u/mlseg

hey everyone! i’m currently entering my senior year of college and i have one class left to complete my english degree. i am still taking classes the rest of fall & spring semester bc i originally wanted to pursue teaching, but i’m now thinking of switching to dental hygiene.

in high school, i wanted to either be a teacher or dental hygienist. when i started college, i loved the atmosphere, joined a bunch of clubs, and began a pre-teaching track. now entering my senior year, i’m very hesitant on entering the teaching field (various reasons: student behavior, administration, pay) and want to possibly start knocking out pre-requisites for a dental hygiene program.

i can’t help but feel like i’m starting too late. i need to complete quite a few pre reqs still before i can apply to any programs. i could get my pre reqs done by a fall 2028 start (IF i get in) meaning i wouldn’t start my career till i’m 25. when did you all start your dental hygiene career? any advice on someone beginning to enter the field?

i’m also afraid of how competitive these programs are. i got A’s in high school in IB Chem, IB Bio, and am currently in the Honors program at my college with a 4.0- I feel confident in my abilities, but what makes a dental hygiene student successful?

thank you if you read this!

Hello! I’m currently in the process of deciding what I’d like to do post graduation, and I want to hear the feedback from those who’ve gotten their masters in Higher Education & how it was finding a job. I’m a senior at the University of Minnesota majoring in English, and I’ve always had the sole goal of working in education. I’ve worked 2 university jobs, one of them mentoring Freshman through their first year, and the other being a TA for a class, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed my experience. I’m looking to work in admissions, academic advising, career coaching, or anything along those lines. Is pursing a master’s in Higher Education right after graduating worth it? Do I take a few years and try applying with just my bachelors first? Has this career been fulfilling if my goal is to change students lives? any input or advice would be appreciated!