Ellicott City, Maryland
What are the best ways to study from a class with a lot of material to memorize such as history?
I have been just rereading my notes from class and quizzing myself, but I don't think it is the ideal way. #classes #college #studytips
For Counseling Psychologists, what are some thing I need to know about this career?
#psychology #knowledge
I am a current student at Woodstock Career Center, and I am wanting some advice for the career of Counseling Psychologist..
When is the best time to apply for an internship?
I am just starting college, and I'm not sure when I should start looking for internships. #networking #internships
How can you calculate the amount of money you owe your college?
I would want to know how much the University of Chicago cost a year. Also if the school has a good financial aid assistance program. #money #education #financial-aid
why you choose this career path for your life
#career-path ,what made you pick security for a career
job as physical therapist
how can i get an job as an physical therapist #therapy
How do i get to my dream job ?
what are the steps that i need to start ? #jobs
Exactly what steps do i need to take to persue a career as a train conductor for the Maryland Transit Administration
#transportation #subwayconductors #marylandtransitadministration
What are some of the best guidelines when writing a scholarship essay?
I have been looking at scholarships to help pay my tuition and realize that most of them require some form of essay writing.I tried a couple but didn't succeed and I believe its my essay writing skills that's my biggest challenge.What are some essay writing tips to consider when writing a...
How do I become an excellent nurse?
I have chosen nursing as a career path and would love to know what i need to do to succeed in a nursing school and become an excellent nursing?#career path,#healthcare,#nursing
#good nurse
What skills do I have to posses if I want to major in physics?
Physics is a very interesting field of science and very challenging. But, besides advanced math what else does this field require me to qualify for? #majors #physic #astrophysics
Educationally, what do astronauts really need to know?
Becoming an astronaut is really challenging. Sometimes it really makes me confused about what an astronaut needs to know, I know they need to be physically fit, meet the requirements for some tests, and other; but, what do they need to really study and train? #astronaut #astrophysics...
Linguistic majors with bachelor's degrees, what struggles did you face once you tried to enter the workforce?
I'm considering pursuing a Linguistics major for my BA. I've read that it's quite hard to get a job unless you also have Computer Science minor/double major paired with Linguistics, which isn't quite my plan, though I'm considering pairing Linguistics with CS if it becomes clear that pursuing...
What's a good major to pursue if you have an AA degree in Health Sciences General Studies and you enjoy subjects involving English/Writing?
By 18, if I work hard enough, I should have an AA degree in Health Sciences General Studies, though now I'm wondering if I still want to pursue a career focused entirely on health. I've always struggled with math, which as I've found is quite involved in this field, making me reconsider my...
What do I need to know to succeed in the field of Economics?
I'm planning on majoring in Economics and I'm looking for advice on what I need to do to be successful. What topics should I focus on in college and what kind of job/internship positions should I apply for both during and after college?
#knowledge #skills #career #job #economics
Should I get a job/internship in my first year of college?
Should I focus on just doing well in my academics and making connections, or work during the school year? And if I did work would a job or internship be better?
#jobs #internship
WHat are some tips to become an event planner?
I want to become an event planner and eventually own my own business. I am majoring in public relations and I would like to know if there are any specific routes I should take to reach my goals. #event-planning #public-relations #business
What are some good tips for time management?
I will be attending college in the fall and I plan to be involved, as well as earn good grades. I would like to know if anyone has any methods or advice that will #college #college #school help me.
Should I start a Roth IRA in college or when I get my first job?
#college-jobs #first-job
When you graduate from college, will it matter what college I went to?
Does it matter where I go to college? Is it worth going to an Ivy League? I want to get a great job with opportunities for promotion, learning and earning a good living. #college #job
How important is it get experience in your field before you graduate from college?
I'm a senior in high school and was wondering if getting experience in my field would help me find a job after I graduate from college? #jobs #internship
If I am not sure what I want to do yet for a career, what should I do my first few years of college?
Is it okay to go to a four year private university if I don't know what I want to do yet? And what classes do I take in order to help me figure that out? #career-paths #career #career-choice
How can I decide what field of engineering is best to pursue if I don't know which one I prefer?
#field #engineering #choosing-career
When College Advisors Don'tappear to have all the anwers...
#counseling #advisors #courseload #righttrack I am transferring from Community College and halfway through my studies there I was assigned a temporary counselor. This left me choosing my own courses from a catalog, rather that asking for assistance. Now I find myself behind in credits due to...
Dorm, on campus living; vs apartment,off campus living...
#campus #college-life #college-advice #residence-life #transferstudent I have orientation for transfer students coming up and will most likely be commuting for at least my first semester. The reason being, I don't want too much debt when I get out of college, and also, I would like to meet...
How do I get accepted into Harvard?
Hello! My name is Anna and I am a sophmore by the time summer break ends. I was wondering if I can do anything, or should do anything in particular to be able to get accepted into Harvard. I would want to be a doctor if you were wondering by the way! Any tips to get in and information about...
How will I be able to get into Johns Hopkins University?
Hello! My name is Anna and I am a sophmore by the time summer break ends. I was wondering if I can do anything, or should do anything in particular to be able to get accepted into John Hopkins. I would want to be a doctor if you were wondering by the way! Any tips, and information about John...
What advice would you give a student that is majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Studio Arts with the goal of being an Industrial Designer?
I have a passion for innovation. I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Studio Arts. I am combining the two because it is my goal to be an Industrial Designer. Mechanical Engineering is teaching me how and why things work the way they do. Studio Arts is my creative outlet and...
Is it better to sell your invention idea(s) to a company or raise money to patent it yourself?
I have a lot of invention ideas and I am not sure how to get help. There are a lot of website that say they help people who have invention ideas but I am afraid they will steal my ideas and I will not have any legal ownership of them. #help #innovation #Mechanical #MechanicalEngineering...
What should I know for an internship?
I asked a similar question about what should I know for shadowing, and, well, this is very similar. Do I need to have extensive knowledge of the field that I internship for, or should I treat it as a learning experience where I go in with familiarity of the field, but still have many questions?...
What should I know for shadowing?
I'm a rising senior, and I've always been confused about this. I would love to be a doctor (I'm debating on the type) and would like to shadow my local doctors to see which would be a better "fit" for me, but I don't want to show up naive or seem unintelligent. I don't want the doctor to quiz...
How does a lawyer separate personal values from the law when prosecuting or defending?
#law #lawyers #lawyer #law-school #law-practice
Research Internship
Hello! I am currently a junior in high school going into my summer before senior year. I am interested in doing a research internship with a local physics college professor over the summer, and I am looking for advice on how to go about that. What steps should I take, what should my email look...
Any good scholarships for high school juniors?
I am a high school junior living in Maryland and I am looking for any easy scholarships that I can apply to. I have good test scores so I'd like to apply for some merit-based scholarships as well as quick, no-essay ones. Any help is appreciated! #high-school #help #scholarships
What is it like to be a sports agent on a day-to-day basis?
What do you have to do everyday as a sports agent #sports #sports-agent
Will I still feel part of my University if I am an international student?
I will be attending Graduate School in either Ireland or the UK this fall, as an international student I am nervous about not feeling part of my University as much as I did when I attended an Undergraduate course in the US. Will my status as an international student make it harder to feel...
If I attend Grad School abroad will it be easier to work internationally with my degree?
I am attending Graduate School abroad this upcoming year for a one-year Msc in Applied Behavior Analysis. There are currently many positions in the US for careers in Behavior Analysis, however my main interest is to work internationally. Since my Master's degree will be from an international...
Would I be better off taking a student teaching position over the summer, or babysitting and continuing my other not school major related job for an Elementary Education Major?
I applied for a student teaching summer position with the local school district, when a former employer offered me a position to Baby sit their 3 children over the summer. I will be entering my Junior Year in College, and while I would like to get some good experiences on my resume, the...
Would I be better off taking a student teaching position over the summer, or babysitting and continuing my other not school major related job for an Elementary Education Major?
I applied for a student teaching summer position with the local school district, when a former employer offered me a position to Baby sit their 3 children over the summer. I will be entering my Junior Year in College, and while I would like to get some good experiences on my resume, the...
What are the pros/cons of living at school vs. commuting. #campuslife #trafficjam
I want to live at School, my pocketbook says I have to commute. I live 45 minutes from campus on a no traffic, best case scenario commute. I am concerned about the time, stress and safety of this twice daily commute and will talk to my advisor about maximizing classes on certain days so as not...
Is it possible for me to double major at a community college?
I wish to major in both business management and fine arts so I can become an art director, but I'm not sure if I can do that at a community college. #community-college #double-major #business-management #fine-art
How can I transfer to a 4 year college after I complete 2 years of community college?
I wish to transfer to another college after I complete two years of community college in order to save costs. #community-college
What study tips can help an easily distracted mind manage college expectations?
Like many, this is my first time away from home for an extended time. I am nervous about managing my personal focus and organization skills without support. I look forward to the social aspect of going to college, but worry about managing my studies in a timely manner. I know of support...
Is it better to have a double major or 1 major with several minors?
For your areas of interest, how do you plan to manage your areas of study? I know some students with a double major and 4 minors. Is this the expectation? The new standard that we have to compete with? Or is this what works for a percentage of our peers? What combination of major & minor do...
Do you really need a passion to get into a top university?
Many college admissions officers and guidance counselors push students to find their passions in high school. At the ripe age of 15 or 16, students are expected to know exactly which career they would like to pursue and the impact they want to have in the world. However, many students do not...
How can one find their interests?
Colleges always ask prospects for their top interests and expect them to know which field they would like to study in. Unfortunately, the majority of students have no idea what they are truly interested in or have a passion in. This being said, how can study better prepare themselves for the...
what are the best websites to go on to apply for scholarships
I needed money for tuition for next year at a school I'm transferring to and I need a various number of websites I can apply too and not just any websites, I prefer to have the best ones. #scholarships #college #financial-planning
With a communications degree ho many opportunities do I have
My major is communications and I'm only a freshman. Im asking what my career opportunities would look like if i continue to pursue this major. #communications
How much do Medical Assistants make on average?
Hi, I am senior in high school and about to go off to college. I am currently enrolled in a program to become Certified Medical Assistant. I really want to be able to afford college and take some financial burden off my parents by working as a CMA part-time. Also, I will be getting exposure to...
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