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Hi Erik, undergrad environmental science student here. Since I'll be graduating next spring, I'm very worried about jobs that will be available especially on the entry level side. A lot of my friends who just graduated were scrambling more than usual because of the EPA/NPS ect hiring freeze here in the United States. I know of at least two cases where my friends had to drastically lower their standards for a job in order to secure a source of income. Do you think this trend will continue for the next few years?

How bad do you think the impact of the current administration in the US will be on future environmental (excluding clean tech and renewables, talking more along the lines of conservation and remediation types of work) industry?

A few personal questions, I want to hopefully work internationally sometime after graduation, how would you suggest making this possible, given that its pretty hard to find even meagerly paid work abroad?

Is it even possible to work in the field without having a Masters degree? I ask this because I don't think I can afford a Masters degree without aid and lets just say my gpa isn't anything special compared to my classmates (barely over a 3.0).

Also why are UN internships unpaid? I would love to apply but I need to eat and live. I feel like this practice shuts out students who are passionate about these causes but cannot afford to go 6 months without payment for basic needs.

Thanks for replying! Its nice to hear some optimism these days!

How many years of college and what degrees would you suggest to someone who is interested in pursuing this field?

Hi Hank!

I'm a current university student studying environmental science, but I'm unsure of what aspect of environmental science I want to concentrate on studying. Do you have any helpful resources or tips or general wisdom on how I can figure out my interests in the field?

And if you say intern at somewhere, I'm trying to find a place. Its hard to find somewhere that will take undergrads with no experience and for enough money to support myself moving to where ever they are operating out of.

Thanks!

Why why why did you get rid of Brownie Batter? It was the perfect chocolate ice cream.

Chocolate Fudge Brownie (or whatever it is now) just isn't the same.