BIOL 288- Sophomore Seminar
Individual Professional Development Plan – (Sage Church)
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Goals
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Knowledge and Skills |
Activities and Experiences |
| Long-term
1. Master’s in Ecology/Ornithology 2. Get a job at a Wildlife Refuge 3. Probably have a house and family started 4. Have paid off an debt from Graduate school
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Communication
Work ethic Time management Computer Skills |
Apply to schools
Graduate with a good GPA Build resume with experience |
| Intermediate-term
1. Graduate from Longwood 2. Obtain plenty of research experience 3. Take the GRE
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Research skills
Time management Computer Skills |
Take all the necessary classes
Continue researching with Dr. Jackson
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| Short-term
1. All As 2. Break 4 minutes in the 1500m 3. Learn techniques for my research and get started on my own project
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Reading skills
Writing Skills Noting taking skills Good work ethic |
Go to practices and classes
Actively Participate Present at the research day Study every day |
Support People and Their Roles: My coaches have helped develop me as a person and continue to test my work ethic every day. My professors teach me and are there for any questions or guidance I need, as well as for research opportunities. My advisors are great for when I have questions or concerns, and help with all my scheduling and planning needs. My teammates and classmates are always there to support me.
Contingency Plan:
I can always go right into work after graduation. The great thing about my major is I can use it in a lot of different fields to find a job. I also have experience and connections leading birding tours. I would love to be a Wings tour guide or something like that if other things don’t work out.