Madison, Wisconsin
What kind of toll does being a social worker take on you?
I recently came to the realization that I don’t really know if I want to be a social worker anymore. But I’m trying to research and hopefully figure it out. I know that being a social worker, they can be some horrid things to see and I don’t know how well I’d be able to handle that....
Is it a bad idea to wait until after college to get my first "real" job?
Other than working a bit with my parents on their retail business and running a few small chess camps, I have no work experience and little income coming in. Will that hurt me in the long run when finding a job after college? #FirstJob #Career #Experience
When is usually the latest you should decide what college to go to?
I'll be a senior in high school next year, and I've been on the fence on whether to start at a local community college or at a 4-year college roughly 55 miles away. I want to wait and see how many scholarships I will be awarded before I decide. Thanks! #Application #Student #Scholarships
What level degree is needed in computer science?
I am unsure of what level of degree to pursue in computer science. Should I pursue a PhD and will it be worth the extra schooling? Or should I aim for a Bachelors Degree?
#computer-science #degree #schooling #computer-programming
How important are internships for a career in computer science?
Someone told me that to get a job in computer science one needs to have an internship before hand. Are they really that important? If so, how does one go about gaining an internship? How soon does one need to get an internship? #internships #computer-science #jobs #computer-programming...
How important are extracurricular activities?
I'm an active member of several clubs, but I'm not a leader or president or anything. I want to build my resume, but I'm not exactly sure what stands out. The clubs I'm apart of are: Model UN, Forensics, FBLA and Science Club. (And I'm not participating to get into college, I'm doing them...
How do you make the transition from college to the work force?
I know my mom went to a job fair at her college and was then offered her first job, but it's not the same everywhere. #first-job
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