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If I were to join the military for tuition assistance as an Asian female going for a Pharmacy degree, which branch would be more suited for me?
I've been thinking about joining the military for tuition assistance, since my scholarship will expire after next year but my degree is 6yrs. I've heard a lot about the hurdles that women have to overcome in the military, primarily sexual harassment, and I wanted to know if I joined which would...
Do you need to get go to grad school?
I am going to college for engineering, and was wondering you need to go to grad school to get a job an engineer, or if the basic four years will suffice.
#engineering ##gradschool
What if the College of your dreams accepts you, but the college you know you should go to does not?
I have been accepted into the school of my dreams which happens to be the best school for engineering in the country. However, it costs significantly more than my second-choice school -almost three times more- However, my second-choice school, which is the one that my family can afford, did not...
Is it worth it to take out a student loan?
I want to make sure that taking out a loan is a good idea. If I don't get a job right out of college, it will be hard to pay back any student loans, and I'm not guaranteed a job out of college. Is it a good idea to take out a student loan, or should I try to find a less costly option of getting...
How quickly do most people get jobs out of college?
When I graduate, I won't have much money left. I want to make sure I can get money as soon as I graduate. #money #jobs #career-counseling
Best Scholarship Programs?
I am looking for scholarships right now and I am wondering what the best online resources are for finding great scholarship opportunities, preferably tailored more for my location and major. #scholarship #financial-aid #grant-writing
Apps for Studying
I am majoring in Information Technology. I am wondering if there are any apps that are useful for delegating study time or for possibly saving notes for later, in order to better manage my time. #technology #onlineeducation
If you are struggling to receive scholarships and you are low on money should you attend college?
I am Dedreonna and I am asking this question because my fear is not getting scholarships or many scholarships and being in a bad debt. Should I attend if I am unsure of money situations #money #finance #struggle
can you focus on both software and hardware as a computer engineer?
I want to be a computer engineer, but based on my research I found out that computer engineering has two main category; software and hardware. I'm not sure which one is better for me. #computer-engineering
How do I find scholarships for graduate schools?
I know there isn't many scholarships available for graduate schools, so I was wondering what's the best ones/how do I find them ? #dentistry #graduate-school
If Im going to apply to art colleges, should I focus more on my art portfolio or taking and retaking my SAT and ACT?
#art #portfolio-management #sat
What are the basic differences between a Computer Science major and a Computer Programming major?
I am interested in majoring in something to do with Computers, whether that be engineering, programming, etc, and I would like to know the basic differences between such majors. #computers #computer-science
When is it a good idea to repeat some courses you've taken?
I'm just curious about when it is a good idea to repeat courses you've taken but didn't do very well in. #college #engineering #career #graduate-school #electrical-engineering
Is an internship viable even after graduation?
I'm an Engineer student and about to graduate. I am actively seeking jobs and kind of struggling to find a suitable job due to lack of work experience. However, internships seem to be attractive for me since most of them require little to no work experience. So I wonder if an internship is...
How should I negotiate the pay rate of a job?
I'm an Engineering student and I've been actively looking for jobs to apply for. I have found several attractive opportunities but I would like to have a higher pay for some to help with my finances without risking losing them. I wonder how I could do that. #engineering #career #job-search...
Is work experience more valuable than educational background?
I am a graduate Electrical Engineering student with little to no experience in the engineering field outside of the classroom. Lately, I have been applying to jobs and receiving little to no interest from engineering companies due to lack of experience even for some entry-level jobs. That made...
How important is including voluntary activities in one's resume?
I am an Electrical Engineering graduate student. I wonder if, in such a technical field as mine, adding voluntary activities such as working for X charity and the like can have any impact on the recruiter's decision to hire me. #mechanical-engineering #human-resources #civil-engineering...
How do you handle behavioral interview questions when not prepared?
Say you are in a job interview and you get asked a behavioral interview question such as "cite a situation when you had to adapt to changes beyond your control" or the like and you had no particular story present even though you might have had that exact situation happen to you. How would you...
What are some good tips for finding a job without experience?
I am a graduate student in Electrical Engineering and I will be graduating very soon. It has been hard for me to find a job by searching and applying for jobs online. I find that my application gets turned down often because I lack engineering work experience. Your tips on this matter will be...
How crucial is the choice of the thesis vs. non-thesis option in the Master's degree?
I am a graduate student in Electrical Engineering who opted for the non-thesis option in order to avoid the uncertainty of the time of graduation that is associated with the thesis option. However, I am also planning to pursue a PhD in the future and I have heard how not choosing the thesis...
What is the best approach to take towards a poorly taught course?
I am a graduate Electrical Engineering student and throughout my career as a student I found that there were a few classes that provided less than satisfactory learning experience and I've always felt unsure about how to approach such classes. I feel that I tend to be uncertain about who to...
How exactly do I start a business
I am thinking about starting a music business. I want to make a career for myself singing hopefully. But I don't know how to go about doing that. #music #experience #in
How much does college GPA matter when applying for a job?
As an honors college student with a 4.0 GPA, I want to know how much my resume would drop in value if my GPA went down to say a 3.5 or lower. I want to push myself to the hardest I can, but not be too disappointed if I get a B somewhere down the road. #college #professional #career-path...
Is it more beneficial to take more credits per semester in a shorter amount of time or less credits per semester in a longer amount of time?
As a student trying to save money on college fees while still maintaining a great GPA for my resume, I want to know whether or not I should be taking 14 or 18 credit hours per semester. I am in the Public Health Sciences Field. I want to make the most of my college experience. #college #health...
Would you say becoming a lawyer is "worth it"?
I am interested in becoming a lawyer but know that with that comes lots more schooling (I am a current freshman in college), LSAT, and can cause much debt. Would you say that your work as a lawyer has paid off? Do you feel that all of the extra schooling was worth it? How much time did you...
How do I get internships for my major if I do not have much experience in the field?
Hi, I am Nicole and I am a student in college. I am a Marketing major and am required to finish 2 internships before I graduate. The only thing is, I haven't had any experience in marketing before so landing my first internship may be difficult. Any advice? #marketing #internships...
What industries are chemical engineers the most successful in?
I plan to major in chemical engineering when I go to college next year, and I've often wondered about which chemical industry to pursue. Chemistry is a very broad topic applicable to many aspects of our lives, and I would like to know which industry is on the rise. Do you suggest food, fuel,...
Is it worth the extra year to find a Co-op?
Every college I have visited has talked about the amazing Co-op program they offer for engineering students. Co-op programs seem to have greater success for the student as opposed to internships that only last the summer. If I decide to do a Co-op, will that affect my cost to attend that...
What are the quilafacations in becoming a neonatal nurse?
help with my requirements? #nursing
Is there any problems with being a neonatal nurse?
I want to become a neonatal nurse. #registered-nurses #nurse-practitioner #school-nursing
Which choice of engineering would be harder: eletrical or civil?
Im considering going into one of these. Is there any insight or help you could give. #engineering #electrical #civil
Is there any careers that combine civil engineering and architecture together?
I am in a PLTW class that is considered a Civil Engineering course, however we use lots of architecture as well. I really enjoy the class and I wanted to know if there was a way to find a career to combine the two later. #engineering #architecture
How much does a cosmetologist make a year?
I enjoy doing hair and make up its one of my passions that i would want to pursue, #cosmetics #cosmetologist
What does it take to be an entrepreneur?
I ask because i see myself owning a business at some point in my life, I want as much help as i can get to prepare myself with the correct knowledge to pursue a business. #business #marketing-and-advertising
What kind of math do biomedical engineers do?
I want to know if it would be more algebraic or geometrical types of math. #biomedical-engineering
What is the best major to do in a STEM career while being a student athlete in college?
I am planning on running track and cross country in college so I am somewhat worried about the work load for someone who may want to pursue a pre med major or related. #medicine #collegiate-athlete
What is the best major for someone wanting to be a physician's assistant?
Also I am a little confused by come of the requirements for the career as I have been told it is vigorous to get into some programs and requires a lot of volunteer hours. #college-major #physicians-assistant
Is it a good idea to major in Petroleum Engineering since the downfall?
Need to choose my career pathway #engineering
Which major would be more beneficial: Biomedical Engineering or Music Technology?
I love the STEM field and music, but I'm having a hard time choosing which major would be more beneficial in the long run. As well, after graduating from college, I would like to go into a career that I would enjoy, and not just do for the money. #science #college-major #technology #music...
How would minorities be successful with a degree in Biomedical Engineering?
I know there is a small percentage of minority ethnicities within the STEM field, and I wanted to know if it would be a field worth going into, considering it's predominantly Caucasian. #engineering #science #biomedical-engineering #stem
How to land an internship ?
Could you list some advice or skills that would be beneficial for a student to acquire in order to get an internship ? #computer-science #business #engineering #web-design #web-development #web #personal-development #job-application
Advice on major
What advice would you give a high school senior planning to go into computer science with no prior experience? #computer-science #engineering
What's the difference between a Ph.D and Psy.D?
I want to become a clinical psychologist but I'm not sure which one of these would be more beneficial? #college #psychology #degree
What are the advantages and disadvantages of becoming a psychologist?
I am considering majoring in psychology and I was wondering about the good and bad parts of becoming a psychologist. #college #psychology #psychologist #advantages
Do you have to be good at chemistry to go into the medical field?
I'm a junior in high school and I'm thinking about studying medicine, but I can't do chemistry.
What steps should I take in attempting to become a marine biology?
I am a junior in high school that has an interest in studying marine biology. What should I do to get started? #college #biology #majors #marine
What is the most important thing to focus on while complete college applications?
I will soon be a senior in high school and will need to be filling out lots of applications. I am worried by applications will not impress the people reading applications. #college #students #applications
What experience can students gain while still in high school?
I am a high school student and am struggling to find any opportunities for experience and development. Any suggestions? #jobs #school #experience #opportunities
What is the best way to determine which area of psychology you would do best in?
I know that I want to major in Psychology, but I am unsure of how to determine which area that I like best or would be the best at. #psychology #careers #development #child
The high school I go to has a health sciences program that lets students take their CNA but after high school I would like to immediately find a job in the medical field while taking my pre-requisites for nursing college. What would be the best job option
I am asking this question because I would love to immediately start putting what I learn to good use in my selected career path. However, the catch is that I would still have to be able to go to college at the same time. #nursing #nurse #health #registered-nurses
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