Aldie, Virginia
What is an oral communication class like?
I will be taking an oral communication class in the near future and wanted to see the class would be like. Also, would it be ok to take it together with an English class? Someone told me to take oral communication in a different semester for English. #college
How many credits do college students usually take per semester?
My high school friends are wondering what is usually consider a normal workload in a normal semester of college in general. #college
How can I become recognized by a professor?
I want to go to graduate school and I know that schools require letters of recommendations from faculty members. I would like my future professors to be the ones to write the letters but how can I stand out to them? #college
Are there any internships for people with no experience?
My friend and I are looking at some potential summer internships and most of them require some degree of experience in a field. So, are there any internships available geared towards people with very minimal to no experience? #internships
How can I write a good cover letter?
I recently looked at some jobs that required a cover letter. What is the purpose of a cover letter and how can I write a good one? #career
What are some ways to get connections?
Interested in knowing how I can meet more people in the same field #career
What would examples of good references to put in a job application?
I have never been employed and was wondering what would be good examples of references in my case? #jobs #job-search #first-job
Does my major and minor have to relate?
I am majoring in computer science but the minor that I have now is in Asian American Studies. I see that a lot of people tend to minor in something that is relatable to the major such as an astronomy minor, math minor, or physics minor. Is it that important to minor in something that can relate...
Is there a difference between unpaid internships and paid internships?
I'm wondering if paid internships mean that you have to know more and be more experienced than if you had unpaid internships. But that is probably inaccurate so it would be nice if someone could tell me if there are any differences other than one being paid and the other not. #internships
How can I get an internship?
I see that some internships require prior experience in a field, are there also internships that require minimal experience? What do recruiters look at when selecting interns? #internships
What are some good websites for finding internships?
I want to find an internship for summer but I would also like to know a variety of good websites that post these internships. #internships
What are some of the qualifications to get into rotc?
My friend recently applied to several rotc programs, what are some of the qualifications that they look at to determine acceptance? #rotc
What are some good sources on the web that are good for learning basic programming?
I'm a beginner at programming and would like to know some resources that would hopefully help me practice some programming skills that I will be learning in my comp sci classes. #computer-science #programming #personal-development
How hard is object-oriented programming without prior experience?
I'll be starting my first CS class this coming semester and I'm just wondering if I would be fine in the class without any prior programming experience. #computer-science
Is it possible to go out of the country during summer break while training for the army/air force?
My friend wants to know in the future in the case that he actually decides to go into the army, is he allowed to go out of the country while in training? #army #us-army-military #united-states-army
Can I include some high school experiences on my resume in college?
I just finished my first semester and am currently looking for a job. Since I don't really have much experiences in college yet, is it alright that I add some of my high school experiences, awards, etc. to this resume? #jobs #resume #college-jobs #resume-writing
How to be better motivated in college?
I have seen many people who stress a lot in college (I haven't started stressing too much yet) and I really want to know some of the ways that others used to cope when they feel less motivated. This would definitely be helpful in the future and could be useful for my friends as well. #college-major
What are the different types of job interviews out there?
Just want to know more about any possible interview methods that I may encounter in the future. #jobs #interviews #job-application
Will commuting be too time-consuming?
I'm thinking of commuting next year because I don't think paying 10k+ a year for what I'm getting with room/board is worth it. But, then there's the issue that by commuting, I may be wasting time (1-1.5 hours round trip) which I could otherwise use to study or commit to other things. With this,...
What careers are available with an Asian American Studies minor?
I am interested in doing an Asian American Studies minor because I am interested in the area of study. But at the same time, I'm wondering what careers are open to me with this degree? #studies #asian
What are some tips on balancing between school, work, and hobbies?
I am quite at time-managing but sometimes, I can also fall victim to procrastination. #time-management #working
How should I prepare for the GRE?
Alright, so I don't want to make any mistakes with the GRE the way I did with the SATs. Should I actually buy a book for the GRE or do the practice tests that are available online. #testing #gre
Is studying abroad really worth it?
So many people have recommended that Is study abroad at some point in my college career. But, it can get a bit expensive depending on the location. Nevertheless, is the experience worth it? #college #study-abroad
When you have an video interview, what is the appropriate dress attire?
I had a video interview before, and I was dressed extremely business professional. The interviewer only told me I didn't have to dress professionally since it was a video chat. I would like to know the appropriate dress attire you all would recommend?
#job-application
Does double majoring in business and engineering sound like a good idea?
My friend is currently majoring in both engineering and business. She has to take a lot of classes and it seems to be extremely stressful. Will it be worth it? #business #engineering
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