Getting the second degree is a good idea in this case. I see many
'second generation' students who have degrees in related fields, and
they often do quite well after filling out their biology degrees. The
plus side is that at most (all?) universities you will not have to do
general studies over again, so you can just concentrate on your science
classes. A biology degree is a good investment if it will help you
achieve your career goals.
Norman A. Greenhawk wrote:
Greetings all,
I apologize if this is an inappropriate post, and if so, I will remove it.
I graduated from Washington College in Chestertown, MD, in 2003 with a B.A.
in Environmental Studies. Looking back, I consider this somewhat a mistake
on my part- I should have obtained a degree in Biology, considering my
interests are Herpetology and Ethnobotany.
Also, due to personal reasons that are no longer a factor, I graduated with
a less-than-stellar GPA. I have spent the last two years conducting
research in the forests of Puerto Rico, and hope to finalize my first paper
for publishing later this year.
Unfortunately, I have not had any luck getting accepted into graduate
school. I feel this may be due to the nature of my degree itself, as well
as my lower GPA.
An opportunity has presented itself- there are two schools where I can
return as an undergraduate, and within two years, obtain not one, but two
B.S. degrees, one in Biology (with a concentration in either Herpetology or
Organismal Biology, depending on the school) and one in Ethobotany.
My question- I'll be 29 this year. Is going back to school as an
undergraduate this late in the game a valid option/worthwhile pursuit? Or
should I just keep hammering away at grad schools until I find one?
I thank everyone for their advice.
Sincerely,
Norman Greenhawk
