Required class vs. awesome volunteer position

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<p>So, dilemma:</p>

<p>I’m currently waitlisted for an oceanography that fulfills a transfer requirement. It’s not a prerequisite for any other courses I need, and while this one is only offered once a year by one teacher there are other classes I can take instead. The downside to that is with my interest in marine biology and all things oceany, I’d love to take this class instead of some other geology class.</p>

<p>BUT, the local zoo just posted that they’re accepting applications for their Docent programs. Docents are volunteers but a little higher up the ladder, so to speak. They get to be more hands-on with the animals, work more closely with the guests, and do a lot of special programs and education. As a bio major with a fondness for kids and education, this is a perfect program. I’ve wanted to do this for years but I’ve never been able to. To be a part of the Docent program you have to take a class with them. Every Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM. For 12 weeks. This class also takes place only once a year. </p>

<p>I’m working from home right now, so that isn’t an issue. But the oceanography class is held on Fridays, right in the middle of the Docent class. I would love to do the oceanography class and I have a hard time justifying dropping a class I need. However, I may never have the availability to do the Docent training if I don’t do it now.</p>

<p>So between oceanography and docent training, which would you pick?</p>

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<p>I’d just take Oceanography next year. (Unless you need that class to take a bunch of other classes).</p>

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<p>That’s kind of what my instinct tells me too. It would be a lot easier to take it next year or replace it with another class vs. trying to do the Docent training some other time.</p>

<p>I’m still waiting for my application from the zoo. I am, as the cool kids say, totes excited.</p>