Lebanon, New Jersey
How much student loans can I take with a mechanical engineering starting salary
I am a mechanical engineering sophomore and I recently learned my parent can only contribute about 5% of my college finances. What is an affordable, realistic amount I can take out in student loans so I don't drown in student debt? For more information, I live in New Jersey and my dream job...
What steps can I take to make college affordable?
I am a current college student in my sophomore year. I recently learned that my parent will only be able to contribute about 5% of my college education. What are some steps I can take to make college more affordable? I am already working as a co-op and saving as much as I can. I would prefer...
Is computer science really that high demand?
Everyone always says that computer science is a quickly growing field. However, does this mean I should pursue computer science and be guaranteed job security? #job #security
How do I know what's my passion?
I know it's not enough to like doing something, so how do I know if a class or activity is something that I will love doing for the rest of my life? #job #job-search
How do I start to learn how to program?
Computer science is important in all jobs and aspects of life, but I don't know where to start when it comes to learning how to program. #computer-science #computer-programming
How do you start getting involved in research in college if you have never done it before?
As an aspiring physicist or astrophysicist, I know that research is a central part of the job. However, I have never been involved in research in high school and want to pursue it in college. #science #physics #research
What is "A Day in the Life" like for a microbiologist?
So far I have done a project on antibiotic resistance and won a prize for doing so. I would like to know what daily life is like and what qualifications I have to have?
I am planning on going into this is into the future. #biology #microbiology #science #bacteria-culture #medicine
Are you more likely to do better in a class if you create a study group?
The past two years in #college I have done everything in my classes alone and I have done pretty well, but on the other hand, my brother does nothing alone. He studies with his friends, he exchanges numbers with the people in his classes and he always has study groups at our house. I'm curious...
What is it like to transfer to a school out of state?
I went to Middlesex Community College in New Jersey for my first two years of college and I will be transferring out of state to St. John's University in the fall. I've lived at home my whole life and this will be my first time away from my family and I am curious to know how it will be....
What is it like for a neurologist during their shift?
So far I have learned that neurologists can be called in on their break, need to be ready at all times, can switch between multiple patients throughout the day, and that neurologists and neurosurgeons can go hand-in-hand during operations. #neurology #a-day-in-the-life #neurologist #medicine...
What's the best way to approach student loans?
As we are all gonna graduate with a pile of loans, what's the best way to approach them? Is it best to consolidate all loans or pay them one company at a time? #loans #college #debt #financial-planning #college-advice
As a theatre major, what do you do post graduation?
I'm studying acting, and unfortunately the odds of success after graduation can be hit or miss. What the heck do I do after I graduate? Their are many questions on how to obtain a manager, agent, publicist, lawyer. And which one is the most important. It is so easy to be taken advantage of....
how can i become a computer programmer
I'm asking because im curious
#computer-programming #programming #computer #career
What's the best culinary school?
I'm going to college in a few years and I want to know the best college.
#chefs #college #culinary #college-advice
How are you mentally preparing to leave home for College?
For most of us, we know where we are headed coming fall of 2018. I am moving 5 hours away from home. I would like to know, how do you feel about leaving home and what are you doing to prepare for that move?
#movingonup
#collegebound
#dormlife
What is the best way you prepare for your AP Exams?
AP Exams are coming up and as we all know, if we get either a 3, 4 or 5, we get those college credits. Paying $100 or so per exam is better than paying close to $800-$1000 for those classes in college. So, my question to you is how to do you prepare for your AP Exam? How does your teacher...
What is the better choice that will save me money and probably make me make more money in the future, Mechanical Engineering or Trade School to Automotive Technology?
Which one will be cheaper and which one will make me more money in the future. I have seen people make six figures with no college degree and they save a lot of money. #mechanical-engineering #trade-school
Why is it so confusing getting student loan information?
I find a lot of information about why private student loans are the worst way to go to pay for school, but as the last of 8 kids in my family I need to pay my way through college. I received a good package from my school, but there is still a gap and it seems like no one from my financial aid...
I would like help finding scholarships that are not scams.
I have received a good package for college, but am still short of paying for the degree I am pursuing in art therapy.. I am the last of eight kids in my family and I have to pay my way through college. I don't mind spending the time writing essays, etc. but I am finding it difficult to find...
What is the best approach to find low competition scholarships?
I have noticed that there are literally thousands of scholarship programs out there and there are hundreds that most students would be qualified to apply to. However, I, like most people, don’t have the time or the energy to apply towards hundreds of scholarships in a year, so I need advice on...
How does one choose the best career path for oneself?
I would like to know what are the most important factors when considering the best career path for oneself. I realize money is obviously important, however what about work-life balance, intrinsic and extrinsic awards, the speed of career progression, the type of education required to pursue the...
How can I make money with Photography?
I love Photography as a hobby. How best can I use it as a career choice? #Photosarelife
What career choices are available for Photography and Visual Arts Majors
I have been accepted into he Photography and Visual Arts program at Ringling School of Design. #Art School
What happens right after college graduation?
In the summer after I will graduate college, what happens? Will I have a job to start that summer? Will I start with internships? What happens if I don't have either? #jobs #internships #after-college
How can I afford college if I don't have anyone to help me get loans?
Both of my parents have very bad credit due to my father going to jail multiple times. Because of this, I am worried that I won't be able to get loans for college. I have no one to cosign for me and I can only get around $5500 through the federal government. #financial-aid #college #loans...
Do you have any regrets about your major?
Since so many people, myself included, change majors while at university, it's probably safe to assume that some people simply settled for a major because they got tired of changing. Others might have just been stubbornly committed to a major for the sake of getting a degree. Do any of you feel...
How hard is it to get a career in marketing that isn't sales?
I'm considering a career in marketing because I'm fascinated by the relationship between consumers and the market. However, I'm not keen on working a commission based sales job, which is what a lot of people tell me what a marketing degree leads to.
#marketing
As a graphic designer, how important is the thumbnail process?
As a senior in high school taking #graphic-design, at times making thumbnail sketches seems monotonous and time consuming. In the "real world", I assume it is emphasized.
Getting over fear of taking the initiative
I'm currently in an internship and I'm being constantly told to take the initiative. What are some tips to doing this? Also, consciously, I know that I am here to learn, that mistakes will happen and that I'm not going to get hated for asking too many questions. But whenever I am supposed to...
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