Comments on: Science Wednesday: Life after College http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2012/04/science-wednesday-life-after-college/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=science-wednesday-life-after-college EPA's Blog About Our World Thu, 23 May 2013 16:26:04 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Sarah Blau http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2012/04/science-wednesday-life-after-college/comment-page-1/#comment-48725 Sarah Blau Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:08:50 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=13855#comment-48725 Hi Rachel! In addition to Peace Corps (which I think is a great idea), you could also look into AmeriCorps. I did two years with two very different AmeriCorps programs and wouldn’t trade those experiences for anything. You can volunteer nearly anywhere in the country doing almost anything you have an interest in. It’s a great way to travel, learn skills, and meet very cool people.

Unfortunately, when I mention AmeriCorps to people, a lot of times I get a confused look and the question, “is that like Peace Corps?” Seems to me the AmeriCorps program is underutilized and overlooked, mostly just because people are unaware of what it is. So check it out at: http://www.americorps.gov/

And good luck with graduation!

]]> By: Donny Lester http://blog.epa.gov/blog/2012/04/science-wednesday-life-after-college/comment-page-1/#comment-48702 Donny Lester Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:42:55 +0000 http://blog.epa.gov/blog/?p=13855#comment-48702 Excellent choice Rachel. At 42 I decided to make a career change. We get comfortable and stagnant in our jobs and our lives. I have worked the same job for 17 years in banking. I wanted to try to make a difference for future generations and am now studying Environmental Science. I will graduate in May 2013 and the question gets old fast…”What will you do after graduation?” It doesn’t matter your age. Everyone asks. I say that I am not sure where I will wind up, but one thing is for sure it will not be in banking. Best of luck on the next chapter in your life.

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