Just found this thread...interesting...how are things going now Wilderness? Hope you are making progress.
Here is my two-bazillion cents worth:
Have you thought about maybe just starting off getting a degree in Biology? A degree in Biology is pretty broad...it would give you a good foundation and prepare you for further course work in zoology, prevet, etc...PLUS, it opens up a wide range of job opportunities...jobs that could support you while you are pursuing further education in a specific field. Once you have a Biology degree, you could find a job easily in the health field--hospitals, laboratories, etc--(jobs that would be easier to find in a small town/anywhere)....or in the science field--working around plants, animals, etc. From there you could work your way up to what you want to do. Some companies will help pay for your further education too...
I got my degree in Biology (surprise!
) - I would have liked to get a degree in Zoology, Botany, or Wildlife Biology but I went to a smaller school and they didn't offer those majors. I just took more of the electives that I found interesting. Afterwards I considered grad school....but eh...too many choices, too little motivation, too much $$$ to spend on something you aren't sure about. (started working and got chickens instead
)
Right after school I got a job working in a lab...went well, but then got laid off when the economy tanked. Found some greenhouse jobs to fill in after that...both types of jobs still fit in the science/biology field! I was thankful for a broad degree.
Also, like others have said keep pursuing your hobbies and freelance stuff. You never know what can come of things! Volunteering and Internships will definitely improve the resume, especially if you are looking to go into research.
Anywhos...sorry this is long.......BEST OF LUCK! You've gotten a lot of good advice from your BYC peeps.
Here is my two-bazillion cents worth:
Have you thought about maybe just starting off getting a degree in Biology? A degree in Biology is pretty broad...it would give you a good foundation and prepare you for further course work in zoology, prevet, etc...PLUS, it opens up a wide range of job opportunities...jobs that could support you while you are pursuing further education in a specific field. Once you have a Biology degree, you could find a job easily in the health field--hospitals, laboratories, etc--(jobs that would be easier to find in a small town/anywhere)....or in the science field--working around plants, animals, etc. From there you could work your way up to what you want to do. Some companies will help pay for your further education too...
I got my degree in Biology (surprise!
Right after school I got a job working in a lab...went well, but then got laid off when the economy tanked. Found some greenhouse jobs to fill in after that...both types of jobs still fit in the science/biology field! I was thankful for a broad degree.
Also, like others have said keep pursuing your hobbies and freelance stuff. You never know what can come of things! Volunteering and Internships will definitely improve the resume, especially if you are looking to go into research.
Anywhos...sorry this is long.......BEST OF LUCK! You've gotten a lot of good advice from your BYC peeps.