For Jen Grace: 1. Decide what area you want to concentrate on. "Environmental Studies" is a very broad category. Far too many students follow this track and get a catch-all "program" with no focus and little training in practical/technical skills that can get them a job.
2. Don't choose a program or university, choose a professor. To do this: do a little research on who is doing what in the fields of interest to you. Then contact them directly (letters get attention because they are rare these days, but e-mails and phone calls are part of the process too). Ask if they are taking new students. Talk to them about their work and what you think you'd like to do (don't worry if you don't have real specific ideas at this point). Try to meet the ones you like best, either at their university or at a professional meeting (I understand this isn't always possible and can be expensive, but it is an important decision you are making). 3. Apply to a couple/few of the best options, based on the kind of work you might do, whether you seem to get along with the professor, type and reliability of funding they can provide for you, location that works for you, etc. 4. Whatever you choose, be sure to take a bit more technical, skill-based coursework than you feel comfortable with at first. Get involved in research as soon as possible. Be hungry to learn the "how-to" stuff, and get experience doing it (even if only in coursework). If you aren't going the PhD/academic route, these are the things that will get you the job opportunities. Disclaimer: these are, of course, only my opinions based on what has worked for me and people I know. Good luck, Joseph Gathman MS PhD Aquatic/Wetland Ecologist > Date: Mon, 22 May 2006 14:40:02 -0600 > From: Mini Super <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: env studies or env sciences or.. > > Sorry Everybody. I did mean Graduate programs. Thank > you to everyone who has > responded with their ideas! > > > Jen Grace > Irish National Snowboard Team > www.jengrace.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
