Careers in Environmental Sciences | Katlego Makgopo

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  • @ekdanthenvironmentedu
    @ekdanthenvironmentedu Рік тому +6

    I am working as an Environment Engineer. Completed my Masters in Environment Management and working in this department.Also I have a passion to teach students about Environment and Current Technology to resolve the problem related to Air,water and Soil. I am happy to be the part of Environment Community 🙂

    • @KatlegoMakgopo
      @KatlegoMakgopo  11 місяців тому

      That's amazing!!! I'm happy to meet you :D

  • @maxwellsenatle2899
    @maxwellsenatle2899 4 роки тому +36

    This would be a great opportunity for grade 12 Geography students who are interested in Environmental Sciences study.

    • @KatlegoMakgopo
      @KatlegoMakgopo  4 роки тому +4

      Yes! Even life sciences students. Please share with people you know might benefit from it🙂

    • @yandiej6656
      @yandiej6656 3 роки тому +3

      I didn't do geography in matric but I'm doing environmental sciences

    • @fazalhadi7262
      @fazalhadi7262 2 роки тому +1

      I have not studied maths so can i master in Envirenmental sciences? Please

    • @KatlegoMakgopo
      @KatlegoMakgopo  2 роки тому +1

      Well, it depends on the university you want to go to. For some institutions it is a requirement but for some it isn't

  • @Bdimemoq123
    @Bdimemoq123 3 роки тому +10

    Thank you so much I am doing my final year in this field and I was so unmotivated because of listening to the naysayers saying it’s no longer in demand and I was so frustrated

  • @thembimashegoana3304
    @thembimashegoana3304 Рік тому +2

    i always come back to your videos to motivate me as to why i started studying this at first. thank you

  • @eatlaretswethebe4850
    @eatlaretswethebe4850 4 роки тому +11

    I subscribed because you more into Conserving and Preserving🌱 I really like what you doing and people like you motivate me cause I’m doing Ecology and Game Management or as a whole Game Ranch Management🙃

    • @KatlegoMakgopo
      @KatlegoMakgopo  4 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much😊. That's amazing, I did a project on management of a nature reserve last year, so environmental/ wildlife management is actually a field I want to explore.

    • @eatlaretswethebe4850
      @eatlaretswethebe4850 4 роки тому

      @@KatlegoMakgopo ❤️ maybe one day we’ll intersect each other who knows but good luck on everything🙏🏾

    • @KatlegoMakgopo
      @KatlegoMakgopo  4 роки тому

      Yes🙂
      Good luck to you too

  • @eatlaretswethebe4850
    @eatlaretswethebe4850 4 роки тому +6

    And I shared the video with my roommates and first year mates I hope they determined just like I’m determined

  • @hassiemhattas6597
    @hassiemhattas6597 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much I'm in grade 12 and I take geography and life science and this really helped me .

  • @UdoguUzochukwu
    @UdoguUzochukwu 4 місяці тому

    Thank you so much
    This is helpful
    Just started following you

  • @leilanny
    @leilanny 2 роки тому

    You remind me so much of a friend I have that lives in the Caribbean. It feels like it's her giving me all this advice. Thank you 🤍

  • @ottomakola9305
    @ottomakola9305 3 роки тому +1

    This video is very necessary. Both for people in this field and those not in it. Thanks for sharing.😊

    • @KatlegoMakgopo
      @KatlegoMakgopo  3 роки тому

      You're welcome, ans thank you for watching😁

  • @lethabosebothoma2368
    @lethabosebothoma2368 4 роки тому +2

    Wow... very informative. Thanks hey

  • @ayandamadida8313
    @ayandamadida8313 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much Aus'Katlego😍

  • @Fiberartspreneur
    @Fiberartspreneur 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you Katlego!

  • @ecosavvybek
    @ecosavvybek 2 роки тому

    Love your channel, youre doing great job explaining the differences!

  • @perezkenny9917
    @perezkenny9917 3 роки тому

    New sub here , I am officially apart of the family thanks for the great advice 💎🔥👑

  • @blessingchisom6982
    @blessingchisom6982 Рік тому

    Thank you so much

  • @shiluvashania7538
    @shiluvashania7538 3 роки тому +1

    Thank ou very much for this useful info😍

  • @stephenmwanzia3637
    @stephenmwanzia3637 3 роки тому +3

    Woooh, this is amazing, am a third year student taking Bcs in Environmental science

  • @marygoldnyakane4277
    @marygoldnyakane4277 3 роки тому +1

    Very informative 🌼🌼

  • @MiriamMukamike
    @MiriamMukamike 3 роки тому +1

    this is really cool ..thankyou.

  • @VivianKuvare11
    @VivianKuvare11 2 роки тому

    Thank you, this was informative.

  • @fearless_stellar2944
    @fearless_stellar2944 2 роки тому

    And I'm also interested in how to conserve it so it won't lead to further damage.

  • @christiankaou3399
    @christiankaou3399 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the video,will surely share it with other groups as it is very informative.I just have a question,what is your advise for environmental consultants who just started off and want growth?

    • @KatlegoMakgopo
      @KatlegoMakgopo  3 роки тому

      Thank you 😊
      Your best bet is to study further, especially in the field of consultancy you are in. Second, you can look for a mentor, someone who has been doing consultancy for a while who can guide you

  • @khweziagyapong7945
    @khweziagyapong7945 3 роки тому +6

    Is Environmental Science still a career in demand putting into consideration the current state of the economy in terms of unemployment and the effects of covid-19 (retrenchments)

    • @KatlegoMakgopo
      @KatlegoMakgopo  3 роки тому +6

      Hi. With the current state of our economy due to the pandemic, I honestly can't give a straight answer. What I have come to realise is, plenty opportunities are available in this field. However, you need to have postgraduate qualifications. For example, if you are/planning to go in this field you need to atleast get to Master's level

  • @nonhlanhlamnisi1442
    @nonhlanhlamnisi1442 2 місяці тому

    Hey K . Thank you so much for your videos ...im studying life and environmental science with UNISA .is it different from environmental science?

    • @KatlegoMakgopo
      @KatlegoMakgopo  2 місяці тому +1

      Not really. Fundamentally they are the same, although your course may incorporate certain modules that speak to the “life sciences” aspect.

    • @nonhlanhlamnisi1442
      @nonhlanhlamnisi1442 2 місяці тому

      Thank you ma'am ❤​

  • @fearless_stellar2944
    @fearless_stellar2944 2 роки тому

    Hi I'm really interested in the aquatic places of rivers and beaches in order to check if there's pollution in the water and if there are pollution nearby I'm not interested in the political part about it.

    • @KatlegoMakgopo
      @KatlegoMakgopo  2 роки тому

      Hi 😊
      Well in that case you can do a BSc degree and major in Aquatic Sciences.
      Read more here:Hi 😊
      Well in that case you can do a BSc degree and major in Aquatic Sciences.
      Read more here: www.gostudy.net/occupation/marine-biologist-and-aquatic-scientist

  • @kwaneleelement7713
    @kwaneleelement7713 3 роки тому +8

    Thank you so much for this video. I was actually thinking of studying Environmental Science after I've graduated for Urban and Regional Planning because I believe there's a link between these fields.
    Which Universities are more likely get a job after studying Environmental Science?

    • @KatlegoMakgopo
      @KatlegoMakgopo  3 роки тому

      Thank you for watching!🙂
      If it's something you like and are interested in, then definitely go for it. I can't say I know which university gives an advantage because different universities offer different variations of this qualification. For example, Unisa, UP etc offer qualifications in Env.c conservation, Env. management and the likes at undergrad levels. While other institutions only have options for postgraduate degrees.
      My advice is to find which field within Environmental Sciences you are most interested in and take it from there. That should help you find the right institution.
      Hope that helps🙂

    • @sydneyrobinson7022
      @sydneyrobinson7022 2 роки тому +1

      OMG I double major in Environmental Science concentrating in geography and Urban Planning

  • @karelbambo3289
    @karelbambo3289 2 роки тому

    Hey Katlii 🤍I'm new subbie . Do environmental scientist work at mines as well?

  • @mel_manci
    @mel_manci 2 роки тому +1

    What if you didn't study geography in high school,do you need to spend a year studying geography?

    • @KatlegoMakgopo
      @KatlegoMakgopo  2 роки тому +1

      Not really, in some universities geography is not a requirement for a BSc degree (unless you want to major in geography in undergrad)

  • @abigailstocker7614
    @abigailstocker7614 3 роки тому +6

    I am in high school and I am very interested in going into environmental science. What courses do you recommend me taking to line myself up for success in higher education?

    • @KatlegoMakgopo
      @KatlegoMakgopo  3 роки тому +2

      Hi Abigail. Definitely take science subjects, for example mathematics, life science and geography

    • @abigailstocker7614
      @abigailstocker7614 3 роки тому +1

      @@KatlegoMakgopo Thank you so much for the advice! ♥️♥️

  • @aphelelesibali2474
    @aphelelesibali2474 3 роки тому +4

    Hey katlego❤️, im doing a BSc in environmental and water science at UWC. Is it similar to environmental science?

    • @KatlegoMakgopo
      @KatlegoMakgopo  3 роки тому +1

      Yes it is, remember Environmental Sciences is very broad and includes things like botany, entomology, aquatic science etc.

    • @aphelelesibali2474
      @aphelelesibali2474 3 роки тому

      Okay thanks 😊❤️

    • @ebenezerjoseph586
      @ebenezerjoseph586 Рік тому

      ​@@aphelelesibali2474am studying environmental management and pollution control in university planning to go for masters but am comfuse

  • @kimonagovender8647
    @kimonagovender8647 3 роки тому +2

    Hi Katlego. I have completed my BA environmental management degree and struggling to find a job. Do you have any advice for me to get into the field? Most jobs require a BSc, so I'm already limited.

    • @KatlegoMakgopo
      @KatlegoMakgopo  3 роки тому +2

      Honestly, I would advice that you still apply to jobs even if they say BSc. This is because even though your qualification may say BA, environmental management is still a discipline within the environmental sciences field.
      Also, you are looking to further your studies I would suggest an honours degree in the science faculty. You would qualify since you have an undergraduate degree and I think it may solve the BA / BSc limitation.
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    • @kimonagovender8647
      @kimonagovender8647 3 роки тому +1

      @@KatlegoMakgopo Thank you Katlego! I'm trying everything I can. I apply for jobs I don't even qualify for so I'm not giving up.
      Keep up the good work!

    • @kannyvalley9176
      @kannyvalley9176 3 роки тому

      @@kimonagovender8647 hey.. hows it going? all the best!

  • @forchperry
    @forchperry 3 роки тому +1

    How about geology? N is this environmental science in demand in South Africa?

    • @KatlegoMakgopo
      @KatlegoMakgopo  3 роки тому

      Geology is a different field altogether and unfortunately I do not have an opinion since I am not in that field. However I think it would be a good idea to have somebody from that side on the channel so we can explore the differences in detail🤔

    • @samjnr1300
      @samjnr1300 2 роки тому

      @Forchperry No, it's not.

  • @tshepoblecious3351
    @tshepoblecious3351 3 роки тому

    GOOD EVENING AUS KATLEGO, I DID MY HONOURS DEGREE IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES AND GEOGRAPHY 6 YEARS AGO HOWEVER DUE TO NOT GETTING ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES RELATED OPPORTUNITIES, I ENDED UP GOING INTO TEACHING WHICH I THINK IT IS LIMITING ME AND I CANNOT UTILIZE MY SKILLS. IVE BEEN TRYING TO CHECK MANY COMPANIES THT CAN OFFER ME AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE MY ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES CAREER AND GAIN MORE EXPERIENCE BUT NO LUCK. MAJORED WITH GIS AND REMOTE SENSING, ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS, MY RESEARCH TOPIC WAS "IMPACT OF MINING ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITY" CAN YOU PLEASE ADVICE ON WHICH STEPS I SHOULD TAKE TO BE ABLE TO REACH OUT TO ENVIRONMENTAL COMPANIES?

    • @KatlegoMakgopo
      @KatlegoMakgopo  3 роки тому

      Hello Tshepo
      It is a good thing that you have teaching experience. That is good experience. Do not limit yourself to what you studied, do just go out and look for jobs in those fields. The good thing about having a degree and Honours is that you are able to learn something new. There are so many other opportunities you can look into. For example, SANPARKS, SAEON, SANBI, SAAIB. So the things were they tell you it's about conservation or botany, you should also look into that. The bottom like is don't limit yourself look for opportunities beyond what you studied (of course they must be related but they don't necessarily have to be exactly what you studied). I hope this helps

  • @mosalamokharumetso437
    @mosalamokharumetso437 3 роки тому +1

    Is animal study included?

  • @yaaseenabrahams5847
    @yaaseenabrahams5847 3 роки тому

    I think it should be VERY socially acceptable to be able to do what you want should you do this degree lol..it covers a shit load

    • @KatlegoMakgopo
      @KatlegoMakgopo  3 роки тому

      Relatively
      There's still a bit of skepticism around the career, mostly because of a lack of information though

  • @sinazocita1350
    @sinazocita1350 3 роки тому +1

    hello i just need to ask few questions i hope you don't mind me asking.. lately ive been having an interest in doing environmental management . i have a degree in Public Admin do you think it would be wise to just go straight to Honors degree. or i should just start the degree from undergrad

    • @KatlegoMakgopo
      @KatlegoMakgopo  3 роки тому +1

      Hey. That will depend on the institution you are interested in attending. Remember for certain postgraduate courses you need to have prerequisite courses that you've done in undergrad in order to qualify. I personally do not see a problem with going straight to Honours for an environmental management degree, but speak to the admin at your institution to find out if you qualify.

    • @sinazocita1350
      @sinazocita1350 3 роки тому

      Already checked with Unisa i qualify to do Bachelor of Arts Honors: just wanted to find out if I got straight to honors will I get as much knowledge that can help me grow in Environmental career

    • @KatlegoMakgopo
      @KatlegoMakgopo  3 роки тому

      If that's what they say I would guess it means in order to qualify for a postgraduate degree in the sciences you would need to do undergrad science courses.
      However, in terms of knowledge I really can't say because it depends on the area you want to focus on in Env. Sciences. But it's all up to you really. Yes, it's nice knowing a whole bunch of things from undergrad but you may need to be realistic in terms of whether you are prepared to start over with a new undergrad degree.

  • @eugenechauke3849
    @eugenechauke3849 3 роки тому

    Hey. I’ve come to realize that i am into sustainability and the zero waste, climate change etc ... are such subjects covered in environmental sciences? Like would you recommend i go for the degree?

    • @KatlegoMakgopo
      @KatlegoMakgopo  3 роки тому +1

      Yes, they are subjects in Environmental Sciences. If these are topics you are truly interested in, then definitely go for it. You'll learn a lot!😊

  • @merveillesanginga1505
    @merveillesanginga1505 3 роки тому

    Hello I’ve a degree in environmental science and I’m a bit confused cause I don’t really know where I would like to work
    Can you recommend me plz

    • @KatlegoMakgopo
      @KatlegoMakgopo  3 роки тому

      Please check out this video
      ua-cam.com/video/stvjjrgfOrk/v-deo.html