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The Weather Isn’t a Good Enough Reason to Stay in San Diego and Struggle
I think it is important to recognize that the choice to pursue research is a unique one, with many fewer job opportunities relative to other professions. This paints a very skewed portrait of San Diego, because the truth is it that finding a good research job anywhere is difficult. For example, if you had chosen to pursue a career field in higher demand, such as something relating particularly to technology (user experience, interfaces, etc.) or education, you might have had an easier time finding a job. Both of these fields are directly related to cognitive science. I am a junior at UCSD, with a major relating to cognitive science, and am already employed at a learning center in San Diego whose programs focus on strengthening specific sensory-cognitive functions. I think many people make the mistake of waiting until graduation to find a suitable professional job, and forget the importance of gaining experience and an understanding of the job market along the way. It is important to realize that school is not an end, it is a means, and that ultimately a person must be realistic when evaluating career options. No amount of schooling can change that.— August 6, 2011 11:20 a.m.