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Hello! My name is David and I am a current high school student. I'm conducting an interview with any professional in Audiology field for a Foundations in Health Science Class project about careers! I have created a total of 13 questions. Comment on this post, answering all 13 questions to be apart of my assignment.
1. What profession did you choose?
Why?
2. How many years of college did you
need to go through?
3. What jobs did you work before you
landed your present professional
job?
4. How can I decide if I should earn a
Ph.D. in this field?
5. Were you in a college program?
6. Did you have to pivot and go back to
school at a later date?
7. Did you shadow another
professional in the field?
8. Did you join any school clubs
related to your current profession?
9. Was there a particular subject you
struggled with during your school
years?
10. What skill sets did you learn or
gain while pursuing your career?
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Christina’s Answer
Hi David! Happy to help.
1. What profession did you choose? School Counseling
Why? I love working with kids and problem solving.
2. How many years of college did you need to go through? 6
3. What jobs did you work before you landed your present professional job? Theme park, temporary administrative assistant, social worker
4. How can I decide if I should earn a Ph.D. in this field?
Is it necessary to do the job you're expected to do? Does it make sense financially; will you make enough money to pay off any accrued expenses toward the degree? Are you passionate about the topic enough to conduct meaningful and useful research? Will obtaining the degree contribute to your advancement in the career you choose (i.e. salary increase, promotion, etc.)
5. Were you in a college program? Yes
6. Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date? No
7. Did you shadow another professional in the field? Yes
8. Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession? No clubs, but I did volunteer in an elementary school prior to graduating high school.
9. Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years? Yes, science.
10. What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career? Communication (i.e. with peers, colleagues, and coworkers), collaboration, self-advocacy.
1. What profession did you choose? School Counseling
Why? I love working with kids and problem solving.
2. How many years of college did you need to go through? 6
3. What jobs did you work before you landed your present professional job? Theme park, temporary administrative assistant, social worker
4. How can I decide if I should earn a Ph.D. in this field?
Is it necessary to do the job you're expected to do? Does it make sense financially; will you make enough money to pay off any accrued expenses toward the degree? Are you passionate about the topic enough to conduct meaningful and useful research? Will obtaining the degree contribute to your advancement in the career you choose (i.e. salary increase, promotion, etc.)
5. Were you in a college program? Yes
6. Did you have to pivot and go back to school at a later date? No
7. Did you shadow another professional in the field? Yes
8. Did you join any school clubs related to your current profession? No clubs, but I did volunteer in an elementary school prior to graduating high school.
9. Was there a particular subject you struggled with during your school years? Yes, science.
10. What skill sets did you learn or gain while pursuing your career? Communication (i.e. with peers, colleagues, and coworkers), collaboration, self-advocacy.
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David’s Answer
What profession did you choose? I AM A NEUROLOGIST AND A NEUROSCIENTIST
Why? OUR NERVOUS SYSTEM IS HOW WE PERCEIVE THE INNER AND OUTER WORLDS. HOW COOL IS IS TO GET A VIEW INTO HOW THAT WORKS AND TO TRY TO FIGURE OUT WAYS TO UNDERSTAND IT WHEN IT IS DYSFUNCTIONING.
2. How many years of college did you
need to go through? COLLEGE PLUS MEDICAL SCHOOL(MD) PLUS GRADUATE SCHOOL (PHD) PLUS RESIDENCY PLUS 2 FELLOWSHIPS-- 18 YEARS
3. What jobs did you work before you
landed your present professional
Job? I TAUGHT SWIMMING THROUGH COLLEGE
4. How can I decide if I should earn a
Ph.D. in this field? YOU SHOULD BE INTELLECTUALLY EXCITED ABOUT WHATEVER YOU DO
5. Were you in a college program? LIKE AA? I AM NOT SURE WHAT YOU MEAN BY A COLLEGE PROGRAM
6. Did you have to pivot and go back to
school at a later date? NO
7. Did you shadow another
professional in the field? MY FIRST MENTOR WAS A NOBEL LAUREATE. HE TAUGHT ME TO BE A CLINICIAN/SCIENTIST. I WAS VERY LUCKY TO GET INTO HIS LAB- I HAD VERY LITTLE TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE. HE CHANGED MY LIFE TRAJECTORY- I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO BE A FAMILY DOCTOR BEFORE THAT
8. Did you join any school clubs
related to your current profession? NO
9. Was there a particular subject you
struggled with during your school
years? STAYING FOCUSSED AND OUT OF TROUBLE. I WAS/AM EASILY DISTRACTED
10. What skill sets did you learn or
gain while pursuing your career? HOW TO TURN MY FOCUS ON AND TO KEEP IT ON A A WORLD OF DISTRACTIONS. HAVING SAID THAT, I NEVER FORGOT TO HAVE FUN.
Why? OUR NERVOUS SYSTEM IS HOW WE PERCEIVE THE INNER AND OUTER WORLDS. HOW COOL IS IS TO GET A VIEW INTO HOW THAT WORKS AND TO TRY TO FIGURE OUT WAYS TO UNDERSTAND IT WHEN IT IS DYSFUNCTIONING.
2. How many years of college did you
need to go through? COLLEGE PLUS MEDICAL SCHOOL(MD) PLUS GRADUATE SCHOOL (PHD) PLUS RESIDENCY PLUS 2 FELLOWSHIPS-- 18 YEARS
3. What jobs did you work before you
landed your present professional
Job? I TAUGHT SWIMMING THROUGH COLLEGE
4. How can I decide if I should earn a
Ph.D. in this field? YOU SHOULD BE INTELLECTUALLY EXCITED ABOUT WHATEVER YOU DO
5. Were you in a college program? LIKE AA? I AM NOT SURE WHAT YOU MEAN BY A COLLEGE PROGRAM
6. Did you have to pivot and go back to
school at a later date? NO
7. Did you shadow another
professional in the field? MY FIRST MENTOR WAS A NOBEL LAUREATE. HE TAUGHT ME TO BE A CLINICIAN/SCIENTIST. I WAS VERY LUCKY TO GET INTO HIS LAB- I HAD VERY LITTLE TRAINING OR EXPERIENCE. HE CHANGED MY LIFE TRAJECTORY- I THOUGHT I WAS GOING TO BE A FAMILY DOCTOR BEFORE THAT
8. Did you join any school clubs
related to your current profession? NO
9. Was there a particular subject you
struggled with during your school
years? STAYING FOCUSSED AND OUT OF TROUBLE. I WAS/AM EASILY DISTRACTED
10. What skill sets did you learn or
gain while pursuing your career? HOW TO TURN MY FOCUS ON AND TO KEEP IT ON A A WORLD OF DISTRACTIONS. HAVING SAID THAT, I NEVER FORGOT TO HAVE FUN.
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Karen’s Answer
I chose Respiratory Care because I always wanted to be in healthcare but when I got to high school, I did not want to face 8 + years of school and residency requirements to be a doctor. Respiratory Care programs are generally 2 year degree programs with some 4 year programs. I worked in restaurants and retail before entering the 2 year program but stated right out of high school. After a year I was able to work in the hospital as a tech while I finished my degree. Not sure all states allow this now. No PhD program that I am aware of but there are masters degree programs. One is at UNC Charlotte. I did choose to go back to school to get my MBA because I was able to advance to a director level and needed business skills in addition to my clinical skills. I am a member of AARC and have been a member of the NBRC in the past. Physics and chemistry were my biggest challenges in Respiratory school but accounting challenged me in my business degree.I have been fortunate to learn a lot of leadership skills on my career!
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Mrinalini’s Answer
Hi David! It's really inspiring to see how dedicated and passionate you are about this career path. Your diligence in conducting thorough research, completing your homework, and coming up with such thought-provoking questions is truly commendable. It's evident that you're on the right track and it's clear you're taking this project very seriously.
Don't worry if some people might find it challenging to answer your queries; that just shows the level of depth and detail you've reached in your pursuit of knowledge. With your level of commitment and enthusiasm, there's no doubt you're well on your way to becoming a highly experienced and successful professional in your field. Keep up the fantastic work, and I wish you the very best of luck on this exciting journey!
Don't worry if some people might find it challenging to answer your queries; that just shows the level of depth and detail you've reached in your pursuit of knowledge. With your level of commitment and enthusiasm, there's no doubt you're well on your way to becoming a highly experienced and successful professional in your field. Keep up the fantastic work, and I wish you the very best of luck on this exciting journey!