Career questions tagged meteorology


What are the most important courses or opportunities I should focus on during my first year to set myself up for success in the meteorology program?
Are there any internships I should look for?

What does the future possibly hold?
What does my future possibly look like after college? im a second year college student who is going into meteorology into the fall at a different Uni and I am just interested in what the future could hold at least in the field

What is the best way to get summer internships? What is the best way to start looking for jobs after completing an undergraduate degree?
What is the best way to get summer internships? I am working towards a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography - Climate, Environment, and Society. As well as a minor in Geography - Meteorology and a certificate in GIS. What is the best way to start looking for jobs after completing an undergraduate degree?

what classes do I need to take for high school and college?
I am in 8th grade and I want to become a meteorologist but I don't know what classes I need to take for my high school year and college classes. I don't know what college to take.

How often are you working with others in meteorology?
I'm interested in meteorology and want to know how often I will work and consult with others.

What is a negative to becoming a meterologist?
I am interested in pursuing meteorology and want to know what negatives I should know of.

What are some helpful high school classes for meteorology?
I'm a sophomore in high school and interested in meteorology.

What is something I should keep in mind for pursuing meteorology?
I'm a sophomore inn high school and still figuring out what I want to do as a career, but I've always found meteorology and weather interesting.

What is something you should always look for in a career?
I am interested in becoming a meteorologist.

How do I start learning on how to become a meteorologist?
I’m in 7th grade and I’m thinking about what I wanna do when I’m older. I love studying the weather and how hot or cold it’s going to be. But if I wanna follow my dreams I would like to know how to I start on that path of becoming a meteorologist.

How to become a Meteorologist?
Tell us everything we need to know to become a Meteorologist. Note: We've seen a lot of interest in this career, so we're looking for guidance from our community of professionals.

Meteorologists, how would your degree be applied to the scientific research community, if it would?
As a sophomore who just changed to an Environmental Science A.A., I'm exploring B.S. options that will open up more specialized job opportunities. I love considering how weather patterns change or maintain ecological activities, or even interact with the ocean ... but won't I be pigeon-holed into weatherman positions if meteorology is my major?

Any metiorologidtd out there?
I am interested in becoming a meteorologist, but I want to make in a more popular populated area. Is that hard or what do I need to do?

Colleges for broadcast meteorology?
I'm interested in pursuing broadcast meteorology but am unsure what colleges/ universities located in the pacific northwest, midwest, or northeast offer this major. Thanks!

Best college path for a meteorologist?
What is an optimal college path for someone wanting to be a meteorologist? How many years in college? What colleges do you recommend?

Public speaking
Is public speaking for the weather difficult? If so how?

Meteorologist challenges
What are some challenges that a meteorologist would face during a normal work week?

Day In the life
What does a day look like for a meteorologist? What kind of work is done before airing on television or before the start of a day?

How do you study the weather? How do you make that a career?
I'm Ms. Balint at the International Community School. My 2nd graders have a few questions and I'd like to share your advice with them. Thanks in advance! #meteorology

Is a career in meteorology worth it?
#meteorology #career-counseling #post-college

Are research opportunities more favorable to climatology or meteorology if I pursue a degree in Atmospheric Science?
I would like to be a meteorologist although I’m not sure if I’m leaning towards being the weather person on a local news station or forecaster behind the scenes. I would like to participate in research study and long-term predictions and am wondering if I could be more successful as a climatologist, perhaps in a governmental or environmental agency. #Weather #AtmosphericScience #ILoveScience #Meteorology #Climatology #science

How do I know if my degree of choice is too difficult?
I am interested in studying meteorology in college. This is my senior year of high school and I am taking physics and calculus to prepare for the meteorology degree. However, I feel like I am struggling in calculus. I'm passing, but I realize that harder courses are coming, and they may prove to be too difficult. I really want to study the weather, and I really enjoy calculus, when I understand it. #college #difficult #calculus #ap-calculus #meteorology #meteorologist #weather #degree

How should I choose the right job for me in the field of Meteorology?
I am interested in pursuing a meteorology degree in college. However, there is a wide range of jobs and applications in this field, and I don't know how to narrow my choices down. What jobs are there, how do they differ, and how do I know which one is for me? #meteorology #meteorologist #weather #atmospheric-science #hurricanes

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

Meteorology or Astronomy
I am thinking of pursuing a degree in either meteorology or astronomy, so I want to know the facts or pros and cons of each degree #astronomy #meteorology

Is a graduate degree required to be successful in meteorology?
What other options do you have with more education #science #meteorology