Majoring in Nutrition...? (PLEASE HELP ME!!)

Career Opportunities & Internships
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<p>Okay, I don't know where to start but basically I just turned 18. I'm in my first semester of Community College looking to transfer ASAP. </p>

<p>My Major is STILL undeclared because I'm SO scared of what to chose. There are 3 things that whatever Major I end up choosing (need to decide asap to get my plan together!!!)
1. I have to actually see my self doing it for the rest of my life
2. I have to see my self actually getting through the schooling and not choosing something ridiculous like Petroleum Engineering that needs 10+ years of school..
3. PAY PAY PAY, it has to be decent... preferably at least $55k entry level</p>

<p>I want the truth please, updated information as well that's why I'm posting this because I've read too many forums on this page from years ago. Please please please tell me the truth. Is it worth it? Specifically being a Dietitian. What if I don't get the Internship and I wasted all my time? What else can I do that makes decent money within nutrition? It seems to be a poor major that wont make much which makes me really sad because it's my passion (I could go on forever on why, but let's not for the sake of you guys actually reading this all and helping me.) Even though I love it SO much and it IS my passion, please don't sugar coat anything. I need the truth. And PLEASE realize that I'm taking everyone's response SO SERIOUSLY, I'm basing my entire future (choosing my major) based off of what you guys tell me. </p>

<p>P.S. Let's say I do get my bachelor's in Nutrition (is that what it's called? or nutrition & dietetics? not sure exactly what the major is specifically called) and I'm not satisfied with how much I'm making or I don't like my job or whatever, can I use this to go back to school and take it into the medical field and do something there? Like will it cut the amount of stuff I have to do by a lot? What are other majors I could do after I get my BS in (nurtition?) that isn't completely starting over in that major with classes I have to take and all that stuff etc.</p>

<p>Thank you so, SO much in advance.</p>

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<p>First thing on Monday, go walk into the career center at your CC and talk with them about how to find out about careers, and how to find out which universities you can transfer to that offer the programs that will prepare you to become a registered dietitian. This is nothing to panic about. There are people at your own CC who can help you get the information that you need.</p>

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<p>Thank you.</p>

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<p>bump </p>

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<p>Are there hospitals or nursing homes nearby? See what local jobs are listed for nutrition. Are there any community group meetings sponsored on nutrition related topics by a hospital or non profit group? Does the grocery store have a nutritionist? You may be able to shadow or volunteer with any of these.</p>

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<p>Also, you can see examples of jobs and salaries on search websites like here:
<a href=“http://www.indeed.com/q-Nutrition-jobs.html”>http://www.indeed.com/q-Nutrition-jobs.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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<p>Thank you. </p>

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<p>Ask your career center about food science, and how closely it is related to nutrition. I think an education related to food is not going to be wasted. Plus, nutrition is related to health. And health industry isn’t going away either. I suggest focusing on how health and food industries intersect and research job opportunities.</p>