Day in the Life of a Field Geologist

Yo, I am Caden Howlett, a first-year PhD student studying geoscience at the University of Arizona. Here is a day in my life as a field-based geologist working in the central Montana Rocky Mountains, USA. Camping, hiking, science, mountains, and water. Good times during the summer of 2021.

Check out @cadenhowlett on IG. There, I share short essays on topics in geology, philosophy, astronomy, and general science. The platform has about 100k followers.

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[gajesingh]

I was extremely confused about taking geology in my high school ...but after seeing that blazing energy in you in your field, I am now positive, that I am gonna love geology.

[FoxMan]

What an amazing office space! I am studying to become a geologist and this was a fun watch! Lara Bar for the win.

[jacintogarzall]

Hey man! I’m a freshman majoring in geology and I absolutely love my first major class, I can’t wait to start on my later classes throughout the years. Love the vids homie

[juliahowlett]

Fantastic! Love seeing a person who loves what they do. You are a born teacher.

[JoDo]

I always aced geology perfectly and thought of other jobs but the answer was always infront of me

[danhutson]

Thanks Caden. At my age(67) & disabilities, I enjoy watching younger & more energetic people go about their day of exploring. I love maps & trying to identify all the roads, trails & natural structures. I appreciate you sharing.

[SophiaWorks]

Well I think I’m going to do this. It looks incredibly rewarding! Being outside, chilling in mountains, researching nature, hiking. I can’t say it gets better!

[pockettt]

loved every minute of the video, im starting my university studies soon and am majoring in geology. Ive always been more keen on the paleontology side of earth sciences but this video further convinces me that I will really enjoy being a geologist :)

[abi-mduk]

Omg I’m currently studying geology at school and have just applied for a masters degree at uni… watching this makes me so excited I can’t wait to take it further and go on field trips like this!!

[reggiecollier]

I’m extremely jealous of the work you have been doing brotha. Haven’t been in the field like that in a while.

[paristexas]

Beautiful mountain and I thoroughly enjoy hearing you talk about the rocks around you. If I could go back to school, I would study Geology! Living vicariously through you!

[rodelscreation]

today I just figured out Geologist thing, but to be honest I was watching a bike touring from cape to cairo but I was reading the description and saw that the person in the movie was happen to be a geophysicis and led me typing what is geophysicis do? omg I am so happy I found you :p thank you for thi wonderful video, greetings all the way from Philippines love lots

[hausmanoyombo]

dude you're fucking awesome. second year geology student, can wait to live this life

[cleverfoxgaming]

Damn it motivated me even more, my dream has been to be a geologist n i love traveling to places too n here I'm getting to do them both

[BussinTopTens]

This just cemented my decision to study Geology instead of engineering. I've actually done this exact same thing in Australia for a mining company.. Going out bush and sleeping in a tent.. using a shovel for a bathroom lol Wasn't allowed to film tho which was shit.. but yeah loved it so much. Would highly recommend aswell. Going bush on your own or a small group.. is probably one of the best experiences you can have.

[bobstoddard]

Mans really flexin out there with the fits though lol 10/10

[parkerjorgensen]

This is the video that made me pursue an undergrad in geology and thank god it did because i think its my life’s purpose. thank you Caden for the inspiration and maybe ill see you around at a conference one day!

[linglinzhong]

Thanks for sharing. I visited the University of Arizona seven years ago and worked with Profs. Paul Kapp and Peter DeCelles. Nice memories.

[DayTrripperr]

This video just made me want to get into grad school even more. Especially since the pandemic shut down ruined a lot of my field opportunities during undergrad.

[aoconnor]

This was fun to watch, thank you!
Did Liquid IV ever sponsor you? Lol