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I am in tenth grade and just recently started thinking about my future. Based on my interests i'm wondering, what should i do to gain more knowledge?

I am interested in the medical field but im still unsure what i definitely want #medicine #healthcare . I like the idea of dietetics and nutrition but I dont know a lot about it and want to learn more. #dietetics I was thinking about programs and volunteering to learn more before i go to college. #internship

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Megan’s Answer

I completely agree with what Nancy said, but on top of that, don't be afraid to go to college without a specific job in mind.

A lot of pressure is put on students these days to decide on what their career should be in before they go to college. Your first year of college is almost always general classes that will apply to a variety of degrees. You can use your first year of college to interact with people and professors in many fields to find what you like.
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If your high school offer pre-med tracks or classes in similar fields, definitely don't take them for granted and sign up for them to explore what you actually enjoy studying. Since you don't know a lot, it would be better to begin by taking classes. If they're not offered at your school, look for classes in community colleges in your area (they're usually free). Volunteering at hospitals is also a good way to be more involved. Good luck and hope this helps!
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Kelly’s Answer

Starting with those fields you know you have an interest in, reach out to some local experts and ask if they'd be willing to be either interviewed by you to understand the field or to be shadowed so that you can see a day in the role. As part of that process, ask them about their career journey and what other similar fields they might recommend given your interest in order to get you exposure to even more possibilities. I ended up changing my planned career my sophomore year in college after shadowing and interviewing a few people in the role and hearing about all the reasons why they wouldn't choose it again if they could do it all over. They also steered me toward other options that they would choose knowing what they know now. And, as others mentioned, you don't have to have it 100% figured out before college, but the more research and exploration you do early, the sooner you'll be able to start looking at your curriculum through the lens of that field of study. For example, I'd probably think about anatomy and physiology coursework differently if I was going for a job in nutrition than I would for physical therapy.
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