Marine biology studies

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I know Stockton in new jersey has a very good marine biology program

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My biggest suggestion is don't miss out on what is in right front of you by being too focused on what is in the future. Get a plan, and then focus on the tasks at hand. In high school I missed a lot of the important skills I should have picked up (outside of the actual book knowledge) because I was trying to learn the details of fish keeping. It made it that much harder.

Think of your education like a pyramid: You need to have a wide base to build from. You are building that base in high school. College will determine the height based on the base you already have.
 
Zoodiver said:
My biggest suggestion is don't miss out on what is in right front of you by being too focused on what is in the future. Get a plan, and then focus on the tasks at hand. In high school I missed a lot of the important skills I should have picked up (outside of the actual book knowledge) because I was trying to learn the details of fish keeping. It made it that much harder.

Think of your education like a pyramid: You need to have a wide base to build from. You are building that base in high school. College will determine the height based on the base you already have.
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okay i understand . could i know what were those skills that u missed out if u didnt mind ?
 
I would add in that I agree with writing and public speaking skills (esp. this one) are good to have and can set you apart. While your studying also - make sure if you get an oppurtunity - take it. I wish I would have taken the research oppurtunities that I could have taken advantage of for experience. Do internships and volunteer work in the field you want to go in - it helps you get a refrences, work experience and a foot in the door (I would not have my current job if not for that). While I did end up with a job in my field I can't get full time in my field - I am actually planning on teaching full time and keeping one of my two jobs at an aquarium and then picking up another second (I fill in for this position now anyways) over summer at the aquarium - so I get full time but I don't have to 100% leave a place I enjoy working either. If I moved I would prob. have more oppurtunities but I have a house and a husband so its not that easy for me and I like where I live. I recommend finding your permanent job before settling for a while so you don't get stuck like that.
 
i've enjoyed my marine conservation/management class, just wait for college or take online classes
 
siddhu_r said:
okay i understand . could i know what were those skills that u missed out if u didnt mind ?
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Two biggest things I had to improve after I started my career:
Public speaking (which is a HUGE part of my job).
Communication/documentation (a lot of what I do has to be recorded to reference later).
 
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