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If I plan on going into Social Services, what would I need to study and what exactly does it entail?
#socialservices ##collegemajor
What is the best way to pay for my college?
There are multiple ways including bank loans, federal loans, financial aid, scholarships subsidized and subsidized loans, etc and I am not sure which is the best.
#finance #college #financial-aid #scholarships #loans #fafsa
How do I find a job after graduating from college?
I have heard that graduates struggle to get hired and work at jobs they are over qualified for. #after-college
Which one is more beneficial to devote your time to?
Does having a part-time job matter to #college or do they prefer it if you're more involved in school activities?
How do you keep focus on your classes?
Sometimes I find it hard to focus on my classes when doing online classes. There are so many web sites that I'd like to spend my time on instead of doing homework. How do you stay focused? #College #focus #motivation #study-skills #organization #classes #online-classes
How do you start your own web development business?
I'm sometimes wondering if things would be better if I start my own web development business. What would I need to do in order to get one started. #web-development #small-business
How do you start your own web development business?
I'm sometimes wondering if things would be better if I start my own web development business. What would I need to do in order to get one started. #web-development #small-business
Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science?
I'm interested in all 3 majors, but which one would be best? Which one has more jobs with a better salary? How many years of study would I be needing?
#college-major #college
Should I reach for Ivy League schools?
I'm first-generation and minority with parents that don't speak English. If I were to reach for such advanced institution, I will be promising a better future for my descendants... right? Do I really want to overwhelm myself in High School in an attempt to get accepted to one of these schools?...
How do you decide of the school is right for you?
I have a lot of schools that I'm choosing from some of which are HBCUs and others are PWIs. Some are bigger schools and some are smaller schools. I'm not sure where I would like to go so I applied to many schools. I don't know how to narrow down my schools to one.#collegedecisions
What are some strategies I can use to use my time wisely, to balance school and a social life?
I want to have fun in college but I don't want to have too much fun and loose track of getting my work done.#learning #sociallife
How many scholarships would I have to apply to in order to win enough money to cover their entire tuition?
Over the course of the past month I have applied to a lot more scholarships the. I ever thought I would, and I have started looking at the odds of me getting a scholarship being 1 of a hundred on average meaning if I wanted to pay of my tuition that would mean applying to say around 100...
Why is it that teens are so reluctant to take eight am classes in college when in reality they'll probably end up working at a job that starts at eight am for the next twenty years?
As a perspective college student I have been advised by numerous college students and admissions officers that I won't have to take early classes when it comes to starting college, when college is meant to be for preparing students for starting rigorous and time structured jobs. #8amclasses
WHAT ARE SOME OF THE BEST COURSES TO PREPARE FOR THE LSAT AS AN UNDERGRADUATE? #PATENTLAW #COONSTITUTIONALLAW
I WANT TO KNOW WHICH COURSES IN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL WILL BEST PREPARE ME FOR THE LSAT. #PATENTLAW
In college what was one of your toughest things you had to overcome and how did you get past it?
I am wondering about something you may have struggled with sometime in college and how you overcame the problem. #college
Do colleges or other businesses offer internship or shadowing programs?
In high school or college, do businesses provide the opportunity to gain hands on experience in the workforce? To learn more about the major we are studying. #business #internships
In the interview process, what qualities do they look for when deciding to give you the job?
What characteristics are beneficial to exemplify to employers that you have, and that are positive in the workplace. #interviews #jobs
If you could, what would you do differently in selecting a college and a major.
As a high school junior, what advice can you give me in the selection process. #college #college-selection #college-course-selection
With a business degree, how influential is the name on your diploma in the interview process?
On average, college tuition has more than doubled in the last 20 years. Many college students graduate with significant debt, is it worth going to a school that is more expensive with an equal reputation of another school. While still getting the same degree. #business #after-college...
Is "drafter" a still-used position at engineering firms? What skills does a drafter need?
For example, if you were going to a college with vocational courses, would it make sense to try to pursue something that prepares you to become a drafter? Are engineering firms still looking for people to handle just drafting, or do they only want engineers? If they are, what are the...
Would someone graduating at 40 with their first degree in civil engineering have a chance in the workforce?
Is it sensible or feasible (or how does the outlook seem in general) to get one's first degree at 40 as a civil engineer? (Entering college at 35, graduating at 40) Would potential employers be biased against an "old" newbie, making it impossible to pay off school debt at such a late date...
How do you write a good cover letter?
There are millions of formats online for a cover letter. Some are longer and more specific. Others are short and don't provide much information (i.e., bragging points) about the writer. Some are double-spaced and others are single-spaced. Some are twelve-point and others are ten-point. Does the...
I love school but I've learned that I hate being in the workforce. How can I be sure to get a job I will enjoy after I graduate?
I can't stay in school forever. I graduate with my MFA (yes, I'm going for specialization), but I'm worried that after I'm specialized, I still won't be able to find a job I enjoy. #workforce #career #career-advising #finding-a-major #passion
What are the most and least rewarding aspects of pursuing a career in which you are interested in but not great at.
I am going to pursue Engineering, however, I have never taken a physics or calculus class. It is the only career field that I enjoy and have participated in many engineering programs. #engineering #chicago #computer-science
Is it a good idea for me to be in a Dual Degree program?
I want to study engineering, but the school I want to go to only has a dual degree program. Will it make a different if I get two degrees compared to one? #engineering #college-major
How hard is it to get a full ride from a school?
I see a lot of full rides based on sports but not on merit. #scholarships
Does obtaining minors to your degree benefit you financially when getting a job ?
Im asking this question because schooling is very expensive , especially for nursing , and I want to know that with me minorin in something useful to my major the job I get will be able to help me pay off my loans. #nursing
How important are summer jobs in getting a job after college?
I play basketball and some of my summer is taken up by touring with my team. Is it necessary for me to stop playing over a summer to concentrate on and internship and if so, which year? #internships #basketball
What are some professions that would fit my interests in statistics and probability?
I enjoy math and my two favorite subjects are stats and probability so I'd like to know what career paths are open to me. #statistics
Is it a good idea to practice the SAT Test with different books from different companies?
I am asking this question because I am getting ready for the SAT, and I have different book from different companies like College Board, Princeton, and Kaplan and I am no sure which book is best for SAT preparation.#sat Practice #college #college-advice
What are the things that starts to change, when you start paying your bill?
I am asking this question because I want to know what's going on with people who pays bills.#futurelife
What are the benefits of attending a community college first?
What are the pros and cons of attending a 2 year institution before transferring to a 4 year Vs attending a 4 year the entire time?
#community-college #university #college
How will I know which classes will transfer from a community college to a University?
I'm going to community college to earn an associate of science and then plan on transfering my credits to a 4-year but I don't want to waste my time on classes that won't transfer.
#technology #computer-science
How can I have more faith in my dreams than my fears?
I want to be the best in my field that I can be, but I am struggling to see if my goals are unrealistic an crazy or something in my reach. #career #career-counseling #career-development #confidence
How can I make myself stand out through writing?
I am going into journalism and I want to stand out against my mostly male peers.
#writing #journalism #writing-and-editing
What to do when you're denied from your top colleges?
I've recently been denied from my reach schools and a few of my safety schools. I've applied to a couple more but at this point it's hard to get scholarships from those schools since i've applied too late. However, i've been accepted to two small private liberal arts schools but they're not...
What do I base my college major on?
Should someone be choosing their major on whether they'll be making enough money in the future to financially support themselves or if it's a major that will in the end make them happy. I know the ultimate answer would be to do what makes you happy but is it possible to do that while being...
What is one difficulty you have while choosing a major ?
Hi guys, So this question is probably the question that many people ask, but one difficulty I have is choosing a major that fits me best. What I want to do most with my life is help people around me in any way that I could, so I am debating on a Psychology major or a registered nurse both...
What are tools I could use when studying to become a nurse ?
Well I'm asking this question because just like me many other students are curious to find great tools that could help them become better students to prepare for their future . What I am specifically asking is is there some books , websites or any resource that could help me or and other...
How can I change my school system for the better?
As I was Sitting in my biotech class listening to my teacher talking about central dogma, She said something interesting; she said "you should remember this from biology freshman year. Everyone in the class said the same thing,"no I don't remember this." I wondered, why don't any of us remember...
I enlisted into the Army National Guard before my senior year, I will be attending college in Spring 2019. Once I graduate from an university, I want to run for political office. As a Citizen-Soldier, is there anything I need to do before I can do that?
#politics #ARNG #army #armed-forces
Where do I find the motivation to pursue writing when everyone says a writer does not earn much?
I have always wanted to become a writer since I was young. My parents and others have told me that a writer does not earn much, so I am planning to write at home while taking up other part-time jobs. However, I would need a lot of motivation to keep up with my dream and not be consumed by my...
How can I find a balance in my college decision/choice?
I attend a high school with 300 students total and this makes me jealous of students that attend a bigger high school than mine. Because of this, I would like to go to a farther college and live on campus to experience the full offer of college. However, I am torn because my parents require my...
What are some great resources, websites, or techniques that I can use to continue developing my programming skills?
I want to retain and improve what I'm learning in class in terms of coding skills as well as learning new languages and skills. #programming #cyber-security
Is it better to spend a lot of money on your dream school?
This is a question that does not necessarily have a concrete answer, but it is one I constantly ponder nonetheless. My father did not go to an expensive school and regrets it, I believe, because he wonders if his college experience may have been better at a more elite school. As I try to make...
Can I study abroad in multiple locations? Is this financially attainable?
I hope to study cultural anthropology and journalism, so travel is absolutely crucial to my success professionally and as a student. I hope to travel to Africa (where I want to focus my studies) as well as Europe simply because I am fascinated by the continent and diverse cultures that serve as...
What are some ways to save/earn money while in college?
I have a part-time job and I'm commuting from home to college (so that's helped a lot), but I'm still trying to save for additional costs and even the next year.
#college-advice
What are really good study habits for any subject?
I ask because I have terrible study habits (namely me cramming the night before and even then not really studying like I should). I'm trying to find habits that will help me when I get to classes in college.
#studying-tips
What do I major in if I want to work at the CDC?
I am not doing pre-med so not sure what to major in. #health #science #cdc #college
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