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How do you get a good job in your major after college?
A lot of people I know who graduated college are having a hard time getting a job. Some people say its about your connects, so were does college come in?
#engineering #careers
I want to become a doctor because of my great interest in science and helping people, but can I major in something that isn't science oriented?
I am a musician and want to pursue that in college as well, but I don't want my love of science to supersede that.
#medicine #music
How do i know what major i should choose?
i have had a lot of trouble picking a major #help #college-major
How do I get past my fear of doing more harm than good in my future career in medicine?
As a doctor, there will be times where I will mess up a procedure or will not be able to save a patient; this will end with a life being lost. How do I get past my fear of being responsible for the deaths I may take part in and have them define me more than the lives I might save. #medicine...
Why do some colleges expect a 17 year old to know what she wants to do with her life?
I am undecided currently in what I want to major in. Some colleges require when you apply that you apply to a specific college within the university. However they don't require a declared major until later on in college. I don't know what I want to major in and therefore choosing a college...
What major is best for an aspiring veterinarian?
I want to become a vet and I am unsure of what major to choose. #veterinary #undergraduate
Standing out in the Mechanical Engineering field?
I've been introduced to a lot of mechanical engineers and none of them have done anything real spectacular like owning a business or something of that sort, they've all just worked for good companies. What should I look towards in order to be a boss in a big company or just make a lot of money...
How do you find a good college?
Im having a hard time trying to decide what school i want to pursue. I am currently going into my last year of high school and looking to improve my grades so that i can get into a good college. I am looking at design and art schools because I am currently majoring in Industrial design. #design...
What is the best field to pursue in the entertainment industry?
I may or may not be going to college next year, which means I need to choose a major. I don't have any interests in any other field besides the entertainment industry. I want to know which field is both satisfying and having a decent pay. Ex: animation, film, etc. However, I also want to know...
How do you know what school is right for you?
Im having a hard time trying to decide what school i want to pursue. I am currently going into my last year of high school and looking to improve my grades so that i can get into a good college. I am looking at design and art schools because I am currently majoring in Industrial design. #design...
Do most colleges offer free peer tutoring for courses?
A tutor can be helpful especially for an athlete that might miss some classes due to games #basketball #college #tutoring #academic-advising
Thinking if i should study in science or aviation.
i love the concept of flying but i also love building/engineering. #Troubled #technology
When should you begin the college application process?
I'm a senior in high school and up till now I haven't really begun the college process. I want to become a NICU nurse so I don't know when I should start to apply especially since I'll be having a surgery October 9th. My school doesn't have a guidance counselor so the students are pretty much...
Best way to apply for scholarships
I'm a current college student and I'm finding hard to pay for the rest of my time at school. What's the best way to find scholarships that actually will help me. I've come so far and don't want to give up my dream yet.
#dreams #scholarship #scholarships #college #financial-aid
Whats the best way to keep maximum focus on school studies?
Just trying to improve myself/study habits. #study-habits #studying-tips #studying
What are the most helpful and authentic online resources you would recommend a college student to start learning about FOREX trading?
Trading is a very complex network, whether it be stock or FOREX markets. And it takes a person a specific amount of time to become really good at trading. Therefore, I want to start learning and educating myself about investing in FOREX markets. #forex #trade #investment #Learning #economics...
Would pursuing a graduate degree in nursing to become a nurse practitioner be a smart idea for a student originally pursing medicine?
#nursing #medicine #transfer
I have a challenge for you today. What are...?
What are the real life job equivalences to jobs like in the movie TheTransporter(2002), Drive(2011)? If you haven't seen the movies here's a quick summary of their jobs: - TheTransporter: Main character delivers packages from point A to point B for the mob. He works by a strict set of rules he...
Accounting vs. Actuary
I have been looking into accounting and actuary as career choices but am having a hard time determining the difference between the two, other than actuary is more math-based. Any insight is helpful!
#accounting #actuary #math
Negatives/Positives in accounting
I am considering getting a degree in accounting because I like the flexibility of the career. I am right to think that? What are other benefits and negatives to accounting?
#accounting
What are some common problems people have that can be solved with mobile apps?
Hi everyone, I wanted to know what are some problems you have experienced before because I am interested in creating a unique app, through coding, targeted to solving some of your problems. However, I am stuck and would like to know some of your input. #tech #technology #science #coding...
Best method to studying for SAT and ACT at the same time?
I am planning to take the ACT in September and SAT in October and I would like to know how I can study for both simultaneously and receive the best scores I possibly can. Any advice? Have any of you done the same before? #college #testing #ivy-league #sat #act
Is it possible to be accepted into competitive art schools without art extracirriculars?
Not that I necessarily want to go to an art school, but I would like to look at all possible options. I have always loved art and am self taught--where though I never had lessons or took classes, I was able to be accepted to a competitive high school to study art. However, I chose to go to a...
If you want to be a veterinarian, how many years of schooling would that be?
Would it be the same amount of years as becoming a doctor? Can you go to regular colleges for education and then proceed to med schools? -- I was just wondering since I have always loved animals though I have never really considered it as a career (or a number one choice of a career)....
Is it bad to have TOO many extracurriculars on the college app?
Although I am not applying to college yet, I am involved in many extracirriculars because I have a lot of different interests that may not relate to each other like singing, drawing, science, writing, etc. If I continue to do all these extracirriculars (simply because I will enjoy them), would...
How many years of schooling (after high school) are required in order to become a pharmacist?
I am a junior in high school and I am looking to become a pharmacist. I would like to learn about the requirements needed to become a pharmacist. #pharmaceuticals
What is the best way to self study for SATs and ACTs over the summer?
I'm planning on taking the SAT and ACT after the summer and I am planing to self study. What are some of the most effective ways of studying and what are some tips so that I can do well? Which is less challenging one in your opinion? #college #science #math #writing #testing #sat
If you know coding, what high paying jobs are there?
I will be doing a coding internship over the summer and I was wondering if someone was to pursue it, what jobs can they land and if it gives good pay? #tech #coding #computers
What do you do working as an intern in a CPA firm?
I got an internship at a CPA firm, but am very nervous to start something so professional. Thus, I was wondering as an assistant/intern what would some of the usual and main responsibilities be at the CPA firm? #accounting #internships #accountant #cpa #quickbooks #career-details
How is studying abroad?
When I go to college I would like to study abroad, most likely in Europe or Australia. If anyone has ever studied abroad, what was your experience? Did you make a lot of friends? Was it scary? How expensive? #college #school #travel #study #abroad #world #europe #vacation
Would it be hard to pursue a career that you did not major in in college? Can they do it?
Hi, I was just wondering if someone were to change their career path to a whole new field and did not figure it out until after they graduated, can they still get a great job and they would love? #college #career #major
How do you get to work at Google or any other major companies?
I'm very curious and hope it's as nice as it seems. Also, how much would they pay? #tech #google #career-details #financial-planning
Is there a career that combines technology and scientific research?
I'm very interested in both careers and am lost as to which I would like to pursue. #science #tech #career-details
How long do you need to go to collage for? What profession does it need to be in?
I love to code. #technology #tech #coding #code
Jobs in science?
What are some jobs in science that don't require being stuck in a lab all day yet can also pay well for women?
What collage does a IT manager need?
I love tech, and want to be a IT manager. #technology #tech #it #it-management #it-operations
What is an IT managers starting salary?
I love tech #technology #it #it-management #financial-planning #salary
Unsure about future career?
Hi, I'm currently a sophomore in High School and I'm very indecisive on what career I want to pursue in life because my main interests are split between science and writing. How can I decide? #career #science #writing #english #undecided
How to be an animator with a Bachelor's of digital media and animation?
Hi, my name is Yamil, I'm currently a high school senior soon going to college. I got accepted to college and the major I chose for that college is Digital Media and Animation. I'm just wondering what can I expect if I get a Bachelor's of Digital Media and Animation degree? I just want to be...
How can I effectively use LinkedIn if I do not have many real-life connections?
I am a high school student and I created a LinkedIn account two years ago but I do not have much on my profile and only 4 connections. I am in school most of the time, so I do not have a lot of work or volunteering experience. My town is small and not a lot of people I associate with have a...
What do I go about writing a thank you letter to a scholarship committee?
I am a senior in high school and I recently won a scholarship and want to write a thank you letter or card to the foundation. Should this be a short thank you of only a few sentences? I have not worked with this foundation nor do I know much about it, but I want to write a genuine thank you...
Do colleges allow you to create your own major or minor if they do not offer the one you want?
I am thinking about minoring in statistics but that minor is not listed on my college's website. Do some colleges allow students to create their own minor using classes that the school offers? Does it vary depending on the college? #college #college-major #majors-and-minors
Are there any things that you must do the summer before you go to college?
I am a senior who will be graduating in June. I already sent in most of my enrollment forms to my college and registered for freshman orientation. Is there anything else essential I should be doing this summer to prepare for my first semester of college? Is it highly recommended to intern or...
Is there a limit on study-abroads and internships?
This is a silly question I have. Is there a limit to the amount of semesters a college student can study abroad or intern? Is it different for every college? Do you know of anyone who went on a lot of study abroads or internships? #college #internships #study-abroad
Language: Self Study or take classes?
I will be entering college soon and I really want to learn French. For a few months I have been self studying with online resources because my my high school does not offer the language. I believe that my college only offers courses in beginners French and I do not know if I should take these...
Is it possible to work with a bachelor's in psychology?
I have been told many time that I can't work with a bachelor's in psychology that I need a master degree to work. #higher-education #non-profits #education-management
What book genres are the most popular right now?
One of my ultimate goals is to write my own novel and have it published. Of course, I want my book to sell, so picking the right genre is important depending on what people tend to buy. What genres are typically easier to make sales off of? #author #publishing #novels #genre #write #novelist
How to get your book published
One ultimate goal of mine is to write a novel and have it published. I know this is a very challenging and long process. What is the best way to get your own book published. Should I self-publish or go through a company? #writing #author #publishing #publish #book #novel
What is it is like being your own boss?
My ultimate goal is to become a speech therapist and help children in elementary schools work on their speech disorders. One reason I job this job is because many times, speech therapists are self-employed, and this is important to me. What is it like being self-employed? #speech-pathology...
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