Equinox

I wouldn't go into a branch based on how easy it is, do it based on your likes! What you'll like you might find is easier then what you don't like! Good luck!

Hello, I'd like to first say that I'm a new member, and I apologize if I do break the rules by posting this or by anything I say. I'm currently a senior in high school and I'm going to be entering zoology as my undergrad in the fall. I'm not too sure what I should specialize in, as the school that I plan on going to does offer some specialized course. I was thinking about going into herpetology, entomology, or conservation biology, but that's still a while away (junior & senior year). I am, however, going into wildlife biology. I do have some background, I've been handling snakes since a young age and I am knowledgeable when it comes to animals. No boasting intended, sorry if it does come out that way. I've also volunteered at my local zoo for a year. To help me gain more experience I'm also going to be saving up money so I can go on volunteering 'expeditions' in other countries to make me seem more desirable to future employers. And let me note, I'm not going into the zoology field for money. I want to go into it because I love studying animals. The university that I'm going to offers a study under a professor in a specialized area of the field, and freshman can take advantage of that. Would it be a good idea to start learning how to conduct research as soon as I start my college career? Or should I wait a year? Also, I know this question is probably overused, but, what's the best branch of zoology to go into? I was thinking about pursuing a career in herpetology/entomology and follow that through until I get a Ph.D so I can start conducting field work. I don't really know how to go about doing this tho, since I'm guessing you would need to associate yourself with an orginization or the government to help fund the research and to pay you. But I was also thinking about becoming a professor. The only thing discouraging me from doing that is that I was told right off the bat, it's very hard to become a professor and you might end up becoming a TA for a long period of time. I was also thinking about waiting until I get a Ph.D and then trying to go into the zoo career and hopefully becoming a curator of reptiles/mammals/birds/etc. or even the curator of the zoo itself, then figured out that would pretty hard to become, as the odds are against me. Can anyone give me any suggestions of any paths I should take to become any of those? I have asked for help, but nobody has given me quite a clear answer. Or any insight would be helpful. I just want to be able to work with animals/study animals/etc. and make a career out of it. Once again I apologize if this breaks any rules or anything. Thanks!

For me, when I first started going out with my current girlfriend, we split the bill. Then we agreed that we would split the bill from there on out. I'll sometimes pay for everything if we go to a store to pick up some snacks and drinks tho if that counts aha.