aussiestyle1983

Hi all,
I haven't posted in here for a while. I just finished my degree and am now faced with a dilema. Basically, using the same 24 units / classes that I completed, I can get one of two degrees. The same units make up both degrees so there won't be any difference in that regard. However, I have to choose between a degree from a better / higher ranked uni but with a dodgy sounding major (Macquarie Uni BA in Society, Life & Learning) or a degree from a slightly lesser ranked uni (Griffith Uni BA with a doubble major in Sociology and History & Politics). Macquarie is ranked about 8 in Australia and about 190 in the world whereas Griffith is about 11 in Australia and about 300 in the world. I know Thais crap on about whose degree is better based on what uni is ranked higher, so I'm not sure which one to end up with. I was initially going to go with the Macquarie BA but I don't like the name of the major and it does not really reflect all the politics / sociology units I did. I'm starting to lean towards the Griffith degree now. Even though the uni isn't ranked as high, I get a double major and both majors (Sociology + History & Politics) are two normal liberal arts majors. So, what would you or should I do? Go for the degree from the better ranked uni, or get the degree with the better major names? Remember, both transcripts will both list the same classes because I carefully chose my classes to qualify for each degree - now I just have to pick what one to get? What will matter more in Thailand and in the West (Australia), the University name or the major name? Thanks for any feedback and it's good to be back after 4 years of study...

I will be flying from Chiang Mai to Hong Kong through Bangkok, with all flights on Thai. I am just curious, where do I pass through immigration /passport control?

Also, I have to do a few things in BKK on the way back to CNX. I have the option to book a 10 hour connection in BKK which will give me enough time to get things done. I would just like to know if I can leave BKK airport during that transit time?  I mean, I'm not sure if I'll have to wait in the BKK transit area and clear immigration in CNX. I was hoping I could just pass through immigration in BKK and leave the airport? I am assuimng my bags will be checked through and I'll allready have boarding passes... If any one knows if this is possible or how to do this I'd love to hear...