Greenbelt, Maryland
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
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
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...
How can people handle choosing the right college for themselves when there are so many choices to choose from?
There are a lot of things in colleges that catches my eye. For example medical interests like bring a doctor or a nurse.
#college #deciding #omg
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