Kyla, Lincoln Added Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at 9:51 AM Which degree to work in immersive virtual reality? Hi, I am currently starting my academic career in college, but I've been having conflicting thoughts on which engineering course I want to take. See I really want to help research and improve nanotechnology so that I can start working on Immersive Virtual Reality, but the problem is I want to work more on the the Virtual Reality more than the nanotechnology but I feel that it's a necessary step to work on nanotechnology as we're going to need it to stimulate senses that would occur during VR. ... Answers 1 Karen Twietmeyer, QD Vision Answered Wednesday, August 13, 2014 at 9:51 AM Hi Kyla. This is a big decision that may influence your whole life! I think the most important thing you can do is to figure out which of the technology paths you mention you would enjoy doing the most (happy = successful!). Here are some suggestions: ...
Chris, Edmonton Added Monday, April 7, 2014 at 8:31 PM What is the benefit of a 4-year degree over a 2-year technology program? Hi, I am just wondering what the benefit of going through a full 4 year degree compared to a 2 year technology program would be in Canada. How much of an advantage the degree is over the diploma in terms of salary, job prospects and overall job quality. Is it really worth all that extra money and time? (its about $24,000 extra in tuition alone, plus $80,000-$100,000 in lost wages for extra time in school.) Thanks, Chris Answers 1 Karen Twietmeyer, QD Vision Answered Monday, April 7, 2014 at 8:31 PM Hi Chris, I'm from the US, but probably it is similar in our two countries. I believe that in terms of salary, job prospects, and overall job quality it is important to have the 4 year full degree. Having a degree opens up many more doors, and you ...