Oh geez..more about my college problems..

[mrspunkysmom]

Internships are good; it's like volunteering and it helps your resume. Pick the major you want. You can supplement with courses in wildlife biology and any other field you like to expand your employment opportunities. Don't be afraid of a math course. Hire a tutor. Use this internship to explore the various jobs available at a refuge. Think about what skills you might need and get the training for them. My mom wanted me to be a piano major and teach piano at college. I couldn't think of anything more boring than teaching piano. And it requires so much self discipline I couldn't teach just any student.

You need to do what you love. You'll find a way to make the money follow.

[Alysser]

Internships are good; it's like volunteering and it helps your resume. Pick the major you want. You can supplement with courses in wildlife biology and any other field you like to expand your employment opportunities. Don't be afraid of a math course. Hire a tutor. Use this internship to explore the various jobs available at a refuge. Think about what skills you might need and get the training for them. My mom wanted me to be a piano major and teach piano at college. I couldn't think of anything more boring than teaching piano. And it requires so much self discipline I couldn't teach just any student.

You need to do what you love. You'll find a way to make the money follow.

Thank you. I appreciate it. It's not like you can't make a career out of this. I know it's possible. The going might be tough, I may have to move to places in the middle of nowhere, but I have already talked to several people in the field who have proven to me it is possible. Maybe I would end up liking something more...environmental. Who knows? I think whatever will be will be...I know perm. positions do pay VERY well, especially in the private sector.

I presume you didn't listen to your mom and you don't regret it one bit?