https://padlet.com/maria_contreras3/enbgffhx82c7 A detailed inside look on the reality of how to get the career I wish to have. en-us 2019-03-12 20:39:27 UTC 2025-06-07 12:47:51 UTC hello@padlet.com maria_contreras3 https://padlet.com/maria_contreras3/enbgffhx82c7/wish/342195674 I am a high school senior student working towards getting my high school diploma. I plan to take a gap year, go to community college for 2 years, and then decide wether I want to continue my education in the United States or in Mexico. But before I do that, what can I work as during my gap year? What career path will I choose to take and how will I get there?]]> 2019-03-17 23:47:28 UTC https://padlet.com/maria_contreras3/enbgffhx82c7/wish/342195674 maria_contreras3 https://padlet.com/maria_contreras3/enbgffhx82c7/wish/342196944 The bay area- Richmond, Ca. The state with the biggest population in the U.S, California is also one of the most expensive states to live in; living costs are high. 

1. The average monthly bill is around $100. 
2. Food expenses are around $300 a month, or $3,607 per year.
3. The average rent for studio is around $1,680
4. Public transportation: $83 monthly which also varies on location
5. Average car insurance: $164 monthly or $1,962 yearly

]]> 2019-03-17 23:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/maria_contreras3/enbgffhx82c7/wish/342196944 maria_contreras3 https://padlet.com/maria_contreras3/enbgffhx82c7/wish/342199421 As a high school graduate I could work at cafe's and in retail. A job that caught my attention was Mad Seoul, a new Korean restaurant in Berkeley that pays $15 an hour. It is located on the Shuttuck Avenue which is on the same avenue the BART stops at. It costs $5 for a round trip of approximately 30 minutes. One of the requirements, which all food services require, is a food handler card. It cost $10 and requires training in order to get it. Once I turn 18 I have the opportunity to work at Amazon where I can get paid $16.50 an hour and have a flexible schedule.]]> 2019-03-18 00:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/maria_contreras3/enbgffhx82c7/wish/342199421 maria_contreras3 https://padlet.com/maria_contreras3/enbgffhx82c7/wish/342224620 I have always been interested in the medical field so I have chosen to take that route. One of the possible career choices I may choose is to become a clinical research coordinator. ]]> 2019-03-18 02:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/maria_contreras3/enbgffhx82c7/wish/342224620 maria_contreras3 https://padlet.com/maria_contreras3/enbgffhx82c7/wish/342248057 2019-03-18 05:58:34 UTC https://padlet.com/maria_contreras3/enbgffhx82c7/wish/342248057 maria_contreras3 https://padlet.com/maria_contreras3/enbgffhx82c7/wish/342250141 A clinical research coordinator is a person " a person responsible for conducting clinical trials using good clinical practice under the auspices of a Principal Investigator." 
How to become one:

1. Earn a four-year bachelor’s degree in either medical technology, microbiology, or public health administration. ( a bachelor of science in Clinical Research
   1. I can attend UC San Diego (tuition of $20,572/year) or San Jose University ( tuition of $13, 108/year) 
2. Gain work experience for at least 1 year
3. Become certified
   1. complete an online program that takes

]]> 2019-03-18 06:18:00 UTC https://padlet.com/maria_contreras3/enbgffhx82c7/wish/342250141 maria_contreras3 https://padlet.com/maria_contreras3/enbgffhx82c7/wish/342250854 TrialSpark is a technology and software company that works on the acceleration of creating new medical drugs and treatments. It pays around $58k-$68k per year, or $4,833-$5,666 per month. The job is described as running clinical trials and focusing on how it can be improved. I would need two years of work experience, to be organized, have good communication skills, have a bachelor's degree, and be tech savvy.]]> 2019-03-18 06:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/maria_contreras3/enbgffhx82c7/wish/342250854 maria_contreras3 https://padlet.com/maria_contreras3/enbgffhx82c7/wish/342253170 The job that interested me the most is located in New York,NY. This means I would have to move there to pursue my career. I found a one bedroom apartment around 20-30 minutes away from the work facility, if taking some form of transportation. The apartment is spacious and cost $1,000 in rent. Living expenses are around $1,250 per month, including rent would be about $2,250 a month. That would leave me with at most $2,585/month for any other purchases]]> 2019-03-18 06:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/maria_contreras3/enbgffhx82c7/wish/342253170 maria_contreras3 https://padlet.com/maria_contreras3/enbgffhx82c7/wish/342697853 2019-03-19 05:06:55 UTC https://padlet.com/maria_contreras3/enbgffhx82c7/wish/342697853