Scotland, Maryland

What made you decide your career choice?
I am majoring in criminal justice in college.

How to become a MLT?
I'm graduating in May with a Bachelor’s in Microbiology and I'm interested in becoming a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS). However, I don’t have any clinical lab experience, and the information I’ve found online about the process is a bit confusing and inconsistent. Could someone help me...

What is the hardest part of being an EMT or Paramedic?
Hi, I'm currently a senior at my school. I plan on becoming an EMT this summer and this fall working on getting my Paramedic. I plan on being done with my paramedic and working a while before going for undergrad classes. What is the hardest part of becoming a paramedic going to be.

What most prepared you for college and medical school applications? ?
I am getting ready to graduate and I plan on starting off by going to a community college then going off to a 4-year university in order to apply for medical school. How should I prepare for all of these plans that will change my life?

How do I find medical related opportunities for High School?
I know I need to have a lot of different things on my application in order to stand out in the application process. I know that there is also a requirement for research to apply to most schools as well as a requirement for having leadership opportunities. Where and how can I achieve all of...

What jobs are there in conservation?
I am interested in pursuing a career in environmental science and conservation. I love working with critters in both nature centers and our in the environment. How should I pursue this career?

What jobs are there in environmental science?
I am interested in working in nature in the field of environmental science and conservation biology. I would love some advice about how to pursue this career field.

How do I find remote internships or volunteer opportunities while finishing up my high school year and going into this summer before I go to college?
I am looking for remote opportunities that I can do alongside me getting a job locally this summer so that I can make money so that I can work on getting my own car and place. Getting a job will help me pay for some college course.

MLS/MLT Differentiation & Path
I have a BS in Microbiology and want to become a Medical Laboratory Scientist, but I'm struggling to figure out the right path. Do I need to earn an associate degree first, or can I qualify by gaining clinical hours? When I try to research online, I find so many different options that it feels...

With my qualifications, what jobs will accept me?
I am graduating in the spring with a microbiology degree from UMD. I have little lab experience, and have applied to 40+ jobs with no response/luck.


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