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Are you allowed to put any of your professors down as references for applying to job?
I have never actually asked any of my professors this question. To me it sure seems like a very good idea because they are the ones who see how dedicated you are, motivated, and willing you are to work. Not to mention all the effort and devotion you put into your grades. I hope that this can...
Is graduate school a lot harder than regular college?
I have heard from a numerous amount of people that graduate school is not harder than your regular college and/or university. Some people have told me that all it is is a lot more work and that it dives into specific content, which to my expectations does make sense because it is based strictly...
What is the difference between getting a certification and obtaining an M.A?
This question has always seemed to bother me. Maybe it's just because I don't even know what a certification is. But overall, I would like to know the difference between the both and is one better to have than the other? Also, How many years of schooling does going for a certification require?...
Will graduating with a very well GPA compared to graduating with an average GPA matter for getting a job?
Every semester I do and try my hardest to be the best that I can be. My GPA has never been lower than a 3.2, and I know that this really isn't even that good of a GPA but it is better than most, so I hear. What I would like to know is that will graduating with a high GPA necessarily make my...
How to start preparing towards a career in data science ?
I'm looking forward to starting a career in data science and I'm doing my master's right now. So, any information regarding this will be helpful for me. #data-science #databases #python #data-analysis #big-data #hadoop
Will choosing a more populated and highly recognized school over one that is less unheard of matter for careers?
I was always so skeptic about where I wanted to go to school throughout high school. I didn't know whether to apply to a D1 school or a D3 school. Therefore, I made the decision to apply to both. Fortunately, I did get accepted to every school I applied to but just couldn't make up my mind as...
What is the best way to improve your public speaking skills?
Public speaking is basically my biggest fear in the entire world. I pretty much try dodging every obstacle possible when it comes to this topic. This is a strong phobia of mine that just eats away at me. If I were to practice speaking when I know I have a presentation or something big coming up...
Does every Psychology major necessarily need graduate school?
I am currently debating on attending graduate school and continuing my education for a Master's Degree. My main concern is that if I decide to not further do my education will it make things harder for myself in the long run to land a job. However, I understand that by getting your Masters you...
What are the pros and cons of a private university?
As a rising junior, I want to know what are the good and bad things that could come out of a private university. I want to know what would happen if I miraculously got the chance to dorm there. I want to know what I can know at this moment. Also, if a public university is better instead than a...
Why do I feel so stressed out before I even apply to college?
As a rising junior, I do not even apply to college yet, but I still am stressed. It probably is because there is so much to be done this year. I just want to know how I can keep myself in check with all the crazy things that will have to be done for this year. In your opinion how should I take...
How important are the SAT scores that are being sent to the colleges I plan on applying to?
I do know that they are important. I am taking the SAT early next year and I just want to know how colleges will seem them as. There are so many parts to a college application that I do not know how they will take the SAT score I receive. #college #college-admissions #testing #sat
How can someone improve their studying skills for all classes?
I want to improve my studying skills for this year and I wanted to know how you would go about studying for different tests and quizzes that could be given to me on the same day. I want to do my best this year so I just want some new methods that I could try to improve my studying in my...
What is it like to be on a robotics team?
At this moment I am interested in robotics, so I was just wondering what is going to happen as someone joins a robotics team at their high school or college. In my high school, we do not have a robotics team, but we do have the technology student association. I wanted to know what there is to...
Is it better or more valued to receive a degree with a minor or concentration?
I will be receiving my degree in Psychology with no minor nor concentration. I am wondering if I made a wise decision by doing so? I have noticed that a majority of my friends have graduated with either a minor or concentration and I never really understood what that meant. Could it just be...
What type of internships can you get and what is it that you exactly do when being a psychology major?
I have yet to think about getting an internship while in the process of achieving my B.A in Psychology. I know that an internship is something very good to have under your belt because it shows experience and is highly valuable for applying to jobs. I am skeptical as to what you do as you...
What is the best way to prepare for an interview?
Honestly, I have not been on many interviews within my lifetime. However, during my Principles of Professional Psych course at Kean University my class as a whole had to do a one on one brief interview with the professor in front of the entire class. The professor asked us a numerous amount of...
As an ambitious college sophomore how do I find an internship?
I want to find one that doesn't mind someone with little experience, but everywhere I look jobs and internships are looking for a lot of experience. I really want as much experience I can get now in sophomore year so that when I apply for competitive jobs in junior and senior year I have a leg...
Should I include my volunteer experience on my resume?
I do not know if it really matters what volunteer experience I had before is what I should put on my resume. I feel like past experiences where I worked before is more important. When I do construct my resume, should I just leave that out of it? In your opinion, what more or less should be on a...
What is virtual reality all about?
I would like some insight about how virtual reality came to be and how it is actually set up. I had a demo on virtual reality while visiting CNBC headquarters two months ago and I really liked seeing virtual reality before my very eyes. I just want to know more information about virtual reality...
How should I be writing my essays for when I apply for college?
I am a rising junior and I want to know what my writing should appear as I am writing those essays. I would like to know how my writing should come across to get colleges interested in admitting me. Therefore, I would like some advice for when I do start writing those essays....
What should I keep in mind as I am taking the newly designed SAT?
The SAT has changed now and I have to take the new version. I have only been familiar with the PSAT's from last year. I just want to know what I should keep in mind as I am taking the newly designed SAT for the first time. #help #advice #testing
Any advice for an aspiring robotics programmer?
It is my aspiration to program robots and I was just looking for any career advice when reaching for this aspiration of mine. I have six universities in mind where I can work and study for the field of Robotics. I was just looking for any advice that I might need to know when I do plan on...
What are good speech presentation tips?
I'm personally really bad at public speaking, is there any tips/tricks that you all have that can help me before and during a presentation ? #publicspeaking #tips
Have there been any constructed robots that can dance hip-hop?
I am a dancer at Visions Dance Studio for four years now and I have been studying hip-hop and I would love to coordinate some dance moves to a robot since I already show an interest in Robotics. It's already a goal of mine to construct my first robot and I was thinking of a dancing robot with...
Would it be wise to take the SAT and ACT?
I am a rising junior at Kearny High School. I definitely know that I am taking the SAT in upcoming months, but I am not too sure if I should also take the ACT. I would like to know what makes up the ACT and if I should take it before the SAT or after the SAT. #college #college-advice #testing
If I plan to major in Robotics, what are some core courses I will have to take in college?
When I do attend college, I want to know of some core courses that I will most likely be taking for majoring in Robotics. I want to get an idea of what will be required of me to learn in the classroom while on college campus. #college-major #robotics #courses
How do I organize myself with keeping my grades up in my classes, studying for the PSAT's, and being in clubs?
I am a rising junior at Kearny High School. School is starting up and I am realizing that things are about to get chaotic for me since I know that I will take the PSAT's and then the SAT's these upcoming months. I am in three honors classes and one AP class; as well as in a few clubs and...
How many people do you need on a team to construct and program a robot drone?
I am asking this question because one of my career interests is in Robotics and I want to get an idea of how many people I would be working with to construct a functioning robot drone. I have always wanted to construct one and I just want to see how many people would be with me to make it a...
How I can find a career that fits me best?
I had a lot of differences finding a career and I need a little help by finding them. #career-counseling #human-resources
How can I get internships?
Let's say I have been in college for a few years and I want to obtain an internship around my field. What is a grat way to get an internship? It seems as if internships are really hard to get and that they are really selective. #internships #field
Would you rather have better social life or a better gpa for college?
Should I focus more about connections or about having a great GPA? #social #gpa
If you don't know what exactly it is you want to pursue a career in, how exactly do you pick a major for college/university?
I'm interested in quite a few different career paths and all of the career paths can't be tied together in just one major and I'm not too sure as to which career path that I intend on pursuing or if I will pursue more than one. I'm still trying to figure things out but scholarships are mostly...
How can I get more job responses?
It seems as if there is a very unlikely chance that jobs will call me back if I apply online, but the only way to apply is through different websites. How can I get more job responses /interviews back to the jobs that I apply to?
Is it wise to take a loan to go to college?
I know a lot of people who regret taking loans to go to college because they have a hard time paying it back since there is a lack of jobs for them to take advantage of. What happens if you know you just can't pay it back?
How do you know what career choice is best for you?
I am a high school student lately it has been a bit blurry when trying to decide what's the best option for a career because in the long run, I want to be happy with the choice that I make. I have a lot of varying interests which, makes it even harder to decided what I want. #college #jobs
How do you keep a balance between your social life and college studies?
I am curious as to how one can multitask and keep focus on everything around them. #college #organization #life-balance
Would you say that it is bad to go to frat/sorority parties?
Just wondering since they seem to get really bad rep #college #career #greek-life
As an orthopedic surgeon what does it take to be it? Have there been any challenges facing you either from a patient not enjoying your services? How many bones do I need to know about in the body? What are the challenges in the field?
I want to be an orthopedic surgeon. #orthopedics #bones #joint-ventures #pelvis
Being a philosophy major is something of interest to me but I often hear that it is useless when working- how do I get the most out of a philosophy class and at was school to make it worth it?
I am interested in studying philosophy but don't want to major in something that will make it hard for me to get a job. People say it can be useful if done right- how do I do it right? #education #university #higher-education #consulting #philosophy
If I have spent more than 7 years away from dance, but I still love dancing is it worth it to go after a career in dance even though I'll be behind all of those people who've danced for over 15 years straight?
One of the very first things I started doing as a child was dancing and it's always been something that I've thoroughly enjoyed and allowed me to express myself and just be me, but I haven't danced in nearly 8 years. I just want advice on whether or not I should pursue dance as a career or if...
Is it possible to balance a double major with one major being architecture?
I'm asking this because I'm interested in architecture and engineering, but I'm also interested in a few other career paths and I'm not sure whether it's better for me to just pick one and go to college for it (since I've been told that architecture is a very time consuming major) or try and go...
What's the number one thing employers in the sports industry look for in potential employees?
Interested in possibly pursuing a job in the sports industry and know it's a hard field to succeed in quickly. #sports #sports-agent #employer #sports-industry #sports-executive
What is the best path to take if I want to be a sports agent?
Interested in both a career in finance and as a sports agent. Thinking I should go on a Business track as it's easier to switch over that way rather then the other way around. Thoughts? #college-major #sports #sports-agent #career-path-planning
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