Reflection Paper

Although I don’t know which career path to take yet, I am glad to have an action plan to follow. In reviewing the NACE pyramid from Lesson 2, I realized that I am still in the area of researching resources. I am interested in one to three different fields and feel that, even after this course, I need more information about these fields and possible career paths in each one in order to make the right decision.

At the beginning of this class, my goal was to have chosen a career by the end of this semester. Now that the time has come and I still don’t know, I am somewhat frustrated with myself. I’m not sure if my indecisiveness is to blame, or perhaps it is my fear of committing to one career forever that is holding me back.

Learning about myself has been highly beneficial in this course. The assessments we took helped me realize what my strengths/weaknesses are and what why certain career fields interest me more than others. I have taken personality tests before so I wasn’t surprised by the results. What did surprise me, however, was just how accurate the Myer-Briggs assessment was. The characteristics that were outlined for my personality were spot-on and helped me to know why I do certain things and what I am subconsciously looking for in a career.

My action plan is structured to not only help me decide on a career, but to prepare myself to work in that career field further down the road. Career preparation does not end with a college education, in fact, it could be said that earning a degree is only the beginning. My plan will help me to gain experience in my field of choice and acquire the skills necessary for employment.

I was excited to learn about and include things like internships and job shadowing in my plan. I have always worked during college (summers included), so I never really considered doing an internship. I am getting married, however, and my fiance is very supportive of me doing internships, even if it means I won’t work during the Summer. If I do this, finances may be tight for a few months, but the knowledge and skills I will gain will be priceless.

I plan to decide a major by Fall 2011. With a definite major in mind, I will be able to apply to a program and begin taking the pre-requisite classes for that major. This summer I will continue to research careers and narrow down my options, using the information I have learned from this course.

My fiance will graduate with his Master’s in August and is currently applying for jobs. He wants to do military land preservation, so his work could take us anywhere. While I am excited for the changes, it has been frustrating from an education stand point. I am hesitant to set my heart on a specific major because it may not be offered wherever we relocate. I have considered choosing two majors in case one is not available at my future school, but decided against it. Because I am indecisive, I need to keep things as simple as possible.

I do feel that, thanks to this course, I am much better prepared to make career decisions now than I was previously. Learning about all of the available tools, both online and on-campus, was the most valuable information I gained from this course. I can now build a career portfolio, find/apply for internships, and research careers in order to find the career path that’s right for me.

I would recommend this course to any college student, even if they had already chosen a major. The information covered in the course material gives a clear understanding of what can be done to choose/prepare for a career, and would be beneficial for all college students!

Decision-Making Model

Revised Action Plan

Spring 2011- the end of Sophomore Year

• go to the Career Center at UVU--learn what resources they have there
• make a resume
• attend a career fair and ask lots of questions
• complete the “Career and Major Explorations” course at UVU
• narrow down my list of career options to 3
• make folders for each career I am exploring and keep information organized

Summer 2011- the very end of Sophomore Year

• attend career fairs
• volunteer in careers of interest
• job shadow at least one person in each career of interest
• take Math and Fitness for Life courses to finish up Associate’s degree
• take the rest of the summer off to GET MARRIED and get settled in!! :)

Fall 2011/Spring 2012 - Junior Year

• prepare in the first semester for a summer internship
• decide on a major!!
• meet with my academic advisor and figure out class load for the rest of schooling
• talk with family, friends, and alumni--get advice for post-graduation and job searching
• job shadowing with those in my chosen career
• go to an academic conference in my career field
• keep my grades up
• update resume
• attend career fairs

Summer 2012- the end of Junior Year

• summer internship!
• letter of recommendation from internship
• get college credit for internship?
• visit professionals in my career field
• volunteer in my career field
• conduct interviews with those in my field of choice
• attend career fairs
• make career portfolio and keep it updated!

Fall 2012/Spring 2013- SENIOR YEAR!

• meet with school counselor about plans for graduation
• come up with a year-long plan of research ideas/activities
• meet with professors about graduation and job placement afterwards
• research possible summer-internship or first post-graduation job
• continue to job shadow
• get letters of recommendation from internships, volunteering positions, and professors
• phone interviews with companies offering jobs in my career field
• conduct informational interviews with alumni in my field
• apply for jobs/summer internships (hopefully paid ones!)
• go to the Career Center at UVU every week
• update resume

Star Stories

1. Give an example of what teamwork means to you...

Teamwork means contributing time and energy for the benefit of the group, even when others do not. A team player puts the needs of the team ahead of their own and makes decisions based upon how it would affect everyone.

Describe the situation…

Last August, my boss stepped down as unit manager. There was no notice, just an email saying that effective immediately, she would no longer be employed as our manager.

What was the task at hand…

There are approximately 100 employees in our unit. When the resignation was announced, we found ourselves wondering if and how things could run smoothly without a manager. There were so many unanswered questions... When would we get a new manager? What would we do in the meantime? Who would be in charge of handling employee scheduling, questions, or concerns? Would the patients in our unit feel the impact of this sudden change?

What action did you take….

Everyone tried to be as patient and understanding as possible. We learned to resolve conflicts between ourselves. We stepped up to the plate, took on extra tasks, and picked up extra shifts. Employee morale was a bit of a challenge, but we did everything we could to lift each other and make others feel appreciated, including “nice notes” and pot lucks.

Finally, what were the results of your action…

In January, a long six months after the resignation of our boss, a new manager was hired. He had to sort out quite a mess as he began, but overall we had kept the unit running rather smoothly considering the situation. Teamwork and hard efforts paid off during those months, and we grew closer together as a result.

2. Give me an example of a major challenge that you faced, and how you went about addressing the problem, and how it turned out...

Breaking off an engagement.

Describe the situation…

Two years ago, I started dating someone long distance. We dated for a couple months, then he came out to visit, and we talked seriously about married. Shortly after, he moved to Utah and we got engaged. We planned to have a short engagement, and get married when school started.

My family didn’t really like him. They said he was nice, but they didn’t think we were good for each other and they thought we were rushing things. I had doubts of my own, but quickly covered them up anytime my family voiced their opinion. After all, I was an adult and could make my own decisions...right?

It didn’t take long however, to realize that my doubts weren’t seeds planted by my family, but were in fact my own opinions. Unsure about whether to go through with the marriage, I realized I needed to make a decision...

What was the task at hand…

I felt like my head was spinning from listening to others’ opinions and the whisperings of my own conscience. I had to make a decision, and quickly, because wedding plans were underway and there wasn’t much time left.

What action did you take….

Because I lived with my family, and already knew what their advice would be, I decided to go visit a friend in Colorado for a few days. I needed space to figure out how I felt and what the right decision was for ME. I sorted out my own thoughts, prayed, and went to the LDS temple seeking peace and answers. They came, and I knew what I had to do. I drove back to Utah and broke off the engagement. My ex-fiance didn’t share my opinion, but respected my decision.

Finally, what were the results of your action…

While this experience might seem trivial to some, it was one of the biggest decisions and challenges of my life. I am so glad I took the time to figure it out and that I had the courage to follow the answers I received. I have been so much happier ever since and am currently engaged to someone else. He is the love of my life and we will be married next month. :)

3. Describe a past goal and how you achieved it...

One of my past goals was to go back to school full-time and pass the classes I registered for.

Describe the situation…

I had been out of school for a few years and found it hard to motivate myself to go back. I have always known I needed to finish college, but that’s easier said than done (especially for me).

What was the task at hand…

I had to register for school AND complete my courses. That sounds like a very basic accomplishment for college students, but it was extremely difficult for me. In previous semesters I had registered for classes, but then dropped them a few weeks into the semester. This had become a pattern, and I knew it needed to stop in order for me to pursue a college education.

What action did you take….

I not only enrolled in school full-time, but I motivated myself in order to finish the courses. I attended class regularly, kept up with the reading and homework assignments, and learned how to better manage my time.

Finally, what were the results of your action…

Not only did I finish the courses that semester, but I got A’s in every class! I stuck with it, even when it was overwhelming and seemingly impossible, and the hard work paid off. That semester I developed a love for learning and found that I actually liked the courses I took and found them interesting, even those I initially thought would be boring.

Resume and Cover Letter

Caitlin Ritter

653 North 600 East

Springville, UT 84663

April 6, 2011

Mr. Easy-going Future Employer

My Dream Job

The Make Wishes Come True Company

1234 Second Star to the Right Ln.

Neverland, Land 56789

Dear Easy-going Future Employer:

I was born to do My Dream Job! I was thrilled to find this position at your company and am anxious to speak with you about this opportunity. By reputation, The Make Wishes Come True Company is where miracles happen and nothing is impossible. I look forward to meeting the team and seeing the magic firsthand.

My work ethic and positive attitude make me an obvious candidate for My Dream Job. I love to help others and am constantly looking for opportunities to better the world around me. As an honest and loyal team player, I would greatly contribute to the team there at Make Wishes Come True. I hope to be a part of this company and the great success it has had during the last two years of operation. Much of my skills and expertise in public relations comes from Santa’s workshop, where I was employed from 2005-2010. The knowledge I acquired there would greatly benefit your company, as both companies share the same values and have similar goals.

People around the globe are making wishes they hope will come true. I excitedly anticipate working with and learning from your team there at The Make Wishes Come True Company. Enclosed is a copy of my resume. I look forward to hearing from you regarding an interview. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Caitlin Ritter

(801)830-3838

caitlinritter@gmail.com

Attached: Resume

https://uvu.optimalresume.com/previewDoc.php?tkn=17294ad0b0c4115d3a3a2c763fd33150-r1253780

e-Scavenger Hunt

L10 –e-Scavenger Hunt

First explore the Career Development Center website: www.uvu.edu/cdc and answer the questions below. As you complete this e-Scavenger Hunt you will find many resources available to assist you as you prepare for your career.

1. List at least one event that is happening this semester listed in “Upcoming Events”. Are there any employers interviewing on campus this week? If so who is it and when will they be on campus?

There is an accounting internship and job fair on Wednesday, April 6 in the Sorensen Student Center. There are employers interviewing on campus this week. The Morgan County School District will be at the Career Development Center conducting interviews this Thursday, April 7.

2. List 4 services offered by the Career Development Center.

The Career Development Center can help you:

• Find a job
• Explore Careers
• Network and build a foundation
• Apply for graduate school

3. Look under the “Students” tab for the “Job Search Engines”. What are 4 sources the website suggests you to look for job opportunities?

• http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/
• https://jobs.utah.gov/jsp/utahjobs/seeker/search/search.do
• http://www.jobcentral.com/
• http://www.bestjobsusa.com/

4. Locate the names of 4 counselors and tell what their specific area is.

• Michael Snapp- Business
• Sue Stevenson- Science and Health
• Lei Pakalani- Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences
• Gary Gardner- Education

5. What services are available to help you prepare for grad school?

• Annual Graduate School Fair
• Computerized Practice Entrance Exams
• Study materials on reserve
• Private study rooms
• Step-by-step help throughout the application process

6. Find Optimal Resume on the CDC website (homepage). This is a free service to help students create a basic resume. Create an account and a simple resume with this tool. Submit the resume you created with this assignment. (I’m not grading on the resume you create. I just want you to know about this tool.)

• https://uvu.optimalresume.com/previewDoc.php?tkn=61988a691634bb9f183a6b51214341a6-r1247705

7. Where is the CDC office located? What is the office phone number?

Office: LC 409

Phone #: 801-863-6364

The rest of the questions will refer to the internship website. Go to the “Students” tab on the CDC website and find “internships in the drop down list or type www.uvu.edu/internships in your browser.

8. Who is the Director of Internship Services? Who is the Internship Coordinator? Where is the Internship Office located?

Director: Marsha Haynes

Internship Coordinator: Maren Mather

Located: LC 410h

9. What is the process for setting up an internship for credit?

• Make an appointment with your career services counselor
• Meet with the internship coordinator in your department
• Identify internship sites that match your skills, interests, and goals
• Develop a resume and cover letter, and prepare for interviews
• Schedule interviews with prospective site supervisors; ensure the experience provider has complete a Master Agreement with the Internship Services office in CSSE
• Discuss your ability to gain academic credit with your department Internship Coordinator, and register for the internship
• Complete the online internship orientation
• Complete a Learning Agreement and/or other required documents with your Department Internship Coordinator and obtain the required signatures
• Arrange to communicate and/or meet with your Department Internship Coordinator throughout the semester
• Meet with your site supervisor to discuss and sign your performance evaluation if required. Return the performance evaluation to your Department Internship Coordinator
• Complete the online student evaluation and any other documents required by your department

10. List two internships found on the “Weekly Hot Internships” list?

• Adolescent Center for Talent Development
  School of the Arts, Education
  31966 Art Teacher Intern
• Clean Crab
  Software Engineering, Computer Science
  31210 Website Design/ Programmer

11. List two internships available in Washington DC and the current deadline for application.

• Democratic National Committee
  The DNC's Internship Program accepts applications on a rolling basis as long as space is available. Unpaid.

Deadlines: Summer- April 30, Fall- not available, Spring- Nov 20

• Department of State
  Paid and unpaid internships available in DC and abroad. Intern duties include writing reports, assisting with trade negotiations, assist with visa work, help Americans in distress abroad, and organize visits/conferences of high-level officials.

Deadlines: Summer- Nov 1, Fall- March 1, Spring- July 1

12. Find the testimonial page for internships. (http://www.uvu.edu/internships/students/testimonials.html) View at least one testimonial. Who did you watch and what did you learn? Look at the written testimonials. What one impressed you?

I watched Courtney Kilpack. She talked about how she did 3 different internships and how you should do as many as you can. Doing more than one internship never occurred to me, but it would be a great idea to gain more experience in your career field and find what you really love to do.

The written testimonial by Brandi Mesinger impressed me the most. She did an internship in London planning events. One event was a Halloween party for 600 people and for the Christmas party, the company flew the employees and their families to Disneyland! Brandi got to be a part of all of this. It sounds like it was an amazing experience, and who knew internships could be so fun!

13. What internship scholarships are available?

• General Scholarships
• Government Scholarships
• Non-profit Scholarships

14. Take a look at the Internship Blog and Facebook page. What suggestions do you have that would make these more helpful?

While exploring the Blog and Facebook pages, I felt like they were great at advertising, but not so great at making a personal connection with those that visit the site. They just seemed so impersonal to me with an “all about business” feel to them that was rather unappealing. I would suggest having testimonials and personal experiences with pictures on both pages. I wouldn’t visit either site regularly if it stayed the way it is now. If they seemed to have comments and posts from regular students, however, I’d be more likely to check the pages on a regular basis to see what was new.

15. Go go to the “Have a quick Question” box on the internship home page and ask a question regarding internships. Write the question you asked below.

I know it’s possible to do multiple internships in your college career, but can you do more than one internship at a time?

Now you know alot about the Career Development Center and Internship Services. Stop in and get acquainted or email your questions to cdc@uvu.edu

Find an Internship...

1. Dietetic Internship
http://health.ucsd.edu/specialties/nutrition/internships/

This internship would be very helpful because it would provide not only an inside look at the career of a dietician, but upon completion of the internship, dietetic interns are able to be active members of the American Dietetic Association and can take the Registration Examination for Dieticians.

2. Recreational Therapy
http://www.mayo.edu/mshs/rec-int-rch.html

The internship here provides 16 weeks of hands-on experience in the world-renown Mayo Clinic! Here I could learn from the best in the field and make connections that would help me far into the future.

3. Landscape Architexture/Spanish
http://www.goabroad.com/providers/eli-experiential-learning-international/programs/internships-with-mayan-communities-in-yucatan-96868

This would be an amazing experience!! Working with the native people of Mayan communities in Mexico, I would be able to help them make better use of their natural resources. It would be exciting to see the growth and change come about in their lives.

4. Recreational Therapy
http://www.lpch.org/forPatientsVisitors/PatientServices/ChildLife/internships.html

This internship is at the Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford. I would be working to help children by developing and carrying out therapeutic activity plans. I think it would be extremely rewarding to see the difference I could make.

5. Spanish Language and Culture
http://www.studyabroad.com/programs/Internship_Spanish_Language_amp_Culture_Granada.aspx?returnUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.studyabroad.com%2Fprograms%2FSpanish%2BLanguage%2Band%2BLiterature%2BStudies%2Fdefault.aspx&cplinfo=more

This internship would help me familiarize myself with the spanish language and culture by living in Granada, Spain! The time spent there would help me if I chose a career in Spanish Education, and it would be a once-in-a-lifetime experience that would benefit me in other aspects of my life as well.

Internship Sales Group Project

Why YOU Should Intern

All students are searching for the one thing that will put them a notch above other graduates when it comes to finally finding a career in the area they’ve dreamed about. Well what most students don’t know is that Internships are the easiest, most attainable, and most fun way of getting that advantage. Our group has researched the six best and most relatable reasons why every student should do an internship.

1. Internships turn into job offers. It’s important to make a good impression as someone at your internship may be a future employer. Doing an internship helps you tap into the gold mine of references available for your career field. It will also allow you to make valuable connections with future employers and others you would not have come into contact with otherwise.

2. Internships set you apart. With more college graduates now than ever, it is important to find something that separates you from the rest of the job-hungry graduates, and an internship is just the thing! Show your future employer that you not only excelled academically, but that you have been able to apply that knowledge in real-life situations. He/she will be more likely to hire someone who is already familiar with the career field and has proven they will stick with it.

3. The experience and knowledge learned through an internship cannot be acquired in a classroom. Those who complete an internship will put into practice that which they have been taught throughout their years of college. Internships give students an opportunity to continue learning about their field of choice and fine-tune the skills they are developing to use in the work force.

4. Employers see their internship programs as the best path to hiring new candidates. Employers reported that nearly 36 percent of the new college graduates they hired came from their own internship programs. Quality internships produce the highest quality candidates, the most productive hires, and the hires with the most retention rates. So, doing that internship just might end up in permanent job for you.

5. Doing an internship can increase your salary right from the start. In 2005, the NACE reported the employers that hired entry-level candidates with internship experience were paid 6.5 percent more than those without experience.

6. An internship gives you the opportunity to take your career for a test drive. You might discover that your planned career field is not what you planned it to be. You also have the opportunity to try out new fields of interest by doing an internship and find what is going to work best for you and you may possibly be able to test out creative ways to combine your interests to ultimately have the career you really want and will be happy with.

If you are thinking about doing an internship, these are points you should use to help you make that decision. Internships give you REAL life experience in any field you are interested in and give you the opportunity to get your foot in the door.

Elevator Speech

My name is Caitlin Ritter. I'm a sophomore at Utah Valley University. I have been a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) for eight years. Most of my work experience has been as a CNA in various healthcare settings such as care centers for the elderly, home healthcare, and the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. My strongest skills are self-motivation, diligence, and respect. I am a natural leader and love to help people. An ideal career would allow me to spend ample time with my family, make a difference in the lives of others, and work in a positive environment.


I would use this speech if I found myself talking to someone in the career field I'm interested in and they only have a minute to talk to me. It's important to hit all of the strong points while you have their undivided attention. I will probably only have a small window of time to give them the information they are looking for. It needs to be clear, concise, and readily available.

I gave this speech to my fiance, and it was harder than I thought it would be. I tried to give it without writing things down, and found myself stumbling over my words. It would be a good idea to practice the speech until I have it pretty much memorized so that I can give it at a moment's notice.

Goal Sheet

Short term goals and plans (to be completed before Dec 31 2011):

1) Job shadow with three different professionals in three different fields, while asking them about; job satisfaction, contacts I could talk to, and opportunities to learn more/volunteering and internships.

2) Go to BYU and UVU career fairs and seek out the representatives who can lead me to someone within their organization I can discuss my options with (at least 2 leads, and contact with those people within 10 days after the career fairs).

3) Develop my resume and take it to my academic advisor, current employer, husband's employer and make appropriate revisions.

Three mid-term goals:

(1) Finish my degree

Specific: Choose a major! (major will be based off of the outcomes of the short term goals) and an associated career field

Measurable: Graduate with direction, focus, and options for further schooling or employment.

Attainable: Chose a major that has 65-55 credit hours, not advance chemistry or math past what I’ve taken or only classes that are a level above what I’ve taken

Reinforcing: take classes that have an immediate application to current job/internship

Time centered: Education done before December 31 2013

(2) Select a career field and related job

Specific: Select an entry or mid-level job based on internships, networking, and job shadowing... this job will be supportive for advancement in the office place or build experience for later career ambitions.

Measurable: In interview, discuss promotion potential and opportunities to develop skill sets.

Attainable: Mid-level job if I stay at current job, entry level if going into a new field or company

Reinforcing: Outline how this job will lead or assist in getting into a career field I enjoy

Time centered: by February 28 2014

(3) Internship

Specific: Complete an internship that can lead into a job or impress future potential employers.

Measurable: Internship should expand my skill set and show the nuances of the field or work.

Attainable: Most likely not a payed internship, however close to school or husband’s work.

Reinforcing: Internship will give me a plethora of new contacts and leads to other internships, or jobs, or contacts who I can talk to about a chosen field or new opportunities

Time centered: Before September 30, 2013

Job Shadow

I job shadowed with Jodi Benson, a Registered Dietician in the Intensive Care Unit for the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center. The company is Intermountain Healthcare and the UVRMC is located in Provo, Utah.

1. How does the time use vary? Are there busy and slow times or is the work activity fairly constant?

The census is pretty stable. I can work on case studies if the census is down a little bit. I use these studies to show dietary students. If the patient census is really low, I get called off and have to use PTO (paid time off). They record it as called time off though so I can keep my benefits, so that’s nice.

2. How did this type of work interest you and how did you get started?

When I was in college, I didn’t know what I wanted to major in. In researching different majors, I found that most of the classes in dietetics were things that I was interested in. I always thought I’d like to work in the medical field, but couldn’t stand bodily fluids so Nursing was out. But dietetics turned out to be my thing.

3. How did you get your job? What jobs and experiences have led you to your present position?

After I graduated, I was a preceptor at Utah State. I worked on-call and was hired to work with the students. I had done a 16 week internship program during my last year of college (Utah State includes it in their program) so that was good experience. I was hired by IHC about a year after I graduated and worked on a medical floor of the UVRMC as a dietician. Then a couple years later, there was an opening for a dietician in the ICU. I applied and got it, and have been working here ever since (18 years).

4. What are the most important personal satisfactions and dissatisfactions connected with your occupation?

Satisfactions: I get satisfaction in my job knowing that I’m helping people. I also love the relationship I have with the doctors and nurses, and the respect shown to me by my peers. I have been appreciated and respected more working here in acute care than previously on the medical floor.

Dissatisfactions: I don’t like the politics of Intermountain Healthcare. It has gotten to the point where they feel the need to “hold our hand” as we do our job. It bothers me that they control things now, like what we put as goals. There have been a lot of unneeded changes recently.

5. What are the various jobs in this field or organization?

You have SO many options. There are jobs for every aspect of dietary or nutrition that you can think of.

• Food industry jobs- working in restaurants or catering
• Community education- working in grocery stores, for WIC, working with Meals on Wheels, making meal plans for schools, doing food service
• Consulting for weight loss clinics, doing nutrition counseling or sports nutrition, helping those with eating disorders, making corporate wellness plans
• Research- you could research and/or write articles about all kinds of things (ex: better ways to feed your family, the benefits of eating blueberries, or how to modify recipes to make them healthier)
• Healthcare industry- dieticians are needed in long-term care facilities, assisted living, rehabilitation centers, and of course hospitals.

6. Do you find your job exciting or boring? Why?

I love my job! I love that new things happen all the time, especially here in the ICU. It’s a lot more exciting than working up on the medical floors. I love the opportunities I have to educate nursing students and staff about the importance and effects of good nutrition. I have been in the same department for 18 years and I’m not bored yet!

7. How does a person progress in your field? What is a typical career path in this field or organization?

I don’t really think there are opportunities for advancement in this field. There are lots of different career paths you can take…and you can change occupations if you get bored, but you can’t really “climb the ladder”. You can focus and certify in specific areas of nutrition, such as geriatrics or renal. You have to take so many continuing education classes every year and then re-certify every 5 years in order to have a current certification in any one area.

8. What were the keys to your career advancement? How did you get where you are and what are your long-range goals?

I was lucky to be able to come to the ICU with so little experience. I would like to go back to school to get my master’s degree in Corporate Wellness or become a Physician’s Assistant. My little boy is only 4 right now, so I can’t do that for a long time. My first priority is my family, which is why this job is so great. It’s a good career for a mom because I can do it part-time and the hours are very flexible.

I haven’t done a lot of research on Dietetics, but I learned a lot from the job shadow experience. Jodi’s career in dietetics doesn’t involve much interaction with patients, but other career options do. I didn’t know there were SO many options in this career field and they are all so very different. That would be good for me because I have a short attention span, so I worry that I will get bored in a career.

I’m still not sure if I’d like to pursue a career in dietetics. It would add on a couple more semesters to the two years I already have left. I feel like I need more information about the career in order to make a decision.