Foster City, California
How do I get a job out of college as an account manager? What makes a successful advertising account manager?
I am graduating in December 2018 with a degree in Advertising from San Jose State University. I want to work in account management/client services in an advertising agency after graduation. I have a bit of familiarity with what this role entails and what the advertising industry is like....
Any good jobs to do while doing a master's in nutrition?
Master's program are more expensive than undergraduate programs. And loan repayment can be annoying. What kind of job or internship would you recommend doing (if possible) while studying nutritional science for a master's degree? Also, how did you stay frugal during those times? #nutrition...
What are other ways to pay for medical school besides loans and scholarships?
Medical school is expensive, as everyone knows. And paying off loans will increase the amount of stress for a medical student to go through. Are there ways to earn some cash to pay off the debt and to avoid getting loans for medical school? Scholarships can be limited as well. #medicine...
What national colleges have the best business/economics or international relations/political science programs?
#business #international-relations
What are the best study abroad programs for colleges in the U.S?
#study-abroad #college #international
What should every student know before majoring in political science, economics, or international relations?
I’m conflicted on what to major in and feel like these are good options for me.
#major
I know I want to major in something business related, but what are the best majors before getting an MBA?
I don’t want to do my undergraduate degree in marketing or business but I want a concentration of study that emphasizes people centered and economy based curriculum.
#business
How do I move to a different job market?
I am based in the SF Bay Area. I am considering to move out of it after I graduate college with a degree in advertising. Some places I am considering are Seattle, Austin, Portland, or Los Angeles. I love the Bay Area but its really expensive to live here. I eventually want to get my own place...
How can I get free money for off campus housing for college?
I will have a part-time job to help pay for housing and have a little help from my family but it would really be helpful to have some type of cushion. What can I do to get free money particularly for house rent? Is there any special programs? I've applied to many scholarships already and will...
I'm planning on studying Linguistics, and would love to learn new languages while I do so. Is there any language certifications I can get at a State level to put on my CV without having to take a class?
I'd like to learn languages without having to take a class because I can work at my own pace and study what I want in a language at any point in time. However, I feel that having a certification or award would look better on a resume than just self reporting. If you could give me ideas about...
Is a Master's degree necessary?
I am pursuing an engineering major and was wondering if I should pursue a Bachelor's degree or a Master's. Is it necessary for engineering students to continue their studies after undergrad? Also, is a BS degree a lot more practical than a BA degree?
#engineering
Does ABET accreditation matter?
I am pursuing an Engineering major, specifically computer engineering, but the program at my school that I will attend is not ABET accredited. Does it matter much? Will it affect my career path?
(the school I will most likely attend is University of California, San Diego)
#engineering
Are there any scholarships or grants that cover my mental health services fees?
I suffer from acute anxiety and I would love to keep my current therapist to help me with the transition from being a full time worker to being a full time student. I'd like to know if there is any money available to cover this necessary service. #mentalhealth #anxiety #undocumented
Are there scholarships that cover living expenses?
Now that I'll be attending college full time, it means I'll have to work part time to cover my living expenses. However, I foresee having miscellaneous expenses at school such as materials, books, etc. #college #scholarships
Are there any scholarships for transfer students interested in art school?
I am a community college transfer student and I'm looking for scholarships that can help me finish my Bachelors in Fine Arts. #design
When you get out of college how do you land a successful job?
what do you do next? can you just start your own business when college ends or do you have to start doing that before college ends? Where do you look or who do you ask? #search #successful #college #job #business
What was the hardest parts of college? and why?
literally any struggles during college that you had #struggles #college #hard #money #procrastination #life
With the field of biomedical engineering, are there any problems being a girl?
I heard that in most STEM fields, being a girl means you earn less, there are less opportunities, not as many companies believe girls are capable, girls are of less value. I wanted more information if this was a myth or if it was true and how it might be a bad decision to go into this field....
As someone who has a degree in biomedical engineering or works in the field, what types of jobs are available with the field becoming more and more popular daily and jobs becoming scarce?
I am currently a junior in high school considering biomedical engineering and want some more information for potential careers and general career advice.
#biomedical-engineering #biotechnology #biomedical
Is it necessary to get a masters degree to be a public relations professional?
I'd like to get into the field right after finishing my undergraduate but I know a masters would give me an edge. Is it advised to get a masters and then go into the field, get one later, or not get one at all?
#publicrelations #masters #masters-degree
What should I do in the summer before my freshman year of college to be more prepared?
Are there any helpful behaviors/things to practice before I leave for college? #college-advice
What activities should I do in college to boost my medical school application?
I'm going to be a freshman in college next year and I want to get a good start to make my medical school application in a few years qualified but also interesting #medschool #medical-school #med-school #doctor #hospital-and-healthcare #healthcare #college #extracirriculars
What is the most valuable skill PR firms look for in an intern?
I'm looking for internships right now, in your experience what is the most valuable skill an intern should have at your public relations firm?
#PR #publicrelations #internships
Is college really necessary to succeed in life?
We are always told since we are kids to go to school, go to college, get a great job that will help us live a better life but we are basically going to work so many years to pay our student debt not to mention that we aren’t guaranteed to find a job with our degree #collegedebt
Why can’t college students learn what is only necessary for their career?
What if someone wants to be an English teacher, why is it requiered to take a math class? Why can’t we start learning right away what we need to for our career, we are just getting ourselves into more money debt taking classes that are not necessary #studentloans
What full-time/part-time jobs would be great for experience when wanting to pursue a career in Forensic Pathology?
I'm new to the work environment relating to the medical field and I do a lot of research, and ask others questions, on this topic, but the answers are either broad, or unanswered. I would also appreciate learning from what someone else had to do to build themselves up to this specific type of...
What are some basic plans I need to have for college when I get there?
Food plans? Going out? Eliminating procrastination. Transportation? Living place? Making friends? #plans #college #procrastination #goingout #basics
How do I find a good apartment to rent near my college?
I live in California currently and I need to apply for renting a place in New York because that's where my college is. It is super difficult looking for places when I can't really be there in person at the moment. I need to rent because the room and board at my college is super expensive and it...
How do I begin to network with people?
I want to have people that I can branch out with and have solid relationships to begin my own business involving digital media and film by the time I finish college. I am currently a high school senior about to graduate in a couple months. I am planning on attending the New York Institute of...
How easy is it to shadow a psychiatrist for a day of work?
I want to gain more insight on what a typical day of work looks like for a psychiatrist. #psychology
What is the best way to get a research opportunity as a college freshman?
I want to do research as a freshman in college with a professor, but how do I build a close enough relationship with my professor, seeing how most GED courses have 200+ students?
#research #medicine
For those in the sports and entertainment industry what advice can you give.
My dream is to work for sports media, or directly with a sports team. Furthermore, I would also really like to work for entertainment media with my focus being television and film.
#entertainment #sports #public-relations
As a public relations major does getting a masters degree make much of a difference?
I have been thinking about applying to grad school for quite some time now but every time I do research there is not much information that suggests having a masters degree will give me much of an advantage over other students
#gradschool #public-relations
I am interested in fire science. Are there any professionals willing to share their experience on how they became a firefighter?
My grandfather was chief fire inspector for the state of Hawaii. He was really good at what he did. I heard most of the stories from my father, who would tag along during the days of his youth. My father even regretted not going into the fire department. I've heard about the benefits in working...
For physical therapists.. to go into programs accredited by CAPTE, would schools consider choosing students who've gotten health related majors?
I'm looking into physical therapy. The CAPTE programs in universities like San Francisco and Sacramento don't have any references on what majors would work well for the student. I'm not confident yet if I want to go on this field, but it would help. #physicaltherapy #college-recruiting
What are some interview tips?
I am applying to optometry school this year, so hopefully I get some interviews! #eyes #optometry #interviews #professional-development
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