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Will double majoring in Public Health Policy and Political Science serve as a good first step to become a politically involved public official?
I aspire to become a public official in a community, such as a mayor etc. I want to become more informed about politics, law and how communities work in order to help guide and improve them. #law #government #politics
What careers can I get with an English Degree?
English is the major I am pursuing in college. I like reading and writing. #professor #university #graduate #writing #english
What was your method of finding a career after college?
Many students like myself could benefit from advice on how to enter the job market. #career #university #graduate #career-paths #work #employment
Is being good at physics directly correlated to being a good engineer?
I am a college student studying aerospace engineering. I have taken three college physics courses (mechanics, waves, electricity/magnetism) and have gotten a C, B-, and C+ respectively. I have studied extremely hard for these classes, but I think my underlying downfall was my lack of thorough...
Does nursing ever offer any moments that completely make you feel fulfilled, or does the job become repetitive and mundane as many other people feel about their jobs.?
It may sound too head-in-the-clouds, but as I've been told time and time again, "do what makes you happy." In a job that seems to require stoicism and perhaps some not-too-happy moments, by the time you perhaps feel that you have become numb to the environment, is it still fulfilling? Why does...
Is pursuing nursing worthwhile?
It seems to me that everyone knows a nurse, but they all seem to say different things. Nurses in my family love their jobs, hate their jobs, wish they just became doctors, or switched career paths altogether. As one who is genuinely interested in becoming a nurse, I'd like to know what...
What should I pay attention to or do as an intern, especially as a computer science major aspiring to be a software engineer?
I will be working on application development as an intern and am looking for advice on networking/opportunities I should look for/people I should talk to/specific topics or projects I should get ask to get involved in/how to establish relationship with manager etc. #computer #software #intern
How much would a masters degree in computer science benefit me if I want to be a software engineer in the near future but unsure in the long run?
I am a computer science major junior, and right now I am considering if I should pursue a BS/MS 5-year program offered at my school. I am considering working as a software engineer but am unsure about my long-term professional goals. #engineer #computer #software
Is being a Graphic Designer at a studio/company a better option than being a Freelance Designer?
I am soon going to graduate if I can get my act together and I have been trying to figure out what companies I should intern at. In the end I always thought being a freelance artist would be cool because of the flexibility in my schedule but after taking my last Entertainment Graphics Class and...
As a graduating Graphic Designer what skills should I focus more on learning?
I am currently proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop and indesign but as I am in the upper level classes I am learning new programs like, Adobe Animate, After Effects, Dreamweaver and so on. So i am just curious what are the most sought after skills that employers are looking for?...
How do I get into the comics industry?
I'm interested in making comics for living (or at least part-time), and I was wondering if there are any recommended college programs geared towards prepping someone for comic-making #artist #comics
Does a college's rating really matter?
I know there's a lot of emphasis on going to a well-rated and prestigious school, but does it really matter in the end? Do schools with better ratings offer better courses? Will I learn anything more there than at a lesser known school? #college
In an interview for a profession, will you get asked if you have any tattoos?
I'm a chemical engineering student in my senior year. I don't know many people who work in a profession such as engineering or business, but, is it common for those big corporations to ask you if you any tattoos? #college #engineering #career #engineer #interviews #hire #tattoos
What are some things to prepare for when searching for a part time job?
I wanted to know if there were some interview questions to keep in mind and how a person should dress when inquiring for a position. #hiring
What are great places for a first part time job?
I am currently in high school and I am 16 years old (turning 17 by the end of the year). Recently I have been wanting to help my parents with paying my phone bill and learning to manage responsibilities. I don't have any valid working experience, so I want different suggestions. #experienced...
Does having more volunteer work on your resume look better than having regular job experience?
Im a chemical engineering student in my senior year and because my major makes it hard for me to have a job, i only have time to do volunteer work. i want to know if that can help me in being considered for a job. #college #engineering #engineer #interviews #volunteering #volunteer #hire
How different is college and high school?
I have been attending the same charter school for over 9 years. Transitioning into a new environment is going to be harder on me because I've grown up and gotten used to certain people for half of my life. I just want to be prepared and know what to expect before I go into college. #person
How will I know of college is the right step for me?
In my family, I am apart of the first generation to attend college. Recently, I've gained some doubts about going to college, because most of my family is not supportive of me attending college. I have been accepted to my dream school and enrolled, but I don't know if I'll be able to continue...
What’s the latest and greatest book you’ve read related to mental health, psychology or psychotherapy?
I am always looking for more educational material to read and learn from. These topics in particular are what I am interested in going into as far as careers go. #psychology #career-advice #mental-health #psychotherapy #books
As a counselor or other psychology professional, how do you mentally handle the stress of being unable to help a patient?
I am interested in beginning a career in child developmental psychology as a counselor. #psychology #counselor
Am I making a good career choice or should I consider other options?
I am a high school senior currently taking computer animation and graphic design. I enjoy art, drawing, and computers and this field combines all of my passions into one. #career #general
How do I know if I made the right choice in choosing the university I will be attending in the fall?
I am a high school senior currently studying computer animation and graphic design in my school. I enjoy both art and computers and this field combines both of my passions into one. With so many schools out there it is hard to choose the right one. #general #graphic-design #animation...
Is it a good idea to work out of the country after college?
I want travel and exploration of other cultures to be part of my career, but I don't know how necessarily easy it would be for me to do that as a broke college student. What are your recommendations? thank you! #travel #financial-aid #international-affairs
What kind of job allows me to travel the world?
I am interested in the international relations/politics/non-profit work area and I was wondering if that type of career path would allow me to travel as an important part of my job. If not, what career would? #travel #international #politics #international-affairs
What is it like working as a chemical engineer in the refinery industry?
I am going to be a chemical engineering major at Northwestern University in the fall. #chemical-engineer
What kind of roles do chemical engineers play in the renewable energy field.
I am a chemical engineering major at Northwestern University. #chemical-engineer #renewable-energy
Is psychology really a dead major in most people's opinion?
I love psychology, and I really want to learn everything about it! But I've heard there's not much to do with that major but become a psychiatrist, which may be an option, but I'd like to explore and know more. #psychology #teacher
How does one simply select a career out of all the other possible paths to choose from?
I'd like to know how people are able to select a career pathway and how or what it is that interest them. #college #doctor #teacher #student #graduate
How will I know if the career I am aiming for will be the right choice for me?
I am a tenth grader at my high school and I am still undecided on what I plan to do with my life. I am pretty much open to anything in the world from the military to a teacher to a doctor, but I am nervous that I will make a choice than regret it later on in my life. #doctor #professor...
How hard is it to have a job while attending university?
I might have to work as I attend classes. #teacher #student #graduate
Do men get paid more in engineering than woman and if so, why is that?
Im a chemical engineering student in my senior year and my sister also wants to become an engineer so that she may have good paying job, but it requires a lot of sacrifice. Is it worth it for woman to become engineers even though they don't get paid as much as men? #college #engineering...
Do Latinos have a less chance of getting a job?
Im a chemical engineering student in my senior year. Also, I'm a Mexican living in southern California. It seems that in most white collar professions are dominated by white people. No offense intended. But, does being latino lower the chances of you getting hired? #engineer #job #hire...
When getting/applying for a job, does being good-looking help you on getting hired?
I'm a chemical engineering student in my senior year. In engineering, most guys in engineering don't really care about their appearance but they are definitely very intelligent. Aside from surviving the classes, I'm very physically active and i like to dress very clean. I want to know if all of...
Does age affect your chances of getting hired or not and if so, what can i do about it?
Im a chemical engineering student in my senior year. My major requires a lot of units and time, therefore, when i graduate I'm going to be 23. It seems that companies want someone older because they may be more responsible. That is why i want to know if age does matter and what can i do about....
As someone who one day wants to open up his own business, what are some general tips for creating a good business plan?
I want to create a clothing company from the ground up and could use some advice on setting up a good business plan before I begin building my company. #business #finance #marketing #entrepreneurship #sales #web-marketing
I am looking to start investing my money into stocks, what are some good tips to get started?
I want to become a smart investor, and I want to learn how to make my money work for me. #finance
Is there any easier way of getting money for school besides scholarships and government grants?
I ended up only getting half of my college fees paid off and I need money quick so that I can go to my dream school! #money
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