Duluth, Georgia
What are the best ways to get involved and prepared the summer before college begins?
I am going to be a freshman in college this fall, but I want to make my summer productive and meaningful so that I will start off the months before college strong. Are there any volunteer opportunities or fun ways to spend the summer months that you recommend? #college #job #volunteering...
What is the most rewarding part about being a doctor?
I am a freshman college student who is eager to learn more and more about the career I am working toward for my future. Being a doctor is rewarding for obvious reasons--you get to directly impact the lives of human beings--but are there any specific reasons why you felt rewarded by your career?...
How to find internships after college?
Although I'm not in college just yet, I am curious as to how I would find internships post-college. Is there a website I would have to go to or maybe just by getting to know people? I really am unsure. #college #english #internship #english-composition
Should I join a club in college?
In college, I also plan to work and study. How much time does a club take up?, and would I have the time for one? #college #work #club #student-activities
Any advice on rising my gpa or getting high test scores
I am a rising senior #college
Can you apply to the same college twice
For example, applying for early and regular admission?
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I am a rising freshman majoring in International Policy, and I was wondering whether it is wise to keep a backup option considering the job market?
I am just concerned about whether I can have a career aligned with my area of interest or whether I should start planning for otherwise. #resume #majors #government #job-market #international-affairs
I am a rising college freshman in International Policy; however, I believe that every job requires some sort of technical skills, so I was curious whether it is wise to take a computer science minor or just take a few classes to gain those skills?
I am very concerned about future job opportunities. I am attending Georgetown university in the fall, and I want to maximize my skills for the future job market. #computer-science #government #job-market #international-affairs #technical #foreign-policy
If I plan to attend law school, what should I consider majoring in?
I plan to attend the University of Georgia in the fall and plan to become a defense attorney. #law #lawyer #law-school
Will it be beneficial to me to take an accounting course in college if I plan to study pre-law?
My grandfather is an attorney, and i remember him suggesting this. I do not understand why that might benefit me. #law #pre-law
Is Athletic Training the best major for college to obtain prerequisites for a Physical Therapy graduate degree?
I will be attending college in Fall 2016 for Athletic Training, and I am interested in finding out if this is the best direction to go to enter grad school in 2020. #physical-therapist #athletic-training #exercise-science #athletics #sports #physical #science #college
As a chemistry major, what would be the best internships to aquire as a future pharmacist?
I am currently in school to obtain a bachelor's in chemistry. I plan on studying pharmacy in graduate school, and I would love more insight on my future endevours. #medicine #pre-med #chemistry #pharmacy #pharmacists
How important is networking ? Doe you have any tips for networking?
How has networking helped you in your career #networking #network
As a journalist what is the hardest thing about your job? And what is the best state to start a job in journalism
I am a junior in college and am majoring in mass communicantions #journalism
Is doing online college a bad thing?
I would like to know if online college would look worse on a resume than just attending and graduating from a normal college. #college #resume #online
As a diagnostic medical sonographer, does your job require you to come in at night?
I would like to know this because I want to be a diagnostic medical sonographer and would like to know if the job will be overwhelming if I have a future family. #career #medicine #hospital #women #ultrasound #sonography #pregnant
How do you narrow down your interests in order to determine which field to pursue?
I have many different interests, and I'm not sure which I enjoy the most. Therefore, I don't know what job to pursue. #teacher #college-student #intern #employee
Carrer Choices
I am thinking of pursuing a degree in finance but don't know if I should. The business world is very competitive and I'm not sure if I am cut out for the environment and hustle. I am thinking I want a career as a Personal Financial Advisor, if anyone in the career or something similar to the...
Counselors
I like helping people and I love to give advice so I thought about being a high school counselor or something along those lines would be a career path for me. I just don't know what a counselor would major/minor in or the process it takes to become one. Anyone who knows anything would be a huge...
If I am planning on majoring in something like Psychology or Pre-Med, would it be strange/frowned upon to minor in a language or possibly have a double minor including a language and some other science?
I have taken three levels of Psychology in my high school: gifted, on-level, and AP, and have enjoyed the vast range that this subject offers. I'm planning on going to medical school after college, however I am a first-generation American from my family, so my family and I are not familiar with...
In order to get into medical school easier in the far future, is majoring in something other than Pre-Med like Psychology (or majoring in a specific psychology) going to allow for a bigger chance to get into the medical school of my choice?
I love helping others in any way, shape, or form, and the medical field will allow for me to continue this on a larger spectrum. I am continuing to volunteer at Emory St. Joseph's Hospital over the summer, and I am gaining amazing experiences from this opportunity, as well as learning about...
What should I major in?
Hi, I am a sophomore in high school, and I want to be an OB/GYN. I know that I want to attend the University of Georgia, but I want to know what to major in as an undergraduate. I do not know what major would fit with my profession choice, and I need to know what would make the most sense to...
How do you balance being a doctor and your normal life?
Hi, I am a sophomore in high school and I want to be an OB/GYN when I finish college. I just want to know how easy it is to juggle work and home when doing a demanding job like this. It isn't like any other job, as I already know, but I want to know how to balance the two. I want to see how to...
Do I need a Licence to be a Forensic Scientist?
Hi, I'm currently debating on whether to be a forensic scientist or pursuing a career in Exercise Sciences. I've heard that in order to be a Forensic Scientist that I need to receive a bachelors degree and a state issued license to be a forensic scientist. I researched the requirements online...
Is the Demand for Gym Teachers diminishing?
Hi, I'm currently debating on whether to pursue a career in Exercise Sciences and become a Gym Teacher. However upon researching the job some more, some say that the demand for Gym Teachers is vanishing due to change in county's curriculum, apparently Gym class is not even part of some county's...
Engineering vs. Engineering Technology
What's the difference between these two majors from the stance of someone who has experienced practice in one or both? #engineering #technology #graduate #undergraduate
Industrial Engineering
I was wondering if someone could expound on the thought of industrial engineering? I've tried getting as much information on the true definition of what an industrial engineer does. Also, what are common jobs that industrial engineers fall into after graduating college that best fit their...
when going for a msw is it better to get a clinical social work or a family and children focus if I want to have a group home. Considering some children may need to be diagnosed before entering the group home.
I was told that if I wanted to own a group home I would need to have experience working and dealing with children but someone recommended the clinical social work degree saying that it would include knowledge of childhood development and would give me more reach as a social worker. #social-work
What are the challenges of creating and operating a group home in Georgia?
I have noticed that the orphanage concept is not very common in the US but I have seen several group homes and children shelters. I would like to have a group home or shelter but operate it more like a traditional orphanage if that is possible. #social-work #social #hospital #medicine #college...
Top ten things an international student needs to know before getting started?
College student #expert
is taking the fast track pharmacy program in college doing to further me in my field or put me behind?
I have decided to becom a pharmacist, but the fast track does not award me with a degree. Instead, I will compete the program in six years instead of 8 and end with a phd in pharmacy. Will not having a bachelors limit me? #college-major #pharmacists
what time would you say is ideal for changing your major in college?
I know I want to be in the medical field, but I am not sure which path to take. #college-admissions
Are there any scholarships or grants to assist in becoming a certified dog trainer?
I help rescue and foster dogs. I would love to become a trainer so that I could find more dogs "furever" homes. #animal-health #dog-rescue #dogs #dog-training #animal #career #college #career-counseling
What is the difference between a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree, and what benefits arise from each?
I am asking this question because I am considering my options for receiving a degree, whether it be Bachelor's or Master's, and I am just wondering what the main differences are between them, and what kind of jobs can you get with each of them? #professor #finance #professional #jobs #masters...
How do you find out what career will fit you best?
I am asking this question because I want to be sure I know exactly what field I would fit best in and I don't want to waste any time in school studying for one career meanwhile, the one for me is something else. I am just wondering if there are any tips or advice I could receive to help me in...
Is my dream school for graduate education worth the debt? Will it be worth it for my future career?
After I complete my undergraduate school at Georgia Tech, my dream is to attend the University of Southern California for graduate school and earn my Masters in Economics. This school is extremely expensive and will leave me in debt. #graduate-school #economics #debt #personal-finance
I am currently enrolled in Georgia Tech starting this fall, but I am a Global Economics major. Will my major limit my options because I chose to go to a technical school? Can I still have the opportunities an engineering student would have there?
I am currently enrolled in Georgia Tech and will start as a freshman this Fall. Despite Georgia Tech being a technical school, I am interested in Global Economics. Georgia Tech is a very high ranked school and has a variety of science majors but I am afraid my options can be limited because of...
What is the most efficient way to choosing what field of law to go into?
I have always been resolute in my desire to become a lawyer, since I was a little girl. However, with so many fields to choose from I am conflicted about what is best for me. Does law school help narrow down the choices? Will I learn more about each field? #law #lawyer
What are some of the most important things and strategies to approaching the LSAT for law school?
The LSAT is made out to be a very daunting examination. Even though it is a little further down the road for me, I would really appreciate some insight into how the test works, and the best way to tackle it! #law #lawyers #lsat
Which is better for medical school, Oxford of Emory better or Mercer?
I got accepted into both still deciding. #pre-med #science #college #career #medicine #hospital-and-health-care #college-selection #college-advice
How do I do well in college classes?
Like pre med classes how do I make sure I get good grades. #pre-med
Commute or dorm?
I want to hear anyone's experiences of commuting or dorming for school and what was their experiences with that. The pros and cons and the reality of each situation. #college #experience #college-life #benefits
Should money be an important factor in college decisions?
I had have several people (i.e teachers, college graduates) explain to me that I should expand my search to out of state schools. I was told that colleges have "tons of money" to give away and that I should not allow cost to restrain my decisions. However, with increasing college debts, I...
What is the workload like as a Computer Science major?
What kind of assignments do I have to look forward to as a future Computer Science major? Are the classes fast-paced and hard to keep up with?Are the assignments meaningful and rewarding? #computer-science #computer #coding #computer-science-phd
Is it beneficial to major in marine biology in undergrad if you want to be a marine biologist?
There are no marine bio progams in my state so wonder if I should just major in regular biology. #college #biology #undergraduate #marine-biology #studies #programs
Is marine engineering an extended field of marrine biology?
I researched marine engineering in class, but want to know more from a professional. #engineering #marine-biology
Where do marine biologists work (independently, through a company or the government)?
I am wondering whered I would apply for jobs after high school. #college #government #marine-biology #apply #career #career-counseling #science
What specific skills do an environmental scientist need to have?
I am wondering if I should start looking at internships or specific programs as aneeded up-coming high school senior. #internships #environmental-science #high-school-classes #environment
Are there marketing jobs at investment management companies?
I want to work as a social media marketer, but I don't know what if there are social media marketers at investment companies. I'd imagine everyone needs a social media marketer nowadays? #finance #marketing #financial-services #investment-management #investing #social-media #social-media-marketing
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