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Zoe
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What are realistic ways a high school student can get experience in a career they’re curious about?
Im a senior in high school and I'm interested in biology and anatomy.
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Wong Loke Yuen
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Wong’s Answer
Hi Zoe. One of the most effective methods is to look for opportunities within your school or community that help you experience the subject more deeply than you might in a standard classroom. This could include joining science clubs, participating in biology competitions, or taking advanced science electives if they're available.
Volunteering is another great way to learn about careers in science or healthcare. Some hospitals and clinics accept high school volunteers for simple, non-medical tasks. You won't be doing anything clinical, but you'll get to see how healthcare works and what it feels like to be in that environment.
Shadowing a professional is also helpful and more realistic than many students think. Shadowing means following someone at their job for a few hours to see what they actually do. You can ask family members, friends, teachers, or local professionals (such as doctors, lab workers, or researchers) if they'd allow you to visit for a short time. Even one day of shadowing can give you a clearer picture of what a certain career is really like.
Volunteering is another great way to learn about careers in science or healthcare. Some hospitals and clinics accept high school volunteers for simple, non-medical tasks. You won't be doing anything clinical, but you'll get to see how healthcare works and what it feels like to be in that environment.
Shadowing a professional is also helpful and more realistic than many students think. Shadowing means following someone at their job for a few hours to see what they actually do. You can ask family members, friends, teachers, or local professionals (such as doctors, lab workers, or researchers) if they'd allow you to visit for a short time. Even one day of shadowing can give you a clearer picture of what a certain career is really like.
Kelsey Mokarzel
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Kelsey’s Answer
Hello Zoe, you can consider volunteering at hospitals, joining science clubs, or shadowing professionals in biology and anatomy to gain hands-on experience. You can also take online courses or participate in science fairs to explore your interests. Also, reach out to labs or research institutions for potential internships or volunteer opportunities. These experiences can help you build a strong foundation for future studies in biology and anatomy.
Karthick Natarajan
Postdoctoral Researcher at NYU Langone Health
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Karthick’s Answer
If you're a high school senior interested in biology and anatomy, there are many ways to gain practical experience.
Volunteering at hospitals, clinics, or research labs gives you a close look at the field. Job shadowing doctors, nurses, or researchers helps you see what their work is like every day.
Joining science fairs or school science clubs lets you do hands-on projects, like dissections, which can help you learn more about anatomy. Check out summer programs or internships for high school students at local universities or medical centers. Online courses or virtual internships can also teach you a lot and make your college applications stand out.
Volunteering at hospitals, clinics, or research labs gives you a close look at the field. Job shadowing doctors, nurses, or researchers helps you see what their work is like every day.
Joining science fairs or school science clubs lets you do hands-on projects, like dissections, which can help you learn more about anatomy. Check out summer programs or internships for high school students at local universities or medical centers. Online courses or virtual internships can also teach you a lot and make your college applications stand out.