Geology Degree - Is it Worth it? What do Geologists do?
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- Опубліковано 29 вер 2024
- Ever wonder what do Geologists do? In this video I talk about Geology Degree and my experience being a Geologist. Watch the video and see if Geology degree is worth it.
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God I’m so fucking lost in life :(
I just have no idea what I’m doing and I feel like every choice is the wrong one and I can’t help but think that even if I make the “right” choice, it’ll go wrong
Find what brings you happiness and run with it it’s life shit just happens if you make choices from your heart about what you love it isn’t the wrong choice ❤️
SAME
I feel the same way :(
Some advice I like, “Major in something practical, minor in something you love.” - no clue. If you can find something you love, and you can make a living of it, then that is awesome, but whatever pays your bills is more important (to most people). You can always make time for what you are truly passionate when you make enough money working manageable hours.
cool
thanks shy! this was very informative/kind to an undergraduate :)
I’m 15 now and finish school at 17, and I always had the dream to be a geologist since 6, because momma works at Shell and I was the ONLY kid fascinated with people talking about all that stuff, but now I am between geologist and nurse school(especially doing natural births so I can be a doula) but still don’t know if this is God talking to me about this other option or it is just me being a confused teen 😂😂😂
This video is so great!!!!! loved your channel🙌🏻💛
Hi! I have been considering about taking geology courses and a geology career. I am currently still in high schools and i am an outdoor person and would love to have a job that required me going to mountainous terrain, plains, plateau and any other geological sites. I am currently wandering which stream is best for me and i am hoping to be able to learn more about said streams. As still being in high school my school doesn’t really have geology as part of the academics and so i am unsure on what most geology jobs actually do. So my question is when will i start to learn about the different path to geology? Will this be introduced to me in University or grad school perhaps? Or is this my part in finding out myself? And if it is possible do you have any suggestions on which stream of geology i should consider checking? As i mentioned i love field work or any type of work that involves me going outdoors and traveling to a multitude of places, i also enjoy space and those types of study so i definitely have my eyes on planetary geology. I am also interested on terrain formation such as mountains and how they came to be as well as studying mineral samples and that kind of stuff. Thanks in advance!
Hey, when I first started college It was implied I would do some type of engineering and come to find out my first day of school I hated it. The week before school I visited a salt mine and loved it. I decided I would do mining engineering but my school didn’t offer it and the nearest school required a bachelors of applied science to even apply. I figured geology would compliment it well but I really never was interested in geology from a studying standpoint. I’m on my last year and I will be getting my double major in geology and geophysics. I’ve grown to love geology! Like you said if you truly love the outdoors and love adventure and processes involving the earth, geology is for you. Every class I’ve taken has had a field trip not to mention a summer field class! Geology is a great science to learn and so is geophysics. If your not very strong in math geophysics is by far much harder as you need calculus 1,2,3 and differential equations where as geology only needs 1 and 2 as well as lower level physics compared to geophysics. I’m not the strongest in math but I’ve managed to make it through the math. If you love geology then I’d go for it!
Great vid!
Cheers from the Dead Sea,
a fellow Geologist
Thank you! Love the Dead Sea, hope to come back and visit the area again sometime in the near future!
I can fully relate to this. I am going to sudy geology at Birmingham Uni!
Maim i am geologist and i want to take help in petrolium geology field i have research in that field
does it have work even though you did not passed the board exam?
I am from India and i think geology fild more potential
I'm currently a junior working toward a degree in Comp. Sci. but fell in love with geology. I'm seriously considering changing my degree but suffice to say, I'm scared.
I’m LITERALLY in your same position right now bro
@Samuel Robertson Working on my MS/PhD for CSSE. I'm doing some interesting research concerning indirect additive manufacturing cybersecurity. Looking back at my old comment I realize I was in a state of depression. At the time, I held myself to absurd standards of absolute mastery. Not meeting those standards caused me to feel inadequate and undeserving. Falling in love with geology was just a lie I tried convincing myself to justify quitting.
I love ur vid ..plz make vid on how to focus ..becoz. I am from India.. so now I move to 9th grade ..I need ur help for focusing in class..love ur vid
Hey bro and sis, thank you for your support!!! I have made a video couple of months ago on "How to stay Focused", I think if you go into my channel and click on Videos you should be able to find it. Let me know if you can't and I will send you a direct link :)
Tq so much..!
I want to be geological scientist
Don’t recommend been a petroleum geologist tho, sorry to disappoint you but there won’t be much petroleum left in about 20 to 30 years so you’ll run out of business😨
They been saying that for the last 30 years 😄
How do geologist find oil and gas
Hello Shy ! Being a petroleum geologist has always been my dream. I am currently looking for a university to pursue my masters. Please help me. Thanks
My dream is volcanic geologist, but how can i have it? Process?
Iam geology student thanks for this video
whats choice theses...
Engineering geology
@@mohsinakash3848 and what about you
I wanna be that hippie with the hammer and hardhat out in the middle of nowhere searching for something though..
And get paid for it. Sounds amazing
me too hahaha
Same
LOL
😂❤😊
My son recently received his degree in Geology from Towson University. He was one of four people in his graduating class to get that degree. Less then a month later, he got a job doing site certification for an environmental company. Good job, good company. Very proud of him.
:) thats nice to hear!
Sweet!
I am at towson university completing a geology degree :)
@@College-Bball-Gambler my son held a job locally with a geo firm that did construction compliance and testing. He's just about to start a job in NJ with an environmental company testing for ground contamination. Good luck.
@@fordfan3179 thank you, that sounds pretty awesome, its nice he was able to get a job rather quickly after graduating, I would like to into the environmental side of geology at some point too, how was the entry level pay if you are ok with answering that you dont have to :)
My friends used to call me a rock nerd 😂😂😂😂😂
I get that a lot too!!! 😂
So you know geology is biology then?
@@IamDogcrazy this is false
This is such a niche career path and i found it really interesting. Would like to also hear about the video of your company
Thank you so much Student Boss!!! I am thinking of creating a completely separate channel dedicated to my business, stay tuned :) If only we had more time in a day...lol Also, are you on Instagram?
P.S. I like your videos as well!!!
Shy Lama ooh i look forward to it!yes i am, it's beastudentboss
Yes ! Even I want to know about her company . Make more geology videos pleaseee
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I would love a separate video about petroleum geology!!
I don't why I'm seeing this video because I'm already a geologist engineer and only can say that this career is sooo amazing. Greetings from Mexico!!
do we need to be really good in organic chemistry?
My mother was a wellsite geologist in the 70's and 80's. She was one of the very few women geologists who sat on the wells.
Thank you. I miss her and the conversations we had about geology, family, nutrition and how to live a peace filled tranquil life.
@@patriot9455 reading this comment made my heart so warm. I'm sure your mother loved having those conversations with you and watching you enjoy them made her happy. I hope to be the type of woman your mother was one day!
Since I was a child I am fascinated with earths properties and how was it made, but here in our country in the Philippines it's really expensive to study that kind of Degree, and has a limited universities and colleges who offer that kind of courses, I really like to be a geologist but I think the the destiny was not for me, thanks for this video at-least I can learn and motivate myself to be like you :)
Ahhh, thank you for your kind comment. Even if you do not get a degree in Geology you still can learn on your own. Don't get discouraged and always seek out knowledge. I strongly believe that if you set a goal somehow it will work out!
Me too kababayan :(
Out government in Philippines has a scholarship for those who wants to take geologist degree.
I'm currently a second year geology student here in the Philippines and I really don't have to pay for anything. State universities are already free :) I wish you all the best.
My mother did not like the rough language on the rig. Her second day, she asked the driller to come to her geologists stand on the rig. She had a dozen fresh, warm, cookies in her shack. She offered to bring enough cookies for the rig crew, and some to take home, if they would stop taking the Lord's name in vain and speak like respectable men. The driller talked to the crew, and from that day on, her well had no profanity, except for one day when a new crew member cursed in her hearing. The next day, no cookies. He got harassed by the crew for messing up their cookies. Never again was the crew denied cookies.
My major is Geology as well. I have 2.5 more years to go. Keep posting videos like this. It really motivates me :) Thank you.
Hey, that is awesome, what type of geology are you thinking to specialize in?
Have you completed now?
And how's the job market?
Here is my career path.
- Bachelor's of science, geology. Not enough education or experience to get a geology job.
- Master's of science, geology. Not enough experience to get a geology job.
- PhD in geology. Too much education. Likely will get bored. Might compete with leadership.
I have concluded that I am unhirable because my geology degrees did not specialize on petroleum or mining. Had I done a master's thesis focusing on something useful to oil companies, I could have been hired. I went for an interesting PhD topic with tectonics, but am now seen as threatening to every company I apply to because of that 'PhD' title. My advice to anyone thinking about geology is to remember that many of the interesting questions you might have about the Earth are not lucrative and will only lead you down the super competitive academic path.
maybe work on your people skills, it could help.
Very good advice!
i'm sorry to hear that randy marsh
He is damn ryt even i hold masters in geoglogy .its gud for knowledge basis put poor salaries
You can always be a Professor
I got my Geology degree back in 2014, and since then I've been working in the Gold mining industry, and it has been awesome!!
Nice :D. May i ask, which High school subjects are required to study Geology at a University? I know that it might depend on the University at hand, but i'd just like to get a rough idea please.
Hi! I'm an italian geology student and I wanted to ask you a question...for someone that want to do a Master in Canada, which Unibersity do you suggest?
In any case, I love your content ;)
University of Regina...
Laurentian University in Sudbury is a huge geology university, the Geology Professor there is actually Italian too I think so if you care about that, that’s good. But for Petroleum Geology you’d wanna be in Alberta in either University of Alberta or University of Calgary. U of A would take priority but both are good with excellent reputation.
I just wanted to know what Randy Marsh does for a living.
I've been considering switching my major from pre-law to geology for the longest time, but I have been quite wary to do so. This video helped me make my decision, and now I'm officially a geology major. Thank you!
Hey so hows that going? I’m a chemistry major thinking about making the switch to geology too. How do the jobs after college look?
@@glass204 woah! I'm currently taking Environmental Science and I want to shift into Chemistry then choose green chemistry elective. Is it a good idea?
I had a college fair and I expressed my interest in geology and they was just there like huh? You mean rocks right?😭😭
Geology is more than rocks, it is the entire earth from the edge of the ground to the center of the core. Earth sciences move the world. Read books by Dr. Paul Tasch for a genius understanding of geology and earth sciences
How do geologists find oil and gas?
Hi Marge, thank you for your comment. I am making a whole video on how Geologists find oil & gas next week. So many people asked me about it so I thought it deserved it's own video...lol I never knew that it will be interesting to other people and was very surprised to see such overwhelming response. Stay tuned next week, hopefully you will find it interesting.
Geologists don’t find anything, Geophysicist do
Geologists explore the surface to FIND potential reservoirs, geophysicists predict what's under (subsurface), miners drill to take the core for absolute evidence and mine, civil engineers build the platform, petroleum engineers manage the products, economists control the money flow... everybody do their parts
@@hassanalbayat5057 I thing that it's a tool to find it ...is a team
@@Lut28 agree !! we can not discredit any career
I've been thinking really hard about my career and imma be a geologist :D this helped alot thank you!
I’m a mechanical engineering major and a Marine Veteran. You said hiking, camping all in searing heat. I’m in haha
It's like you've somehow read my mind. You've covered everything I was concerned with. Thank you so much!
Hello! 👋🏻 I really want to thank you so much for this amazing explanation and sharing your personal experience in this video. I’m a fellow geologist from Mauritania, Africa🇲🇷. Although I cannot say that I’m there yet but, I’m going to graduate this year so it won’t be too late till I’m one of this great community.
I’m clouded about masters programs if you have some idea that can help!!?
Assalam o Alikum. hello I’m Student Of Geologist 😍.
Wa alaikumussalam bro i need some details about geology please help me
Va alikumussalam
Iam also a geology student (degree).
Its a very interesting subject.
Walamikumassalamandra I love big hard rocks!
I love your nail polish, very hot. Were your toe nails matching in this video? Would have been nice if we could have seen your feet
Thanks for sharing. Will study geology since I enjoy the outdoors and looking at rocks
hi Shy Lama! i am really interested in your videos and i'd literally like you to make a video including how petroleum geologists find oil or even how the life can be as a geologist in general .. i am an undergraduate student in geology and i ll have a degree soon! so i try to find what geology job would suit me . thank you :)
Hey Purple SnowOwl, I have answered your question in my Q&A video, when you have a minute check it out. Also, thank you for your comment!
I know geology in recent years aren't what it used to be market wise. It's nice that you work in the petroleum industry. Can you make a video talking about what it takes to be hired in the petroleum market and what you think the future holds for the petroleum market here in the US and internationally? Also another idea for your future video is what does a geology student need to do while they are in school and recent graduates need to do if they are looking to find a job in the petroleum industry? You're smart and beautiful. Looking forward to your future geology videos.
Hello, thank you sooo much for your comment! It is definitely tougher in the last couple of years due to oil prices being low. It is starting to recover a bit especially in the US, I see more and more positions open up and some of my friends that have been laid off are now getting interviews. I will definitely add your ideas to my list of videos. I know when I was a student those were the questions I was looking answers to :) Stay tuned!
Hello guys thank you for every your idea ❤
I HAVE ONE QUESTION IN GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT WHICH WORK BEST FOR SALAR AND TO GET HIGH OPPORTUNITY FORE WORK IN EVERY COUNTRY PLEASE ANSWER GIVE ME?
I'm from Ethiopia
Can you recommend the best link for online petroleum geology certification.
Currently taking an Intro to Geology course as a freshman in college. I'm so interested in it. Thank you for this informational video on geologist.
I am a history major right now. I’m in my junior year & I’m thinking about moving into the sciences, such a geology. One of my concerns is my income after graduation. Are there opportunities to make a solid amount of money?
Thank you for your ideas iam geologist from somalia special mining.
what is the difference with geography and geology ? I am lost
Hi mam I'm studying geology now only I'm second year so after first degree what can do which is best is studying MSC or job in first year or MSC means which field I have to choose mam pls reply me mam
Hey Shy Lama, I'm currently in my 2nd year geology degree. Can you suggest me some interesting topics for me to do for my FYP? My stream is focusing in Oil & Gas but I'm actually quite interested in geophysics.
I am that hippie hanging from rock faces on a rope and helicopters
I’m very interested in like rock and plant and volcanic geology if that’s a thing
since i was a kid i always found stones interesting and didnt know theres a carrer for that, so here i am researching about geology🙉
could you do a video on the different fields within geology? I'm not too interested in petroleum but if that's the best area to go into then I'll consider it. But what about things like hydrology or others?
ooo u just mentioned environmental geology and that sounds interesting... I'm interested in working with decreasing pollution, would environmental geology be better with that? or is working with pollution not really a geology thing
Hi Lexi, thank you for commenting. I will put it on my list of videos to make. Depending on where you are geographically that might affect the choice as well. In my area for example there is a great demand for environmental geologists. In my opinion environmental geology is a great stream to go into, more and more companies hire environmental scientists.
hello shy, i am a pure geology student in my bacholer degree ,can i persude my master degree
in petroleum engineering..
Hello Mishayal, I have answered your question in my new Q&A video, check it out.
I’ve chosen Geology as my degree in my community college, I’ve been interested in working in the field and this seems to be it, but I have a question where can I find an internship or somewhere I can start getting some experience so my resume looks presentable?
Any advice would help, thanks in advanced :) Loved the video 👍
I’m from Southern California LA
Yes yes yes, I want to hear every geological courses
I really find myself studying rocks and its environment..
dear and cute sister please tell me which one is the best field for future in geology.which subject now i select in geology for m.phil or MS
Love the video. I’m graduating next year and was wondering: did you start your degree with the idea that you specifically wanted to become a petroleum geologist? Or did you kind of go into it with an open mind and that was the one that stood out to you?
I prospect for gold, so hard-rock has been my main stream, prospecting for gold is not sitting in front of your computer, you are out in the field and walking many miles collecting samples and metal detecting. No college studies, my degree was in architecture, but have taken severe classes on mineral identification, best wishes on your travels and specially in company growth and yes pay your taxes......
Hi MannyScoots, Thank you so much for sharing your experience!
I am from India.I have completed my master degree in applied geology from Indian University. Also I have 4 year mineral exploration experiences. How can I get a job in Canada?
Hello,I am from India too! Thinking to pursue my ug in Geology followed by masters. Any scopes of Geology in India?
This girl is very beautiful 😘😘😘
I’m 34 and considering an undergraduate degree in geology although I would be 38/40 by the time I would be looking to be employed….. personal opinion…. Is this too late??? In other words am I too old?? I stay in Scotland and am looking at at andrews or Aberdeen uni. Thanks
Hi Shy Lama. The school system in my country is kinda messed up because when you go to 10th grade you have to choose wether your go to the sciences and technology dep, literature and humanities dep, art dept, economics dep. Because im bad at math and physics I went to the literature and humanities dep because in that dep we dont have math, biology or physics and I have NO IDEA of what I want to be when I grow up and im scared because when we go to UNI we have to go to a dep that we have "experience" so for example if I want to be a doctor in the future I cant, because I will have to repeat, 10th, 11th and 12th grade in the sciences and technology dep. Help me ! xD I just need some motivation or guidance
Andrew Harper Im probably in no position to give advice since im only in high school but i would truly advocate that you lean towards a career that you are passionate about. Better late than never!
Hey Andrew, it is some what similar to a Russian Education system. For some reason your question did not pop up in my comments feed up until now otherwise I would have addressed it in my Q&A. Sit down I think about what is that that you are passionate about. If money, education, and other factors were not an obstacle what would you want to do? If your dream carrier is not in your dream department see if you can switch to that department. You are still very young and it is never too late to switch and pursue your passion. My mom worked as a high school teacher for over 20 years, when we moved to Canada she did not know what to do. She went back to University and got a whole new degree to become a nurse and is now very happy with her new carrier. Also, Don't be afraid to ask your friends and your parents for advice, see what they think. You might not take their advice or even like it but it might give you some ideas :)
Its also similar here in the philippines. I chose stem( science technology engineering and mathematics) truly its very frustrating. Since you chose the humms dep. I think the courses that i know that are available there are being a lawyer a teacher a psychologist a police
Geologist liked trilobite rock and mineralogical ,oil&gas hydrology ,geophisics ,geochimistry ,engenering geology.
I'm pursuing P.G Geology degree in India. Please send me the details to apply in your company!
Same I'm also from India doing PG in Geology, I'm from Mumbai and you?
Very helpful video, and thank you very very very much shy lama for such informations(from India 🇮🇳).......
Looking forward for higher studies in geology. 👍🤘
I’m about to complete my undergrad and I would like to do planetary geology. Which courses should I pick in masters in order to be a planetary geologist please help
Hi.. so which course did you pursue after graduation?
Id take up boom booms ,, forcing things quickly , shape s .. timing , handy as duct tape if you know how to do it. Goode luck
I'm 6'5, 260 and I like minerals and fossils. Would geology be a good mayor for me? How much chemistry and math does it have?
I am studying geology in Pakistan and want to migrate Canada university for geology degree .How can you help me and give any video about the Albertan university Canada scholarship for Pakistani students if you help or response me I Will be very thankful to you
I think i am apt for this course......now i have completed my school now looking for degree.....i think geology will suit me. Thankyou for the informative video✨
Hi lama.....
We are waiting for ur next video....
Just say some new about geology or ur experience.....
Or if possible do a vlog at fieldwork....☺️☺️☺️
Hi! Thank you for this video... it's good to hear all these answers!
But I wonder: Aren't you as a petroleum geologist in a huge ethical conflict with yourself because burning fossil fuels is such a huge driver for climate change and we, as humans, should actually have stopped extracting it and burning it yesterday already - and invest in renewable energy instead? From an environmentalist perspective, isn't petroleum exploration so very "outdated"?
I am interested in geology and I am considering doing a degree, but I am wondering... that would be a deal breaker for me... I want to protect the planet instead of making things worse... the drilling has to stop for urgent environmental reasons and I don't want to be one of the guys doing it just because my employer tells me to...
Oh dear. Sounds as if you have been brainwashed.
Yessss!! I’m a third year Geology student in University of Alexandria Egypt...My country South Sudan 🇸🇸 is the richest country in natural gas, oil and other natural resources ❤️🇸🇸 in East Africa...I love traveling...Thanks a million,
Mam pls help me how to became geologist study from amrica which university is best for geologist pls help me i am from India I want to study from amrica how can I study
I love dinosaurs, goin for paleontologist
Love it! Where about in the world are you?
Heyyy how’s your career going?
Hey that was really helpful cheers! Where are you from. I’m Aussie living in Sweden wondering how much geology can be a career here? Do you know
I have done btech in electrical engineering but after this how can I proceed with geology as a new career
Finally i found what i've been looking for a long long while👍👍👍
Hii shy Lama just waiting of your videos..... And it came always nice shy Lama and congratulations for 6.5k subscribers 🎊🎊
People are loving your channels...
Keep it up plz make more videos because they're really motivational....
Thank you so much Yusuf!!! Comments like yours motivate me to do more videos :)
My live is dedicated to Geology
I have two rocks. I pick up three more. How many rocks do I now have?
hey shy lama i'm also a geologist but the problem is that i think geology jobs are limited and it is not enterpreneurable you cant start it with minimum wage i really need help in this career choice cause its freaking me out and i think i'm gonna back out soon
I'm so glad I came across your channel, all of your geology videos teach me something new I wish I had known sooner!
hello , this year im going to university and chosed geology i really love it i like your video keep doing this 😍
I had taken geology Hons in Delhi university for ug
Yes! Gold yes! (In reality, "black gold" : )
Geology is not geology at all... it’s biology! Mud fossils.
definitely intersted in finding oil & gas via geology
Future of geology subjects students
this was great, thanks :)
This video is fantastic. Very detailed and incredibly helpful information for people considering this field. I am one of those people. I’ve been searching different scientific career options and trying to find that excited feeling. I feel we should feel some sort of passion or excitement for the work we choose to do. Your video has given me that feeling. Geology seems to have everything that I’m looking for as well as so many different avenues to choose.
I want to be a geologist, but I don’t want to be digging up the Earth to extract oil/petroleum. I’d like to travel, explore, and research. Is this feasible with a geology degree?
Is having a minor in geology with no physics or/and mathematics worth it?
I was starting to go for a General BSc with the hope of having a specialization in geology at the University of Alberta. I've since put that on an indefinite hold, but I'm very much interested in NAIT's two year geology technician program (specifically for environmental geology and hydrogeology)
Hello, I am a Geoscience Engineer, I worked for many years in oil service industries such as Baker hughes etc. (Mudlogging companies), "very badly paid in Venezuela", always by contracts. It's very difficult to qualify for a major oil company that is worth working as a Schumberger. Now because of the crisis in Venezuela, I find myself unemployed in Colombia. It has been extremely difficult for me to have a job stability in the area of Geology.
i really love rocks and things like that so i’m pursuing a career for geology and i’m currently graduating in 2025 so that’s gonna be a while for me
I am excited for you!!! Thank you for sharing! Please stay in touch and share your journey. 💛
Shy Lama i hope to
Can you please say which sector is best in msc
Hey Shy, I wanted to know if its a good degree for me to venture into, I am undecisive for choosing between Geology and Mine Survey
Please Help
Hi shy I am Arun from India I have done my bachelor in Civil Engineering field I want to do master in Geology from Norway(2020-21) September intake. Please guide to me which field of Geology is better for me in future for work in oil and gas industry Please reply me I am waiting your answer 🙏🙏💐