OliviaMcQ Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I'm taking a year off between high school and college, which means I'm going to be spending a lot of time away from the science lab/classroom. I love science and I want to continue learning about it, but I need suggestions. What should I do with my year off? What are some good ways to stay involved in science, despite my lack of a higher education? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainPanic Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 If you really want to be involved, don't take the year off. Instead, you could consider to start your education, and study abroad for a year at a later stage. But if you really want to take the year off, go and travel. Traveling might not be scientific, but it's great for your personal development, which is also an important aspect of life and your future career. With a highschool diploma you could of course find a job in a company... but it's not likely that you'll do any interesting research that will be of added value at a later stage... although some work experience is always a good thing. For more detailed ideas, it might help if you tell us which field of science interests you most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psycho Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 One option just could be to get a job to make enough money so in the summer between the years of your degree you can do work experience relevant to your field and won't have to worry if it is paying you or not. This will mean you have better work experience option due to you already having knowledge from the degree, as well as the university having contact that will help you find a good placement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliviaMcQ Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 The year off really isn't optional for me- if I had my choice I would be going to school in the fall. This is a financial constraint, so studying abroad and travel are not really something I can do at the moment. I'm interested in Biochemistry, though involvement in either biology or chemistry would be equally interesting to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phi for All Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I'm not too far from a NOAA lab facility for climatology, and I know NOAA has a marine biology facility doing oceanographic research in La Jolla, not too far from you. Have you looked into any biology or marine biology jobs or internships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliviaMcQ Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 A visit to the Birch Aquarium yesterday has me considering it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klaynos Posted July 16, 2009 Share Posted July 16, 2009 You may well be able to find a paid internship, I know in the UK they are not very uncommon for research labs. Most of the ones I'm aware of are just holidays, but I know of at least two people who spent a year between college (finished at 18) and university doing paid internships in science. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliviaMcQ Posted July 19, 2009 Author Share Posted July 19, 2009 Ill look for a paid internship...There are lots of labs and research facilities in San Diego, lucky me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cosmaximus Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 i would recommend finding a part time internship that's what i plan on doing while i start my college in the fall part time is great because u still learn a lot it keeps your mind active and also it still leaves free time for u to have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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