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Sofia
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How can I know if I'll truly like studying or working in pharmacy or biotechnology I like the idea of it but I'll never know unless I'm actually doing it, or what if i don't like studying it or if its too difficult for me? I'm a junior in highschool and I really like studying biology and last year when I had chemistry, but what if I get bored of it or if it's too difficult for me??
How can I know if I'll truly like studying or working in pharmacy or biotechnology? I like the idea of it but I'll never know unless I'm actually doing it, or what if i don't like studying it or if its too difficult for me? I'm a junior in highschool and I really like studying biology and last year when I had chemistry, but what if I get bored of it or if it's too difficult for me?
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Lewis Rincon Castano
Analyst
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Orlando, Florida
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Lewis’s Answer
Hi Sofia,
Before you sign up for college, it's a good idea to learn about the biology and pharmacy programs they offer. Also, check out the career services office at the school you're considering. Ask them about job shadowing or internship chances in your area of interest. This will help you understand what opportunities are available.
Before you sign up for college, it's a good idea to learn about the biology and pharmacy programs they offer. Also, check out the career services office at the school you're considering. Ask them about job shadowing or internship chances in your area of interest. This will help you understand what opportunities are available.
Excuse me for being ignorant on the topic but, what is job shadowing? I have never really been introduced to it. Neither do I think it is a thing at my school
Sofia
Think of "job shadowing" this way: you're going to be the pharmacist or biotechnologist's "shadow" on the job. You basically follow the individual throughout the day and watch what they do: the tasks they partake in throughout the day, the way the communicate with their team, and how they lead/fulfill their role. For example, a student interested in going into the medical field may shadow a doctor in a clinic to learn what their day to day life looks like, from treating patients to dealing with insurance.
Its more so an opportunity you look for on your own, though some schools do help provide such experiences. I listed and explained in my answer down below on how to "cold email" someone for a shadowing position and other things. If you have anymore questions, let me know!
Wala'a B
Justin Hess
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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
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Justin’s Answer
Seeking out internship opportunities or asking about job shadowing (typically done your senior year of high school, organized by your guidance counselor) is a great way to get a real feel for careers.
Daniel Bui
PBM Implementation
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Orange, California
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Daniel’s Answer
Sofia,
I recommend reaching out to the campus to see if they offer tours of universities you’re interested in. Take the opportunity to connect with and interview current undergraduate students majoring in biology or chemistry, as well as graduate students in pharmacy schools. Additionally, try to speak with professionals working in biotechnology and various pharmacy careers.
As you explore your options, consider not only the academic challenge and potential for boredom but also the cost of your educational investment. Life is about continuous learning and adapting to new challenges—choose a path that motivates and inspires you.
I recommend reaching out to the campus to see if they offer tours of universities you’re interested in. Take the opportunity to connect with and interview current undergraduate students majoring in biology or chemistry, as well as graduate students in pharmacy schools. Additionally, try to speak with professionals working in biotechnology and various pharmacy careers.
As you explore your options, consider not only the academic challenge and potential for boredom but also the cost of your educational investment. Life is about continuous learning and adapting to new challenges—choose a path that motivates and inspires you.
Greg Myers
Pharmacist
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Orlando, Florida
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Greg’s Answer
Hi Sofia,
We all wonder about what we want to do for the rest of our lives and worry about getting bored or facing challenges in careers like pharmacy or biotechnology. But don't let these concerns hold you back. The fields of biology, chemistry, pharmacy, and healthcare offer endless opportunities. Every place around the world needs dedicated and smart people to help others.
I started as a clinical pharmacist and soon became a district manager, leading 15 pharmacies. Every few years, new opportunities came up, and I kept exploring different roles and companies. I never imagined this path in high school, but it has been an exciting journey.
My advice is to go for it! Aim high and give it your all. With a degree in science or healthcare, you'll have many opportunities to keep things interesting. Good luck!
We all wonder about what we want to do for the rest of our lives and worry about getting bored or facing challenges in careers like pharmacy or biotechnology. But don't let these concerns hold you back. The fields of biology, chemistry, pharmacy, and healthcare offer endless opportunities. Every place around the world needs dedicated and smart people to help others.
I started as a clinical pharmacist and soon became a district manager, leading 15 pharmacies. Every few years, new opportunities came up, and I kept exploring different roles and companies. I never imagined this path in high school, but it has been an exciting journey.
My advice is to go for it! Aim high and give it your all. With a degree in science or healthcare, you'll have many opportunities to keep things interesting. Good luck!
Ash Tirgar
IT Consultant
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Cincinnati, Ohio
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Ash’s Answer
Your concern about getting bored or finding things difficult can apply to any field you choose. I suggest taking a pen and paper and listing everything you like about this field on one side, and everything you dislike on the other. Then, do some research to better understand and validate each of your likes and dislikes. Repeat this process for any other fields you’re interested in. After your analysis, see which field you feel most drawn to.
Every job has its own challenges and difficulties—you just need to choose which ones you’re willing to take on. High-paying jobs like pharmacy often require more upfront investment, but that investment can pay off once you start working. You can also use ChatGPT to learn what a typical day looks like for a pharmacist, and don’t hesitate to visit a local pharmacy and speak with someone who has experience in the field. It might take a few tries to find someone willing to talk, but their insights can be invaluable.
Every job has its own challenges and difficulties—you just need to choose which ones you’re willing to take on. High-paying jobs like pharmacy often require more upfront investment, but that investment can pay off once you start working. You can also use ChatGPT to learn what a typical day looks like for a pharmacist, and don’t hesitate to visit a local pharmacy and speak with someone who has experience in the field. It might take a few tries to find someone willing to talk, but their insights can be invaluable.
Nick Cheng
Consultant
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Seattle, Washington
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Nick’s Answer
Hi Sofia,
Similar to you, I enjoyed Chemistry in high school and decided to pursue a Bachelor's degree in university majoring in Chemistry. Unfortunately, I realized I didn't like it enough to make it a career. Even so, I finished my degree and worked for a few years to build experience and to learn more about what I wanted to do in my career. Eventually I went back to school for a graduate degree and am now happy with my career.
My point is, we will change in many ways as we grow older, and interests is one of those. However, you're never stuck with any decision and you can always change your career path - whether through a second degree or however else.
Similar to you, I enjoyed Chemistry in high school and decided to pursue a Bachelor's degree in university majoring in Chemistry. Unfortunately, I realized I didn't like it enough to make it a career. Even so, I finished my degree and worked for a few years to build experience and to learn more about what I wanted to do in my career. Eventually I went back to school for a graduate degree and am now happy with my career.
My point is, we will change in many ways as we grow older, and interests is one of those. However, you're never stuck with any decision and you can always change your career path - whether through a second degree or however else.
Ponnu Mathew
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Arlington, Virginia
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Ponnu’s Answer
Hi Sofia,
It’s normal to feel unsure about pharmacy or biotechnology until you try them. Explore by shadowing professionals, joining science clubs, or taking advanced classes to see what you enjoy. Remember, many students change paths, so it’s okay if your interests evolve. Focus on learning and exploring now—you don’t have to decide everything yet.
It’s normal to feel unsure about pharmacy or biotechnology until you try them. Explore by shadowing professionals, joining science clubs, or taking advanced classes to see what you enjoy. Remember, many students change paths, so it’s okay if your interests evolve. Focus on learning and exploring now—you don’t have to decide everything yet.
Shreya Toliya
Oracle HCM Cloud Consultant
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Green Bay, Wisconsin
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Shreya’s Answer
It’s normal to feel uncertain about your future path, especially when you haven’t had direct experience in pharmacy or biotechnology yet. Since you already enjoy biology and chemistry, that’s a great sign, as those are core subjects in both fields.
To get a better sense of whether you’ll truly like studying or working in these areas, try these steps:
Explore More: Take advanced science classes if you can, join science clubs, or look for summer programs related to pharmacy or biotech.
Talk to People: Reach out to professionals, teachers, or college students in these fields to ask about their experiences.
Shadow or Volunteer: If possible, shadow someone at a pharmacy or biotech lab, or volunteer in a related setting.
Stay Open: Remember, it’s okay to change your mind. Many people switch paths in college as they learn more about themselves and their interests.
Every field has its challenges, but your curiosity and willingness to ask these questions show you’re on the right track. Take it step by step, and you’ll learn more about what you enjoy as you go.
To get a better sense of whether you’ll truly like studying or working in these areas, try these steps:
Explore More: Take advanced science classes if you can, join science clubs, or look for summer programs related to pharmacy or biotech.
Talk to People: Reach out to professionals, teachers, or college students in these fields to ask about their experiences.
Shadow or Volunteer: If possible, shadow someone at a pharmacy or biotech lab, or volunteer in a related setting.
Stay Open: Remember, it’s okay to change your mind. Many people switch paths in college as they learn more about themselves and their interests.
Every field has its challenges, but your curiosity and willingness to ask these questions show you’re on the right track. Take it step by step, and you’ll learn more about what you enjoy as you go.
John Connors
Client Stories Leader
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Montgomery, New York
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John’s Answer
Sofia,
When I was your age, I thought I wanted to be a chemical engineer, and started my college experience as a chemical engineering major at Rutgers College of Engineering. In my case, I did realize after a few years of engineering classes that, as you fear for yourself, the sciences weren't for me. But I was able to pivot, and ended up graduating with, of all things, a BA in theater arts, and ended up having a long career as a business writer. Your experience will certainly be different. But the takeaway is that if you are interested now in the sciences, then embrace that interest and go in that direction. Just know that educational paths and career journeys can take many twists and turns, and starting your education thinking you want to do one thing does not mean you are trapped doing that thing. Big pivots like mine are incredibly common, and whether you end up being a pharmacist or something that is the polar opposite of a pharmacist you can have an amazing career!
Best of luck!
When I was your age, I thought I wanted to be a chemical engineer, and started my college experience as a chemical engineering major at Rutgers College of Engineering. In my case, I did realize after a few years of engineering classes that, as you fear for yourself, the sciences weren't for me. But I was able to pivot, and ended up graduating with, of all things, a BA in theater arts, and ended up having a long career as a business writer. Your experience will certainly be different. But the takeaway is that if you are interested now in the sciences, then embrace that interest and go in that direction. Just know that educational paths and career journeys can take many twists and turns, and starting your education thinking you want to do one thing does not mean you are trapped doing that thing. Big pivots like mine are incredibly common, and whether you end up being a pharmacist or something that is the polar opposite of a pharmacist you can have an amazing career!
Best of luck!
Jaidev Iyengar
IT Consulting
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Phoenix, Arizona
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Jaidev’s Answer
This is a fantastic area with far reaching applications and lot of work to be done . This has direct impact on peoples lives and well being . Probably if you like biology and chemistry in school , there is a good chance you will not get bored or find it difficult . Also as you graduate and specialize in the field , you will be able to gauge within a year what lies in store for you when you opt for this as a career. There is a lot of material online which gives you an idea of what you will be doing daily in various professions . You can read blogs online etc.. I think the best way is to take the plunge ( if you are interested in the subject ).
sowmya narayanagari
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sowmya’s Answer
Hi there,
It's totally normal for every student to feel this way. But once you start enjoying what you do, you'll definitely know you're on the right path.
It's totally normal for every student to feel this way. But once you start enjoying what you do, you'll definitely know you're on the right path.
Ivy Egwuenu, MBA, PMP, CSM
Senior Project Manager
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Dallas, Texas
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Ivy’s Answer
Hi Sofia,
My advice is just do it and if you don't like it, it will lead you to the things you like :)
My advice is just do it and if you don't like it, it will lead you to the things you like :)
Jennifer Bloomquist- CIPP/US/E, CIPM
Risk Specialist for Privacy and Confidentiality Impact Accessments
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Clarksville, Tennessee
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Jennifer’s Answer
A large percentage of people have the same question you do when they consider a career and/or academic path, regardless of which career they're considering. The good thing is that you have plenty of time to think about it, try different things, and explore in-person opportunities. A lot of schools' curriculum in college/university has students' first year taking general education classes such as having a life science + a physical science, a composition and/or literature class, math class, etc. During that time, you can try to get a part-time job or internship as a pharmacy technician or to shadow a pharmacist. You can also choose a physical science or life science as your major and the other one as your minor. Or, you could double major. By that point, you can make decisions about graduate school studies you'll need to become a pharmacist or work in something like pharma.
The other good news is that a lot of people major in one thing and end up working in a completely different career. If you choose a career path that requires a license in order to work such as a pharmacist, therapist, teacher, attorney, etc., it can be challenging due to all the requirements that have to be met to obtain the license. Even so, people change careers all the time, regardless of what they majored in. I know far more people who work in a profession that's different than their major than I do people who work in the exact field for which they studied. I'm one of them. I chose a field requiring a license. I obtained the license. I then tried that field for 3 years and decided I didn't want to stick with that profession.
I know it can feel daunting sometimes to have to choose a major/career path, especially due to the financial cost of college/university. The third piece of good news is that a lot of employers in fields not requiring a license to practice value higher education for a lot of reasons that have nothing to do with the major. Some of the qualities a graduate demonstrates by completing a course of study shows employers that:
A job candidate can be dedicated enough to stick with something for 4+ years and not abandon it due to difficulty achieving it.
A job candidate is well-rounded since colleges/universities require general education credit that are outside of major-specific fields.
A job candidate can be successful with both hands-on type work and theoretical work. Sciences are great to demonstrate both due to the number of labs a person needs to take along with lectures.
A job candidate can speak and write professionally.
I wish you all the best,
Jennifer
The other good news is that a lot of people major in one thing and end up working in a completely different career. If you choose a career path that requires a license in order to work such as a pharmacist, therapist, teacher, attorney, etc., it can be challenging due to all the requirements that have to be met to obtain the license. Even so, people change careers all the time, regardless of what they majored in. I know far more people who work in a profession that's different than their major than I do people who work in the exact field for which they studied. I'm one of them. I chose a field requiring a license. I obtained the license. I then tried that field for 3 years and decided I didn't want to stick with that profession.
I know it can feel daunting sometimes to have to choose a major/career path, especially due to the financial cost of college/university. The third piece of good news is that a lot of employers in fields not requiring a license to practice value higher education for a lot of reasons that have nothing to do with the major. Some of the qualities a graduate demonstrates by completing a course of study shows employers that:
A job candidate can be dedicated enough to stick with something for 4+ years and not abandon it due to difficulty achieving it.
A job candidate is well-rounded since colleges/universities require general education credit that are outside of major-specific fields.
A job candidate can be successful with both hands-on type work and theoretical work. Sciences are great to demonstrate both due to the number of labs a person needs to take along with lectures.
A job candidate can speak and write professionally.
I wish you all the best,
Jennifer
Thank you for providing such a detailed insight! You gave me a lot to think about
Sofia
Isabel Dominguez
Student
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Corning, California
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Isabel’s Answer
Hey Sofia!
It’s normal to feel unsure about your future career, especially in fields like pharmacy or biotechnology. Since you enjoy biology and chemistry now, that’s a good start. Try exploring internships, summer programs, or job shadowing opportunities to get a feel for the environment. You can also talk to professionals or college students in those majors. Remember, difficulty is part of learning, it’s okay if some parts are tough. Passions can grow as you dive deeper, and interests can shift too. Stay open, curious, and patient with yourself as you discover what truly fits you.
It’s normal to feel unsure about your future career, especially in fields like pharmacy or biotechnology. Since you enjoy biology and chemistry now, that’s a good start. Try exploring internships, summer programs, or job shadowing opportunities to get a feel for the environment. You can also talk to professionals or college students in those majors. Remember, difficulty is part of learning, it’s okay if some parts are tough. Passions can grow as you dive deeper, and interests can shift too. Stay open, curious, and patient with yourself as you discover what truly fits you.
Jadie DeLeon
Tax Consultant
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New York, New York
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Jadie’s Answer
Hi Sofia,
I agree with everyone about trying to get internships. They offer a great way to understand what daily work is like. If you find that you don't enjoy the work as much as you thought, it's okay to change your major in college.
I really liked biology in high school, but only biology. When I started the pre-med track, I didn't enjoy many of the required classes. So, I switched my major to economics.
The main thing is to keep exploring and gaining experience. Even negative experiences can help you learn what you don't want in a career. Good luck, and everything will work out no matter what you decide!
I agree with everyone about trying to get internships. They offer a great way to understand what daily work is like. If you find that you don't enjoy the work as much as you thought, it's okay to change your major in college.
I really liked biology in high school, but only biology. When I started the pre-med track, I didn't enjoy many of the required classes. So, I switched my major to economics.
The main thing is to keep exploring and gaining experience. Even negative experiences can help you learn what you don't want in a career. Good luck, and everything will work out no matter what you decide!
Zack Beltran
Consulting
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New York, New York
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Zack’s Answer
When I was in high school, I worked at CVS in the pharmacy as a technician. If you can't find a part-time job or that isn't an option, perhaps you can interview a local pharmacist or do a shadowing experience.
Leslie Witter
Leadership
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San Francisco, California
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Leslie’s Answer
Follow your intuition and think about all the things that can go right! It's ok if things are hard, you can do hard things and there will be people who can support you along the way (study pods, mentors, etc.) Along the way, if you decide you want to take another path, I am sure what you've explored along the way will help you. I believe in you!
deep sam
manager
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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
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deep’s Answer
Hi There, That's a nice question. How do you actually know that You will like what you like now ?
Well, I would say connect with more people who have the same experience . If you don't know anyone around , you can sure join different online communities and ask in forums so they can respond to you.
Most importantly, why you want to do what you want to do ? Are you passionate enough to complete it even if you have to spend 20 hrs a day on it for next 5 to 7 years OR you just need a course that you can finish sooner and start getting paid sooner to enjoy with friends ?
Do a market research on the subject and see what are the job prospects of it and how far has it grown in last decade ? Is there a future to it in the next few years or is it going stagnant ?
Don't forget you are in the era of AI ! All the Best!
Well, I would say connect with more people who have the same experience . If you don't know anyone around , you can sure join different online communities and ask in forums so they can respond to you.
Most importantly, why you want to do what you want to do ? Are you passionate enough to complete it even if you have to spend 20 hrs a day on it for next 5 to 7 years OR you just need a course that you can finish sooner and start getting paid sooner to enjoy with friends ?
Do a market research on the subject and see what are the job prospects of it and how far has it grown in last decade ? Is there a future to it in the next few years or is it going stagnant ?
Don't forget you are in the era of AI ! All the Best!
Chandrima Bardhan
marketer and client account management
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Sugar Hill, Georgia
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Chandrima’s Answer
I think the best and quickest answer here is to look for opportunities where you can shadow leaders/people working on the field. Unless you get your hands dirty in the field, you will really not know what you are getting into. That would be my best advice. Explore your network, job sites, ads to see opportunities where you can experience in the field, so that you can learn first hand about your interest.
all the best!
all the best!
Simone H
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Simone’s Answer
A good first step would be to research the likes/dislikes and pros/cons of students and employees who are pursuing, already in, or have left the career fields you're interested in. Take your time with this. Try to find discussions, videos, etc. that give you insight on the day-to-day activities of people who have different levels of experience in biotechnology/pharmaceuticals/whatever else you may be interested in.
Wala'a B
Healthcare and Student Succeses Advocate
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Detroit, Michigan
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Wala'a’s Answer
Peace, Sofia,
I hope you're doing great! You’ve brought up some really important points and concerns. Often, what we learn and what we do in real life can be quite different.
It might be helpful to find pharmacies, urgent cares, hospitals, etc. where you can shadow a pharmacy technician or biotechnologist. Some places might even train and hire you, especially if you ask. I’ve heard some hire high school students. This could be a great way to get some hands-on experience. Try reaching out to all the hospitals and pharmacies nearby. The worst they can say is no.
When you contact them, introduce yourself, mention your school year, and share your interest in the field, your own "why". Explain why you’d be a good fit and thank them for their time. Include a way for them to contact you, like your phone number if you’re comfortable. If you don’t hear back in about four days, it’s okay to follow up.
Remember, you’re still early in your journey, so keep an open mind. If you find you don’t enjoy a subject in college or it’s harder than expected, you can change majors. Colleges usually have advisors to help with this.
There will be days when you feel bored, even if you love what you do. But the science field is flexible, so you can always explore new areas, take extra courses, or even switch fields if needed.
Every field has its challenges, including pharmacy and biotechnology. They require attention and care. Taking related classes can help you see what you enjoy and what feels manageable. If you like biology or immunology, that might be a path to explore. Doing what you love makes work feel less like a chore.
Take things one day at a time. You never know what the future might bring!
Warm regards,
Wala’a
I hope you're doing great! You’ve brought up some really important points and concerns. Often, what we learn and what we do in real life can be quite different.
It might be helpful to find pharmacies, urgent cares, hospitals, etc. where you can shadow a pharmacy technician or biotechnologist. Some places might even train and hire you, especially if you ask. I’ve heard some hire high school students. This could be a great way to get some hands-on experience. Try reaching out to all the hospitals and pharmacies nearby. The worst they can say is no.
When you contact them, introduce yourself, mention your school year, and share your interest in the field, your own "why". Explain why you’d be a good fit and thank them for their time. Include a way for them to contact you, like your phone number if you’re comfortable. If you don’t hear back in about four days, it’s okay to follow up.
Remember, you’re still early in your journey, so keep an open mind. If you find you don’t enjoy a subject in college or it’s harder than expected, you can change majors. Colleges usually have advisors to help with this.
There will be days when you feel bored, even if you love what you do. But the science field is flexible, so you can always explore new areas, take extra courses, or even switch fields if needed.
Every field has its challenges, including pharmacy and biotechnology. They require attention and care. Taking related classes can help you see what you enjoy and what feels manageable. If you like biology or immunology, that might be a path to explore. Doing what you love makes work feel less like a chore.
Take things one day at a time. You never know what the future might bring!
Warm regards,
Wala’a
Rebecca Thompson
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Rebecca’s Answer
Some organizations have internship programs. If you're interested in a certain industry, try to find an internship or a summer job with a local company offering the services around the profession in which you have interest.
Contact a local pharmacy and ask if they have opportunities for job shadowing.
Rebecca recommends the following next steps:
Mike Doria
Strategic Communications
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Henderson, Nevada
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Mike’s Answer
Hi Sofia,
First, it’s great you’re thinking about this from this viewpoint. This tells me you have a strategic mindset (you want to set up a future that lasts), you’re analytical (you’re looking at data (in this case, the work) and asking yourself if it’s going to be what you want to do. And, you’re being curious (an excellent leadership quality) by seeking outside advice. So now that we know that some of your skills are:
1. Strategy/Strategic Mindset
2. Data Analysis
3. Curious
4. Planning (because you’ve been thinking about this for a while, not just right now)
Start imagining roles in which you can utilize. The list above isn’t all fo your skills,, just a few. But when we have natural skills in play, they are core to what we do. We are born with list of innate skills. There will be skills you’ve yet to learn that will enhance these other skills and that’s wonderful to experience when that happens.
I’ve been a news reporter, a public relations professional, a communications manager, and a marketing manager. They’re all in the same realm, but to this day, you told me to eliminate one of these, I couldn’t do it. All of these roles encompass everything I love to do. They all use some of the same skills. However, when I was in school for communications and journalism, I thought I would be a reporter for the rest of my life. I never had one thought about public relations, communications, or marketing. These all originated from journalism.
Could you consider approaching this from a different perspective? Where can I start? (Nothing is forever, not even a job), And where can I further develop the skills I currently possess? Where can I acquire new skills that will benefit my career? We’ve all been at a job where it just didn’t feel right, but it’s part of life. It’ll likely happen to you, it’s ok. We can do our best homework and still end up in a position that wasn’t right. And remember this, if you do get bored or grow tired of something, that’s ok too. In my free time, I write music, sing, and write books. I also LOVE graphic design and creating digital assets. I enjoy fashion and philosophy as well, so I do things in my free time that help satisfy or fulfill other aspects of my life that need that. But, and here’s a hint: All those same skills I just said you have based on what you’ve written, I have too. And the best part -- I 'm not bored. I still love learning what’s next and how I apply my skills. Explore and don’t worry. That’s precisely how we get to the place we want to be -- eventually.
One final thought. There are parts of any job we’re don’t like -- boring tasks, things that make us want to cringe knowing that we have to do them but would love to pass off to someone else. Everyone experiences this. What I try to do with these is find a process to make it faster, more enjoyable, or positioned somewhere in my workday or workweek where it’s a better fit. If I put my own ideas into, i’m likely going to get it done with less hesitation because it was my own idea of how to get it done. Make sense? We can’t avoid mundane, but we can certainly make it a little more interesting.
I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck. I have no doubt you’re going to land and be great. Michael.
First, it’s great you’re thinking about this from this viewpoint. This tells me you have a strategic mindset (you want to set up a future that lasts), you’re analytical (you’re looking at data (in this case, the work) and asking yourself if it’s going to be what you want to do. And, you’re being curious (an excellent leadership quality) by seeking outside advice. So now that we know that some of your skills are:
1. Strategy/Strategic Mindset
2. Data Analysis
3. Curious
4. Planning (because you’ve been thinking about this for a while, not just right now)
Start imagining roles in which you can utilize. The list above isn’t all fo your skills,, just a few. But when we have natural skills in play, they are core to what we do. We are born with list of innate skills. There will be skills you’ve yet to learn that will enhance these other skills and that’s wonderful to experience when that happens.
I’ve been a news reporter, a public relations professional, a communications manager, and a marketing manager. They’re all in the same realm, but to this day, you told me to eliminate one of these, I couldn’t do it. All of these roles encompass everything I love to do. They all use some of the same skills. However, when I was in school for communications and journalism, I thought I would be a reporter for the rest of my life. I never had one thought about public relations, communications, or marketing. These all originated from journalism.
Could you consider approaching this from a different perspective? Where can I start? (Nothing is forever, not even a job), And where can I further develop the skills I currently possess? Where can I acquire new skills that will benefit my career? We’ve all been at a job where it just didn’t feel right, but it’s part of life. It’ll likely happen to you, it’s ok. We can do our best homework and still end up in a position that wasn’t right. And remember this, if you do get bored or grow tired of something, that’s ok too. In my free time, I write music, sing, and write books. I also LOVE graphic design and creating digital assets. I enjoy fashion and philosophy as well, so I do things in my free time that help satisfy or fulfill other aspects of my life that need that. But, and here’s a hint: All those same skills I just said you have based on what you’ve written, I have too. And the best part -- I 'm not bored. I still love learning what’s next and how I apply my skills. Explore and don’t worry. That’s precisely how we get to the place we want to be -- eventually.
One final thought. There are parts of any job we’re don’t like -- boring tasks, things that make us want to cringe knowing that we have to do them but would love to pass off to someone else. Everyone experiences this. What I try to do with these is find a process to make it faster, more enjoyable, or positioned somewhere in my workday or workweek where it’s a better fit. If I put my own ideas into, i’m likely going to get it done with less hesitation because it was my own idea of how to get it done. Make sense? We can’t avoid mundane, but we can certainly make it a little more interesting.
I hope this helps, and I wish you the best of luck. I have no doubt you’re going to land and be great. Michael.
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Hello, Sofia !
It is awesome that you are doing well in your science classes in secondary school/high school as that is a great opportunity for useful knowledge and good grades !
A career in pharmacy or biotechnology is A LOT different than classes in school. A career really can't be picked by what classes we enjoy in school. I liked so many classes myself and followed my long time passion for the entertainment industry which I didn't even have any classes for in high school. A career interest will come to you as a calling and you'll feel a strong pull towards it as if nothing can stand in the way and there's no doubt in your mind about it.
Your feelings are valid. You have mentioned some very important points about it and your thoughts can be telling you something. Why make a lifelong commitment to both studying for and having a career that you sense definite issues with ? Boredom or difficulty with the path are important considerations and I admire that you have this insight now. We do not always have to choose a career based on our hobbies, subjects we like or what other people tell us. Let the inspiration come to you in a way that there will be no doubt.
We sometimes get inspired by having a variety of life experience, a fairly broad social circle and even doing volunteer work can be affirming or inspiring. Decide if your mission is to serve people or work with a product. Think about how you'd like to contribute to your community. Don't get discouraged about this either because there is lot of time to discover what you'd like to commit your life's work to. Give it some time.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the very best !
It is awesome that you are doing well in your science classes in secondary school/high school as that is a great opportunity for useful knowledge and good grades !
A career in pharmacy or biotechnology is A LOT different than classes in school. A career really can't be picked by what classes we enjoy in school. I liked so many classes myself and followed my long time passion for the entertainment industry which I didn't even have any classes for in high school. A career interest will come to you as a calling and you'll feel a strong pull towards it as if nothing can stand in the way and there's no doubt in your mind about it.
Your feelings are valid. You have mentioned some very important points about it and your thoughts can be telling you something. Why make a lifelong commitment to both studying for and having a career that you sense definite issues with ? Boredom or difficulty with the path are important considerations and I admire that you have this insight now. We do not always have to choose a career based on our hobbies, subjects we like or what other people tell us. Let the inspiration come to you in a way that there will be no doubt.
We sometimes get inspired by having a variety of life experience, a fairly broad social circle and even doing volunteer work can be affirming or inspiring. Decide if your mission is to serve people or work with a product. Think about how you'd like to contribute to your community. Don't get discouraged about this either because there is lot of time to discover what you'd like to commit your life's work to. Give it some time.
I hope this helps and I wish you all the very best !