I have been in colorguard/winterguard my high school life and really have a passion for it now. i need something to keep me going in the biological sciences major cuz i heard its tough..well thanks for any help
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Here's their website.  You could probably email them to find out.\n\nhttp://camb.ucdavis.edu/camb/main.html
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Hey Darkroog! I am assuming you re referring to the University of California at Irvine. Um the short and sweet answer is Yes, you do need both experience and lessons to walk on most any college athletic team. College coaches expect to refine your skills, not start you from scratch. But depending on your age, you may still have time to go get ready! If you are a senior in HS now Id have to say its looking doubtful tho.\n\n Springboard diving is a difficult and dangerous sport to master. Most divers, myself included, started out as gymnasts and got into diving that way, but its not required. College level competition is on the 1 and the 3 meter springboards. High school dive teams compete on 1 meter. search http://www.wikipedia.org/ for "diving" and read that article and the one on "Springboard". \n\nMost divers who want to compete in college pay to join a diving club for advanced instruction and to be able to compete year round. If your rents wont pay for lessons, maybe your high school has a dive team and you can make the team and get free ones. Search the library or Amazon.com for "Ron O'brien" and get his book "Diving for Gold" on learning to dive. \n\n To find a club and to find out more go to  http://www.usadiving.org  click on "Club" and select "find a club" to find the nearest diving club to you to join and get diving lessons. \n\nGood luck and I hope you enjoy the sport of springboard diving, its awesome!!
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I swim competitively currently under the coaching personel of 1996 Olympic Gold Medalist Kristine Quance.  I love swimming and im not in high school yet.  no funny stories yet but swimming is really good for you
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Lifeguard at a local pool?  Or find a job where some of your friends work.  Doing something that will prepare you for your future, or puts you in a place you want to spend time in.  Camp counselor sounds fun as well.
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Animation is a fine career option, as long as you retain a back-up plan. Since you have an interest in computers, I'd recommend looking at an art/tech school. While there, you may be able to pick up a few other useful skills. As for the biology, because it isn't as closely related to animation as computers, you could probably use that to narrow down your search.
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study your science and math when you get to college take Biology they have courses. do the best that you can in high school there is curriculum from the state that you are required it all depends on what state you live in some offer seniors 1/2 days at career centers. Good luck with your dreams I hope they are fulfilled one day. I love animals to maybe you should come over here I have a zoo. I have 20 guinnias 3 turkeys about 50 chickens a pot bellied pig 6 rabbits 2 bulldogs 1 cat 1 unbrella  Cockatoo parrot and come next spring 3 Elk. oh and 1 white mouse (that bites)
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Well, my freshman year of college I was an insturmental perfromance major in a music conservatory because they gave me a good scholarship. It was the wrong reason to go school, and I hated it. I ended up transferring (which is a horrible process) and I'm now a history major, which I love. When I decided to choose my major, I decided on something I was very interested in (history) and that required skills I have... reading, writing, research, etc. Making lists might help you- but chances are you know what you're good at. \n\nIf you are really undecided about what to major in, as in you don't even know what interests you, take curriculum made of up of general education credits- all liberal arts schools require a certain amount of "gen-ed" credit, and it allows you to take a wide variety of classes on different topics. You might find something that really interests you, and then you can look into futher pursuing it. Don't feel pressured to choose a major right away. Most people end up changing theirs at least once during college, if not more.\n\nIf you DO have an idea of what you might like to do, take a few entry level classes in that topic and see if it's still something you're into. Ask yourself "Can I handle the level of math/english/science I will need for this major? Am I interested in devoting the amount of time necessary in these areas to be successful, or would I rather spend my time on other interests?" \n\nIt is also useful to have a plan of what you might like to do after school. Do you want to go to grad school and continue your education? Do you want a job right out of school? This plan doesn't have to be hugely detailed, but it is good to have an ultimate goal as to what you want to do with your education. \n\nI hope that was helpful. I remember what a stressful time it was applying to schools as  senior. It sounds like you already have a good start by listing things, but don't feel like you have to be locked into one major for the entire duration of college.
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I can help you if you need it, I'm a senior biology major. Email my nickname (akidagurl84) at yahoo.com. Hope I can help.
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Congratulations - it's a great sport and you'll be glad you chose it long into your adult life!\n\nThis is probably a bit of a down time for HS XC it being summer season and all... if you ask again in a couple months I bet you'll get lots of responses from people who are really getting into it.  Have fun!
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It is not a bad move, but you do need to have more than just a love for animals and the water.\n\nLook at different schools and their marine biology programs.  Whlie pursuing my degree, I had to take Organic Chemistry, Geology, Oceanography, upper level math and specific zoological courses.  These classes may not be universal requirements for a B.S. in Marine Biology, but nowadays, you need to push for your Masters at least to get a decent paying job.\n\nAnother aspect in pursuing this option is what would you like to study if you make it.  Have a plan in your mind about where you want to take this and look further into a particular area of this vast science.\n\nIt is not dumb.  It is a competitive arena that does not back down though.  Currently, I am applying for jobs in Alaska regarding fisheries.  I plan on using this knowledge to build my experience base and add to my resume.\n\nI wish you the best of luck in your pursuit.  You will do well if you try.
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The ways counselors guide college/university students through their system is really backwards.  A person should identify what kind of lifestyle they want.  Lifestyle is defined in varying degrees of security, money, and time.  You need to identify that first.  What and how much do want of each? This should help you with the degree that you have already gotten.  There should be something in the biology field that would meet your requirements.  If you really truly don't want to be in the biology field, still identify your lifestyle requirements, and choose studies that would place you in that career path.  It will also help motivate you b/c you already know what your end result will be.  One other thing is to go out and find and interview people who have already been in that particular field for 5 plus years.  They will also be able to help you b/c of their own experience.  Remember wisdom is learning from someone else's experience.
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A good way to find a career is to go to college and find out what is out there. If you go to a good school for biology, then many of your professors will have had experience doing just the sort of things you're describing. If you work hard, you could even get the chance to travel someplace exciting with your professors as soon as your second year. For instance, at my university, one professor does a trip to the Galapagos Islands to study birds every year and another does a trip to Baja, Mexico to study the coral reefs. Other professors I know of do different trips every year or two to study different things. It's very common at the more prestigious schools. Then, once you figure out what you want to research, ask your favorite professors for advice on how to get into those fields and how to get funding for your research in exciting places.
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First off GOOD FOR YOU!!!  \n\nChurch\nChruch groups\nAfter school activities\nBig Brothers Big Sisters\nSports activities\n\nBest of luck!  You have a good head on your shoulders!
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Here's a good link for research on careers related to biology. If you dig into the resources here, you'll find the answers to your questions: http://www.niu.edu/careerservices/weblinks/Biology.htm\n\nAnother similar site with somewhat different resources:\nhttp://www.udel.edu/csc/mrk.html\n\nAnd, to find out about what it takes to get into medical school, check out these sites:\n\nhttp://prehealth.uchicago.edu/handbook/toc.html\n\n\nAmherst has an excellent "Health Professions" page on its web site with many links to information about what medical schools look for in applicants and how best to prepare for medical school and other health profession grad programs such as dentistry, veterinarian school and pharamacy school. http://www.amherst.edu/~sageorge/health.html\n\nSyracuse University has an excellent website of links to information and associations in for a variety of health related professions:\nhttp://hpap.syr.edu/intsites.htm\n\n\n\nCarolyn Lawrence, www.AdmissionsAdvice.com
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If you are still in high school, you've got plenty of time to explore your options. Some topics you can focus on include virology and infectious processes.\n\n I'd suggest volunteering at the hospital and go from there. Once you get into undergraduate school and start taking some of the restricted electives, you'll find your interests. Right now, talk to some of your science teachers. Or if you have incredible ambition, go to the local college/university and talk to some of the professors, or go out to your community and interview doctors.\n\nGood luck!
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www.bls.gov/oco \nGo to this website to find out about different occupations, what they do, where they work, and how much they are making.\nMost people I know go on to get a Masters in a more specialized area of Biology. Just what you want to hear...more school!\nIts better to find an area to focus on or minor in because truly the jobs are competitive. My suggestion is epidemiology. You can make good money, there are a good amount of positions out there, and the future is looking pretty good for that area. \nBest advice I have is do at least one internship where you can learn about the different jobs and experience it hands on. I 'thought' I wanted to go into Biotechnology but once I got into the field realized it wasn't for me, nothing wrong with it but it wasn't personally fulfilling. \n\nGood luck!
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Biology involves a lot of memorization. The best advice for\nyour college curriculum is to not narrow your options to soon.\nStudents change majors a lot. With a BS in biology you\ncan get a job in any hospital lab or a pharmaceutical lab. Then go back to college for grad school at the hospital's(or corporation's)\nexpense.