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Isabelle
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How do I know what I want to do after graduating from college ?
I am a senior in high school, going to UMass Amherst. I will be majoring in animal science, and I have no idea what I will do when I graduate college. don't even know if a future in animal science is for me. A little bit about me: I enjoy staying active and being outside, I like to be out of the house as much as possible, doing anything and everything I can with friends! I love my family.
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M'Kyia Davis, MSSW
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Isabelle,
The simplest answer is that you're not supposed to know what you want to do. Firstly, no one can you truly determine what you'll want to do. So many changes occur within yourself and environment within those years of college. Do not be anxious or worried and take time to further explore your interests. As you take your college classes, you gain insight on whether animal science is the best fit for you. There are numerous opportunities out there that could fulfill your interests. Stay open-minded, listen to your heart, and the answers will come to you. As well, definitely rely on your peers and professors, advisors, and ask questions. As long as you stay focused, you will find ways to create a career that is most meaningful for you.
The simplest answer is that you're not supposed to know what you want to do. Firstly, no one can you truly determine what you'll want to do. So many changes occur within yourself and environment within those years of college. Do not be anxious or worried and take time to further explore your interests. As you take your college classes, you gain insight on whether animal science is the best fit for you. There are numerous opportunities out there that could fulfill your interests. Stay open-minded, listen to your heart, and the answers will come to you. As well, definitely rely on your peers and professors, advisors, and ask questions. As long as you stay focused, you will find ways to create a career that is most meaningful for you.
Gayathri Naik
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It's perfectly okay not to have everything figured out yet, and it's good to admit that. Many college students, even those with a specific major, are still exploring their future paths. What's important now is gaining experiences that truly show you what you enjoy.
Here are some ways to explore during college:
Try different aspects of animal science before deciding it's not for you. The field is broad and can lead to careers in veterinary medicine, wildlife conservation, zoo work, and more. You might not have found your niche yet.
Get involved early, not just in class. Since you enjoy being active, outdoors, and with people, seek internships, part-time jobs, or volunteer roles at farms, clinics, or zoos. These experiences will quickly show if you like the practical side of animal science.
Talk to professionals in various areas of the field. Conversations with people in wildlife work, labs, or vet tech roles can highlight how different each job is, even within the same major.
Pay attention to what you enjoy outside of your required courses. Clubs, research, or summer jobs unrelated to animal science can reveal your true interests. Sometimes, what you do for fun is the best clue.
Use your university's career center early on. They can help you find internships, assess your interests and strengths, and connect you with alumni in related careers.
Based on your interests:
Since you like being outdoors, active, and social, you might thrive in roles with lots of fieldwork or interaction with people, like wildlife conservation or animal behavior. Keep exploring these options through real experiences rather than making decisions based solely on class descriptions.
You have four years to learn and explore—consider early internships and jobs as opportunities to experiment. It's completely okay to start with an open mind and let your experiences guide you.
Here are some ways to explore during college:
Try different aspects of animal science before deciding it's not for you. The field is broad and can lead to careers in veterinary medicine, wildlife conservation, zoo work, and more. You might not have found your niche yet.
Get involved early, not just in class. Since you enjoy being active, outdoors, and with people, seek internships, part-time jobs, or volunteer roles at farms, clinics, or zoos. These experiences will quickly show if you like the practical side of animal science.
Talk to professionals in various areas of the field. Conversations with people in wildlife work, labs, or vet tech roles can highlight how different each job is, even within the same major.
Pay attention to what you enjoy outside of your required courses. Clubs, research, or summer jobs unrelated to animal science can reveal your true interests. Sometimes, what you do for fun is the best clue.
Use your university's career center early on. They can help you find internships, assess your interests and strengths, and connect you with alumni in related careers.
Based on your interests:
Since you like being outdoors, active, and social, you might thrive in roles with lots of fieldwork or interaction with people, like wildlife conservation or animal behavior. Keep exploring these options through real experiences rather than making decisions based solely on class descriptions.
You have four years to learn and explore—consider early internships and jobs as opportunities to experiment. It's completely okay to start with an open mind and let your experiences guide you.
Christine Bauer
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I was in the same boat. It honestly takes some time to try things on and find what really makes you curious. Personally, my degree was so broad (International Business) that I had zero clue about what I wanted to do (other than live abroad). Look for opportunities that let you pay the rent and give you something enjoyably challenging to work on. Maybe for the first few years, it's all about paying the rent only. And that's fine. You'll learn what you don't want to do as you try new experience.
One of the best things to do is find someone, anyone, who is doing what you think you'd like to try. Set up an informational meeting and find out the path they took to get there. That's going to be key to revealing opportunities that might not otherwise be so easy to find.
One of the best things to do is find someone, anyone, who is doing what you think you'd like to try. Set up an informational meeting and find out the path they took to get there. That's going to be key to revealing opportunities that might not otherwise be so easy to find.