Hey Guys !
I'm currently in first year environmental science and didn't do too well in my 1st semester, didnt fail courses I just have an overall average of 5. Now, I realize that puts me in jeopardy with choosing level II programs as some of the ones are limited enrollment and need an average of 6+. I was really interesting in Hon. Bio & environmental science however if i don't have the average for it I decided to go into Hon. Environmental Science. I have gone in to speak to an adviser (Nic Armstrong) and he explain to me what shadowing is and the possibility of getting into a level II program by the end of 2nd year without loosing an undergraduate year.
I just have a couple of questions:
1) Hon. Bio & environmental Science means that you're majoring in two subjects right?
2) If i just do Hon. Environmental science and minor in bio will the minor be indicated anywhere on my diploma ? Is it better to do a major or a minor in bio (in terms of future job opportunities)
3) If i get into Hon. Environmental science and decide to want to do Hon. Bio & Enviro Sci can i shadow that program in second year and then apply for hon. bio & enviro by the end of second year?
4) do many people shadow in their 2nd year or am i the only one in risk ?
5) when i get into an Hon. program what is the needed average to stay in the program 4+ or 6+ ?
Also, i just have general environmental science questions for the future:
- hows the job market in environmental science, is there a demand?
- you probably have to go into a graduate program/ college to specialize in order to get a job in the field (in particular environmental consultant) ?
- can you do anything in enviro sci after finishing undergrad ?
(Some of these questions may sound obvious to some but honestly, I am the 1st in my family to attend university and I just wanted some advice about finishing undergrad and if theres any good job opportunities right after it?)
Thanks for the feedback !