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How can college students utilize their campus career center to its full potential?
Hi, I'm Caroline! I will be a senior in college and I am studying Accounting. #career-advice
How do I decide what to write my college essay about?
A college essay is so incredibly open-ended that it seems impossible to find a place to start.
#JULY20
What careers could you go into with a psychology degree?
I know the obvious ones like therapy and counseling, but I like psychology and I don't particularly want to go into that field.
#JULY20
Double Major vs Major & Minor
I'm hoping to major in Mechanical Engineering as well as Astronomy but I am not sure as to whether I want to do so via double majoring or perhaps having a major in MechE and a minor in Astro. What're the pros and cons to both of these paths? #JULY20 #double-major #majors-and-minors
With the coronavirus running rampant, what are some ways in which I can discover opportunities for internships and jobs in general? Will the search be more or less difficult?
I'm a current prefrosh attending college this fall but I'm a bit anxious in regards to the amount of jobs that will be available during my first semester. #JULY20
How do you go through with an informational interview?
I have seen advice on Linkedin that in order to land a job, we need to network with people from our desired company by doing an informational interview. What kinds of questions do I need to ask during it?
#interviews #interview-preparation #interview-questions
Research in industry vs academia
I am a current graduate student in materials science looking into research careers after I graduate. Do you have any insights into the differences between doing research at a company, compared to a university? #science #research #graduate-school
Would you recommend doing a gap year between undergrad and law school?
I'm currently at college as an undergrad and considering law school #lawyer #law-school #college
What are some back up professions or careers?
I'm thinking about going into the medical field and I know that it's tough. Even though it'd be a dream to study medicine, I figured that I should be on the safe side and have a backup job I can fall back on if things don't work out. Any suggestions for those kinds of jobs? #job #medicine...
What is it like going to a BS/MS PA program like? Should I chose this route instead of taking a more traditional entry into the PA profession?
I'm thinking about being a PA (physician assistant/associate) which is why I thought about taking a more advanced program straight out of high school. It allows me to enter the work field sooner as well as cut down some costs. The one thing that concerns me is the amount of vigor/what it...
what subjects should i focus on in highschool to get into law school
i want to become a court judge #law #lawyer #highschool
What does it mean to be a material science engineer?
I am a senior in high school and I have applied to college as an undecided engineering major. I read an article on material science engineering and I am very intrigued about this field of engineering. #engineering #college #material-science-engineering #undecided
What is the difference between electrical and computer engineering?
I am a senior in high school and I have applied to college as an undecided engineering major. I have found some interest in electrical engineering but the more I research electrical engineering the more I start to realize that computer engineering is pretty similar. I know that there are...
What does it mean to be an electrical engineer?
I am a senior in high school and I applied to college as an undecided engineering major. I have watched numerous videos provided by colleges on what each field of engineering entails and what really interested me was electrical engineering. I am curious about what an electrical engineer does...
How will I know when a specific field of engineering is for me?
I am a senior in high school and I have applied to numerous colleges for engineering. My only problem is that I applied undecided engineering and after hearing numerous colleges talk about the different fields of engineering they offer, I still can't seem to lean towards a field that I like. I...
What basic knowledge do you need in order to pursue a future in engineering?
I am a senior in high school and I took numerous AP classes in my junior and senior years. During my senior year, I took AP Calc BC, AP Physics, and AP Computer Science. Were these classes enough to get me started in being an engineer? Also, what should I take in college to further help me...
What skills are helpful in becoming an environmental scientist?
I am going to be studying environmental science at college in the fall. What are the most helpful and necessary skills for someone working towards a career in this field of study? #environment #environmentalscience
What are some career opportunities in the field of wildlife biology?
In addition to environmental science, I am also interested in studying wildlife biology. What are some career opportunities in this field of study? #wildlife #wildlifebiology #environment #conservation
When is the best time to start looking for summer internships in college?
I am going to be a college freshman this fall. When is the right time to start researching and applying to summer internships? #college #internships
What is your best advice for college freshmen?
I am going to be a college freshman this fall. What is your best advice related to academics and career opportunities? #college
What are some careers in the field of environmental conservation?
Hello, my name is Allison and I will be studying environmental science and conservation at college in the fall. What are some careers related to this field of study? #environmentalscience #conservation
what are some main difference between judges in tv and real judges?
#law #attorney #judge
Where can I find energy related internship?
New graduated Master's student studying energy market, energy efficiency, and data analysis. Where can I find an internship related to what I studied? #internship #summer-jobs #Energy #Renewable Energy #Analyst
How did you know what you wanted to do for your career?
In what stage of your educational life did you realize what you wanted to do or are passionate about? I feel pressured and stressed about the fact that I don't know what to do because I feel like everyone else does. Are there any suggestions as to what I should do to get a sense of what I like?...
How can I be useful during this volunteering?
#social-work #graduate-school #volunteer
How can I do remote volunteering work?
Currently I am a Junior in High School and I am interested in pursuing Medicine as my career. I am a avid soccer player and captain of the VEX robotics team in my high school.
#doctorate-degree #athletics #medicine #career #hospital-and-health-care #medicine
Which type of engineering would benefit me the most: civil or mechanical engineering?
I am a junior in high school and I am looking into becoming either a mechanical or civil engineer. However, I don’t know which one would fit me the best as a person and which one would benefit me the most. #mechanical-engineering #engineering #civil-engineering
When did you realize that you wanted to become an engineer, and how did you strive to become one?
I am a junior in high school and I am passionate about engineering. I want to know what professionals did in order to become one! #engineering #civil-engineering #mechanical-engineering #career
What are the requirements for a career in engineering?
I have been passionate in engineering, but I am looking for help because I am not sure what I should be looking to do in high school or college. #engineering #college #highschool
If I wanted to become an engineer, what classes and/or skills would you recommend me learn to succeed in college and life after college?
I am a junior in high school and I am trying to get the most of out my high school classes and opportunities to be a successful engineer. Help me out!
#engineer #student #high-school
What does a day in the life of an engineer look like?
I have always been passionate about engineering, but I want to see if the daily work done by an engineer would match my personalities and strengths.
#engineering #engineer #science
What can I do with a bachelors of biomedical sciences major?
Hi, I am a current high school student who would love to major in biomedical sciences next year in college. I wish to work with children, as a pediatrician or something of that field. However, I don’t want to do lab-based work with my degree before attending medical school. I’m still also...
What classes would you take in high school to prepare for collage.
As I said in my last question, I want to do something with computers, PowerPoint or video editing maybe. Those could still change, but for you personally which classes did you take, if you can remember, when you were in high school before you became a video editor or a person that helps with...
I want to have a job using computers, but i don't know of any jobs out there that interest me.
I'm not good at coding and editing code definitely ain't happening, I wouldn't even know where to start. I do however love to make videos, even though what I know about editing videos is minimal at the moment I want to do more. I also love making powerpoints that look amazing. #computer #videos...
What’s it like being a surgeon?
I’m a high school senior. (Class of 2020 :)) I want to be a general or cardiac surgeon when I finish college. I’m 17 years old and I love shopping and sleeping 🤷🏽♀️😊 #surgery #medical-education #teenyears #lifeisgood #doctor #classof2020
What are some best practices for building a LinkedIn profile as a college student?
On a more specific note, should I include my role in an executive board for a student organization in the experiences section or in the volunteering section? #student #resume #job #career #college #linkedin
#job-search
What are the benefits of a forensic psychiatrist working for the FBI
#psychiatrist #forensic #forensics #fbi
How do you know that what you want to do in life you are actually going to enjoy it
Dance , friends,family, animals, babysitting,high school, future, south boston , bccs #school
How is dental school structured within the course of 4 years?
I am a senior in high school who is interested in pursuing a career as a dentist and hopefully open my practice one day. #dentistry #high-school-classes
Why did you end up choosing the career you are in now?
I want to become a pediatric nurse. I want to see what inspired people to go into their career. #nursing
What’s the difference between Teacher Psychology and Psychologist?
#psychology I am 18 years old. I am a senior in high school. I love science anything about science. I have blue eyes and love writing. In the future I want to become a Medical Oncologist. #science #medicine #psychology
When you were a kid what did you want to be when you became an adult?
what did u want to be when you grow up ??? #any #degree #educator #criminal-justice #college
Any advice on getting a book published?
I write fiction. My dream is to get published someday. #writing #books #author #fiction #writer #book #published
What’s the best career decision you made?
My best career decision I’ve made was getting involved with elderly people (residents) as a cna. #career-path
What type of marketing careers can be done from home?
I am obsessed with all forms of marketing and plan on studying it. I would like the flexibility to work from home and I am not afraid of hard work. #business #career #marketing #workfromhome #WAH
Given the increased need to work from home, I was wondering what sort of factors should I keep in mind while finding/working in an online/virtual internship?
I'm specifically interested in finance, consulting, and non profit work
#internship #finance #consulting #nonprofit #COVID-19
Is there still a gender bias in finance related jobs on Wall Street?
I was just wondering if it is still harder for women to advance in a financial career since I want to work on Wall Street when I'm older. #finance #job #interviews #career
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