Samantha Coogan- Navigating Your Undergraduate

You can submit your questions using the form linked here- https://forms.gle/cUh2hMXenw2WaDVC8 Or through Instagram @UNLVSNDA Timestamps: 1:02 I’ve heard a lot of my classmates say that they don’t know what they want to do after graduation. Maybe it’s because dietetics is such a huge field. What would be your advice for students that feel lost even though they’re currently working on their degree? 5:30 I’m interested in everything clinical, community, and maybe even interested in sports nutrition. Do you think it’s possible to jump from one specialty to another? Do you know of other RDs who have done this in their career? 8:54 The chemistry requirements for undergraduate students have changed recently. What’s the reason for this change and can students expect this extra knowledge to be helpful in the field? 13:55 One of the classes you teach is Medical Nutrition Therapy. For those who haven’t taken that class yet, what is MNT and why is it important for the field? 20:52 Are there any tips you would give to interns who are finishing their internship soon? 24:50 One of my career goals is to get into teaching. How do you suggest I start to pursue this goal? Explanation of acronyms: RD- Registered Dietitian *interchangeable with RDN RDN- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist MNT: Medical Nutrition Therapy  SNDA Meeting: 9/13/23 @ 4pm in the Nutrition Center connected to the UNLV Food Pantry