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How many years of college did you need to go through?

Hello! My name is Ernesto and I am a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in the Forensic Science field for a Foundations in Health Science Class project about careers! I have created a total of 13 questions. Comment on
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1. How many years of college did you need to go through?

2. What jobs did you work before you landed your present professional job?

3. How can I decide if I should earn a PH.D. in this field?

4.Were you in a college program?

5. Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date?

6. Did you shadow another professional in the field?

7. Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession?

8. Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years?

9. What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career?

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Hello, my name is Ryan Mathews and I work as a forensic technician for the Detroit Police Department. I went to college for 4 years and got a bachelor’s degree in forensic science. It took me a year after graduating before I actually landed a job here, so I worked briefly as a FedEx delivery helper. Before that I worked in school at my school’s cafeteria. You do not need a PhD in this field. I seriously considered getting my masters and am so glad I did not. I learned more in two years doing the job than I would have learned from two years of doing research projects. If you did get a PhD you would be employable only as a college professor because most places won’t hire you if you’re grossly overqualified because they can’t pay you enough and think you’ll leave. Yes I was in the forensic science program at my university - West Virginia University. I did not pivot and go back to school, although I could always go back if I wanted to do research in an environment that is more familiar with research. I had a summer internship at the Dallas police department where I shadowed the person in charge of training new forensic technicians. I briefly joined my school’s forensic science club although it wasn’t very interesting. I struggled most with Organic Chemistry 1 and 2 because my teacher was bad and taught us only to memorize the reactions not how or why they happened. While in the process of pursuing my career I learned the value of hard work, working long hours of physical labor without complaining at FedEx. I can’t see your questions past #9. If you have more I guess ask again in a different question? Idk have a nice day.
Thank you comment icon Thank you, Ryan! Ernesto
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