Thank you for sharing your story, it definitely inspired me to keep going forward to pursue my dream. I originally move from Puerto Rico to the USA to do my bachelors, after graduating I couldn't find a Wildlife Biologist position. I work as a lab tech and a vet tech and travel to Indonesia to do some conservation work. Now I find myself doing a masters degree in England and with graduation approaching next May I'm starting to get stress out on the idea of having to look for a job, but this video made me feel a lot better.
Wow, that's a ton of travelling and life experience though! The lab tech and vet tech work is great for the resume, especially with your masters. I would definitely recommend using all the connections you can while you're in school to set up internships or potential research/lab work as soon as you graduate. A wildlife biologist position might not come right away, but if you can find a company that does hire them and work your way there that could help too.
Hey Christina (hope I spelled that right!) This was incredibly informative and super interesting. I haven't found a ton of Wildlife Biology-based channels, and I love that yours is very personal and experience focused. Definitely a great video, and thanks for all the great tips. You've got a new subscriber!
As someone trying to find their way after finally landing on a career and getting ready to go back to college to get a Bachelors, this video was incredibly informative, thank you!
Your current job (as of this video) sounds fantastic. That's my ideal job, for sure. Your path is also very interesting. It shows that life can take you in strange directions and you never really know what things you enjoy and who you know that could help you with your goal.
I'm in my 1st year of my biology degree. I Just turned 40 I'm a single mother I've been at the same job for 7yrs now bartending & waitressing.. Kids & School the rest of the time.. I'm really glad it came across your video I love animals!!! I just look forward to working with them on a daily basis...Just an Added note I wanted NOTHING TO DO WITH SCHOOL AFTER HIGH SCHOOL...Not until I hit mid 30s I FINALLY had the LEARNING BUG & The internet DEFINITELY HELPED WITH MY CURIOSITY. That's when I applied for grants & LUCKILY got approved & here I am today Goin in to take my Final exam 2day..1st yr college DONE!!!😁😁😁😁
I am a week into college, and got an earn and learn position to be a wildlife technician, helping one of my professors. I am so excited to see what my future holds, and your story is very inspiring. No matter how many bumps there were, you still made it to a wildlife biologist!
I'm your new subscriber.. İ was looking for this information for a long time because I'm very interested in Wildife. Glad that I finally found you!! ♥️♥️
hello, kristina! can you talk more about your experience in bolivia? maybe a separate video where you tell us about how you applied for that volunteering program, costs, the activities you had there, basically your entire experience with this organisation or simply respond in the comment section. thanks a lot for this video!!!
I'm thinking of going back to school for environmental science to work as a wildlife biologist and I'm really glad I found this account. Its both encouraging and a little scary to hear your story. I currently work in the film industry so I am used to working on and off. I was wondering if you had to get a masters degree?
Thank you for sharing this video. Really put's in perspective that the struggle is real. A degree doesn't mean much today, however, your argument for having a thesis to prove your ability to write was informative. Fire Emoji
Hey! I found your channel yesterday and am starting in on watching all your videos now, starting from this one! Just have to say thanks for posting these and I'm excited to hear your tips!
I'm currently in my last year of high school. I want to go to med school but the entrance exam is so difficult so I need a plan b and this is definitely going to be my plan b. I love animals and biology.
I wanted to go to med school before I decided to transfer into ecology my second year of university - a lot of the science classes for premed transfer to wildlife biology.
Hi! I am a medical practitioner but what I always dream about was to become a wildlife biologist. I am strongly considering to start now, but I'm 31 years old and that scares me. Do you think age is going to be an issue for me. Please please be honest.
I know this video is 5 years old, but I’m someone with VA benefits for school that I want to use at some point, but I’m not sure I want to use it for my current field of work (machinist). Wildlife biology is something I definitely would want to get into, but the problem for me with college is I’m a husband and a father of 2, and the nearest 4 year college is 1 1/2 hours away. I know Oregon St has a completely online Wildlife Biology program, but would it even be reasonable to try?
I have my undergraduate in Env. Science but am just realizing now how I want to do wildlife biology. I did a summer internship with sea turtle research and am now on the job hunt. Do you think it is possible to get a wildlife biologist type job with a degree not in biology? Clemson University has an online Master's in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology I am hoping to attend. Do you think doing that can help my chances? I have asked others for advice and they did not recommend online school however, that is all I can really do at this point in my life due to some medical issues, financial, and personal life. Thanks for any advice!
If your degree was in Environmental Science, that's perfect! My degree was ecology but tons of my coworkers have enviro science degrees. I think that an in-person masters with a research and thesis component would be most beneficial for your money since that will bring the connections you need to get a job. I wouldn't necessarily recommend spending your money on an online degree in your situation, I think something more beneficial would be to start applying to wildlife biology internships or junior positions and volunteering with wildlife organizations would be better. Not everyone can afford to do unpaid internships or volunteer, but a year spent doing that is MUCH CHEAPER than years of grad school! And can often lead to a better job than a grad degree with no experience.
Thank you for your reply! It is nice to hear that I still have hope doing something I am interested in with Environmental Science degree. I will try to get involved in more experience before considering a Master's degree. I just get worried about getting older and having a family eventually make it even harder to get back to school so was why I was considering doing it now
Hi I am in 9th grade going to 10th in august so I have to tell you that I habe been wanting to be a wildlife biologist since 4th grade and now I still do but I have some questions 1) for community service should I work at pet smart to get some experience with the pets or can you tell me some good jobs for a community service ? 2) I have been so confused between wildlife and zoology like what I want to do, meaning I want to work outdoors help animals from going extinct taking care of them and learning about their environments but I don't know if that counts as being a wildlife biologist or zoologist so can you tell me something that helps my confusion of which one is right for me? 3) which university focuses on wildlife biology the most because I have searched a lot of them but I don't know if they are right like you've got a job and you have experience that is why I am asking and I hope you have time to reply and thank you for making this channel because I have not seen a wildlife biologist youtuber yet... and I hope you share your experiences with animals and the environment in your future video's
Jayesh Desai I’m the same as you in interests and I also wonder if I should be a wildlife biologist or zoologist. The only difference is I’m a senior in high school right now
Hey kristina! were systematic name!! I grad BSbio and MSbio, what the best job you cn recommend me in California, US with no job experience? BTW, is ur guy is conversation educator? 😊😊 thanks. i follow ur insta. Great to see a person had a passion to preserve our ecosystem than killing organisms and study it.
Hi im about to Start college and would really like to become a zoologist. So i thought i should probably major in biology but the thing is i suck real bad at math. So the question is is math very important to major in biology?
What are some of the other types of scientist you work with in the field, either seldomly or regularly, and how much time do you spend in a lab with you current position?
Silver Ash good question! I regularly work with wetlands biologists, rare plant specialists, and aquatics/fisheries biologists. I sometimes work with archeologists and indigenous experts. I don’t spend any time in the lab at my current position as we send off any samples I get into labs nearby to save time :)
Im half way thru watching this video and you keep on mentioning San Diego. Are you from San Diego too? I've lived in San Diego my entire life and I am just now starting to consider having a career somewhere within Wildlife Bio. Also, what's the best order to watch all of your videos ? I need all the information I can get.
Hey! So I'm a sophomore right now and the fields I've been mostly interested in are wildlife biology and environmental science. I've done a lot of research on the two and I'm leaning more towards wildlife biology, but I know it's very competitive and can be unstable so I'd also like to have opportunities in environmental science. Do you recommend any majors that can apply to both and allow me to have more chances for finding work in either one? Thanks for the videos:)
I would recommend ecology or environmental biology as your major! That was my degree and it has been very transferrable to wildlife and environmental science jobs.
Would you recommend working for a youth corp for experience? I don’t have the money for college and youth corps can provide scholarships and also experience in nature and forestry. I’m wondering if you think that would be valuable for a career in wildlife biology. Thank you so much for your videos! I’ve been searching for a channel like yours.
Savanna Nicoll Yes I would recommend! I haven’t done it but we have a similar program in California called the CCC and we have definitely hired people from that. If you get scholarship money too that sounds awesome. I know they do a ton of restoration work and trail crew type stuff which is great experience for your resume
Ive always worked and saved since I was 13. if not in major related jobs, I worked fast food, retail, whatever work I could get. lived off rice and beans
Hey I am from India I studied Master in wildlife and management. I did few internship. Now I am planning to move Canada. Can u give me some advice and opportunities in the field of wildlife in Canada where should I can contact for job opportunities
@wildbuddy I too am from India and i really want to do wildlife biology!! I wanted to in which colleges or university did u do ur wildlife biology in? In india?
Hi! Do you have a LinkedIn? I’m on my last semester of Wildlife Management for my associates. Transferring for my bachelors next year. Would love to connect and maybe chat about career choices! Also, where did you study?
I'm from India and am thinking of studying abroad because here there aren't many opportunities for wildlife biology. So should I go to Canada or America?
I would apply for both! Canada will be easier to get a visa to work after you graduate so if I were you I would come to Canada :) They have a "post graduate visa" for one year that will give you an opportunity to find a job and get sponsored to stay. USA has much more schools though, but I am not aware of a good visa to get when you graduate. Depending on where you go, I would be proactive and think ahead on how you're going to stay in Canada or the US since a visa is going to be your biggest struggle and what stops many Indians from coming to North America. Or, marry a Canadian like I did :)
Yadu Krishnan agreed, this was my first video so I didn’t quite figure out sound yet :) my newer wildlife career series has better audio :) th-cam.com/play/PLSUQE1Qc6at_vrQLY26YOAZ2_9WkSsYZ3.html
An updated and shorter version of this video is available here: th-cam.com/video/uPj6I8T5U1Y/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for sharing your story, it definitely inspired me to keep going forward to pursue my dream. I originally move from Puerto Rico to the USA to do my bachelors, after graduating I couldn't find a Wildlife Biologist position. I work as a lab tech and a vet tech and travel to Indonesia to do some conservation work. Now I find myself doing a masters degree in England and with graduation approaching next May I'm starting to get stress out on the idea of having to look for a job, but this video made me feel a lot better.
Wow, that's a ton of travelling and life experience though! The lab tech and vet tech work is great for the resume, especially with your masters. I would definitely recommend using all the connections you can while you're in school to set up internships or potential research/lab work as soon as you graduate. A wildlife biologist position might not come right away, but if you can find a company that does hire them and work your way there that could help too.
Hey Christina (hope I spelled that right!)
This was incredibly informative and super interesting. I haven't found a ton of Wildlife Biology-based channels, and I love that yours is very personal and experience focused. Definitely a great video, and thanks for all the great tips. You've got a new subscriber!
michaelj232 thank you for the kind words! I haven’t found a ton of wildlife biology channels either, so that’s why I decided to make videos :)
As someone trying to find their way after finally landing on a career and getting ready to go back to college to get a Bachelors, this video was incredibly informative, thank you!
Awesome, I'm glad its helpful! I have a ton of other videos on my channel going into even more detail about it you should check out too :)
Your current job (as of this video) sounds fantastic. That's my ideal job, for sure. Your path is also very interesting. It shows that life can take you in strange directions and you never really know what things you enjoy and who you know that could help you with your goal.
very helpful. Im seriously considering a career in biology. Thank you for posting informational videos, awesome opossum sauce
I'm in my 1st year of my biology degree. I Just turned 40 I'm a single mother I've been at the same job for 7yrs now bartending & waitressing.. Kids & School the rest of the time.. I'm really glad it came across your video I love animals!!! I just look forward to working with them on a daily basis...Just an Added note I wanted NOTHING TO DO WITH SCHOOL AFTER HIGH SCHOOL...Not until I hit mid 30s I FINALLY had the LEARNING BUG & The internet DEFINITELY HELPED WITH MY CURIOSITY. That's when I applied for grants & LUCKILY got approved & here I am today Goin in to take my Final exam 2day..1st yr college DONE!!!😁😁😁😁
Amazing!! You’re an inspiration!! ❤️
YESS, you've got this!
I am a week into college, and got an earn and learn position to be a wildlife technician, helping one of my professors. I am so excited to see what my future holds, and your story is very inspiring. No matter how many bumps there were, you still made it to a wildlife biologist!
I'm your new subscriber.. İ was looking for this information for a long time because I'm very interested in Wildife. Glad that I finally found you!! ♥️♥️
Thanks for being here!
im a junior in college and this vid really helped me out!! just declared environmental studies with a bio emphasis
Mikayla Martin glad to help!
Good to see you on youtube.. finally found someone with the same passion :)
hello, kristina! can you talk more about your experience in bolivia? maybe a separate video where you tell us about how you applied for that volunteering program, costs, the activities you had there, basically your entire experience with this organisation or simply respond in the comment section. thanks a lot for this video!!!
I'm thinking of going back to school for environmental science to work as a wildlife biologist and I'm really glad I found this account. Its both encouraging and a little scary to hear your story. I currently work in the film industry so I am used to working on and off.
I was wondering if you had to get a masters degree?
Thank you so much for this video. I’m glad things worked out for you! I’m working on my biology degree now. This was inspiring and enlightening
Awesome, thank you!
Thank you for sharing this video. Really put's in perspective that the struggle is real. A degree doesn't mean much today, however, your argument for having a thesis to prove your ability to write was informative. Fire Emoji
Hey! I found your channel yesterday and am starting in on watching all your videos now, starting from this one! Just have to say thanks for posting these and I'm excited to hear your tips!
Awesome! I hope you enjoy them!
I'm currently in my last year of high school. I want to go to med school but the entrance exam is so difficult so I need a plan b and this is definitely going to be my plan b. I love animals and biology.
I wanted to go to med school before I decided to transfer into ecology my second year of university - a lot of the science classes for premed transfer to wildlife biology.
wow you're so amazing!! thank you for sharing this🥺🧡
This was great! Thanks for all the tips!
Yes, I would love to see a video on taking a job in Canada after graduating university
I'm all about it, don't stop fr!!
Hi! I am a medical practitioner but what I always dream about was to become a wildlife biologist. I am strongly considering to start now, but I'm 31 years old and that scares me. Do you think age is going to be an issue for me. Please please be honest.
@@anacnaog no
I know this video is 5 years old, but I’m someone with VA benefits for school that I want to use at some point, but I’m not sure I want to use it for my current field of work (machinist). Wildlife biology is something I definitely would want to get into, but the problem for me with college is I’m a husband and a father of 2, and the nearest 4 year college is 1 1/2 hours away. I know Oregon St has a completely online Wildlife Biology program, but would it even be reasonable to try?
Literally just graduated college and want to do this! Thanks for the video!!!
#goals !!!!
I have my undergraduate in Env. Science but am just realizing now how I want to do wildlife biology. I did a summer internship with sea turtle research and am now on the job hunt. Do you think it is possible to get a wildlife biologist type job with a degree not in biology? Clemson University has an online Master's in Wildlife and Fisheries Biology I am hoping to attend. Do you think doing that can help my chances? I have asked others for advice and they did not recommend online school however, that is all I can really do at this point in my life due to some medical issues, financial, and personal life. Thanks for any advice!
If your degree was in Environmental Science, that's perfect! My degree was ecology but tons of my coworkers have enviro science degrees. I think that an in-person masters with a research and thesis component would be most beneficial for your money since that will bring the connections you need to get a job. I wouldn't necessarily recommend spending your money on an online degree in your situation, I think something more beneficial would be to start applying to wildlife biology internships or junior positions and volunteering with wildlife organizations would be better. Not everyone can afford to do unpaid internships or volunteer, but a year spent doing that is MUCH CHEAPER than years of grad school! And can often lead to a better job than a grad degree with no experience.
Thank you for your reply! It is nice to hear that I still have hope doing something I am interested in with Environmental Science degree. I will try to get involved in more experience before considering a Master's degree. I just get worried about getting older and having a family eventually make it even harder to get back to school so was why I was considering doing it now
At last I found a useful and informative video. Thanks a ton for sharing your experience and tips. 👍🏾
Hi I am in 9th grade going to 10th in august so I have to tell you that I habe been wanting to be a wildlife biologist since 4th grade and now I still do but I have some questions
1) for community service should I work at pet smart to get some experience with the pets or can you tell me some good jobs for a community service ?
2) I have been so confused between wildlife and zoology like what I want to do, meaning I want to work outdoors help animals from going extinct taking care of them and learning about their environments but I don't know if that counts as being a wildlife biologist or zoologist so can you tell me something that helps my confusion of which one is right for me?
3) which university focuses on wildlife biology the most because I have searched a lot of them but I don't know if they are right like you've got a job and you have experience that is why I am asking and I hope you have time to reply and thank you for making this channel because I have not seen a wildlife biologist youtuber yet... and I hope you share your experiences with animals and the environment in your future video's
Jayesh Desai I’m the same as you in interests and I also wonder if I should be a wildlife biologist or zoologist. The only difference is I’m a senior in high school right now
Jayesh Desai I hope she’ll answer your question
You should try volunteering at a wildlife rehabilitation center near you and see if you enjoy wildlife care.
Hey kristina! were systematic name!! I grad BSbio and MSbio, what the best job you cn recommend me in California, US with no job experience? BTW, is ur guy is conversation educator? 😊😊 thanks. i follow ur insta. Great to see a person had a passion to preserve our ecosystem than killing organisms and study it.
Hi im about to Start college and would really like to become a zoologist. So i thought i should probably major in biology but the thing is i suck real bad at math. So the question is is math very important to major in biology?
Awesome video !
What are some of the other types of scientist you work with in the field, either seldomly or regularly, and how much time do you spend in a lab with you current position?
Silver Ash good question! I regularly work with wetlands biologists, rare plant specialists, and aquatics/fisheries biologists. I sometimes work with archeologists and indigenous experts. I don’t spend any time in the lab at my current position as we send off any samples I get into labs nearby to save time :)
Im half way thru watching this video and you keep on mentioning San Diego. Are you from San Diego too? I've lived in San Diego my entire life and I am just now starting to consider having a career somewhere within Wildlife Bio.
Also, what's the best order to watch all of your videos ? I need all the information I can get.
nvm i just went to your websites bio, smh
Yes I was born in San Diego! and went to university there
Hey! So I'm a sophomore right now and the fields I've been mostly interested in are wildlife biology and environmental science. I've done a lot of research on the two and I'm leaning more towards wildlife biology, but I know it's very competitive and can be unstable so I'd also like to have opportunities in environmental science. Do you recommend any majors that can apply to both and allow me to have more chances for finding work in either one? Thanks for the videos:)
I would recommend ecology or environmental biology as your major! That was my degree and it has been very transferrable to wildlife and environmental science jobs.
Kristina Lynn which one was your major? Ecology or environmental biology?
@@imkenny9608 ecology
Thanks for making such an informative videos. It is very helpful #lovenatureladakh
can i major in biology? Most the schools i'm looking at don't have wildlife biology.
I'm going to school now, I see a load of fishery jobs but that doesn't interest me what courses should i focus on?
did you ever do a video about your crazy pipeline stories?
Ah not yet, but I still plan to! :)
Watching this late .. but so interesting and useful !!!
Would you recommend working for a youth corp for experience? I don’t have the money for college and youth corps can provide scholarships and also experience in nature and forestry. I’m wondering if you think that would be valuable for a career in wildlife biology. Thank you so much for your videos! I’ve been searching for a channel like yours.
Savanna Nicoll Yes I would recommend! I haven’t done it but we have a similar program in California called the CCC and we have definitely hired people from that. If you get scholarship money too that sounds awesome. I know they do a ton of restoration work and trail crew type stuff which is great experience for your resume
How did you pay for your trip to Bolivia? And the move to Canada? Or car insurance, esp in Canada? and your time after being laid off?
Ive always worked and saved since I was 13. if not in major related jobs, I worked fast food, retail, whatever work I could get. lived off rice and beans
Hey I am from India I studied Master in wildlife and management. I did few internship. Now I am planning to move Canada. Can u give me some advice and opportunities in the field of wildlife in Canada where should I can contact for job opportunities
@wildbuddy
I too am from India and i really want to do wildlife biology!! I wanted to in which colleges or university did u do ur wildlife biology in? In india?
Hi! Do you have a LinkedIn? I’m on my last semester of Wildlife Management for my associates. Transferring for my bachelors next year. Would love to connect and maybe chat about career choices!
Also, where did you study?
Best way to get in touch would be Instagram @veganbelowzero or my email veganbelowzero@gmail.com. I studied at UCSD in San Diego :)
I'm from India and am thinking of studying abroad because here there aren't many opportunities for wildlife biology. So should I go to Canada or America?
I would apply for both! Canada will be easier to get a visa to work after you graduate so if I were you I would come to Canada :) They have a "post graduate visa" for one year that will give you an opportunity to find a job and get sponsored to stay. USA has much more schools though, but I am not aware of a good visa to get when you graduate. Depending on where you go, I would be proactive and think ahead on how you're going to stay in Canada or the US since a visa is going to be your biggest struggle and what stops many Indians from coming to North America. Or, marry a Canadian like I did :)
Do you have any videos on how to dress? For these type of jobs for women
This video might help! What do you need to wear & carry as a BIOLOGIST? (Northern climate) th-cam.com/video/IRbmC8inyJY/w-d-xo.html
where did you get your glasses?
Warby parker!
@@kristina_lynn thank you!! LOVE your videos.
Do you have to do science in secondary school
I did yes!
Cannot hear you.
Can I see your senior this please 🙏🏼
Subscribed 🐴🦄
Hey Kristina may I know your email id. I am aspiring student of wildlife biology & have some queries.
The only reason for these organizations is to make money from poor students and any other poor sucker that can give them money.
it's not clear in your low voice
Yadu Krishnan agreed, this was my first video so I didn’t quite figure out sound yet :) my newer wildlife career series has better audio :)
th-cam.com/play/PLSUQE1Qc6at_vrQLY26YOAZ2_9WkSsYZ3.html
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Great Video!