Career questions tagged neuro-oncology
How do I navigate the next chapter of my life in college? #Spring25!!
#Spring25!! Hi CareerVillage Community, I’m a student preparing for college, and I’m trying to figure out a lot on my own as I plan on escaping an abusive home situation. I will be fully responsible for my own college expenses and living costs, so I have a few questions I’d really love advice on: -What are some good ways to find affordable housing options for college students, especially if you’re paying everything on your own? -I was recently waitlisted at Harvard, Duke, Carnegie Mellon, and UPenn. The college admissions process this year has been difficult and it has been hard not to feel like I've received the short end of the stick even though I worked tirelessly to try to get into these dream colleges. I'm now committing to UF where I won't be receiving scholarships other than Bright Futures which covers books and tuition in Florida. It has been such a disheartening year and my question is, how should I handle that mentally and practically while moving forward with my college plans? -Now that I will be attending UF I want to make the most of my undergraduate years, but also be in and out of college and graduate as quick as possible while still doing my best to prepare for a Ph.D. later on. I have accumulated around 60 high school credits which include AP, AICE, and dual-enrollment credits throughout highschool. What advice do you have for excelling in undergrad, managing heavy workloads, and building strong Ph.D. applications, especially if I plan to take a few gap years for research and saving money first? -I have a strong passion for becoming a neuro-oncology scientist — I’m not planning to go to medical school due to the expense and years of schooling, but I want to work in the lab, contribute to research, and still have a good work-life balance. How should I focus my major and activities in college toward this goal? How can I stay open to new opportunities and possible changes in my plans while staying grounded in my passion? -What are your best frugal living and financial tips for college students who are completely independent? -What are some jobs I should look into that will allow me to pay for college while still being convenient with a heavier courseload (ex. remote jobs) -Lastly, any general life advice for someone who is starting over, trying to build a better future, and navigating college and adulthood at the same time? I will say that of my questions do make it seem as if I'm rushing the college experience or not allowing myself balance or a social life outside of studies and working, but I've had an extremely heavy workload throughout high school (resulting in my 60 earned credits) and am still able to manage a social life and have truly worked on getting myself out of my introverted bubble to build relationships with people. Thank you so much for taking the time to read my questions. I’m grateful for any advice, encouragement, or tips you can share!
What resources are there for me to learn as much as I can about my passion of neuroscience and especially neuro-oncology?
I'm a rising senior in high school and I am so passionate about neuro-oncology. I feel like there's so much to learn and really throw myself into and I'm excited to learn all I can. Are there any free courses and resources that help me develop my passion and understanding about this topic that you could point me to?
Is there such thing as a neuro-oncology lab scientist instead of an actual doctor or surgeon How many years of school do I have to go through for this job?
I'm a rising senior in high school and I don't see myself physically working with patients but rather in a laboratory setting trying to develop treatments for brain cancer instead. Do these types of jobs exist and what is the education required to do so? I am also interested if this sort of career can provide me flexibility and allow me time to spend with my family and enjoy life.