i am getting BS Geology...
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Geologists do a lot of things:\n- Study rocks and sediments to understand the source and composition \n- Explore regions for oil (petroleum geologists), minerals (exploration geologists) and water (Hydrogeologists)\n- Study past present and future climate (paleoclimatologists)\n- Study fossils (paleontologists)\n- Study the way rocks form and deform (Structural geologists)\n- Study earthquakes (seismologists/geophysicists)\n- Work for oil, mininng and governement agencies\n- Work for environmental organizations\n- Work for drilling, construction or development agencies\netc
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haha too bad its on a comp...my sci teacher did this to us last year. i lied. i failed. LOL!
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I HATE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
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Well I do think that this requires a little more thought before you make a decision. I doubt that you are as far behind as you think, even when you see that others may have more experience than you do. I don't know what your grades are like, but your task right now is to learn some of the basics in your field, make contacts with some faculty members who can mentor you and with whom you can try out some ideas, and look at what are some of the things that you can do with your major. \n\nI don't know what you mean by scientist, so that is something you have to consider. If you mean by scientist someone who does research for a living, you are correct that it does take ideas and it does take a real knack for science to be successful. But I think you'll find that many scientists don't start out that way but their training builds it in them.\n\nBefore you decide to switch, talk to a faculty member in your field and share your concerns. They can give you good advice. You should also talk with your academic advisor. I would certainly try not to give up your scholarship if you can avoid it. Its worth too much. \n\nOne last thought--there are lots of things you can do with science besides be a research or bench scientist. Someone already mentioned forensic sciences, but there are things like medical lab science, environmental sciences, etc. I don't know which major you have now, but go to your career services center and find out what the variety of jobs are that graduates with majors like your have gotten.\n\nHope this helps. Don't give up too soon!
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I believe the poetic analogy sought here is "a dream."\n\nHowever, I have no clue why this question appears under "Earth Sciences & Geology."\n\nHope this helps!
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Dont worry. Alot of people have trouble in science. If you are not getting into science then just do it as a sake of school and then you can forget about it. Dont listen to the guy who went on and on about your other problems but left the real one untouched. Ur spelling is alright.  (According to the other guy I spelt "your" as "ur"...omg i have a big problem,  i cant get in college)LOL
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I think you need to go back to school and learn about dinosaurs and leave precalculus to the sex workes! Shame on you Mrs Jaurassica Parkus
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You need a Geologist!
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Sure, why not.  I have a map that tells elevation and is color-coded for the geologic age of the exposed rocks.  That's four dimensions.
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I did my MS in Environmental Science with an emphasis in Hydrology.\n\nThere is alot of work to be had in this field, but you really need to be able to do some serious math and physics.\n\nDegree wise, you need to do a BS in Geology and an MS in Hydrology/Hydrogeology.  I think that I would be more employable if my MS was purely in hydrogeology.
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i enjoy travelling and science. that's why i chose to be a geologist because i get to go to different places while studying science.
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Go to a naturalist. You should be able to take anything. Plus it is better for you. Good luck and take care.
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Learning geology the new age way?\n\nSorry to break it to you, but apple does not equal pear and orange does not equal yellow.\n\nYou might start with divergent, subduction and transverse.
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Well, I do. But I've taught the subject, or at least parts of it, at the college level. I also earn a living as a geologist. Your question doesn't explain what you are struggling with. I guess like any subject it helps a lot if you find it interesting. Sometimes this can be remedied by a good teacher who knows how to make the subject relevant to the students. I'm sorry if you don't have one of those. Maybe you should discuss it with the teacher. I would also suggest that you think about how the subject applies to your every day life. Then maybe you can start to see how it works and gain insight. \n\nPlease, if possible post some of your questions about the subject. Maybe Yahoo! Answers can help by giving you some different points of view.  Good luck.
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Lots of university geology and science libraries throw out the older maps when they are updated. There is often a bookshelf located somewhere in the library with 'freebies' on it. I have a large collection of geology maps I got this way. \n\nThey are also available from most state geological surveys for a price. Here is probably the most thorough list of state and international geological surveys I have ever seen: \nhttp://www.lib.berkeley.edu/EART/surveys.html
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I am not in college yet.
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Well, this is not really a way to cope...but a bit of cheering up :) Eventually the classes you take are going to get harder, and it's not going to be possible to cram for them...that's when you'll shine. You already have the foundation, and you can bet that you will remember the info far longer than your friends who cram the night before. So keep your chin up, as hard and unfair as it seems right now, cuz eventually your hard work will pay off! Just my two cents.