Being a very analytical person, a biology major allows me to have a lot of diverse options in what I want to do with my major and allows me to work on many details in a job. I really like a description from Alverno College: "As a biologist, you will probe the structure and interactions of a multitude of living things" (Biology Major). I really think that sums up biology in a great way. In humans, you can get into genetics, how cancer starts and stops, how to regrow organs and so many other interesting topics. In animals, you can look into how a change in their environment affects their population or even how to save an endangered species. You can even get into an environment job such as a meteorologist with a biology degree. Or you can use your degree and research to become a teacher or go into forensics. There is definitely a lot of research and lab work associated with most biology careers but that's just the beginning of how new concepts and things are discovered.
Reading the four sites I researched has given me more detail into my major and shown me some specific careers I may be interested in persuing. I know I still want to work in a medicinal field or something to do with the human body but I still have time to decide which career path to actually take. With a biology degree, there will always be something new and different to learn about as the medical community is always changing and new discoveries are made. I would love to be a part of this change.
Works Cited
Advice for the Biology Major. TheLabRat.com, 2005. Web. 24 Sept. 2011.
Biology Major. Alverno College. Web. 24 Sept. 2011.
Biology Major. My Majors, 2011. Web. 24 Sept. 2011.
Guide to College Majors in Biology. World Wide Learn. Web. 24 Sept. 2011.
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