Bartlett, Illinois
Should I get a job during the school year?
I want the money from having a job, but I'm worried that I couldn't fit one in. I'm taking 3 AP classes and I normally have As and Bs and I'm also part of the cross country and track teams, do you think I could handle adding a part-time in? #job #high-school #time-management
What can I do to stand out from the competition in order to get a job?
I'm going into my junior year of high school this summer and was wondering, when trying to get a part-time, summer job as a 16 year old, what is the best way to seem distinguished and be preferable over the competition? #job-search #high-school #summer
What resources should I use while attempting to find a good major for myself?
I'm currently trying to decide on what I will major in and I'm confused by all of the different types and numerous options, how can I figure out which one would be best for me?
P.S I plan on working in Psychology or counseling #psychology #college-major #counseling
What is the average salary for an actuary?
I am looking to go into actuarial science in an attempt at becoming an actuary after I finish college, so I want to know the salary of one. #actuarial-science #actuarial #financial-planning
What career has the highest out of college job placement rate?
I am #undecided on my major, and I have a wide variety of interests, but I don't want to go to college, spend thousands of dollars, and go into a field with no jobs available. #jobs #growing-jobs
Which is easier to maintain: a blog or a vlog?
I've been thinking about starting a blog about my endeavors in college as a musical theatre student and to share the knowledge I'm gaining from my experiences in this field. Now I'm considering creating a YouTube channel to express my thoughts. I'm not sure platform which I should commit my...
Do I need to major in education to teach English overseas?
I'm interested in travelling in my twenties, and I hear that teaching English is a good way to make money while living in another country. Is this still a possibility for me if my major has nothing to do with education? #teaching #college-major #education #english #travel
What would you have done differently in college/university?
If you could go back in time, what would you have changed about your college experience? What are the things you're happy you did and wouldn't change? I'm looking for suggestions regarding all aspects of college -- academic, social, personal -- everything. I'd especially appreciate advice...
What kinds of internships would be good for someone seeking a career in theatre?
My dream is to be an actor, but I know you can't really intern as an actor :) So what kinds of internship possibilities are there for people who are interested in the performing arts? #internships #acting #internship #theatre #actor
When is the optimal time to apply for a summer job?
I'm wondering if there's still enough time for me to apply for a job this summer. I have to go back to college in September, so I'd only have July and August to work. Is that enough time to get hired, be trained and hold a job? #jobs #work #hiring #employment #summer-jobs #part-time...
What do you put on your resume when you've never had a job before?
I want to apply for jobs, but I don't know how to market myself since I don't have any previous job experience. I'm just looking for a part-time job since I'm in college. #jobs #resume #part-time
How can someone get certificated as a psychologist?
I am asking because I minor in psychology. #social-psychology #child-psychology
Are taking AP classes and a language in high school better than college?
People have told me you don't even get a lot of credits for AP classes and that they just drop you GPA. Is this true? What option will save me more money? Also, when the high school speech guy talked about what he wished he would do he said that he would take the lanuage four years during high...
What is the most benificial college for a psychology degree? Also, what degree is the most benificial?
I'm trying to choose a degree in psychology. I am not sure if it would be better to get a higher degree and do more schooling or just an average degree with less schoolling. Also, I am not sure what college would be the best for this degree. I've heard a lot of good news with Wisconsin and...
Do you have any suggestions on how I should go about choosing and completing my required honors courses?
I will be a freshman at Michigan State University to study civil engineering this fall. I have also been accepted into the Honors College at this school, which requires me to complete at least eight honors courses. I do not want to saddle myself with too many classes, but I also know that...
Which are the biggest challenges chemical engineers are facing?
I am going to start studying on this field and would like to know where I can focus my studies and reasearch. #engineering #science #research #chemical-engineering #chemical-engineer
Which are the jobs chemical engineers have the most?
I am going to start studying chemical engineering at CU Boulder next fall and would like to know which are my job options for when I finish this career. #engineer #career-choice #chemical-engineering #chemical-engineer #data-engineer
Why is the journey of completing a degree so intimidating for alot of individuals who know they need it for the career they eventually want?
I hear potential students complain about why they are not in the career that they want to be in or complain about not making the amount of money they want to make. The main thing that irritates me is that they expect things to be given to them like society owes them. I was always taught that...
How do you know if graduate school is needed for your career?
Everyone's path isn't the same. Some professions require a graduate school, but what about the ones that don't? What are some guidelines to figuring out if graduate school is necessary for your career path? #education #graduate-school
Do high end colleges and universities look better on your credentials when you are applying for a job?
Depending on m,y career route I would like to get a job based on my major so this question will help me when choosing a college. #job #people
Why is it that good colleges have to be the most expensive?
If you want to get in to a good college you work as hard as you can in school so you can get in a good college but one you get accepted you can't even go to that college because financial reason even despite the scholarships you obtain. #general
How does one begin to specialize in a medical area of study?
I have a few medical topics that I'm more interested in studying than others. These might just be questions that I will have answered when I learn more in medical school, but topics like brain activity have a lot to offer in terms of research. If a person wants to begin specializing in a...
Is it possible to be accepted into medical school without being a science major?
I have heard many differing views on how pre-medical studies work. I'm currently hoping to take pre-medical studies as a music performance major because music is a passion of mine and musicians are known for being hard working, focused, and detail-oriented, which are all skills necessary to...
Can entrepreneurship really be taught?
I attend the University of Michigan where I major in communications and minor in entrepreneurship. I've heard it said many times that entrepreneurship can't be taught & that you either have it or you don't. While to a certain extent I believe that statement, I also have greatly benefited from...
If I have an undecided major, what classes should I take my freshman year of college?
I am going to be a college freshman but am undecided about what my major is. I would love to play baseball professionally and will be playing baseball in college. #teaching #teacher #majors #students #undecided #baseball #coaches
What classes should I take if I want to get into sports management?
I am going to be a college freshman, my dream would be to play baseball professionally but I have to be realistic and know that I need my college degree to be successful. #baseball #athletes #coaches
When should I start visiting colleges?
Should I visit before I apply, like in the summer after my junior year? Or after I apply and get accepted?
Because why would I visit a place that might not accept me? #campus-visit #college-admissions #college-selection
Should I attend a private or public college/university?
I know that public colleges in Illinois are required to accept 3's on AP exams, which I might have gotten, but I also hear that private colleges can offer more financial aid.
At which type of college would I end up saving more money? #financial-aid #ap-exam
What are the downfalls of being a nurse?
I am thinking about becoming a nurse and I was wondering if there were any major factors that I might want to know about before proceeding a degree. #nursing #nurse #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care
How is a registered nurse different from a licensed practical nurse?
I want to know is it is worth the extra money to become more qualifies or if the label of a degree is less important in the scheme of things. #nursing
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