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Would going to a school that has a reputation of being a party school distract me from my studies?
I went on a trip to look for colleges and fell in love with the campus at UCSB, but I'm worried that if I go there, I will get distracted from my studies, as it is known to be a party school. What are the pros and cons of going to a school like this? Would it be better to go somewhere that...
Would going to a larger college help me get a job after college or would it make it harder?
I feel like if I go to a larger college it will be better known and I will have a better chance at getting a job. But I could be wrong. #college #jobs #future #success
To go into graphic design, should I go to an art college, or a normal college that has a strong art program?
I am really interested in art, math, science, and computers, and I've been thinking about going into graphic design. I was wondering whether it's better to go to a college focused on art, or just one that has a strong art program. Also, would I want to put together a portfolio if I decided to...
Should I go to collage? What are some advantages? What are some disadvantages
I am really interested in this question because I want to know weather or not I should spend 4 or so years in a collage or should I just get started on my life. #career #school #job #work #life
What can I do to increase my chances of getting into an amazing university?
Hi, I'm a sophomore in high school. I feel like it's too late for me to get into a great university and that all my opportunities to do something extraordinary have been missed. I was wondering if there is anything I can do this upcoming summer and junior year so that my application for college...
How do you maintain a balance between doing what you love and making sure you are making a good amount of money?
I am a high school senior and even though I do not know what career I wish to pursue, I want to make sure that I am doing something I love, while still being able to comfortably support myself. I guess I would just love to hear different perspectives on your career and how you keep the balance...
Is there a job that mixes psychology with medicine?
Hi, I'm a sophomore in high school. I'm interested in both psychology and medicine, and I was wondering if there was a job that combines these two fields. I heard that being a pharmacist is a good combination of both. What other jobs have aspects from both fields? #medicine #psychology...
Is it better to go to a bigger school rather than a smaller school?
I am a Sophomore at a small high school, and I was wondering if it was better to go to a big college and/or university? #college #university #school #future
Do possible employers look at all the schools you've attended?
How far back do employees look into your education? Is it more important to attend a bigger name graduate school to make up for a lesser known undergraduate or attend a more well established undergraduate school for it's reputation in a field? #employment-opportunities #employment-discrimination
Is it better to live on campus or off campus after your first year of college?
I have heard that living on campus is better for academic success. Is that true? Where I am going to college there is not that much housing on campus or off campus close to school. Where would it be better to live? #college #colleges #housing #on-campus #off-campus
Is it hard to get a job in the engineering field as a woman? Whats the ratio of women to men in a work environment? Whats the ratio in college?
I've heard that there are a lot of men in these fields and very little women. Would I have a better chance of getting the job because of diversity or a worse chance? #college #engineering #engineer #jobs #future
What are some colleges that are strong in math, art, and science?
Hi, I'm a sophomore in high school, and I'm interested in math, art and science. I'm starting to think about what colleges I will want to apply to, and I was wondering what are some I may want to look at. Do you have any recommendations? I'm not really sure about the size of the school I...
Does attending an Ivy League or prestigious college affect the way potential employers view your application?
Could this give you an advantage when it comes to looking for jobs after graduating or even just internships during college? I will be attending an Ivy League next fall. #career #education #career-path #college-selection
Does the age of the college or university make a difference to employers?
Does being a longer established school make a difference on how possible employers view you? #college #university
Would getting an internship in a career you don't entirely plan on following beneficial in the long run?
Work experience is very important in getting a job, but when you have very little work experience in the field you want to pursue, would internships in other fields be helpful in different fields? How separate should the difference be between the fields to be considered applicable #internship...
What are personal interactions within the workplace like within the psychology field?
Because psychology is a very private interaction with patients, how exclusive are the interactions within the workplace? #psychology
What's the financial situation like in college? Do you recommend getting a job, and is it hard to manage work with school?
I'm a sophomore in high school, and I'm starting to think about college and what it is going to be like. I've heard that in college, it is hard to get by financially, and I was wondering what the reality of it is. How hard is it? What kind of things can you do to improve your financial...
Is it better to live at the school your attending, rent an apartment near them, or just live at your house?
I am really thinking about whether I should go to a college that is close to my house, so that I could live there, or if I shoukd just live at the school or near it, but being far away from where I live? #college-life #home
What are the different types of engineering and what skills do you have to have?
There are a lot of different types of engineering type jobs but I don't know what they do exactly. I'm interested in this field because of all the options but I don't know where to start. What skills do I need to have to be successful? #college #engineering #engineer #skills #success
How difficult is it to change careers?
I'm a senior in high school and upon entering college I am becoming more and more worried about my future. I don't really know what I want to study in or make into a career path, so I was wondering how locked in are you once you declare a major and begin your career path? #science #majors...
How strongly should the financial aspect of a career impact what I decide to study?
I have a love of theater, specifically being backstage rather than acting, but I know it is a very shaky business both in terms of job availability and financial stability. My plan for college would be to either double major in theater and a more established major, probably a physical science,...
How does studying abroad effect your career?
I'm a senior in high school and I am debating whether or not to study abroad and how it will impact my education for a career. I am considering majoring in theater or psychology, and I want to know how studying abroad will impact my studies. What are the benefits and drawbacks of studying in...
Pros and Cons of being a pediatrician vs a veterinarian?
I am a senior who is going to major in Animal Science in college (I've already been accepted). I was told that the beginning pre-requisite classes for pre-vet and pre-med track students are fairly similar and you can cross over somewhat easily if you change your mind. I have always wanted to...
What is it like to try and become a doctor? Is it stressful, do you have to go to school for a long time?
I am a Sophomore at High school, and I am interested in becoming a doctor, but I was wondering what it was like to actually get there? #doctor #medicine #premed
What is it like to study abroad?
I am thinking about studying abroad while I am in college with a business administration major. I was wondering what it is like to study abroad. Is it a good experience? Is there something that you learn while in a foreign country studying than just staying at one university for four years....
How long does it take to be a lawyer in the United States?
I am in high school and I am thinking of becoming a lawyer. I have heard that becoming a lawyer in the united states takes a very long time, and was jus wondering if that is true or not. #law #lawyer #school
How hard is it to get a job in the food industry?
I am a sophomore in high school and am interested in getting a job in the food industry in the future. #job #cooking #food #industry
Will companies pay for you to continue your education after you graduate from college?
I have heard many people say that some companies will pay for you to go to graduate school. I really want to go to graduate school but I also want to work at the same time. Is this even possible, #education #graduate-school #graduate #college-graduate #companies
What is it like to work in "Big 4"?
I am about to head off to college where I will be majoring in business administration with a concentration in accounting. The college I'm going to is highly recruited by the "Big 4" and I would really like to work at one of the firms, #business #career #accounting #job
What are some jobs you can go into for marine biology?
I'm interested in what you can do after studying marine biology.
What is most enjoyable about being a speech therapist?
I am a sophomore in high school and I am shadowing a speech therapist that works at a private school. Sometimes I get bored because my mentor does the same thing in every session and I am just sitting there observing. I want to know if it is different for speech therapists not working at a...
What is the starting salary for a small animal veterinarian?
This being for either California or New York please. #veterinarian #veterinary #animals #salary
What exactly does it mean when you minor in a subject, and, specifically, what would minoring in art entail?
I'm a sophomore in high school with a passion for art, but I am not sure if I really want to pursue it as my major. I've been thinking about minoring in art instead, so that I still have a chance to do art but am not tied to it and have other career options. However, as I came to this idea, I...
Should I do art as a career or just as a hobby?
I'm a sophomore in high school and I am very interested in art. However, I also really enjoy other subjects like math and science. I wanted to know what the pros and cons would be of going to an art college and majoring in art. Also, what would be the pros and cons of focusing on something in...
What majors are available for people who want a career backstage rather than on one?
I'm a senior in high school and am trying to decide what to major in in college. I enjoy working backstage at theatrical performances, but I don't want to major in theater. I know there are careers in costume design, set design, stage manager, etc... but I don't know what majors could help me...
Would it be helpful/easier to get a job if you have a masters degree?
I am going to college soon and at the college I am attending offer a combined bachelors and masters degree. Will this make it easier to find a job? #college #business #accounting #job #masters #bachelors
I have always been interested in being a veterinarian or a teacher. Are there any jobs that incorporate both of these themes?
I am a senior in High School who is planning to follow a pre-vet track in college. #teaching #teacher #veterinarian #veterinary
what are some careers that work with animals but don't require a degree from veterinary school?
I love being around animals and I think being a vet sounds like it would be really good for me but I'm not sure I want to spend an extra four years in college and lots of extra money. Any ideas for other careers that might be fulfilling to me? #college #major #veterinarian #animals
What careers are available for people who are interested in behavioral psychology?
I am entering college next year and I want to study children psych. I plan on going to grad school but was not planing on getting a PhD. #psychology #social-psychology
What is the average amount of loans students have to pay off at the end of their bachelor degree?
I am a high school senior and am deciding between going to a private university or a state university. If I decide to attend the private school, I would need to take out some loans, and I was wondering what the average loan looks like for a student pursuing a bachelor degree, so I can get a...
Are there any careers that could combine a psychology major and a love of theater?
I am a senior in high school and have always had a fondness for theater, specifically the behind the scenes work rather than actually performing. Recently I have been thinking about possible majors and career paths certain majors could open up for me and, although I love theater, I don't think...
What kind of career(s) integrate math and/or science with art?
I am currently a sophomore in high school and am really interested in art. Although I would like to be able to just focus on art in the future, it sounds too risky to try to make a living by just drawing and painting. I also really enjoy math and science, and would be very interested in...
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