Becoming involved in professional organizations is also a great way to gain insight into your potential careers. The student branches of professional organizations allow students access to some of the same resources professionals take advantage of, while getting the added bonus of specialized programs just for students. If there is not a student division of a professional organization you are interested in at UC, contact the organization for more information about the local professional group or information about preparation and career opportunities. For a list of professional and career-related organizations at UC, check here. Finally, this is a great stage to learn more about what preparation is involved for your career interests.
Medical careers are a great example of preparation.
Knowing what s ahead and what the requirements are makes for a much more informed career decision. We see a lot of students that decide on becoming a doctor then realize, before medical school, that the prospect of ten more years of even more difficult classes may be too much to stomach. A good way to learn about preparation and training is over the Internet. The Web has literally thousands of sites devoted to employment and training. Check out CDC's WWW links for further information about professions and graduate school.