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How do I know what path to take?
As a rising senior, I know it's important to start making decisions about my future. I know the classes I choose to take can prepare me, but I how do i choose which path to take to ensure success? #classes #success #degree
What are some different study methods?
I've heard that everyone learns differently, but as for absorbing new information, what are some different ways to go about it? #wondering #learningmethods
Is there a way to take the SAT if I skipped it in school?
So my high school life wasn't the best academically so I skipped as many not needed days as possible, one of them being the SAT day. Last year when I was looking for scholarships I noticed about half of the scholarships wanted an SAT score. Since I didn't take it I don't have a score to give...
Why do so many scholarship websites seem like scams?
I'm just looking for some scholarships to help pay for college as much as possible, I'm trying as many different websites as possible but so many seem like scams. A few asked for Facebook information and various other personal information that I don't want to just give out. Is there any...
How early should you study for the MCAT?
School hasn't started for me yet so I'm currently an upcoming senior and I know I want to go to medical school, does it make sense to start studying this early? I've been studying some of the topics that the MCAT covers so should I even attempt to study from actual resources like practice...
Is becoming any type of surgeon worth it in the end?
When I ask if it's worth it I mean is it worth it financially, mentally, etc. I've always been interested in the medical field but at the beginning of my junior year, my interest really sparked up, it's all I think about 24/7. I have a strong passion for the medical field but I'm not sure what...
How to remember things?
I’m a person that has trouble remembering things.
#remembering
Do you have to be REALLY good in science to become a nurse?
I just don’t seem to understand science at all.
#science #nurse
How do I know when I've found a potential career mentor?
When is safe to approach someone in a higher position than you to form a connection? How can you ensure you're not stepping out of line in doing so? #career #mentor #connections
What do you do with leftover scholarship money?
Does it go towards your next year tuition? #scholarship #money-management
What is studying artificial intelligence like?
I have been considering it as I major in computer science, but I'm wondering what it's like. #college #technology #artificial-intelligence
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
How do i get to my dream job ?
what are the steps that i need to start ? #jobs
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 influenced you to be apart of the medical field?
#college #school #medicine #health
How do you maintain stress while attending college?
#motivation #stress #career-path
What are the best psychology schools in the United States?
Preferably would like to hear experience from those who majored in psychology. #colleges
What classes should you take if you want to become a Psychology Teacher?
I want to get into the education department. #professional #psychology #teaching
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...
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...
If I were to pursue a major in creative writing, what kind of job opportunities would that open up?
I'm asking this because I am uncertain of the type of jobs that make a major in creative writing useful. #creative-writing #college-major #college-advice #job-search
Is it really important to study what you want in college or study something that will provide stable financial standings in the long run?
I'm asking this question because I love to write and would adore a major in creative writing however, being a psychologist supplies a solid monetary standing. #psychology #creative-writing #college #college-major
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