/><BR/>On the other side, I think that the Shimer Curriculum as it is would probably be more credits towards composition, particularly if you take into accounts projects like writing week, the comps, and the thesis. If you are interested in teaching English it might actually be better to take a few credits and see if you can parley more Shimer credits into Composition credits somehow. I’m sure you have already looked into options that would let you take an equivalency test to demonstrate the knowledge that you have to make up for a few of the other credits as well. <BR/><BR/>If you do want to get a certification to teach you might want to look into putting an application into the Teacher’s Corps. This program is like the peace corps or Americorps, but when you finish you will have a valid certification. The upside to this is they pay you money to do it, you take no classes, and you get an educational stipend you can use towards paying down your loans. That might be a more workable option. <BR/><BR/>If nothing else, you can always join the Shimer in Exile program and teacher English in Korea where your current transcripts and degree qualify you to start today.Saradevilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05859386833587528786noreply@blogger.com