Elmhurst, Illinois
What is some advice a Pre-Vet major can give me?
I'm going to college to become a veterinarian, and I'm curious.
#veterinary
What university should I choose?
I've been accepted into 6 out of 8 colleges, but I want to choose the right one.
#decisions
How can I have better professional conversations?
I'm a pretty good talker between friends and in casual settings but haven't really had a chance to flex my professional speaking skills. In terms of future internship employers and professors, what are some good, non invasive topics to carry easy conversation? #professional-development...
Do transfer studnets adjust to their new college well?
I will being going to my local community college and then hopefully to an four year school out-of-state but I am worried about how I will able to adjust. If anyone has had experience with transferring some advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! #college-transfer #transfer #twoyearcollege...
What college extracurriculars should I focus on?
I'm starting college in the fall and am wondering what type of extracurriculars I should do. I'm aware of the many types that my school offers but I want to know how my time would be best spent as a pre-med student. I will of course do what I find enjoyable but I also want to know of any...
What steps should I take to get accepted into Dental School? Any good recommendations?
I am currently going to Hygiene School. However, my dream is to become a Pediatric Dentist. Due to lack monetary struggles, my first step was hygiene school. I plan to apply for Dental School but I don't know what steps to take, I heard it is very difficult for acceptance. Is that correct?...
Is it true that a Dental Hygienist can open their own practice?
I am attending a hygiene program and I've read many article stating that hygienists can open their own practice in Colorado. I was just wondering if that was entirely true? I
#business-management #dental-practice #dental-hygienist #teeth #business #dental #dentist #dentistry #business
What are the steps to become a Dentist?
I am currently going to Hygiene School. However, my dream is to become a Pediatric Dentist. Due to lack monetary struggles, my first step was hygiene school. I plan to apply for Dental School but I don't know what steps to take.
#dentistry #dds #pediatric-dentistry #teeth #dental-school
Is it worth it to get a double or even a triple major?
It is theoretically good to have more than one major because it translates into more job opportunities. However, the tuition and time needed increases significantly and for the most part, a job would only require one major.
#college-major , #double-major , #college-advice
How important is it to get a job or internship going into college as a freshman?
I want to decide what my priorities are in college. A job is a good source of money and may even be beneficial towards one's future career. On the contrary however, it may hinder my studies if I am too immersed in my job/internship.
#college-jobs #college-bound
What is the relative approximate for out of state tuition
So im thinking about going out of state for college yet pricing has always been a factor. Can anyone let me know a price range for popular colleges outside of illinois? #Tuition
What are good colleges in you plan on becoming a teaching pastor
So i feel i have a calling towards teaching the bible, yet i know not what to do! I am going to community college to get gen eds out of the way but im not sure what to do after #collegefutur e
Scholarships or educational grants?
My guardian's income is less than $10,000 and I know that in order to go to any 4 year college I will need a lot of money somehow. I can't soley rely on my part-time job, financial aid, or merit based scholarships alone. So is it better to invest my time into educational grants or award...
Do students from private or public schools have a high chance of getting into selective colleges?
I'm considering transfering out of my high school, a private high school, but I am wondering if it will hurt me later on. I want to be homeschooled and get my education through an online high school to graduate early. But will that affect my chances of getting into a very selective school such...
Going into college undecided?
I am going into college undecided and it makes me worried that I will not be able to find what major and ultimately what type of job to go into. Is there anything that someone found helpful to find the right path to choosing a fitting major? #undecided #major #job #worried
Is it worth it to participate in the Disney College Program?
I love Disney and I am interested in the Disney College Program but I am not sure if it will help me in the future. If anyone has ever been a part of or knows someone who has been a part of the Disney College Program I would love to just know information about it. #Disneycollegeprogram #DCP...
If I plan on going into Social Services, what would I need to study and what exactly does it entail?
#socialservices ##collegemajor
What is the best way to pay for my college?
There are multiple ways including bank loans, federal loans, financial aid, scholarships subsidized and subsidized loans, etc and I am not sure which is the best.
#finance #college #financial-aid #scholarships #loans #fafsa
How do I find a job after graduating from college?
I have heard that graduates struggle to get hired and work at jobs they are over qualified for. #after-college
Which one is more beneficial to devote your time to?
Does having a part-time job matter to #college or do they prefer it if you're more involved in school activities?
What are some good techniques for writing scholarship essays?
I am a sophomore in High School and I need some help writing my scholarship essays. What tips and tricks do you all have?
#scholarships
What are some good study routines?
I am a sophomore in High School and I was wondering what are your method for studying for finals and AP tests
#APtest #finals #ap #testing #studying #study-skills
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science?
I'm interested in all 3 majors, but which one would be best? Which one has more jobs with a better salary? How many years of study would I be needing?
#college-major #college
Should I reach for Ivy League schools?
I'm first-generation and minority with parents that don't speak English. If I were to reach for such advanced institution, I will be promising a better future for my descendants... right? Do I really want to overwhelm myself in High School in an attempt to get accepted to one of these schools?...
How do you decide of the school is right for you?
I have a lot of schools that I'm choosing from some of which are HBCUs and others are PWIs. Some are bigger schools and some are smaller schools. I'm not sure where I would like to go so I applied to many schools. I don't know how to narrow down my schools to one.#collegedecisions
What are some strategies I can use to use my time wisely, to balance school and a social life?
I want to have fun in college but I don't want to have too much fun and loose track of getting my work done.#learning #sociallife
How hard is it to get a paid internship?
Because I hope I get lucky enough to obtain an internship that will help pay for my education #civil-engineering #internships #paid-internships #job #money #finance
How many scholarships would I have to apply to in order to win enough money to cover their entire tuition?
Over the course of the past month I have applied to a lot more scholarships the. I ever thought I would, and I have started looking at the odds of me getting a scholarship being 1 of a hundred on average meaning if I wanted to pay of my tuition that would mean applying to say around 100...
Why is it that teens are so reluctant to take eight am classes in college when in reality they'll probably end up working at a job that starts at eight am for the next twenty years?
As a perspective college student I have been advised by numerous college students and admissions officers that I won't have to take early classes when it comes to starting college, when college is meant to be for preparing students for starting rigorous and time structured jobs. #8amclasses
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BEST COURSES TO PREPARE FOR THE LSAT AS AN UNDERGRADUATE? #PATENTLAW #COONSTITUTIONALLAW
I WANT TO KNOW WHICH COURSES IN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL WILL BEST PREPARE ME FOR THE LSAT. #PATENTLAW
How to get into your dream school?
I am a junior in high school and I need to know some tips of getting into your dream school. #college-admissions
What are the best ways to prepare for the sat?
I'm nervous about the test because the first time I took it I didn't get such a great score. #stressed #collegereadiness
In college what was one of your toughest things you had to overcome and how did you get past it?
I am wondering about something you may have struggled with sometime in college and how you overcame the problem. #college
Do colleges or other businesses offer internship or shadowing programs?
In high school or college, do businesses provide the opportunity to gain hands on experience in the workforce? To learn more about the major we are studying. #business #internships
In the interview process, what qualities do they look for when deciding to give you the job?
What characteristics are beneficial to exemplify to employers that you have, and that are positive in the workplace. #interviews #jobs
If you could, what would you do differently in selecting a college and a major.
As a high school junior, what advice can you give me in the selection process. #college #college-selection #college-course-selection
With a business degree, how influential is the name on your diploma in the interview process?
On average, college tuition has more than doubled in the last 20 years. Many college students graduate with significant debt, is it worth going to a school that is more expensive with an equal reputation of another school. While still getting the same degree. #business #after-college...
Is "drafter" a still-used position at engineering firms? What skills does a drafter need?
For example, if you were going to a college with vocational courses, would it make sense to try to pursue something that prepares you to become a drafter? Are engineering firms still looking for people to handle just drafting, or do they only want engineers? If they are, what are the...
Would someone graduating at 40 with their first degree in civil engineering have a chance in the workforce?
Is it sensible or feasible (or how does the outlook seem in general) to get one's first degree at 40 as a civil engineer? (Entering college at 35, graduating at 40) Would potential employers be biased against an "old" newbie, making it impossible to pay off school debt at such a late date...
Can I apply to dental school and hygiene school at the same time?
I have been put on a wait list to dental schools. I am going to reapply again but I am keeping my options open just in case dental school will not accept me again. I am also going to apply at a hygiene school. ( Note I have all the requirements I needed for dental my scores were not that bad....
How do you write a good cover letter?
There are millions of formats online for a cover letter. Some are longer and more specific. Others are short and don't provide much information (i.e., bragging points) about the writer. Some are double-spaced and others are single-spaced. Some are twelve-point and others are ten-point. Does the...
I love school but I've learned that I hate being in the workforce. How can I be sure to get a job I will enjoy after I graduate?
I can't stay in school forever. I graduate with my MFA (yes, I'm going for specialization), but I'm worried that after I'm specialized, I still won't be able to find a job I enjoy. #workforce #career #career-advising #finding-a-major #passion
What are the most and least rewarding aspects of pursuing a career in which you are interested in but not great at.
I am going to pursue Engineering, however, I have never taken a physics or calculus class. It is the only career field that I enjoy and have participated in many engineering programs. #engineering #chicago #computer-science
Is it a good idea for me to be in a Dual Degree program?
I want to study engineering, but the school I want to go to only has a dual degree program. Will it make a different if I get two degrees compared to one? #engineering #college-major
How hard is it to get a full ride from a school?
I see a lot of full rides based on sports but not on merit. #scholarships
Does obtaining minors to your degree benefit you financially when getting a job ?
Im asking this question because schooling is very expensive , especially for nursing , and I want to know that with me minorin in something useful to my major the job I get will be able to help me pay off my loans. #nursing
What are some good summer jobs to have before going into your first year of college
I'm just curious
#work-life-balance
How do you deal with a professor that you suspect is racially bias?
I am a black girl going to a PWI and I just want some tips and advice on how to handle this situation if it ever happens in my undergraduate and graduate college experience. #african-american #college-advice
What is the hardest part about being an African American woman in a white, male-dominated field?
I am an a African American woman who interested in going into the journalism profession.
#journalism #magazines #online-journalism #broadcast-journalism
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