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YOUR Launch a rewarding

career in virtually
any direction.

You can incorporate your love for
the ocean into just about any career
field, whether you’re studying
engineering, anthropology, digital
communication, marine biology, animal
science, education, earth sciences or
YEAR anything else. Plus, the growth of the
“blue” economy — with its focus on
sustainable use of ocean resources
— means job opportunities expand
The path to a better with it. And since the ocean and its

world starts here. influence is truly global, you can work
in the United States and abroad, in
Your first year at Oregon State will be
a federal, state or local government
spent building a foundation for a well-
agency, a university, nonprofit or other
rounded education. You’ll develop your
community organization.
critical thinking, communication and
problem-solving skills through courses Get ready for what’s next.
from Oregon State’s Baccalaureate In marine-related career fields, you
Core — the physical and biological need a wide range of skills, and that
sciences, mathematics, writing, starts early with a well-balanced college
fitness, cultural diversity — along preparatory curriculum, including
with some beginning courses in your English and mathematics. Classes in
particular area of interest. You can also speech and fundamental computer
choose from first-year experience and skills will sharpen your writing and
weekend introduction courses that communication abilities. And because
take you to the coast. ocean issues involve people, volunteer
work and other extracurricular activities
can help you develop social and
leadership skills during your high
school career.