don't disagree...although I think the field he is interested in (bio medical engineering) seems to have plenty promise. Hope he sticks with it...these kids tend to change their minds

* Tremendous opportunities in Bio medical engineering.

* Hope he gets accepted into one of the top programs.

* Does he have any idea where he wants to study ?

* John Hopkins, Duke and Stanford have excellent programs.

* By the way, Ask him this simple question regarding his interest in Biomedical engineering:

Is that what you want to be or what you want to do ?

Rev

Kids are never sure exactly sure what they want to do or be...he just listed things that interest him and what he is good at...a combination of Biology, Ancient civilizations, Language, Chemistry, Calculus...he is an introvert, free thinker, independent minded...

He figured Bio Medical which can actually take him to different parts of the world meeting different people who speak different languages

* Free thinker and independent minded ? And he is just a teenager ?

* That's all I need to know---you and his Mom have nothing to worry about---that boy is going places.

Rev

Under 24 with no experience, over 50, or unemployed for more than 3 months dont apply.  All others may submit their resumes.  Most likely I will send you a form letter telling you how wonderful you are, so much so that a humble company like ours couldnt possibly hire you.

But if you are really smart you would join a PRIVATE country club and then seek employment through your connections there.

Sadly you are correct unless its from an Ivy and then you MIGHT have a chance.  Getting a grad degree is crucial in these times, problem is all the deby incurred.

I am glad I am not a 25 year old.

that will not be possible at least most schools since the major and minor are in different colleges. 

Anybody who work wid their hands will never starve. But starvation coming, ppl love to live in too big cities. God sey suh in de Bible.

* When you get a chance---post that quote in the bible.

* By the way, Didn't the Bible say good old Jesus coming back ?

* That's a big lie.

* Good old Jesus never coming back.

* IT'S ALLAH OBAMA TIME.

Rev

In careers where your success depends on the ability to devalop relationships with whites, they are skeptical that an minority, especially an immigrant can do that.  If the job involves sitting at a desk writing programs then they will love you as few whites of any qualitry will want that, knowing the limitations.

This is not to say tyhat it is impossible, but it is to say that it will be difficult for some West Indian kid, whose parents work in the health field, or in some back office admi position in the corporate world, to know how to properly present themselves.  Indeed the kid will probably have the impression that "knowing the job" is important.  No they want to know whether you can fit into their business culture, and feel comfotable with their clients, and most importantly, whether their clients will feel comfortable with you.

As much as some people like to bash black Americans, I have seen way more success from them as they know more about the system and how to present themselves.   Indeed this respect for elders that some Caribeban kides still have, works against them.