1.) In five years, I plan to graduate from Humboldt State University with a degree in Environmental Science and Protection.
2.) I had several other possibilities when I made this decision; I could have also chosen to graduate with a degree in Art/Animation, or I could have gone straight into the workforce after graduating highschool.
3.) In achieving this goal, I will have to pay a monetary cost. Some of the general costs of graduating from Humboldt State will be tuition, housing, books, supplies, food, and other utilities. If I am unexpectedly injured during my years of study, I will most likely have to pay for medical care. Considering the distance from my current home to Humboldt State, I may need to acquire a car to travel there and …show more content…
I have always had a deep fondness for nature, and having a degree in Environmental Science would allow me to find a job working directly with the environment. I would have the skills needed to help protect and conserve our environment, and find new methods that would benefit both humans and the Earth. By studying at Humboldt State, I would be in an area with many people who have similar goals to mine, and I would be exposed to new ideas and experiences. A degree in Environmental Science would give me a solid step into the workforce, and allow me to choose from a wide variety of …show more content…
However, my other alternative is more difficult to judge. Considering my fondness for both art and nature, I would just as readily go into a career in the field of Art as I would Environmental Science. However, there is a high need for Environmental Scientists in the American job market, as stated in an online article, "Employment is projected to grow 15% from 2012 to 2022, which is faster than the average for all occupations.(3)" I would most likely have a better chance of being hired at a well-paying facility in an Environmental Science field than I would in Art. Thus, out of all my choices, graduating from Humboldt State University with a degree in Environmental Science would be my best
2.) I had several other possibilities when I made this decision; I could have also chosen to graduate with a degree in Art/Animation, or I could have gone straight into the workforce after graduating highschool.
3.) In achieving this goal, I will have to pay a monetary cost. Some of the general costs of graduating from Humboldt State will be tuition, housing, books, supplies, food, and other utilities. If I am unexpectedly injured during my years of study, I will most likely have to pay for medical care. Considering the distance from my current home to Humboldt State, I may need to acquire a car to travel there and …show more content…
I have always had a deep fondness for nature, and having a degree in Environmental Science would allow me to find a job working directly with the environment. I would have the skills needed to help protect and conserve our environment, and find new methods that would benefit both humans and the Earth. By studying at Humboldt State, I would be in an area with many people who have similar goals to mine, and I would be exposed to new ideas and experiences. A degree in Environmental Science would give me a solid step into the workforce, and allow me to choose from a wide variety of …show more content…
However, my other alternative is more difficult to judge. Considering my fondness for both art and nature, I would just as readily go into a career in the field of Art as I would Environmental Science. However, there is a high need for Environmental Scientists in the American job market, as stated in an online article, "Employment is projected to grow 15% from 2012 to 2022, which is faster than the average for all occupations.(3)" I would most likely have a better chance of being hired at a well-paying facility in an Environmental Science field than I would in Art. Thus, out of all my choices, graduating from Humboldt State University with a degree in Environmental Science would be my best