Speaker 1
I have three cats and two dogs. I work in a large grocery store. I didn't finish college but I want to go back. Growing up in a small town was the best. My first car was a ford.
Speaker 2
I live by the ocean. I used to be an accountant. I am ready to embark on a new career and life. Now I am a freelance entrepreneur. My dog is truly my best friend.
Speaker 1
I like to work on cars. Fords are my favourite cars. I plan to go back and finish college. I grew up in a small town. I have cats and dogs. I work in a grocery store. I want a better job.
Speaker 2
I am a freelancer. I went to college to be an accountant. I have a dog. I am ready for a new job. I don't like being an entrepreneur.
Speaker 1
Hello how are you?
Speaker 2
Good. Do you have any hobbies?
Speaker 1
I like to work on cars. Fords are my favorite.
Speaker 2
Cool. My hobby would be freelancing I guess.
Speaker 1
Did you go to college for that? I plan to go back to college. I didn't finish.
Speaker 2
No, but I did when I was an accountant.
Speaker 1
Cool. I grew up in a small town and prefer it my pets do too.
Speaker 2
That's cool. My dog is my best friend!
Speaker 1
I have cats and dogs! They hate it when I go to work at the grocery store.
Speaker 2
Awe, poor babies! I'm ready for a new job!
Speaker 1
Me too! I want to go back to college to get a better job.
Speaker 2
I hear that! Being an entrepreneur isn't all I thought it would be.
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Speaker 1
I like to work on cars. Fords are my favourite cars. I plan to go back and finish college. I grew up in a small town. I have cats and dogs. I work in a grocery store. I want a better job.
Speaker 2
I am a freelancer. I went to college to be an accountant. I have a dog. I am ready for a new job. I don't like being an entrepreneur.
Speaker 1
I've been looking at potential colleges for when I go back, there's so much choice out there now!
Speaker 2
There are! There are over 3,000 colleges in the United States! Which ones were you thinking of considering?
Speaker 1
More than anything, I want a career starting college choice.  What led you to accounting?
Speaker 2
I liked numbers, but didn't like complex math. I also liked being involved with business, but didn't like the business operations or management side of things.
Speaker 1
Hmm, I like complex problems and following a problem to a conclusion.  I really want to work for someone else, I'm not a boss type of person.  
Speaker 2
Accounting might be something you could consider, then. The math isn't complex, but the accounting problems themselves can be complex.
Speaker 1
I will certainly look into it.  Is accounting the same nationwide?  I might have a move in my future. 
Speaker 2
It's standardized across the US, according to US GAAP (generally accepted accounting principles).
Speaker 1
That would make it a truly portable skill.  I like that.  What school did you attend?
Speaker 2
I attended UCLA. Anderson is a pretty good business school.
Speaker 1
Hmm, I'm not sure I would do well in a big school but I'll keep looking for something in a medium/small area.
Speaker 2
Ah. Maybe a liberal arts college would do. Many of them offer degrees in accounting.
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Speaker 1
I like to work on cars. Fords are my favourite cars. I plan to go back and finish college. I grew up in a small town. I have cats and dogs. I work in a grocery store. I want a better job. I like complex problems. I might move in the future.
Speaker 2
I am a freelancer. I went to UCLA to be an accountant. I have a dog. I am ready for a new job. I don't like being an entrepreneur.
Speaker 1
What kind of dog do you have?
Speaker 2
my dog is a huksy. 
Speaker 1
they are great dogs. They seem very vocal. I love to watch youtube videos of them.
Speaker 2
they are VERY vocal. and very dramatic over everything. she has such a big personality.
Speaker 1
Like having a spouse, lol
Speaker 2
lol. but they are way more hairy and demanding. 
Speaker 1
haha, my pets are the opposite. They are lazy and just come to me when they want food..
Speaker 2
that must be nice. my dog demands attention all the time. 
Speaker 1
I would be nice if they were more dependent on my but they were street animals when I got them so they are very independent.
Speaker 2
that's awesome that you rescued them and gave them a home. how long have you had them?
Speaker 1
I hat the dog for 5 years and the cat for 3. The dog is the one the found the cat so the cat is really my dog's pet.
Speaker 2
that's pretty funny. sounds like a good movie. 
4 days
Speaker 1
I like to work on cars. Fords are my favourite cars. I plan to go back and finish college. I grew up in a small town. I have cats and dogs. I work in a grocery store. I want a better job. I like complex problems. I might move in the future. I think Huskys are great dogs. I love watching YouTube videos of dogs. I have lazy pets that come to me for food. I rescued my animals from the street.
Speaker 2
I am a freelancer. I went to UCLA to be an accountant. I am ready for a new job. I don't like being an entrepreneur. I have a Husky. I think my dog is more hairy and demanding than a spouse.
Speaker 1
I've started looking at potential colleges. I want to pick a college first before I plan my next move. I am thinking of moving to a large city. 
Speaker 2
Cool! That's going to be a big change for you. Do you have any particular cities in mind?
Speaker 1
i'm not really sure. maybe new york or la? did you like la for college?
Speaker 2
I loved it! It was so stimulating, and there was so much to do. But although UCLA was great in general, there is a part of me that wishes I had headed farther away, and New York is so exciting!
Speaker 1
New York would be such an amazing city I think. LA sounds romantic because of the weather and beaches. Did you get to do a lot of surfer stuff?
Speaker 2
I don't surf, but I did spend a fair amount of time on the beach. It is a good way to relax, and a nice place to study too. There is also a lot of room there for dogs to play and have fun. I didn't have a dog when I was in college, but my dog loves the beach now.
Speaker 1
that's great! what kind of dog do you have?
Speaker 2
Oh! You must have forgotten. My dog is a Husky. I fondly call him Hairball because he is so shaggy. But he is a great beach companion. He'll run and play a bit and then nap with me. Do you play on bringing your pets to college with you?
Speaker 1
Hairball! What a name. Did you adopt him from a shelter or from a breeder? I don't think I'll be allowed to bring my pets, which is really sad. Maybe if I live off campus or something.
Speaker 2
I did get him from a rescue. He was younger then of course, and so sweet. Just a puppy really. That's too bad about your pets. I hope you can find someone great to take care of them.
Speaker 1
My parents will care for them, I'm sure; they're family pets. Still, I can't imagine life without them. Have you always had pets?
Speaker 2
Yes, but my family was a cat family so Hairball is my first dog. My parents were firm, no dogs. When I was in college I was itching to move off campus and get a dog. That didn't work out, but as soon as I was done, I started searching for the perfect companion. I think I did well.
8 days
Speaker 1
I like to work on cars. Fords are my favourite cars. I plan to go back and finish college. I grew up in a small town. I have cats and dogs. I work in a grocery store. I want a better job. I like complex problems. I think Huskys are great dogs. I love watching YouTube videos of dogs. I have lazy pets that come to me for food. I rescued my animals from the street. I am interested in moving to a large city. I am looking at colleges. I am interested in moving to LA or New York. I am not allowed to have pets at college.
Speaker 2
I am a freelancer. I went to UCLA to be an accountant. I am ready for a new job. I don't like being an entrepreneur. I have a Husky. I think my dog is more hairy and demanding than a spouse. My dogs name is Hairball. I got my dog from a rescue shelter. I wish I had gone to school further away. I don't surf. I spend time at the beach. I study at the beach. My dog likes the beach. My family has a cat.
Speaker 1
I was looking at UCLA, maybe you could give me some advice?
Speaker 2
Sure what would you like to know?
Speaker 1
How was your experience there?
Speaker 2
It was fun, there were many activities to do there. The curriculum can be super strict there  depending on your program.
Speaker 1
What programs is that school known for?
Speaker 2
It's a  round-about school, great for sciences and business, arts are also decent. There are loads of connections to be made here, which is probably the most important factor. What programs are you looking into?
Speaker 1
I'm looking into studying something related to the medical field. Perhaps physical therapy?
Speaker 2
I don't know about physical therapy, the programs are mainly focused on going into med school or into research, I can ask around though. Do you know anyone who goes here or any alumni? 
Speaker 1
Just my cousin but he just started. I don't know any other alumni. Med school also sounds like a good option.
Speaker 2
Okay cool. Yeah if you end up doing well here in one of the science program (bio or chem) its pretty much an easy rise to med school. Mind you it is super expensive living and studying here. A part-time job is a must for many students.
Speaker 1
Are there any study/work related jobs out there or would my only option be off campus work?
Speaker 2
There are administration jobs that most students start off with on campus. Since you're planning to go into the med field then you can ask talk to your professors and they may hook you up with a research position in there lab (volunteer or paid).
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