Should I go into Meteorology?
I have attended Penn State's Advanced Weather Camp two years in a row, and I'm not sure if the field of Meteorology is for me. I love learning about weather and natural disasters, but almost every career requires being at a desk all day which I don't want to do. Should I still go into this field or find a better suited one? #science #meteorology
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Scott’s Answer
In the end if you follow your dream and work hard you can make it what you want.
David’s Answer
I personally studied meteorology through a B.S. in Atmospheric Sciences, but found it difficult to find a job in the field. (I ended up taking another path later in life). I felt that the same was true of many classmates who also graduated from the program. As a caveat, I did graduate during the 2008 recession and the circumstances may change--I recommend checking with advisers or even directly with the National Weather Service for additional perspectives.
However, you can still find related jobs that don't involve being at a desk all day. NOAA Corps for example does have jobs that will make use of Atmospheric Sciences skills (helping oceanographers, climate scientists, etc. study the world). I had professors at my college who traveled to Greenland and mountains around the world to collect ice core samples.
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