Charlene Said:

Radicals & Pigs: What kind of "pig" was 0bama really referring to? Did B:ll Ayyers get a good laugh?

We Answered:

Pigs were cops. Obama was a child then...a very young child. The Weatherman Underground grew up, like most of us have.

Eva Said:

Radicals & Pigs: What kind of "pig" was 0bama really referring to? Did B:ll Ayyers get a good laugh?

We Answered:

Obama was referring to McCain's economic policies. This attempt to connect Obama to the Manson murders is very sad. I find it very hard to respect people who resort to these pitifully desperate attempts at slander.

Paula Said:

Working with Wildlife animals?

We Answered:

While I do not wish to throw cold water on your aspirations of a career, I would caution you to be aware of the facts. First, you should know that most wild animals are rarely neither abused, or abandoned. Usually, wild animals that are in need of 'help' are injured. There are laws that limit truly wild animals from being kept by humans in most states, including Michigan, so there is not much of a futre in that. Most wild animals that are injured are euthanized. That may seem harsh, however, wild animals often do not do well in captivity, and if they do allow themselves to be stable in captivity, they may not re-adapt to the wild-why?, because they get used to being fed. Anyway, getting back to your original question, if you want to work with wildlife, go to work for the state or federal fish and game agencies. They are primarily charged with the welfare of the wildlife, and they have the jobs you are looking for-but, do not be too surprised when the owl with a broken wing, or the deer with a broken leg because of a collision with a car, are quietly and efficiently euthanized, you need to be able to do that, for the good of the individual and for the good of the species.

Bruce Said:

How competitive a grad applicant can someone be with a perfect record following an abysmal year in college?

We Answered:

You will be competitive, but you must take some time on each application to explain what happened.

The advantage to you is that this occurred early in your academic career; and that you've done very well ever since. It's also to your advantage that your GPA with those "Fs" averaged in is still quite strong. If the rest of your application is also quite strong, you do still have a chance.

There may be some programs that won't take you. But there will be many others that will.

As you may already know, it's best to actually meet with someone in the grad program you're applying to. Hopefully, this person is the one you'd want to have as your faculty advisor. You've read some of their research. You talk to them about their interests, your interests, and the program, before you apply. They'll have serious pull in admissions, if they want to work with you. Don't neglect this step.