Career Path (HELP!!)

[BikerEd]

There are literary hundreds of jobs in criminal justice that do not require you to go to the academy. Also to be a teacher in English you will need to get a BA in English which that curriculum as liberal art's. Once you get there you'll be surprised at how many things and opportunites you'll have. Good luck

 

[BikerEd]

There are literary hundreds of jobs in criminal justice that do not require you to go to the academy. Also to be a teacher in English you will need to get a BA in English which that curriculum as liberal art's. Once you get there you'll be surprised at how many things and opportunites you'll have. Good luck

 

[starpie]

Hi Robin,
I am a nutrition educator and have my own business and would love to show you how you could help others (including those with CF) with nutrition and be flexible and work from home. There is a wonderful educational program you might be interested in also. Thanks!

 

[starpie]

Hi Robin,
I am a nutrition educator and have my own business and would love to show you how you could help others (including those with CF) with nutrition and be flexible and work from home. There is a wonderful educational program you might be interested in also. Thanks!

 

[kelliemarie]

Hello! I am a recent Biology Graduate who has the exact same interests as you. I grew up wanting to be a marine mammal trainer at seaworld, my wish trip was to swim with and help train the dolphins at seaworld. The more I found out about the field, the more I realized that you have to be optimally fit (which is great for now but not when my CF advances) and scuba dive which is hard to get certified for CFers. I then went on the route of wildlife management. I have worked at a state park and volunteered at animal shelters which was amazing. The only downside I seen to this career field was that working with birds you need to wear a mask to make sure you do not contract aspergillous. This field is very rewarding and great! I would not go to health care because like you said, there are many germs and even with protective gear you still can contract things you don't want. To work with wildlife get a degree in biology, zoology, or ecology. If you still have interest in medical career field, look into clinical research or laboratory research, no germs there! If you get a biology degree you can get experience in a little of both wildlife and medical depending on what classes you take <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Hope this helps! Good Luck <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[kelliemarie]

Hello! I am a recent Biology Graduate who has the exact same interests as you. I grew up wanting to be a marine mammal trainer at seaworld, my wish trip was to swim with and help train the dolphins at seaworld. The more I found out about the field, the more I realized that you have to be optimally fit (which is great for now but not when my CF advances) and scuba dive which is hard to get certified for CFers. I then went on the route of wildlife management. I have worked at a state park and volunteered at animal shelters which was amazing. The only downside I seen to this career field was that working with birds you need to wear a mask to make sure you do not contract aspergillous. This field is very rewarding and great! I would not go to health care because like you said, there are many germs and even with protective gear you still can contract things you don't want. To work with wildlife get a degree in biology, zoology, or ecology. If you still have interest in medical career field, look into clinical research or laboratory research, no germs there! If you get a biology degree you can get experience in a little of both wildlife and medical depending on what classes you take <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Hope this helps! Good Luck <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">

 

[Robinranae]

Thank you everyone. You all have really helped me!

 

[Robinranae]

Thank you everyone. You all have really helped me!

 

[Tisha]

In the US school system, you have the great luck to be able to do your general education points the first year and decide your career along the way, even switch several times. So I think you're lucky! Careers often change a couple times in life, as your general desires in life changes, so don't be too hard on you. Just get started and let's adjust on the way!
I changed my major three times the first semester in college (Nutrition, then English Language, finally Linguistics). Worked 12 years as a freelance translator. And now I am an independent home-business owner in the services area, and teach people to have their business. So there you see...

 

[Tisha]

In the US school system, you have the great luck to be able to do your general education points the first year and decide your career along the way, even switch several times. So I think you're lucky! Careers often change a couple times in life, as your general desires in life changes, so don't be too hard on you. Just get started and let's adjust on the way!
I changed my major three times the first semester in college (Nutrition, then English Language, finally Linguistics). Worked 12 years as a freelance translator. And now I am an independent home-business owner in the services area, and teach people to have their business. So there you see...

 

[nvbrame]

Robin-i got lucky and landed a job with local government. Great benefits and we get 1 vacation day and 1 sick day a month....so with that....sick days add up and i have so much to use when i go for clinic or hospital or anything else! I would say go for working with government.....local/state/federal. The pay for teachers may not be a lot but benefits outweigh pay for me....

Good luck!

Nicki Brame

 

[nvbrame]

Robin-i got lucky and landed a job with local government. Great benefits and we get 1 vacation day and 1 sick day a month....so with that....sick days add up and i have so much to use when i go for clinic or hospital or anything else! I would say go for working with government.....local/state/federal. The pay for teachers may not be a lot but benefits outweigh pay for me....

Good luck!

Nicki Brame

 

[ladeedah]

I am the proud mother of a 24 year old daughter (with CF) who recently graduated from University with 2 BA degrees and is planning on going on to Grad School soon. I'll give you the as advice that I gave her when she was starting college ... just have fun! The first two years of college you have to get the required basic classes completed and this is the time for you to explore your options. Take classes in fields that interest you to see what you really think. My daughter ended up majoring in not one but two fields of study that she never even would have considered while in high school. You do NOT need to decide NOW what you want to do for the rest of your life ... you just need to enjoy the learning process to discover the person you are meant to be. By the way, I changed careers several times in my lifetime ... and I enjoyed each new adventure. Always keep yourself open to new opportunities.

 

[ladeedah]

I am the proud mother of a 24 year old daughter (with CF) who recently graduated from University with 2 BA degrees and is planning on going on to Grad School soon. I'll give you the as advice that I gave her when she was starting college ... just have fun! The first two years of college you have to get the required basic classes completed and this is the time for you to explore your options. Take classes in fields that interest you to see what you really think. My daughter ended up majoring in not one but two fields of study that she never even would have considered while in high school. You do NOT need to decide NOW what you want to do for the rest of your life ... you just need to enjoy the learning process to discover the person you are meant to be. By the way, I changed careers several times in my lifetime ... and I enjoyed each new adventure. Always keep yourself open to new opportunities.

 

[CrisDopher]

Hi Robin. I only have a couple thoughts, now that I'm 20 years out of high school.
1) My aptitude tests always suggested different things. Fact is, intelligent people w/ an affinity for language and science can succeed nearly anywhere doing anything. So...take those test results with a grain of salt.
2) As others have said - you're very likely not going to stick with the same major. I started out in Accounting - and eventually got degrees in Elementary Education and theatre. Now I'm a full-time freelance lighting and scenic designer. I got here because of one little elective for the education degree...I helped run flies for a children's production of Robin Hood and was forever after hooked on live entertainment.
3) Don't pick a major based on how much money you could potentially make. It's a fool's bet. Every sector has their financially successful and their financially unsuccessful. People become lawyers to "make a lot of money" but the majority end up deep in the red and ultimately leaving the field. Go figure. Find a way to pay your bills and ensure your healthcare and come home every day to a warm, comfortable house. If you find a career you so love that going to work feels like not working at all, then you will be the richest person you know.

 

[CrisDopher]

Hi Robin. I only have a couple thoughts, now that I'm 20 years out of high school.
1) My aptitude tests always suggested different things. Fact is, intelligent people w/ an affinity for language and science can succeed nearly anywhere doing anything. So...take those test results with a grain of salt.
2) As others have said - you're very likely not going to stick with the same major. I started out in Accounting - and eventually got degrees in Elementary Education and theatre. Now I'm a full-time freelance lighting and scenic designer. I got here because of one little elective for the education degree...I helped run flies for a children's production of Robin Hood and was forever after hooked on live entertainment.
3) Don't pick a major based on how much money you could potentially make. It's a fool's bet. Every sector has their financially successful and their financially unsuccessful. People become lawyers to "make a lot of money" but the majority end up deep in the red and ultimately leaving the field. Go figure. Find a way to pay your bills and ensure your healthcare and come home every day to a warm, comfortable house. If you find a career you so love that going to work feels like not working at all, then you will be the richest person you know.