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Kyrsten
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Marion, Arkansas
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Would going study Veterinary Medicine be a better option or study Anthropology?
I'm having a hard time deciding which path to choose for myself. I've always had my plans set, so not knowing which career field I wanna go to is sort of stressful.
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Neha Trivedi
HR Manager Talent Development at Alight Solutions
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Hi Kyrsten!
This is a dilemma that many students face -having multiple interests and then trying to decide which path to take.
I'll share a bit of my experience and then some suggestions.
I have always had many interests (like Marine Biology, Medicine, Anthropology, Archaeology, Anatomy, Neuroscience... the list is endless). When I went to college, I decided to go pre-med because I really wanted to help people, I loved science (biology and chemistry), and I also thought about vet school. Well, when I started at my university, I took a few intro liberal arts classes and one of them was Anthropology 101 - and I just loved it! So, I decided to do a double major just because I wasn't sure of my path and I'm really glad I did that.
Therefore, with your decision, the first thing I'll say is that there is no wrong or right answer. You'll have to make the best decision for you. And one way to start thinking about this is to compare and contrast both fields.
Learn about each one in detail:
How much schooling does it take for the kind of job you want?
What does it take to get into those programs -- and do your grades/test scores match what those programs look for?
What kind of jobs are available? Is it difficult to get those jobs and how many of these kinds of jobs are available (is it hard to get those positions? (example: in 2017, there are lots of software engineering jobs and fewer jobs for full time tenure track positions at colleges and universities)
Will you be able to take loans or have a job in order to pay for schooling?
How passionate are you about these fields - which one do you see yourself in?
Consider the questions above. Talk with a career counselor or advisor in your current school. Maybe reach out to a local vet or find an Anthropology teacher at a local college -- interview them about their thoughts on their professions.
Also remember, if you choose one and end up not liking it after taking a class or two, you can switch, but the more research you do up front and really consider what you are most interested in, the less you'll have to rewind.
I hope these suggestions are useful to you.
Best wishes on your next steps!
This is a dilemma that many students face -having multiple interests and then trying to decide which path to take.
I'll share a bit of my experience and then some suggestions.
I have always had many interests (like Marine Biology, Medicine, Anthropology, Archaeology, Anatomy, Neuroscience... the list is endless). When I went to college, I decided to go pre-med because I really wanted to help people, I loved science (biology and chemistry), and I also thought about vet school. Well, when I started at my university, I took a few intro liberal arts classes and one of them was Anthropology 101 - and I just loved it! So, I decided to do a double major just because I wasn't sure of my path and I'm really glad I did that.
Therefore, with your decision, the first thing I'll say is that there is no wrong or right answer. You'll have to make the best decision for you. And one way to start thinking about this is to compare and contrast both fields.
Learn about each one in detail:
How much schooling does it take for the kind of job you want?
What does it take to get into those programs -- and do your grades/test scores match what those programs look for?
What kind of jobs are available? Is it difficult to get those jobs and how many of these kinds of jobs are available (is it hard to get those positions? (example: in 2017, there are lots of software engineering jobs and fewer jobs for full time tenure track positions at colleges and universities)
Will you be able to take loans or have a job in order to pay for schooling?
How passionate are you about these fields - which one do you see yourself in?
Consider the questions above. Talk with a career counselor or advisor in your current school. Maybe reach out to a local vet or find an Anthropology teacher at a local college -- interview them about their thoughts on their professions.
Also remember, if you choose one and end up not liking it after taking a class or two, you can switch, but the more research you do up front and really consider what you are most interested in, the less you'll have to rewind.
I hope these suggestions are useful to you.
Best wishes on your next steps!
Simon Yona
Hatchery Department at AKM Glitters Company Limited
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Simon’s Answer
Veterinary Medicine is best than anthropoly