Comments on: My Path & Big News! https://www.theleangreenbean.com/my-path-big-news/ Balanced. Simple. Real. Tue, 25 Apr 2017 00:26:31 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 By: Lindsay https://www.theleangreenbean.com/my-path-big-news/#comment-88906 Tue, 25 Apr 2017 00:26:31 +0000 http://www.theleangreenbean.com/?p=5502#comment-88906 In reply to Kate.

good luck!! it’s worth it!

]]> By: Kate https://www.theleangreenbean.com/my-path-big-news/#comment-88900 Mon, 24 Apr 2017 19:05:52 +0000 http://www.theleangreenbean.com/?p=5502#comment-88900 This is amazing! I am currently pursuing a MS In Nutrition to become an RD. I have zero background in this and it i very inspiring reading your story! Ive been contemplating this for the past few years and I know this will be worth it:) Thank you for sharing.

]]> By: Lindsay https://www.theleangreenbean.com/my-path-big-news/#comment-87362 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 17:56:56 +0000 http://www.theleangreenbean.com/?p=5502#comment-87362 In reply to Nicole.

I think the Diet Tech degree is a good one. You could always get that first and decide in the process if you wanted to go on to become of full RD or just stick with Diet Tech. There are a lot of jobs out there you can do just as a tech!

]]> By: Nicole https://www.theleangreenbean.com/my-path-big-news/#comment-87359 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 11:51:37 +0000 http://www.theleangreenbean.com/?p=5502#comment-87359 I’m currently a Special Education teacher in my late 30’s. Dietetics has been a goal of mine, but I am pretty concerned about taking the risk, because I have 3 kids and a husband and the possibility of not getting an internship just can’t be an option. For someone with no science background, and a less than stellar GRE score, would you recommend the associates degree first? I hate to spend the time and money, but I can’t afford to go through a master’s program and not get a match the first time, or at all.I was wondering if having that associate’s degree and DTR exam under your belt will help or not. If people with a Bachelor’s in Nutrition can become DTR’s while waiting to get matched, how much weight does the associate degree actually hold? Does that make sense? Also, do you think the associate degree helped you in terms of transitioning to that content and material? I’m nervous about the classes in the Master’s. Thank you. Go BUCKS!

]]> By: Lindsay https://www.theleangreenbean.com/my-path-big-news/#comment-86600 Tue, 17 May 2016 23:34:20 +0000 http://www.theleangreenbean.com/?p=5502#comment-86600 In reply to Leanne.

i think it really depends what you want to do. For clinical type work RD is definitely important. There are programs out there you can get involved with that may not require you to be an RD, but I think they do lend a lot of credibility to you both to get employed and also getting people in the community to respect you!

]]> By: Leanne https://www.theleangreenbean.com/my-path-big-news/#comment-86599 Tue, 17 May 2016 23:16:01 +0000 http://www.theleangreenbean.com/?p=5502#comment-86599 Your story is unbelievable! I’m a 30 year old with a Bachelors in Psychology, finishing up by Dietetic Tech degree this summer at a community college as well! It’s like I was meant to read this. I have been debating on whether to become an RD because of the horror stories regarding the internships… Never getting in and stuck at WIC or paying $10,000 to work for free. I began the diet tech program to be sure it’s what I wanted. I do love it, but like you, would rather counsel others about how to lead healthy lifestyles. Educating kids on nutrition and exercise would be my dream! We are like the same person! You probably already know – starting in 2017 we will need a Masters so I have to decide and get into a school like… now. You have plenty of advice here but anything else would be much appreciated! How helpful is habvng the letters behind your name?

Thanks!

]]> By: Lindsay Gervais https://www.theleangreenbean.com/my-path-big-news/#comment-81960 Wed, 03 Jun 2015 18:10:20 +0000 http://www.theleangreenbean.com/?p=5502#comment-81960 I love reading up on your journey, even though it was three years ago! I’m in my final year at the University of Alberta in Canada, and I’m starting my internship this summer. It’s interesting to hear how the dietetic internship is organized at different universities. Mine is integrated with our school, so I’m starting my intro clinical this year and then continuing the next 7 months of placements next May.

Cheers,
Lindsay

]]> By: Lauren https://www.theleangreenbean.com/my-path-big-news/#comment-80794 Sat, 11 Apr 2015 04:45:24 +0000 http://www.theleangreenbean.com/?p=5502#comment-80794 Just read this and enjoyed it, thanks for sharing! Match day is in one day for me, fingers crossed.

]]> By: Sarah @ AGratefulBlog https://www.theleangreenbean.com/my-path-big-news/#comment-75814 Mon, 10 Nov 2014 15:07:39 +0000 http://www.theleangreenbean.com/?p=5502#comment-75814 This is so inspiring!! I also work at an insurance company; I don’t hate it, but I don’t exactly feel fulfilled. I graduated from college as a business major but I’ve always dreamed about going back to school to become a RD. Thank you so much for writing about your journey!

]]> By: Lindsay https://www.theleangreenbean.com/my-path-big-news/#comment-66462 Mon, 31 Mar 2014 17:33:07 +0000 http://www.theleangreenbean.com/?p=5502#comment-66462 In reply to Lyndsay.

thanks so much Lyndsay! Good luck on your decision and your journey!

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