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Frosty - ex-Student  |
I am choosing which subject to be my major in university and I have focused my choice on either BioTechnology (this is about genetics, DNA, even gm food and cloning!) or Environmental Science (this is about conservation, pollution control, biodiversity, etc. You can see these guys at work in Discovery Channel) Basically the BioTech is sure to be more prospective in the future and is easier to find research funding and have a vast developement potential (hey even the SARS virus sequencing are done by BioTech specialists) but I am more interested in Environmental Science (I've been fond of it since I was a kiddo!  ) and I am more eager to help out in environmental problems and going to field trips than staying in a laboratory doing DNA sequencing everydaycan you give me some advice?? I would appreciate any _______________ I'm leaving, on a jet plane~ |
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Fizz of Belouve - Student 
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yeah, but then you only KNOW what things might turn out interesting when u are bored with a 1200W microwave oven  I wouldnt recoommend it, though. Maxwell on! _______________ One of the Belouve boys, founder of the mighty FiZZsters Midbie council #20 - Fizz - #1933 - Jan '03 - Aug '04 "Renfield, you idiot!" |
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Plo Koon - Student 
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in college not everyone learns about electricity vectors-id only do that if i liked it. _______________ Free Tibet! Click this link,and learn Here too |
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Fizz of Belouve - Student
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I agree with DJ as well. I stayed off any educational thingies for a good year, and that was too less, I think. I had to learn some stuff the hard way (and still learning lol) - well RL (TM) likes teaching things the hard way, but THAT IS JUST THE WAY it goes. I mean I like my studies and all, but in the long run I really do envy some of my friends who chose to work right off the bat. life is hard, but not fair. FiZZ _______________ One of the Belouve boys, founder of the mighty FiZZsters Midbie council #20 - Fizz - #1933 - Jan '03 - Aug '04 "Renfield, you idiot!" |
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Monteeeeeee - Nugget 
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Bah u kids dont know wot its like to have bills  i agree with DJ tho, take a yr out and do something to chill out, u might actually find u enjoy it and get a lead on to something else thus meaning u dont have to go back to college unless it all fails. i never went to college and im on a pretty good wage, and im doin a degree in Computer hardware and building. _______________ If you add me to MSN, tell me who you are 
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Battlin' Billy - Student 
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You gotta do what will make you the happiest later on in life. You gotta think about your life AFTER college. If you enjoy the Great Outdoors that much, Environmental Studies sounds like the better choice. Besides, our planet is in need!!! _______________ Midbie Council Member #2 - Profile ID 2073 | Member of B@rtM@ulS@ar | Owner of Monty's 2000th comment & D@RtHM@UL's 8100th comment | Former Padawan of SilkMonkey & Arcuss JA Goaltender & NHL Fan | Fellow Rush fan to Axion|Plo Koon is my oldest JA friend Post your RL pics HERE! | Post you JK2/JK3 screenies HERE! |
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Frosty - Ex-Student 
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Quote: Most college students I know are the stupidest bunck of so and so's I've ever met because they expressly lack any real world knowledge. I can assure you I won't be one of 'em!! as for the experience, I won't worry about it 'cause I had worked summer jobs, dealt with various people when managing school functions, went to overseas exchange, practised experimenting in a lab, thrown myself camping in remote forests and islands..... blahblahblah (lol of course some are exaggerated..hehe) I am now freaked off by the application payment procedures!!! so complicated to just pay a few hundred bucks _______________ I'm leaving, on a jet plane~ This comment was edited by Frosty on Feb 12 2004 12:36pm. |
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(Jedi)Obi-JK - Student 
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Sup, DJ I couldnt agree less. If you did a survey of all the ppl, who "took a year off" I bet you would find an extreme large number of ppl who are "still wait to go back." If you want real world experience do it over summer break, So far I have. 1.) Worked as a programmer, writing perl/C code to test routing software, on various flavors of *nix. 2.) Took a summer off to play alot, and worked various jobs, to make ends meet. 3.) Worked my ass off at shit jobs, so I could afford to go backpacking for a month, including 1 day of white water rafting, and one day of rock climbing. 4.) Worked at a shit hole, Tar plant, in the worst part of Detroit, I know 3 guys who work there who are 6'2 ~350 lbs, and run red lights in the neighbor hood. I was surronded by deadbeats, and had to wear 2 layers of winter weight coveralls plus a resperator, in 90 F degree heat working around 500 F hazardous materials. Cause I really needed money. No experience? I would say I fit a good amount of shit in, while Im not hiding in library learning about electricty vectors. _______________ Silent Bob (Kevin Smith): You know, there's a million fine looking women in the world, dude. But they don't all bring you lasagna at work. Most of 'em just cheat on you. -Steve (Obi) |
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DJ Sith - Jedi Council 
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Bah. Don't go to college. Get a job and live in the real world for at least a year first. Most college students I know are the stupidest bunck of so and so's I've ever met because they expressly lack any real world knowledge. When you're ready to go choose something you like, not what will make you the most money. _______________ My car is made of Nerf. |
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Ash - Eats Babies 
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Quote: It sure will freak me off if I have to sit in a desk and recite piles of books and papers of a subject I feel boring!! pfffft trust me, thats going to happen anyway _______________ "We keep odd hours...." ----------------------- They Live, We Sleep |
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Frosty - Ex-Student
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yes I have the decision in my mind already its just that I wanna collect some more opinions before I make the final choice what kind of job I am to do actually do not matter very much to me, but what I am to study in college is!! It sure will freak me off if I have to sit in a desk and recite piles of books and papers of a subject I feel boring!! _______________ I'm leaving, on a jet plane~ |
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Ash - Eats Babies
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yeah man, just go with the flow. by the time you get to make this decision you might already be on a different path. both are great fields to get into. i dont understand why everyone keeps dissing biotech though. if it wasnt for biotechnology then we wouldnt have vacines for both human and enviromental purposes. _______________ "We keep odd hours...." ----------------------- They Live, We Sleep |
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Plo Koon - Student
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11 percent of the world is inhabbitted by 74% of the worlds endangered species,they keep tearing down that part of the world there will be no more gorillas,arangatans and other magnificant animals-save the planet. but it is rightfully your choice and yours alone,only you can make it for you _______________ Free Tibet! Click this link,and learn Here too This comment was edited by Plo Koon on Feb 10 2004 07:54am. |
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Monteeeeeee - Nugget 
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Dont listen to what anyone says in this thread, the choice is completely yours, sit down and think about it, choosing this course can and probably will alter your life, dont do it because of some comments in here, u need to choose the course u want for the reasons u choose, not to please the vote in here. If u dont choose yourself then u have already failed........... _______________ If you add me to MSN, tell me who you are
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Lackeh- Retired - Student 
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Bio Tech, get alot of cool toys. _______________ A champion is someone who keeps getting up; even when they can't. Founder Of the Jedi Academy Adlut Support Group. PIE!!!!! Padawan of Katan. Brother to MOTREC, DarkDragon, (SKX)DarkBlade, Jacen Aratan, Achilles, Kool_Aide, EvilSquirrel, and Katan's Padawans. |
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Padawan On A Stick - Student 
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Dude, take this into mind, "Whatever floats your boat" and do it. _______________ When you are told something for years, you learn to accept it. But, after the truth is revealed, you feel conufusion, isolation, and depression. Then you ask, where do I belong? I'm searching for that answer. |
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Fonz - Student 
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Do what you enjoy, cos i'm telling you from experience sitting through four years of crap that you don't enjoy is certainly no fun and then looking for a career in any area other than that becomes hard work. The one you enjoy the most is the way forward! _______________ Support bacteria, they're the only culture some people have. |
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skyler_ - Student 
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Enviromental Science its what u really wanna do. plus, the world could use a few more enviromental scientists |
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Achilles - Student 
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Do what you think you would be good at, don't let other people live your life. _______________ Padawan to the great Katan JA Brother to D@RTHM@ULR.I.P. Vladarion, may he find peace in the afterlife. |
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Bubu - Hubbub 
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yeah man, follow your heart and go green! _______________ make install -not war |
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Bail Hope of Belouve - Student 
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go green! like my bro said _______________ Visit the Belouve Family Website! Quote: I try to have fun with my friends and try to make a difference as best I can. What does making a difference mean? Well, it can be as simple as saying hello, answering a question that seems obvious or heck, just talking. -- Vladarion
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Roan Belouve - Retired 
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Go Green and do your bit for the world, by the sounds of it that's your dream. GL in whichever path you do choose _______________ *Bro to Vaxxla,Padawan of FiZZandOdan-Wei Part of the mighty Belouve Dynasty-Knight of Nippledom.Twin of Selphestal!**Proud Master to Kaelis and Acura Friend to anyone who would call me the same . Pic by the amazing Majno (merry)
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_cmad_ - Ex-Student 
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If you don't like BioTech more than Enviromental Studies, then hell no don't go for BioTech _______________ Your friends of today, are your enemies of tomorrow. |
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Mookie - Ex-Student 
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I can tell you that a lot of my friends decided to make the 'smart' career choice instead of the one they would enjoy, and they all dropped out after one year, because they weren't happy. I'm saying, listen to your heart. It sounds like environmental studies is the thing for you, go for it! |
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Wolfwood - Student 
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So judging on that I would go for environmental science since you say it yourself: Quote: I am more eager to help out in environmental problems and going to field trips then staying in a laboratory doing DNA sequencing everyday _______________ ~ Honor is a fool's prize. Glory is of no use to the dead ~ This comment was edited by Wolfwood on Feb 09 2004 10:11am. |
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Wolfwood - Student 
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Well, I can only tell you this: When it comes to making the final choise (your last education) I would go for what you feel is the best thing for you. You must do what you want to do most. Starting to study a proffession because it pays more or because there will be more possibilities with that job in the future is the wrong reason to study that proffession. You must go for what you really want to do. And if it pays a lot and has lots of possibilities, than thats cool _______________ ~ Honor is a fool's prize. Glory is of no use to the dead ~ This comment was edited by Wolfwood on Feb 09 2004 10:04am. |
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