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As a child, what did you dream of becoming when you grew up? I remember wanting to be a drum majorette and a veterinarian. I became neither.
What about you?
What about you?
Evo said:Astronomer or archaeolgist. I became neither and I still would like to.
Chi Meson said:Astronaut. Totally astronaut. My parents woke me up when I was 5 & 6 years old to watch the nighttime Apollo launches. I had astronauts and planets all over my room. I started an Astrophysics major in college. My enthusiasm waned in 1986.
January 28, 1986.
Schrodinger's Dog said:it's going to to take time, a whole lot of precious time, a whole lot of patience and time to do it right now
:rofl: Now *that's* a change.radou said:Don't know 'bout myself, but my uncle wanted to be a garbage man. He ended up as an art historician. :tongue:
Evo said::rofl: Now *that's* a change.
I too was influenced by the Beatles and other groups when I was about 7. My brother and I thought of becoming rock stars since it seemed like fun. Then a few years later, I wanted to be a scientist.George Jones said:George Harrison! (covering ...)
I imagined that one was responding to the lyrics, but I didn't read the original post as wanting to be GH. I merely used the reference as an example of influence. My influence goes back to the 1960's.George Jones said:It looks like I have to clear something up. Even though I admired George Harrison (particularly his post-beatles slide playing), I never wanted to be George Harrison. In post #14, I meant that Schrodinger's Dog, in post #12, borrowed lyrics (which I quoted) from the 80's Harrison hit, Got My Mind Set on You. Ironically, I have never particularly liked the song.
I think I, like so many of my peers, imagined that man would be a permanent presence in space by the 1980's or 90's or certainly by 2000. I just expected that I'd be a scientist with the possibility of working in space, but I didn't really expect to be an astronaut.As a liitle kid (during the pre-shuttle sapce programmes), I first aspired to be an astronaut. I can remember that along with packs of sports cards, packs of astronaut or space cards were also quite popular with kids.
George Jones said:It looks like I have to clear something up. Even though I admired George Harrison (particularly his post-beatles slide playing), I never wanted to be George Harrison. In post #14,
I have always been curious about the world around me and have a strong passion for understanding how things work. This curiosity and passion led me to pursue a career in science.
No, I did not always know that I wanted to be a scientist. Like many people, I had several different career aspirations growing up. However, my interest in science and research grew stronger as I got older and eventually became my chosen career path.
To become a scientist, you typically need a degree in a specific field of science such as biology, chemistry, physics, or environmental science. Many scientists also pursue graduate degrees, such as a Master's or Ph.D., to further specialize in a particular area of study.
One of the things I enjoy most about being a scientist is the opportunity to constantly learn and discover new things. The field of science is constantly evolving, and there is always something new and exciting to explore and research.
My advice would be to never stop learning and to always stay curious. Science is a field that requires continuous learning and adaptation, so it's important to always be open to new ideas and approaches. Also, don't be afraid to take risks and pursue your passions, as that is often where the most groundbreaking discoveries are made.