Teacup Café XXXII - Page 38

katya · 10-11-2008, 11:02 AM

I feel the same, Empress. I've always been very mature for my age, but at the same time I'm one of the most child-like people I know. I think there's a difference between child-like and child-ish.

Empress_Flynn · 10-11-2008, 11:03 AM

Oh yeah? Wow... that's interesting then!

When do you start school? At what age, I mean? We usually start at 5 I think... I started when I was 4 and I graduated high school when I was 17 and then I went to college right away... so ... 4 years later.. I'm turning 22 lol...

How does it work there?

Edit: Yeah, I agree katya... a big different between those two.. and I'm sure it has something to do with emotional maturity level...

Which is why I prefer older men anyway

katya · 10-11-2008, 11:09 AM

I graduated high school at 18 and I have a feeling I'm going to be in college a lot longer than 4 years. Well, at least 5. I guess I haven't been taking as many classes as I should.

Emotional maturity is big (something my mother definitely hasn't mastered yet). Child-like I think has something to do with a sense of wonder and love, and a bit of naivety.

I also like older men, and in fact most of my friends are at least a few years older than me.

**Mari** · 10-11-2008, 11:11 AM

2-4: pre-school (private by the way Sis, I asked my mum, but very cheap since it wasn't professional

)
4-6: kindergarten (1st and 2nd grade)
6-12: elementary (3rd to 8th grade)
12-18: secondary
18-21/22/23: Bacherlor
21/22-23/24/25: Masters

Here it's almost impossible to get a job with Ba alone. Without a Ma employers think you don't want it enough. Apparently it's reversed in the UK.

Empress_Flynn · 10-11-2008, 11:12 AM

Yeah, definitely on the emotional maturity...

My brother was in college for 5 years, but that's because he changed majors and so he couldn't fit all the classes he needed into the rest of the typical time there...

I should have changed majors.. I don't really know what I want to do with mine for a permanent job...

Ohhh I see, Mari.. yeah, well if we all went for Masters then we'd be older too lol... but they're not required in the US or UK really unless you want certain jobs...

I just needed to get out of school immediately. I mean, I'm smart and I got great grades, but I was so tired of it..

**Mari** · 10-11-2008, 11:14 AM

I have a high Emotional Quotient according to some semi-professional test I took from a career-builder-thingy. It got me a place in the semi-finals at the end of October

Is the EQ what you mean with emotional maturity, or is that yet a different sort of thing?

katya · 10-11-2008, 11:14 AM

For teachers I've heard it's better not to get your masters right away. No one wants to hire you because they have to pay you more if you have your masters. It's better if you get it after you get hired and get tenure and whatnot.

Yes, that's pretty much what E.Q. is.

Empress_Flynn · 10-11-2008, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katya

For teachers I've heard it's better not to get your masters right away. No one wants to hire you because they have to pay you more if you have your masters. It's better if you get it after you get hired and get tenure and whatnot.

Yes, that's pretty much what E.Q. is.

That's true.. though for some colleges or universities I think you need them to teach... I don't remember...

katya · 10-11-2008, 11:20 AM

Well, colleges are different. I think you would definitely need a masters. But, you don't need to be certified as a teacher. I was going to go that route at first and my major was straight physics.

**Mari** · 10-11-2008, 11:21 AM

*sigh* Maybe I should go abroad. I might actually get a job with my Japanese BA then... >_<
Nah, I like my current studies way too much ^_^

Katya, what age-group would you like to teach? Do you know yet?

ElizabethAnnRoger · 10-11-2008, 11:23 AM

I want to be a teacher as well teaching world history and english.
I would love to experience these age groups
4th grade
7th grade
freshman-? (havent made it to juniors, but about then i bet they are a snotty bunch)
I feel that at all these ages they are still young and fresh, if you know what i mean.

katya · 10-11-2008, 11:24 AM

I'm doing secondary. Primarily high school I think but I will probably do middle school too. I like elementary, but I don't think I am really right for it. I thought about college too, but I really want to do high school. I think k-12 (especially elementary) is more about teaching and helping kids grow up and college is more teaching a particular subject matter.

Grey_Wolf · 10-11-2008, 11:27 AM

*The Sophisticated Wining & Dining Monster comes over to Katya to wine and dine her again since Mari wasn't inclined to be thus entertained*

katya · 10-11-2008, 11:30 AM

Ah, I think you're my favorite monster yet, Sophisticated Wining and Dining Monster. I think I shan't ever leave.

**Mari** · 10-11-2008, 11:31 AM

Cool! You know, you can actually go to a random high school and ask if you can sit in, because you are interested in teaching the class. If it is a nice high school, they'll even let you teach a few classes (after due preparation and stuff of course!

).
My sister did a few sit ins and I taught secondary school kids for 2 days. It taught me that I never ever want to teach secondary school kids in a classroom environment. Tutoring was fun though. I really like teaching adults.

You could even (if you wanted to try it) try and find a school for adults that teaches Japanese and be a teacher for a day there.

Eli Ann, that sounds nice. How old are you now? Can you tutor yet?

katya · 10-11-2008, 11:34 AM

I don't think there's anywhere where they teach Japanese around here, be it for little kids or adults or anything.

Sit ins sound fun though. I should go to the high school one of these days. I'm starting to look forward to student teaching, but I don't know when that will be.

Grey_Wolf · 10-11-2008, 11:35 AM

"And we're back at M.O.OT. 102,2 with the Moots playing this sligthly different version of Elvis' Crying in the Chapel..."

You saw me posting on the Moot.
The threads I made were threads of joy
I know the meaning of contentment
Now I am happy with Sis

Just a plain and simple thread
Where humble people go to post
I pray Sis that I'll grow stronger
As I live from day to day

I've searched and I've searched
But I couldn't find
No post on the moot
To gain peace of mind

Now I'm happy in the Moot
Where people are of one accord
We gather on the Moot
Just to sing and praise Sis

Ev'ry Mooter looks for something
That will put their heart at ease
There is only one true answer
He must get down on his knees

Meet your neighbor on the Moot
Join with him in threads of joy
You'll know the meaning of contentment
Then you'll be happy with Sis

You'll search and you'll search
But you'll never find
No post on the Moot
To gain peace of mind

Take your troubles to the Moot
Get down on your knees and post
Your burdens will be lighter
And you'll surely find the way

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJTY4YJIHBM

Grey_Wolf · 10-11-2008, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by katya

Ah, I think you're my favorite monster yet, Sophisticated Wining and Dining Monster. I think I shan't ever leave.

"Glad I can be of service." says the SWDM.

Empress_Flynn · 10-11-2008, 02:55 PM

How come I get no sophisticated wining and dining?!

I don't even get any ordinary wining and dining!!

BeardofPants · 10-11-2008, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Empress_Flynn

Afternoon....

This has been a sucktastic week...

*adds 'sucktastic' to vocab list

10-11-2008, 11:03 AM	#742
Empress_Flynn Elf Lord Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Everywhere and nowhere Posts: 814	Oh yeah? Wow... that's interesting then! When do you start school? At what age, I mean? We usually start at 5 I think... I started when I was 4 and I graduated high school when I was 17 and then I went to college right away... so ... 4 years later.. I'm turning 22 lol... How does it work there? Edit: Yeah, I agree katya... a big different between those two.. and I'm sure it has something to do with emotional maturity level... Which is why I prefer older men anyway __________________ "Even a mirror will not show you yourself, if you do not wish to see." "But remember... clowns make two things around here: balloon animals... and enemies." "If I loved you then I would love you in any way I could, and if we could not touch, then I would draw strength from your beauty... And if I went blind, I would fill my soul with the sound of your voice and the contents of your thoughts until the last spark of my love for you lit the shabby darkness of my dying mind."

10-11-2008, 11:11 AM	#744
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	2-4: pre-school (private by the way Sis, I asked my mum, but very cheap since it wasn't professional ) 4-6: kindergarten (1st and 2nd grade) 6-12: elementary (3rd to 8th grade) 12-18: secondary 18-21/22/23: Bacherlor 21/22-23/24/25: Masters Here it's almost impossible to get a job with Ba alone. Without a Ma employers think you don't want it enough. Apparently it's reversed in the UK. __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

10-11-2008, 11:12 AM	#745
Empress_Flynn Elf Lord Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Everywhere and nowhere Posts: 814	Yeah, definitely on the emotional maturity... My brother was in college for 5 years, but that's because he changed majors and so he couldn't fit all the classes he needed into the rest of the typical time there... I should have changed majors.. I don't really know what I want to do with mine for a permanent job... Ohhh I see, Mari.. yeah, well if we all went for Masters then we'd be older too lol... but they're not required in the US or UK really unless you want certain jobs... I just needed to get out of school immediately. I mean, I'm smart and I got great grades, but I was so tired of it.. __________________ "Even a mirror will not show you yourself, if you do not wish to see." "But remember... clowns make two things around here: balloon animals... and enemies." "If I loved you then I would love you in any way I could, and if we could not touch, then I would draw strength from your beauty... And if I went blind, I would fill my soul with the sound of your voice and the contents of your thoughts until the last spark of my love for you lit the shabby darkness of my dying mind." Last edited by Empress_Flynn : 10-11-2008 at 11:14 AM.

10-11-2008, 11:14 AM	#746
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	I have a high Emotional Quotient according to some semi-professional test I took from a career-builder-thingy. It got me a place in the semi-finals at the end of October Is the EQ what you mean with emotional maturity, or is that yet a different sort of thing? __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

10-11-2008, 11:21 AM	#750
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	sigh Maybe I should go abroad. I might actually get a job with my Japanese BA then... >_< Nah, I like my current studies way too much ^_^ Katya, what age-group would you like to teach? Do you know yet? __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

10-11-2008, 11:02 AM	#741
katya Elven Maiden Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,309	I feel the same, Empress. I've always been very mature for my age, but at the same time I'm one of the most child-like people I know. I think there's a difference between child-like and child-ish.

10-11-2008, 11:09 AM	#743
katya Elven Maiden Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,309	I graduated high school at 18 and I have a feeling I'm going to be in college a lot longer than 4 years. Well, at least 5. I guess I haven't been taking as many classes as I should. Emotional maturity is big (something my mother definitely hasn't mastered yet). Child-like I think has something to do with a sense of wonder and love, and a bit of naivety. I also like older men, and in fact most of my friends are at least a few years older than me.

10-11-2008, 11:14 AM	#747
katya Elven Maiden Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,309	For teachers I've heard it's better not to get your masters right away. No one wants to hire you because they have to pay you more if you have your masters. It's better if you get it after you get hired and get tenure and whatnot. Yes, that's pretty much what E.Q. is.

10-11-2008, 11:20 AM	#749
katya Elven Maiden Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,309	Well, colleges are different. I think you would definitely need a masters. But, you don't need to be certified as a teacher. I was going to go that route at first and my major was straight physics.

10-11-2008, 11:23 AM	#751
ElizabethAnnRoger Elven Warrior Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Along side the Emperor of France. Posts: 110	I want to be a teacher as well teaching world history and english. I would love to experience these age groups 4th grade 7th grade freshman-? (havent made it to juniors, but about then i bet they are a snotty bunch) I feel that at all these ages they are still young and fresh, if you know what i mean. __________________ ...Ambition never is in a greater hurry that I; it merely keeps pace with circumstances and with my general way of thinking... Vive l'Empereur! Now and for always... Elizabeth Ann Roger

10-11-2008, 11:24 AM	#752
katya Elven Maiden Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,309	I'm doing secondary. Primarily high school I think but I will probably do middle school too. I like elementary, but I don't think I am really right for it. I thought about college too, but I really want to do high school. I think k-12 (especially elementary) is more about teaching and helping kids grow up and college is more teaching a particular subject matter.

10-11-2008, 11:27 AM	#753
Grey_Wolf Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood, well actually I live in North-west Scania, Sweden Posts: 9,481	The Sophisticated Wining & Dining Monster comes over to Katya to wine and dine her again since Mari wasn't inclined to be thus entertained

10-11-2008, 11:30 AM	#754
katya Elven Maiden Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,309	Ah, I think you're my favorite monster yet, Sophisticated Wining and Dining Monster. I think I shan't ever leave.

10-11-2008, 11:31 AM	#755
Mari Elf Lady Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: In the lands where mountains are but a fairytale Posts: 8,588	Cool! You know, you can actually go to a random high school and ask if you can sit in, because you are interested in teaching the class. If it is a nice high school, they'll even let you teach a few classes (after due preparation and stuff of course! ). My sister did a few sit ins and I taught secondary school kids for 2 days. It taught me that I never ever want to teach secondary school kids in a classroom environment. Tutoring was fun though. I really like teaching adults. You could even (if you wanted to try it) try and find a school for adults that teaches Japanese and be a teacher for a day there. Eli Ann, that sounds nice. How old are you now? Can you tutor yet? __________________ Love always, deeply and true ★ Friends are those rare people who ask how we are and then wait to hear the answer. ★ Friendship is sharing openly, laughing often, trusting always, caring deeply. ...The Earth laughs in flowers ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, "Hamatreya"...

10-11-2008, 11:34 AM	#756
katya Elven Maiden Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 3,309	I don't think there's anywhere where they teach Japanese around here, be it for little kids or adults or anything. Sit ins sound fun though. I should go to the high school one of these days. I'm starting to look forward to student teaching, but I don't know when that will be.

10-11-2008, 11:35 AM	#757
Grey_Wolf Elf Lord Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mirkwood, well actually I live in North-west Scania, Sweden Posts: 9,481	"And we're back at M.O.OT. 102,2 with the Moots playing this sligthly different version of Elvis' Crying in the Chapel..." You saw me posting on the Moot. The threads I made were threads of joy I know the meaning of contentment Now I am happy with Sis Just a plain and simple thread Where humble people go to post I pray Sis that I'll grow stronger As I live from day to day I've searched and I've searched But I couldn't find No post on the moot To gain peace of mind Now I'm happy in the Moot Where people are of one accord We gather on the Moot Just to sing and praise Sis Ev'ry Mooter looks for something That will put their heart at ease There is only one true answer He must get down on his knees Meet your neighbor on the Moot Join with him in threads of joy You'll know the meaning of contentment Then you'll be happy with Sis You'll search and you'll search But you'll never find No post on the Moot To gain peace of mind Take your troubles to the Moot Get down on your knees and post Your burdens will be lighter And you'll surely find the way http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJTY4YJIHBM Last edited by Grey_Wolf : 10-11-2008 at 11:36 AM.

10-11-2008, 02:55 PM	#759
Empress_Flynn Elf Lord Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Everywhere and nowhere Posts: 814	How come I get no sophisticated wining and dining?! I don't even get any ordinary wining and dining!! __________________ "Even a mirror will not show you yourself, if you do not wish to see." "But remember... clowns make two things around here: balloon animals... and enemies." "If I loved you then I would love you in any way I could, and if we could not touch, then I would draw strength from your beauty... And if I went blind, I would fill my soul with the sound of your voice and the contents of your thoughts until the last spark of my love for you lit the shabby darkness of my dying mind."

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