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Ivy
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How do I find a career path to pursue after college with such a broad major?
I am a high school senior with a plan to study agriculture studies in the fall. I chose this path because I am not sure what I want to do yet, but I am afraid that I won't know what to do after college.
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Colleta Ndunguru
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Colleta’s Answer
Hi Ivy,
Congratulations for considering to pursue further studies in agriculture. Indeed, the subject options are broad.
The decision of which path to pursue lies in what interests you combined with what your strengths are and finally what constant trend do you see in the agriculture field.
If you are in an area where there are businesses in the agriculture value chain , please consider visiting them to broaden your practical understanding of the field. This may help you zone in on your interest.
Would also recommend you combine agriculture with another major for example economics or communication or what you are passionate about -again, the point is to broaden your skill base and understanding.
All the best.
Congratulations for considering to pursue further studies in agriculture. Indeed, the subject options are broad.
The decision of which path to pursue lies in what interests you combined with what your strengths are and finally what constant trend do you see in the agriculture field.
If you are in an area where there are businesses in the agriculture value chain , please consider visiting them to broaden your practical understanding of the field. This may help you zone in on your interest.
Would also recommend you combine agriculture with another major for example economics or communication or what you are passionate about -again, the point is to broaden your skill base and understanding.
All the best.
Abualgasim Albahi
B.S.C of Farm Mechanization, Honou
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Abualgasim’s Answer
Agriculture is a big field with many areas to explore. One of them is agricultural engineering, which focuses on understanding plants, how they grow, and using machines to make farming easier and more efficient. If you like working with machines, this could be the right path for you.
Another interesting area is the study of insects. Some insects, like bees, help with pollination, while others, like locusts and rodents, can be harmful. Learning about them can introduce you to a whole new world of knowledge.
Then there's crop science, which helps us understand plants better, including their genetic makeup and how to create strong, productive, and disease-resistant varieties.
These are just a few examples, and agriculture offers many more opportunities. So, where do you see yourself? Remember, nature’s beauty comes from water and greenery, both found in agriculture. And of course, a friendly smile adds to that beauty.
Another interesting area is the study of insects. Some insects, like bees, help with pollination, while others, like locusts and rodents, can be harmful. Learning about them can introduce you to a whole new world of knowledge.
Then there's crop science, which helps us understand plants better, including their genetic makeup and how to create strong, productive, and disease-resistant varieties.
These are just a few examples, and agriculture offers many more opportunities. So, where do you see yourself? Remember, nature’s beauty comes from water and greenery, both found in agriculture. And of course, a friendly smile adds to that beauty.
Michelle M.
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Hello, Ivy !
Although Agriculture is a very interesting, great subject, one should never pick a Major before they choose a career. You are not alone because many students seem to think that choosing a random major just to enter college is a good plan, but you really need to align a college degree to a career plan otherwise your degree may not match what you really want to do. You also should not choose a subject to major in if you are not aware of the careers it can qualify you for.
That being said, there are careers that a degree in Agriculture can qualify a person for. You don't have to be a farmer, you can become a Farm Manager. You can also become an Agricultural Engineer using computer assisted design and data from weather and GPS systems to improve farming methods, design equipment, and advise on land use and environmental impact. It's possible to use an agriculture degree to be an Agricultural Economist for which you would apply economic theories to analyze decisions related to food consumption, government support, and market trends, working both in offices and in the field. Another option is to become a Plant and Soil Scientist. Another career is being a Commercial Horticulturist which requires management and marketing skills. And you can always choose to become an Agricultural Salespersons selling machinery, feed, fertilizers, and seeds to farmers,
Another way to use a Degree in Agriculture after graduation is to go into agribusiness, food science, policy analysis, and government agencies like the USDA or the Department of the Interior. So, as you see, there are very many careers one can have with this degree, but do you really want any of those careers since you have yet to choose a career ?
It's really best to choose a career first so that you would know what degree to obtain. It's going to be very important when you apply for work that you want to have the degree that employers are requiring.
If you are unsure, enroll at college as an Undecided Major and take your required General Education courses first. Another option that will provide you with time to choose a career and then the major would be to take a gap year before starting college. Don't feel like you're obligated to pick a major out of a hat just so you can enter college.
Just make sure that whichever career you choose, it's one that you have a passion for and are strongly driven towards. Increase your activity with volunteer work and various groups to be inspired. It's fine that you're not sure just yet. It'll be fun exploring !
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !
Although Agriculture is a very interesting, great subject, one should never pick a Major before they choose a career. You are not alone because many students seem to think that choosing a random major just to enter college is a good plan, but you really need to align a college degree to a career plan otherwise your degree may not match what you really want to do. You also should not choose a subject to major in if you are not aware of the careers it can qualify you for.
That being said, there are careers that a degree in Agriculture can qualify a person for. You don't have to be a farmer, you can become a Farm Manager. You can also become an Agricultural Engineer using computer assisted design and data from weather and GPS systems to improve farming methods, design equipment, and advise on land use and environmental impact. It's possible to use an agriculture degree to be an Agricultural Economist for which you would apply economic theories to analyze decisions related to food consumption, government support, and market trends, working both in offices and in the field. Another option is to become a Plant and Soil Scientist. Another career is being a Commercial Horticulturist which requires management and marketing skills. And you can always choose to become an Agricultural Salespersons selling machinery, feed, fertilizers, and seeds to farmers,
Another way to use a Degree in Agriculture after graduation is to go into agribusiness, food science, policy analysis, and government agencies like the USDA or the Department of the Interior. So, as you see, there are very many careers one can have with this degree, but do you really want any of those careers since you have yet to choose a career ?
It's really best to choose a career first so that you would know what degree to obtain. It's going to be very important when you apply for work that you want to have the degree that employers are requiring.
If you are unsure, enroll at college as an Undecided Major and take your required General Education courses first. Another option that will provide you with time to choose a career and then the major would be to take a gap year before starting college. Don't feel like you're obligated to pick a major out of a hat just so you can enter college.
Just make sure that whichever career you choose, it's one that you have a passion for and are strongly driven towards. Increase your activity with volunteer work and various groups to be inspired. It's fine that you're not sure just yet. It'll be fun exploring !
I hope this helps and I wish you all the best !