Hi, am a 2nd year student of Geography in a university of technology. Am to choose between meterology and remote sensing in my 3rd year and i've been unable to decide which is better so far; advice on job opportunities, how marketable these fields are and chances of furthering education after graduation would be highly appreciated

bros, choose the one you have passion for, as far as i'm concerned there is no job out there

to be sincere i hae passion for none, i didnt apply for the course. it was given to me by the school

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Hi, am a 2nd year student of Geography in a university of technology. Am to choose between meterology and remote sensing in my 3rd year and i've been unable to decide which is better so far; advice on job opportunities, how marketable these fields are and chances of furthering education after graduation would be highly appreciated

Generally speaking, you need to be conversant with both fields of study, i.e, remote sensing and meteorology, as both are interconnected. However, it is important to keep in mind that remote sensing is a very basic aspect of geography that could be used to understand meteorology better. You'd quite agree with me that there's an aspect of remote sensing known as "atmospheric remote sensing"- the use of remote sensors in studying atmospheric conditions/processes. Hence, in terms of which is better than the other, I'll say none. I'd rather you be more interested in the more fundamental field which I believe in this regard is remote sensing.

In relation to job opportunities and how marketable these fields are, it depends on the part of the world you are in. As missdebs rightly opined, choose that which you are passionate about. To add to that especially in the context of being in Nigeria, I'd suggest that you choose remote sensing. I believe you must have heard about (or have been introduced) to G.I.S., a rapidly evolving geographical field that is not only gaining acceptance worldwide but also a very good source of income should you understand the "nuts and bolts" of the applications involved. Asides oil and gas firms requiring G.I.S. applications, a broad scope of organizations and industries also find such applications very useful. Examples include banks, ministries, military establishments, meteorological centres and so on. Remote sensing has a huge role to play in making G.I.S. even more robust. So, the point being made is that remote sensing (especially when combined with G.I.S.) is quite marketable.

In terms of furthering your education after graduation, of course, you may choose to further your studies if you so wish. I am well aware there are seasoned lecturers specializing in the aforementioned study areas spread around the country and overseas. However, your not being passionate about either course calls for reflection. You'd have to get that natural motivation to keep you going no matter the circumstances. If you can't find it, then it inevitably means that you're wasting your resources (i.e., time and money) studying such course. However, if you find it, use it to your advantage and get the best out of it in terms of emerging with not just a very good grade but strong practical knowledge. While the role of the good grade's to position you better for both job and scholarship opportunities, I believe you understand what the practical knowledge does. Again, keep in mind that you need to understand the theory behind every concept as well. This will facilitate your understanding of the practical aspects. Left for me to decide, I'd choose remote sensing over meteorology and ensure that I understand the basics excellently.

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