Milltown, New Jersey
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...
Where is the typical workplace for a speech pathologist?
I would like to get my masters degree in speech pathology. To my understanding, speech pathologists work in schools, hospitals and other medical offices. I really hope I get the opportunity to work with children. What are my chances of get my job at a school? #speech-pathology #speech...
What is the best way to stand out to graduate schools?
I am finishing up my bachelor's degree in biology in the spring of 2018. I would like to move on to graduate school and get a masters in speech pathology. What should I make sure I have completed by the end of my undergraduate career in regards to internships, volunteer work, etc? #biology...
What do entrepreneurs study in college?
To my own understanding, most entrepreneurs study business/entrepreneurship in college. How beneficial is this? Could you have started a business without college? Would it be better to major in the subject matter that the business represents? For example, would someone who wants to innovate new...
What is the starting salary for a speech pathologist?
I am a junior studying biology in the Boston area, and would like to move on to get my masters in speech pathology. What is the starting pay in my area? #speech-pathology #speech #speech-therapy #speech-language-pathology #financial-planning
What schools in my area offer a degree in speech therapy?
I am currently a junior at a school in North Andover, Mass. studying Biology. I would like to move on and get my masters in speech therapy, but I am having a hard time finding schools that offer it. #speech-pathology #speech-language #speech-therapy #speech-language-pathology #speech-pathologist
What careers are out there that allow you to travel?
I absolutely love traveling and would love to incorporate into my career in some way. I am a biology major, but open to other fields/topics. #biology #travel #traveling #leisure-and-travel
What types of jobs are out there for a bachelor's degree in biology?
I am a junior studying biology as my major, chemistry and education as my minor. Although I have a couple paths I am deciding on once I get my bachelors in biology, I am curious how many others options I have. #biology #chemistry #bachelors-degree
Am I wasting my time applying to national scholarships I found online?
Since the beginning of my senior year I have been using websites like cappex and fastweb to find scholarships to apply to. All of the scholarships are online and seem to be national. Is it worth applying to these? Do a lot of students apply to these? Should I be searching elsewhere for local...
How important is choosing a minor for political science?
I am a senior in high school planning on majoring in political science to possibly obtain a combined BA in Political Science with a Master's in Public Administration. I want to choose a minor that is highly employable but I am unsure which course to take. I love history and philosophy but I am...
What is a good way to increase college GPA?
I want to bring up my GPA before graduating #college #student-counseling
Is there a career and major that pertains to both journalism and science?
As a high school student, on my way to college, I find myself oddly interested in journalism and science. Thus, I am wondering are there any jobs/careers that will allow me to perform tasks in both these areas. Additionally, what majors are be best for these interests? #career #science...
Software tool for video game development
Hello there I am in 10th grade at a technology school. I'm dying to be able to create a video game. So please advise what software tool I can use. #programming #video-game-design #video-game-development
Besides a high GPA, what extracurricular or activities do the big 4 firms like to see?
As an accounting major, my target dream employer is of course the big 4 firms. I was told recently that grades are the first thing that they look at before even considering everything else, so I am shifting gear to focus on that. However, I am now wondering what sort of extracurricular or...
What is the 1 book you would suggest everyone reads in their lifetime?
I'm making it a personal goal to read for 30 minutes daily again, and am looking for some quality material. Anything related to science, technology, or woman's history are very interesting to me. #college #engineering #science #technology #tech #women-in-tech #reading #women-in-engineering #books
What made you decide that a career in STEM was a good fit for you? What (or who) in particular influenced this?
I am asking this due to my curiosity about what causes individuals to pick their career paths. #college #engineering #science #technology #tech #stem #women-in-stem #women-in-tech
As a woman in a STEM field or a woman going into a STEM field, have you ever felt that you were in any discriminated against due to your gender?
As an 18 year old female chem major (soon to be chemical engineering), I'm curious about others experiences in typically male dominated classes/majors/jobs. #engineering #science #chemistry #stem #chemical-engineering #women-in-stem #women-in-tech #women-in-engineering
What is the best, safest way to earn money online as a student?
Due to my class schedule, each day I have a few hours between classes, and would love the opportunity to be able to earn some money. Several online sites seem very sketchy, and I would love to hear about some positive (or negative) experiences people have had.
What is a way for me to volunteer in a field relating to STEM online, as I am a busy chemistry student?
I am a chemistry major with a very heavy course load, but I would like an opportunity to give back in some way that is feasible for me to do. #chemistry #volunteering #stem #time-management #women-in-stem #scheduling #chem
human services
hello everyone, what should i be doing to be able to open a homeless shelter, after getting my bachelor degree? #20
As a chemistry major, what are some gen ed classes I can take that would apply to my degree and help me in the field in the future?
I am a chemistry major, and I am working on my schedule for the upcoming summer and fall semesters. I am seeking advice about gen ed classes that will help me in the future. #science #career-counseling #chemistry #scheduling #scientists #chem #chemistry-major #chem-major
Does transferring school put you behind the rest of your peers?
I want to plan accordingly to decide if I want to stay or transfer to another school for next semester. However, since a lot of the core classes that I am taking now will not be transferred (I did a little research), I am worried that I will be behind the game if I do transfer. Thus, I hope you...
I'm planning on going to law school in the near future, and I'm wondering what a good undergraduate degree is!
I'm torn between Sociology and Philosophy! Which is more difficult and best fits a future criminal defense attorney? #law
can i change accounting to any other major ?
My major is accounting.. I am doing associates and earned 40 credits so far. i am not full time student even i skip my semesters because of my family issues . now i want to start a new career .. should i change career now or first complete this one ? i am good in computer but i never study...
What are some the best ways to network at a college career fair?
I am a junior at Queens College #career
What should I be doing to help my future when I get my undergraduate?
I can't help to think about the impending future which is happening in only 2 years. I want to be as secure as I can be so when I graduate I can find a career that I am interested in. What are some things that I can do to give me an advantage over other prospective employees? #college #career...
How to naturally navigate a conversation with employers during career fair?
I have attended my first career fair as a freshman last fall. I prepared myself by searching about the main firms that I am interested in. However, after introducing myself, I was struggling to naturally ask questions about the company like their stocks and current events that I have researched...
How important is linkedin to getting a job?
I am a junior at queens college. #career #career-counseling
what are some good ways to network?
I am a junior at college. #career #career-counseling #career-choice #career-path
What are some good presentation tips?
I am a junior in college. #career #career-choice #presentations #sales-presentations
How much do psychologists make right out of graduate school with a masters in counseling ( on average)?
I am a psychology major. #psychology #career-counseling
How is best to study for the GRE?
I am a junior in college, #graduate-school #school-counseling
What can be done with a BS in Psychology in terms of jobs without a masters degree?
I am a Psychology major. #career #psychology #career-choice #social-work #clinical-psychology #psychotherapy
How valuable are Lyndia courses or other free learning courses in the job world? Is it something that would go under skills in your resume?
I am a junior in college. #career #online-marketing #online-media #job-application #personal-development
How important are interpersonal skills in the nursing profession?
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Is the NCLEX examination for nurses the equivalent to the MCAT for doctors/physicians, and LSAT for lawyers?
In terms of difficulty and length?
How much does it cost to write the NCLEX exam? #registered-nurses #nurse-practitioner #nurses #exam #nclex
How important is volunteer experience in a healthcare setting in preparation to becoming a nurse?
I have not yet volunteered at any hospitals or nursing homes but know that it's important to get volunteer experience. #nurse #healthcare #registered-nurses #nurse-practitioner #volunteer #hospitals #nursing-homes
What is the most stressful aspect of being a nurse (Registered nurse, nurse practitioner)
Are nurses always on their feet? Do they have to work many night shifts? #nurse #nurse-practitioner #registered-nurse
What specific characteristics are required of registered nurses/nurse practitioners?
I'm studying to become a nurse practitioner, I would like to know more about the career and what types of tasks and responsibilities NP's have in the hospital setting. #nurse-practitioner
I want to be a nurse practitioner. What steps do I need to take to become one?
I recently started taking high school prerequisites and have not yet started my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I know that takes typically four years to finish, how long is the NP (Masters in Nursing) program? #nurse #registered-nurses #nurse-practitioner
What certifications would be good for the health Administration field?
I'm majoring in Health Administration. I want to know what the best certifications that would benefit me. I know that First aid and CPR are some good ones. What are some other suggestions #healthcare #health #certifications #healthcare-management
How to get a summer internship in the psychology field?
I am a Psychology major and an upper junior. #career #psychology #career-counseling #internships
How relevant are minors in college to a job?
I am a Honor Business and Liberal Arts minor #career #career-counseling #career-choice #school #graduate-school #school-counseling #higher-education #college-minor #college-major #college-advice
How to improve your communication skills in the workplace?
I am a student at Queens College. #career #career-choice #career-path #public-speaking #personal-development
What is the difference between finance and accounting? Is one more favorable in the job market?
Stuck between Accounting and Finance, I cannot tell the difference between these two majors after visiting so many different websites. All the websites state that both would deal with budgeting and analysis. I am now wondering what are the main differences between an accounting and finance...
What aspects on a college's resume can stand out to employers for internships?
Currently a freshman in college, I am wondering what activities I should be pursuing to appeal more to employers for internships recruitment. Are there some activities that are more heavily weighed than others? #resume #college-jobs #job-coaching #recruiting #resume-writing #college-recruiting...
What is the different settings social workers work in?
I am a psychology major in college #psychology #social-work #clinical-research
How important some business skills to any job environment?
I am minoring in Business and Liberal Arts in college #business #business-development
What is more important in the workforce emotional intelligence or academic intelligence?
I am junior in Queens college #career #psychology #career-path
What are the top skills employers look for in an interview?
I am a junior in Queens College #career #career-counseling #career-choice
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