CollegeSurfing.com Showcases 'Fun' and Lucrative Careers

CollegeSurfing.com interviews professionals in alternative and glamorous fields to provide insight into lesser-known occupations.

Staten Island, NY (PRWEB) July 12, 2007 -- Joining the "real world" ranks doesn't have to be a bore. CollegeSurfing.com has interviewed various individuals and highlighted their paths to successful -- and fun -- careers. "Your career choice doesn't have to necessarily go the traditional route of doctor, lawyer, or teacher," says Dawn Papandrea, managing editor at The CollegeBound Network. "There are many different vocations you can choose, based on your unique interests and talents."

Check out how some of these unusual and unique careers that have brought success to others:

•    Celebrity Dog Trainer -- Tyson Kilmer always loved working with animals, but he didn't realize that he'd make a career out of his passion when he was young. After modeling for some time, he managed to begin his animal career and now trains the dogs of celebrities, including Mike Tyson, Sheryl Crow and Joni Mitchell, among others. Alternative Careers (http://www.collegesurfing.com/clickcount.php?id=6612001&goto=http%3A//alternative.collegesurfing.com/)

•    Computer Animator -- Brad Schiff didn't know what he wanted to do when he began college. After realizing he really liked art, he transferred to NYU and worked on Tim Burton's animated motion picture, "Corpse Bride." He went from a 2.0 to a 4.0 GPA, once he found something he really loved to do. Art/Design Careers (http://www.collegesurfing.com/clickcount.php?id=6611999&goto=http%3A//art-design.collegesurfing.com/)

•    Cosmetologist -- Elise Brill took her love of cosmetics to the next level and has worked in many different aspects of make-up and beautifying others. She is now her own boss, as she began her own entrepreneurial venture making up brides. Massage/Spa/Wellness Careers (http://www.collegesurfing.com/clickcount.php?id=6611998&goto=http%3A//massage-spa-wellness.collegesurfing.com/)

•    Pro Sports Trainer -- Kevin Johnson realized after getting hurt in college that there wasn't a specific person at his school who could help him with his rehab. He went on to study physical education and he now works with the pros, as the head athletic trainer for the Philadelphia 76ers. Health Care Careers (http://www.collegesurfing.com/clickcount.php?id=6611995&goto=http%3A//healthcare.collegesurfing.com/)

In addition to professional profiles and in-depth features on various jobs and fields, CollegeSurfing.com provides information on the educational tools and resources needed to launch such careers. Users can research, find, and request information from over 400 career focused institutions offering thousands of degree and certificate programs.

More than 1.5 million surfers utilize The CollegeBound Network's resource sites each month, which include CollegeBound.net, CollegeSurfing.com, HolisticJunction.com, SpaBeautySchools.com, TopCareerSchools.com and others.

Since 1987, The CollegeBound Network (CBN) has worked with America's leading colleges, universities and career schools in connecting learners with educational opportunities. CBN specializes in recruitment lead generation solutions for 800+ educational institutions and 3,000 campuses, using its content-rich portals.

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