Degree in arb? any advice?

[arb culture]

Went into surveying and consultancy working for an established company. I'm now running my own successful and growing business undertaking tree surveys for a wide range of clients.

 

I'm not sure I would be taken seriously by most planning departments/clients without the degree.

 

The knowledge and skills I got from doing my degree have been incredibly useful in running the business, and as a consulting arb.

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

Im doing an Amenity Horticulture degree that has arb modules aswell. I would definately recommend doing a degree as it opens up opertunities outside of your chosen area as a degree shows a level of commitment and skill basis that can be transfered.

 

I too agree with the comment above about CAD. If its offered where you want to study, do it !!

 

One thing i would say is don't expect to be outside that much. 90% of teaching is in the classroom on a degree.

 

Good luck with what you choose,

 

Stew

 

you can do the FdSc online too, like I am right now, but it is harder for OH so many reasons this way.

[John Shutler]

you can do the FdSc online too, like I am right now, but it is harder for OH so many reasons this way.

 

i thought about doing my fdsc online, but know what im like. so i opted to take 2 days off a week to go to college for it

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

i thought about doing my fdsc online, but know what im like. so i opted to take 2 days off a week to go to college for it

 

Oh I wish I could go into collage!

[John Shutler]

Oh I wish I could go into collage!

 

to be honest i lack the self disapline to not go into college, i need the structure. was a big decision to make

[Tony Croft aka hamadryad]

to be honest i lack the self disapline to not go into college, i need the structure. was a big decision to make

 

I couldnt afford to lose two days a week, sadly, struggling without any weekend work let alone mid week days off!

[Michael Ricketts]

thanks for all the advice it has really helped me with making my decicion!