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My dream job has always been paleontology,how should i go about trying to get into the field?What are the hardest and best parts of the job?How often do paleontologists go out to dig for fossils/how often do they move from place to place and with how much with them?

I'm halfway through my senior year in High school now and have always loved prehistory to death,especially the Mesozoic but am worried about the low demand.

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When working as a paleontologist, how would I choose what I specialize in? For example, when becoming a paleontologist, would I be able too specialize in Paleoichnology instantly?

I am a 7th grader who has had a passion in Paleontology since I was 10, I am now 12, and I am still studying these animals. So if I became a paleontologist, how would I choose my specialty?

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When working as a paleontologist, what is the biggest challenge about being a paleontologist.and what education would I need for the job.?

I am a 7th grader who has had a passion in paleontology since I was 10 years old, I don’t just see dinosaurs as monsters who fight for food and hierarchy. They were beautiful animals that adapted for survival. What challenge is faced the most by paleontologists, and what education is needed for a job like this?

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What college courses are most relevant to a career in vertebrate paleontology?

Hi, I am a college freshman planning to major in either geology or paleobiology, and I was wondering what classes would be most useful for my future career. For example, is sedimentology more relevant to paleontology than, say, igneous petrology or structural geology? And how much should I focus on taking biology-related courses? I heard that paleontology is a mix of both geology and biology, and I wanted to know how I should split my classes between those two subjects. Thank you!

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Angel982 views

What are good internship jobs for paleontology ?

Hello my name is Angel and I am a freshman in high school interested in the field of paleontology and wanted to ask professionals in the field what would be a good internship or job that i could take togane some experience. I would also like to know what I could expect in the future when looking for a position as a paleontologist.

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What college and university should i go to for paleontology?

I'm a high school freshmen interested in paleontology and wanted to as someone who is a paleontologist. What is the best college/university to become a paleontologist? What education and/or training helped prepare you for this job?

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What is is like as a paleontologist ?

I'm a high school freshmen interested in paleontology and wanted to ask professionals in the career three questions. 1. Why did you pick that career? What do you like about it? 2. What did you do to prepare for this career? 3. What was your motivation?

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What could you have done differently/better in university?

What could you have done differently/better in university? #literature #consulting #orthodontics #paleontology

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Ken983 views

What does a paleontologist discover while working in the field?

#paleontologist, #paleontology

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Leilu1219 views

How do you find a college with a highly specific major that's a good fit?

I've been having trouble finding colleges with a paleontology program that fit me as a person #college #college-advice #college-major #college-selection #major #paleontology

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Veronika1102 views

What are the best courses to take if I want to be an archaeologist?

Ever since I was 3, I wanted to be an archaeologist/paleontologist. I am finding it very hard to find courses to take if I want to major in those fields. What are the best courses to take? #archeology #paleontology #paleontologist #archaeologist

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Timmy2372 views

How hard is it to become a paleontologist?

I'm a junior, and I'm interested to become a paleontologist. I've learned a lot about the evolution of animals and how they adapted to survive. I also learned about fossils and about different types of minerals in rocks. #paleontology

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What should I consider as my major if I want to working in paleontology?

I'm looking forward to working on something about paleontology but I don't know which job I want to do exactly.So what should I study in college?And do you have any college recommend?Thanks. #college-major #paleontology

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If I want to be a paleontologist, would it be better to minor in geology or biology?

I have always wanted to study earth and its history, and paleontology mixes my love for biology and geology together. #biology #geology #paleontology

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angel1479 views

Are there any jobs I can do for paleontology that aren't teaching positions?

Are the only things available professor positions that are sponsored by colleges to go dig up bones? #college #university-teaching #archeology #paleontology #education #career #career-counseling #science

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angel1567 views

Are there any good schools for paleontology in California?

Also - What can I do to make me stand out? #paleontology #science #college #career #career-counseling

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James1159 views

What college education do you need to be a paleontologist?

This is the career I seek to pursue and would like some back up information. #paleontology #fossils

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