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When should psychology majors looking to pursue a Ph.D. program plan to enter said program?
I'm currently a freshman psychology major, but I want to start planning early for what I want to do upon graduating with my bachelors. I'd like to become a psychology professor and researcher. I've heard a number of different options for this...1.) You can attend a grad program straight out of...
Does being a decent, good, or great writer play an important part in future careers?
Is becoming a good writer extremely necessary in the business world, especially in fields such as finance because I do not understand why we need to take multiple English classes in college. #business #finance
How do you choose the college that is right for you?
I am a junior in high school and am preparing to go to college. I was just wondering how I can choose a college out of all of the colleges that have already accepted me. I have not started applying to colleges just yet, but before it's too late, I want to learn how to pick the right college for...
What is the first step after graduating college?
I am a student going into my third year of high school. College is coming up really soon and I want to be ready and prepared when I graduate college. A lot of people don't seem like they know what to do after they actually get their degree. I want to use my time to the fullest and I don't want...
What type of clothing is business casual?
I am planning on going to a few interviews for internships/jobs and I am required to wear 'business casual.' I have tried looking this up on Google, but there are multiple different options that make things too vague. Please list the types of clothing for both males and females, as this...
Does going to a top college actually affect the success of your future endeavors?
As a junior in high school, I am starting to prepare to apply to colleges. My school is quite small (a total of 175 students only in my grade). Although this is so, previous graduates of my high school have gone out to Columbia, Stanford, NYU, Cornell, Yale, and other elite universities. I am...
Does the college or uiversity you attend really matter when being employed?
As my school starts next week, I was wondering if the school I actually attend makes a difference in the end. I have a few friends attending over schools with the same degree in mind, international business, but we have the same discussions constantly about if the school we choose really...
What should I study with my major?
I'm a freshman in college and am not sure what to study alongside my current major of International Business. I am not certain if I want to go with a double major with finance or accounting and a minor in psychology or the opposite. I know I have time to decide what I need to study but I want...
How do I apply for scholarships?
I am going into my junior year of high school and I need to start preparing for college very soon. My family isn't well off and so I will definitely have to take out student loans in order to pay off my college debt. I am not too familiar with how scholarships work. My brother is 4 years older...
On average, how many colleges should I look into applying to?
I am currently in my junior year, a crucial time for many high school students around the world. I have to focus on keeping my grades up, while studying and taking the SATs. This is also the time I have to start applying to colleges and then hoping that they would later accept me as one of...
How can I expand my knowledge on colleges I will potentially be attending?
I am going into my junior year of high school, a big year for many students who are planning to attend college after graduating. I have to study for the SATs, take the SATs, start applying for scholarships and to colleges/universities. Before I start applying to colleges though, I would like to...
Is it smart for me to do Cross Country in high school?
I am a junior in high school and am about to start my second season of Cross Country in a few days. When I decided to sign up for Cross Country my freshman year of Spring, I didn't know how physically taxing it would be. I've had a few friends who did Cross Country that last Fall, but I didn't...
Should I go on and take AP Spanish in high school?
I am a student going into my junior year of high school. This upcoming fall, I will start taking a Spanish IV Honors course for the whole year. Compared to Spanish I (which I took in middle school) and Spanish II (which I took my freshman year), Spanish III has been relatively harder. There is...
What do you love about your job?
I am a high school student who has seen both the best and worst of many individuals' careers. I have seen people take up their careers, only to end up struggling to keep up with them. Lately, I haven't met many people who are happy doing what they do. Individuals have their own circumstances...
How does a teacher progress in his or her field?
I am a high school student thinking of becoming a teacher. In my 16 years of life, I have figured out many of my own qualities. One of my qualities is the fact that I like moving up ranks. I don't like staying in one field while watching others move up to become more successful individuals. I...
What characteristics are needed to become a teacher?
As a high school student, I need to begin considering career options for the security of my future endeavors. I have always wanted to become a teacher, but I am not sure if I hold the right qualities that a teacher should have. I want my students to think that I am enjoyable, but I want them to...
What kinds of workers experience the greatest success in the field of education?
Although I am only a junior in high school, it is critical that I start thinking about what kind of career I would want to pursue. Ever since I was a little girl, I've always wanted to be a teacher. I would gather all of the little kids that would come to visit and read books aloud to them. We...
What are some career opportunities that are located in the Greater New York City area?
I am a student going into my junior year of high school. I live around the Greater New York City area and was wondering if there were any job opportunities that I would potentially be interested in taking up in the city. I know the business/economic side is booming in that region of the world...
How do you stay organized as a high school student?
I am a high school student going into my junior year of high school. Looking back, I seem to always be unorganized with tasks that have to be done. Instead of setting my priorities before doing other work, I tend to pile on the less important jobs, leaving me to struggle to complete the rest of...
What are some ways I can make my junior year of high school less overbearing?
I am a high school student going into my third-year of high school. As you are no longer a newbie in high school, you would think that it would be easier to handle both school and the rest of your life since you should have gotten the hang of things already. Unfortunately, it only gets harder....
Are you allowed to change your major when your in college
I'm a little worried that when its time to pick a major that a will choose the wrong one.If I do can a switch to a different one. #college
Is there a limit to how many colleges i can apply to.
Not sure how many colleges in going to apply to but id like to know the maximum number (if there is one)before hand. #college
Dental Hygiene?
I really want to be a dental hygienist. But I want to go to a 4 year college as I feel like that is the best option for me. Most schools in my state do not have Dental Hygiene as a B.S, only an A.S. Is there an equivalent major I can pursue (like BioChem) and then go for a year or 2 long...
What are the benefits and detriments of going to a college/university in your state in comparison to attending one out-of-state?
I am in my junior year of high school and am on the search of the college of my dreams. I am planning to attend a university in Pennsylvania because it is not too close and not too far from my home state of New Jersey. I am getting a bit tired of my current city location and think it will be...
Is it better to go straight into working, whether it is a full-time career or part-time job, or really take time to find yourself after college?
I am a high school student currently in my junior year. I was wondering what the benefits of obtaining a job right after college would be and how it would compare to taking a break to try to find what you want to do with the rest of your life. #college #career #career-choice #job #after-college
when looking for a college or job opportunities,Is it better to be Good at a variety of things or better to be Great at one specific thing
I've wondered about this question for years but I never found my answer. #life
Are graphic design and web design related
I want to persue a career in graphic design but I am currently taking a web design a class.im wondering if this it well help me in my future career path #career
How can i combine majors in college
I keep hearing about how you can combine majors you want in college but how do I go about doing that #college
What is it like to pursue a teaching career in another country?
I am a high school student currently interested in taking up education as a future career. It was a difficult choice to pick this career path because although I always wanted to be a teacher, my father refuses to allow me to take up a low-paying job. I decided to look into teaching outside of...
How difficult is it to pursue a career in another country?
I am a high school student born and raised in the United States of America. Recently, I have been interested in possibly working abroad. I know there are many challenging factors to consider when looking to work internationally, but I would specifically like to know what they are exactly....
Around what time should should have start applying for college
I just started my 11th grade year and wondering when to start applying for college
#college
What are some careers that are currently in demand?
I am a high school student getting ready to head off to college in the next two years or so. I am always wondering about a financially stable career and so I think it is incredibly crucial for me to choose a career path that is going to be in demand for the next 30-40 years. If possible, let me...
What are some new careers that are going to arise in the next 10 years or so?
I am a student going into my junior year of high school. I understand that new careers are always being developed and am interested in what kind of careers will emerge in the future. Right now I am considering different career paths for me to take, as I am soon going to be graduating and...
How should I start preparing for college?
Following my previous question, I would like to know how I can prepare for college. I am a third-year high school student who is indeed outside the loop of college preparation. I am wondering how I can plan ahead and what I can do to make it easier for me to apply to colleges. What are the...
When should I start preparing for college?
I am going into my junior year of high school in the Fall, anxious that I am another year closer to college. I know it is best to start preparing for college as early as possible, but when is early? I don't want too have to suffer later on and struggle to get all of my applications in. Should I...
How can I pursue a career that does not assure financial stability in the future?
I want to ask this question on behalf of some of my friends who are struggling with the same situation. These particular friends are unimaginably talented in the things they like to do. For example, one may excel in art and another may be superior in music. As you and I may know, finding work...
How do I find the right career for me?
Everyone knows that it is best to choose a career that explores your passions and that you are good at. I am aware of some of my hobbies and could list a few things that I find myself excelling at. How do I take all of this information and acquire a career that is right for me? There are many...
What role does competition play in your career?
Although I have not yet started a career, competition has arose to be a challenging factor as a high school student. I see myself trying to do the best that I can do in my classes, but once I see someone else doing a little better than me, I don't find myself trying to outpace the other. I have...
Should I choose the job I love or the job that makes me money?
Looking back at my 16 years of life, I would have never thought I would have to choose between doing what I love and making money. As a little girl, I always dreamed of being a teacher. I looked up to the agents of change at my school and appreciated all of the things they do for me and the...
In high school, is it better to take career-related classes or classes that are pretty unnecessary to your future but are fun for you?
In high school, classes are separated into core classes (main subjects like Mathematics, English, Science, etc.) and electives (classes outside a required curriculum like Creative Writing, Band, Ceramics, etc.). Electives may not seem that important because they are more of a "just because"...
What are the essential skills you need to possess when on the search for a job/career. How would I develop and practice these skills as a high school student?
Many have started their job/career lives during high school, whether it be a summer job or necessary part-time work during the school year. Many high school students have also gone out to look for a job, but have come back without a single "You're hired!". I would like to know if there are...
How do you gain experience when employers are only looking for workers with experience?
I had numerous experiences where my older brother, who is 20 years and old and going into his third year of college, would come home disappointed that the place he applied for previously did not accept him. Many of these places require outside experiences, but how is it possible to gain that...
Which is more important when choosing a job: salary or work-life balance?
As a high school student, I have many needs and wants throughout the school year. Obviously, I would have to financially support myself if many of my desires are a bit pricey or my parents are no longer supporting me financially (other than food, shelter, etc.) Is it better to take up a...
What are some ways a high school student is able to answer the age-old question: "What do I want to do for the rest of my life?"
I am a student going into my third year of high school, another year closer to college and choosing the career path I want to walk down. I have always wanted a career where I will be happy doing the work that I am doing. I never would want to force myself to do something that I would regret....
Would taking up a part-time job during the school year be too stressful on me? (Third-Year High School Student)
I am a student going into my third year of high school and was very interested in taking up a summer job to support my financial needs and wants. I was only looking for a part-time job that would last from July to August because I would be very busy in the start of the new school year (I...
What steps should I take to become a animator
My whole life I've always been interested in animation.But just recently I have made it my goal to actually be the one making it.But I have no idea where to start.
#animation
How do the UK and US high school and college systems compare?
It is generally stated that the UK system is more disciplined while has more structure and the US system enforces more creative, personal, and "out of the box" thinking. However, is there any specific reason on system may be better than the other? #college #higher-education #secondary-education
Does the high school you go to affect your chances getting into the college you want.
I go to Roxborough High school and I don't know why but when I tell people sometimes they tell me its a bad school to go to when its really not.Im just wondering if colleges will do the same thing and look over my application because of it. #college
What career would combine cars and computers?
I absolutely love cars and computers. I tinker around with both a lot, because it's what I'm most interested in. It's my dream job working with a computer in a car or something like that. #computer
What are some of the best jobs you should do while your in college ?
Students these days are very stressed out about keeping up with classes, maintaining good grades and social life while working to pay off debts/ bills. #work-life-balance #goal
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