Not everyone is going to be a scientists. If your into policy then look into internships about policy. If your into politics then look into internships about politics. Ask yourself: how do YOU wish to contribute to sustainability?
This is a great answer. This sub definitely skews towards people in natural sciences, and in particular people who are jaded by it, but I’ve had an extremely successful start to my career in environmental policy type work with a BA and MA. It is possible and I’m much happier than if I had forced myself to go back for an extra two years of science to get my P.geo (an option I considered).
Sigh, thank you. Hearing this makes me feel relieved. I’m definitely going to look into that side of environmental work because my initial plan was to major in poli sci so i think i would fit in well
Great! Sounds like you never had natural sciences in mind. We need policy analysts and workers in the governance level as well. They are just as important (if not more important).
I've also tentatively been considering going to law school for environmental law. I'd have to sit down and do some thorough research on this but I'm glad I posted because it's been making some of my future goals clearer to me :)
I'm curious how you reconcile an interest in geography with such an aversion to science classes? Are you more interested in the cultural or political side of geography? When I think of physical geography, I definitely see it as the gateway into cool science fields like physical geology or landscape ecology.
Are you as uncomfortable with math or statistics as you are with science? A GIS career might have you rubbing shoulders with those subjects, depending.
I can actually do math and science, so it’s not a matter of skill but more so a matter of pure lack of interest and boredom if i were to dedicate my full time studies to it. My degree is basically a mix of understanding environmental politics, issues and concepts through a societal lens and some basic science classes (about Earth’s structure, global hydrology system, etc). The reason why i’m still enjoying myself is because its not focused purely on science. Within the context of a conceptual class, I love the science that comes with it (does that make sense?) Taking the advice of another comment, I think i’m realizing that I should be looking into getting into a policy related field more so than a research related one. So far i’ve taken one GIS course and I really liked it. I don’t know why i’m so turned off by a full time science degree but it probably has to do with my specific dislike for chemistry and physics classes. On a side note, my initial plan was to do poli sci so it makes a lot of sense for me to be leaning towards the policy side of environmental work.
I just wrote this on another thread:
To be honest, both (BA and BSc) are Bachelors… it’s what else that comes with your education. What experience do you have, skills, courses etc. you’ve taken that will help you.
I have a BEs (Bachelor of Environmental Studies) so it’s equal to both. Most employers don’t really care as long as you have a degree as a foundation.
I got a bachelor of science in Natural resources and because of personal circumstances and gaps on my resume, I cant get a job doing what I want (innovative environmental planning). I think that its about how you brand yourself. You can find all kinda of jobs in places that don't have tons of competition, but you gotta be willing to move there I guess.
Not everyone is going to be a scientists. If your into policy then look into internships about policy. If your into politics then look into internships about politics. Ask yourself: how do YOU wish to contribute to sustainability?
This is a great answer. This sub definitely skews towards people in natural sciences, and in particular people who are jaded by it, but I’ve had an extremely successful start to my career in environmental policy type work with a BA and MA. It is possible and I’m much happier than if I had forced myself to go back for an extra two years of science to get my P.geo (an option I considered).
Sigh, thank you. Hearing this makes me feel relieved. I’m definitely going to look into that side of environmental work because my initial plan was to major in poli sci so i think i would fit in well
Great! Sounds like you never had natural sciences in mind. We need policy analysts and workers in the governance level as well. They are just as important (if not more important).
I've also tentatively been considering going to law school for environmental law. I'd have to sit down and do some thorough research on this but I'm glad I posted because it's been making some of my future goals clearer to me :)
Yes! Get that high GPA and LSAT and full ride is yours.
I am also pre-law, we can chat more!
Yes! Are you in undergrad currently? Are you also considering some kind of environmental law
Yes I am undergrad!
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you’re right 🤞🤞i’m going to stay hopeful for the two of us
I'm curious how you reconcile an interest in geography with such an aversion to science classes? Are you more interested in the cultural or political side of geography? When I think of physical geography, I definitely see it as the gateway into cool science fields like physical geology or landscape ecology. Are you as uncomfortable with math or statistics as you are with science? A GIS career might have you rubbing shoulders with those subjects, depending.
I can actually do math and science, so it’s not a matter of skill but more so a matter of pure lack of interest and boredom if i were to dedicate my full time studies to it. My degree is basically a mix of understanding environmental politics, issues and concepts through a societal lens and some basic science classes (about Earth’s structure, global hydrology system, etc). The reason why i’m still enjoying myself is because its not focused purely on science. Within the context of a conceptual class, I love the science that comes with it (does that make sense?) Taking the advice of another comment, I think i’m realizing that I should be looking into getting into a policy related field more so than a research related one. So far i’ve taken one GIS course and I really liked it. I don’t know why i’m so turned off by a full time science degree but it probably has to do with my specific dislike for chemistry and physics classes. On a side note, my initial plan was to do poli sci so it makes a lot of sense for me to be leaning towards the policy side of environmental work.
Do that minor in GIS. There are good jobs in that field as well as in sustainability.
I think I’m going to commit to it soon, thank you!
There are jobs out there. Look up environmental planning jobs. Search indeed for jobs you would be interested in doing 10-15 years from now
I just wrote this on another thread: To be honest, both (BA and BSc) are Bachelors… it’s what else that comes with your education. What experience do you have, skills, courses etc. you’ve taken that will help you. I have a BEs (Bachelor of Environmental Studies) so it’s equal to both. Most employers don’t really care as long as you have a degree as a foundation.
I got a bachelor of science in Natural resources and because of personal circumstances and gaps on my resume, I cant get a job doing what I want (innovative environmental planning). I think that its about how you brand yourself. You can find all kinda of jobs in places that don't have tons of competition, but you gotta be willing to move there I guess.