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Will opportunities for civil engineering grow in the near future?
I'm #undecided whether to become a civil or mechanical engineer. I know that America, where I live, needs about 3.6 trillion dollars by 2020 to address infrastructure repairs and that the bureau of labor statistics estimates that civil engineers have the highest growth projection (by demand)...
What is the best way to spend the summer before freshman year of college?
I would like to know some recommendations for productive ways to spend the summer after graduation from high school. #college #college-bound
Is the best decision to take a gap year before going to college if you are unsure about your career path?
The biggest question I ask myself when thinking about college is if I am going to waste not only my time, but money I do not have if I attend college as an undecided major. One of the greatest pressures high school seniors face is the dilemma of choosing to go straight to college or to opt for...
Is college worth the cost?
For most middle-class millennial's, college is seen as a luxury most cannot afford. However, we see the difference an education can make in our standard of living. But, how can any person who wants to acquire a higher socio-economic status achieve this if the cost is more than what we can...
What is the most challenge about your job?
I know that being a Vet Tech isn't rainbows and sunshine, I want to know like what you think is the hard thing you have to do. #veterinary-technician
What classes should I take to become a Vet Tech
I want to know because each time i search or ask it change #veterinary-technician
Is it important to know multiple languages in your job?
This is regardless of the job. Personally I plan on being in tech but all my teachers say it's very important to know more than one language. Personally I struggle with learning languages. Will I be at a large disadvantage? #general #language #first-job #technical #spanish
Will there be opening jobs in computer science with only having a bachelor’s degree?
My family is pressed about the money for college and I think it would be best to find a job that would only require a bachelor’s degree. Would it make sense for someone who wants a tech job to go for masters? I know it would help but if i had good grades at a 4 year public state university...
When pursuing graduate school, what are some things to keep in mind and look into?
I'm in the process of compiling a list of graduate schools to apply to in the fall and would like some advice on how to narrow down the list. Right now a big thing for me is location, so I'm only looking at particular states. But I'm sure there are other things that one should keep in mind when...
If you're trying to make a field switch (say math to engineering) what advice do you have for a smooth transition?
A little bit about me: I am a rising undergraduate senior majoring in math but I am interested in pursuing industrial engineering. I've been looking into pursuing graduate school simply because it seems like the only option, being that I have no formal knowledge of engineering. Are there any...
How do you go about finding a summer internship?
I have just finished my sophomore year at the College of Charleston and was not sure how to go about finding a summer internship before I headed back home to New York. I'm a double major in Business Administration and Hospitality and Tourism so at my college there is a list server for Tourism...
Where can you find the best financial aid support?
I am a current junior in high school and looking for financial options that allow college to be more affordable. #financial-aid #scholarship
When is the right time to take the SAT's and how many times should I take it?
I am a current junior in high school and I am taking the upcoming SAT on June 4, but wondering if I should take it another time. #sat
What are benefits of having a minor in Linguistics?
I am currently thinking about minoring in Linguistics, and my career goal is to work in the Education field. #school #college-minor #k-12-education #linguistics
If I want to work at a record company in their PR division, how do I get started?
Thanks for the help #pr #record-labels #record #public-relations #music #performing-arts
What is the difference between hard and soft skills on a resume?
One resume asked me for hard skills and soft skills, and I want to know the difference. #resume #interviews #general
Do school counselors' role vary depending on the grade of school they are working in?
I want to know if a school counselor's role differ in an elementary school, middle school, high school, and college due to students' age and their behaviors. I can see a school counselor in a middle school would likely to deal with behavioral issues where as high school can be different....
Do you think these two majors are a good combo?
I'm going into computer science and computer art. My endgame is to make video games. #science #computer
What are good websites to use to learn coding?
codeacademy? code . org? #science #computer #tech
How should I start learning on my own?
I don't want to go in completely blind and fall behind. I took a computer science course in high school but I think that it's not really enough. #science #computer
How hard was it to go from knowing nothing to learning about Computer Science?
I don't know much about the field other than a very VERY basic understanding and I'm worried I never will. #science #computer
How vast is the overlap between a career as a translator and a career as an interpreter?
At the moment I am studying Spanish Translation & Interpretation in undergraduate school. I adore reading and writing, but I also value the spoken and listening aspect of language as well, and therefore feel that I would be suited professionally not just for translation, but also for...
How does a PhD program work as opposed to a Masters program? What does it entail?
Hi, I'm an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Spanish Translation & Interpretation and I'm interested in pursuing a Doctorate after I graduate. However, I've heard a number of different explanations of what a PhD program entails and I am honestly so...
Is working for an NGO or a Government entity more useful for helping enact a positive change and gain practical experience?
My undergraduate research used data from both governmental and non-governmental agencies to assess local water quality. I wanted to know which route would provide me with better experience? #environmental-science
In the field of environmental science, how relevant will a Ph.D or Master's degree be?
I just finished my undergraduate career and will be entering into a Master's program this fall (2016). I am attempting to figure out whether a Master's degree is sufficient to begin a career or if it would be better to persue a Ph.D immediately after the graduate program. I know it's a little...
Is having a very specific career goal putting to many limitations on my future?
Becoming a video game developer is all I've ever wanted to be. I'm concerned that being so specific will limit my options down the road. Should that not pan out, I worry about what other careers will I be qualified for. I want to have something to fall back on. #career-path #guidance-counselor...
Is attending an ouit of state college financially responsible?
I have received a scholarship to attend a local university. However, the career I've always dreamed of having as a video game developer isn't offered at the local university. I have been accepted at a major university out of state. Though I have been offered a honors at entrance partial...
Will Computer Science knowledge be necessary in every field in the future?
Technology is changing and computers are every where, will it be vital to learn computer science to help in business. #business #finance #computer
Why do I have to take Spanish to fulfill core requirements?
I hate Spanish but my college requires a foreign language. Why do I have to take it? #foreign-languages
Is dentistry a good field of study
In my area there aren't a lot of dentist offices and jobs available for dentistry #general #knowledge
Is Radiology a good career to become apart of?
I was asking this question because, where I live the average salary is below. #general # #financial-planning #career-details #radiology
Is it hard to find a job as a chemical engineering major?
I am worried I will waste my education for a major that won't be useful. #chemical-engineer
Will I be able to keep busy and learn more in a field like chemical engineering?
I am worried that I will stagnate in my education and career in the future, and I cannot see myself in a position where I am not challenged. #education #research
Can I make a living as an actor?
It is my dream career to be on the stage performing. #musical-theatre #live-theatre
Is it necessary to have a masters degree in todays times to really get a job?
I am going to school for Theater Performance and due to the field of study and alumni connections it is smarter at this point to go to the " more prestigious institution". The majority of my big student loans will be from these 4 years. How necessary will be be to continue with my masters...
What job can I get with an undergrad in Genetics and Biotechnology?
Ahh yes. I want to be a radiologist but, I'm wondering if I can start a job after my undergraduate degree. What options am I looking at? #jobs #biomedical-engineering #radiology #biotech
What are the math requirements needed to be taken for a major in Biology?
I want to know the possible maths I might have to take in college if I have Biology as a major so I can prepare for them #doctor #college-major #biology #mathematics #molecular-biology #cell-biology
What is the difference between Microeconomics and Macroeconomics? In addition, what is the difficulty of each one?
I'm a freshmen in college. I'm interested in a second major, which is economics, but I have a basic understanding of each one, and I would like to know from others perspective and knowledge of the material. #professor #economics
What type of major would be a great foundation to use in order to get into the business felid?
I'm a rising sophomore in college and its becoming the time to choose my major and minor is ahead, but I'm not done experimenting with other courses to figure out what I what to specialize in. One thing I'm interested in is business and making a business to I was wondering what major are a...
What steps did you take during your undergraduate college experience to help you decide what type of law you wanted to work in?
I am currently a Senior in high school and I know that I want to be a lawyer when I grow up. However, I don't have a specific kind of law that I know for sure I want to work in. I am interested in doing law that involves contracts for big companies. However,I am also interest in doing law that...
What will I have to major in in order to be a fashion consultant/stylist? What college offer this major?
I really want to be involved in fashion as I go into college later on this year... #fashion #creative #artistic
How does one create an appilcation are in other words an app such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Angry Birds and other such applications?
Since we all live in world where tech is ubiquitous on mobile devices and laptops and etc, I was interested in how i might be able to create something like these applications to. #career #general #social #entrepreneur #media #business-idea #great-ideas
What type of careers are available for Computer Science majors?
I'm really interested in CS. #general #professors #professionals
What type of jobs are available for Communication Arts major?
I think CA is very interesting thing to study and I want to know more about what future jobs it could give one person. #professors #professionals
Do I have to major in nursing or a science in order to become a neonatal nurse ?
I am an upcoming freshman in college and I plan to become a nurse. Of all the schools I have gotten accepted to, I did not get accepted under any nursing programs. I have, however, been given the option to transfer to a nursing major, but I would like to know if I need a degree in nursing to...
What is an average day like for a neonatal nurse ?
I am a senior in high school pursuing nursing in the coming fall. I plan to become a neonatal nurse in New York City, however i'm curious of the work load. Specifically, how often do you interact with doctors and families ? Are the hours concrete or do they vary ? Is there ever a time where you...
What type of studies can I minor in or clubs to participate in so that I can be prepared to create a body of music such as an album?
I want to major in marketing but I also love music and playing with audio and sampling. I want to be able to continue that hobby in college and possibly use my major to promote a body of music. I want to know if there are any clubs or internships that you know of that will allow me to develop...
How would I go about preparing myself for handling the pressures of leading a small team and working late nights developing different advertising and marketing strategies?
Knowing that I want to major in marketing so I can become a marketing manager, I poked around online to see what different jobs and positions require. The job seems to require a lot of leadership and hours of work. I want to know if I can start early on developing ways to handle that pressure...
What skills must a social worker have in order to interact in a positive manner with children and their families? How does one acquire this skillset in college?
I am asking this question because I have an interest in social work. #social-worker #pyschology #child-welfare
What distinguishes a family therapist from a psychologist?
I am a senior in high school and I am considering majoring in psychology. I am unsure of what career I would like to do under this major. #psychology #psychologist #therapist
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