Milton, Georgia
Service Hours
High school student here and I realized that service hours are pretty important to get in to a good college. So I have been looking for ways to get service hours. But since I'm usually in a place where it's about an hour away from the nearest urban city, I figured I needed or at least, prefer...
Different fields of programming
I'm a high school student with many interests for jobs. Programming is one field that I've been looking in to recently, but I'm not sure what sort of jobs programming can get you. I've learned the basics of c programming and is going in to java, javascript, etc. What are some good paying jobs...
Scholarships
Also, I've also been thinking about getting scholarships and awards for things. What kind of awards and scholarships should a high school student like me work on getting. I have about 300 hours of service hours but I can't find any scholarships for getting a certain amount of service hours. If...
How should I get Internships?
I'm currently a high school student reaching their junior year. And I need to start thinking about jobs and internships to get ready for the world after college. I was wondering how I can get ready for such things. And to answer that, I thought it would be good to get jobs and internships to...
Should I major in Biology, Chemistry, or double major in both?
I want to be a veterinarian. I understand what I major in doesn't matter, as long as I meet the pre-requisites required for veterinary school. However, I would like to know which is recommended or what some current/retired veterinarians majored in. #college #veterinarian #veterinary-medicine
What degree is required to work in the Center for Disease Control's Office of Health and Safety (OHS)?
I will be entering college in the Fall. I plan on majoring in Biology on a pre-veterinary medicine track. However, I am also interested in one day working for the CDC in their OHS; this is a public health area. Would a Biology degree be sufficient enough to work at the CDC or would I need to...
Do I have to obtain a degree in order to be recognized as a fashion consultant?
I have a knack for putting things that the average person would not think about putting together ( an outfit) and receiving compliments on the outfit. #fashion #fashion-and-style
Can a graphic designer honestly make a good living with a single job?
I am interested in pursuing graphic design as my career. #graphic-design #web-design #graphic-designer #digital-media
I know I want to become a Science Teacher, but what kind should I choose?
My dream is to become a Secondary Science Teacher, but I am unsure which area to focus on. I never enjoyed Anatomy as much because I have a hard time remembering all of those definitions and crazy names on a whim, and my passion has always been Physics, but I am unsure as to how well I will be...
How does one go about gathering a Homeschool communtity for classes?
I am going to college this next semester for Education to become a Secondary Science teacher. I have been home-schooled for 8 of my 12 school years, giving me a deep appreciation for the option of homeschooling. During those years many classes were done in Home-school 'classes' with a teacher...
What are the best ways to manage time in college?
I never want to be unorganized or out of time when I'm on my own. #college #business #psychology #mathematics
What are some of the difficulties that are common with college campus life?
I'm about to graduate high school. #college #business #mathematics
In order to qualify for med school could I just take the required course and major in something entirely unrelated to pre-med. If so, what classes will I need to qualify for med school and what grades would I need in those classes?
I'm interested in going to medical school but if I change my mind I want to major in something that I like and would get me a job after college. #college #doctor #graduate
What if I were to transfer to another state in my senior year of high school and attend college there, would I be considered out of state or in state?
I current live in Maryland and over the summer I might move to Georgia, I only have one year left in high school and afterwards I will be attending college in the state that I am in. #college
What are the challenges faced with becoming a nurse practitioner?
I would love to get my masters degree in Nursing to become a practitioner and I would like to know some personal experiences and challenges that are faced in this field/career. Any advice going into this profession would be great too! #nursing #nurse-practitioner #masters
What can I do to find a job right after college?
I am going into college and I am concerned about finding a job right after I graduate. #nursing #medicine #masters
What are the best ways to get involved and prepared the summer before college begins?
I am going to be a freshman in college this fall, but I want to make my summer productive and meaningful so that I will start off the months before college strong. Are there any volunteer opportunities or fun ways to spend the summer months that you recommend? #college #job #volunteering...
What is the most rewarding part about being a doctor?
I am a freshman college student who is eager to learn more and more about the career I am working toward for my future. Being a doctor is rewarding for obvious reasons--you get to directly impact the lives of human beings--but are there any specific reasons why you felt rewarded by your career?...
How to find internships after college?
Although I'm not in college just yet, I am curious as to how I would find internships post-college. Is there a website I would have to go to or maybe just by getting to know people? I really am unsure. #college #english #internship #english-composition
Should I join a club in college?
In college, I also plan to work and study. How much time does a club take up?, and would I have the time for one? #college #work #club #student-activities
Any advice on rising my gpa or getting high test scores
I am a rising senior #college
Can you apply to the same college twice
For example, applying for early and regular admission?
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I am a rising freshman majoring in International Policy, and I was wondering whether it is wise to keep a backup option considering the job market?
I am just concerned about whether I can have a career aligned with my area of interest or whether I should start planning for otherwise. #resume #majors #government #job-market #international-affairs
I am a rising college freshman in International Policy; however, I believe that every job requires some sort of technical skills, so I was curious whether it is wise to take a computer science minor or just take a few classes to gain those skills?
I am very concerned about future job opportunities. I am attending Georgetown university in the fall, and I want to maximize my skills for the future job market. #computer-science #government #job-market #international-affairs #technical #foreign-policy
Is Athletic Training the best major for college to obtain prerequisites for a Physical Therapy graduate degree?
I will be attending college in Fall 2016 for Athletic Training, and I am interested in finding out if this is the best direction to go to enter grad school in 2020. #physical-therapist #athletic-training #exercise-science #athletics #sports #physical #science #college
As a chemistry major, what would be the best internships to aquire as a future pharmacist?
I am currently in school to obtain a bachelor's in chemistry. I plan on studying pharmacy in graduate school, and I would love more insight on my future endevours. #medicine #pre-med #chemistry #pharmacy #pharmacists
How important is networking ? Doe you have any tips for networking?
How has networking helped you in your career #networking #network
As a journalist what is the hardest thing about your job? And what is the best state to start a job in journalism
I am a junior in college and am majoring in mass communicantions #journalism
Is doing online college a bad thing?
I would like to know if online college would look worse on a resume than just attending and graduating from a normal college. #college #resume #online
As a diagnostic medical sonographer, does your job require you to come in at night?
I would like to know this because I want to be a diagnostic medical sonographer and would like to know if the job will be overwhelming if I have a future family. #career #medicine #hospital #women #ultrasound #sonography #pregnant
How do you narrow down your interests in order to determine which field to pursue?
I have many different interests, and I'm not sure which I enjoy the most. Therefore, I don't know what job to pursue. #teacher #college-student #intern #employee
If I am planning on majoring in something like Psychology or Pre-Med, would it be strange/frowned upon to minor in a language or possibly have a double minor including a language and some other science?
I have taken three levels of Psychology in my high school: gifted, on-level, and AP, and have enjoyed the vast range that this subject offers. I'm planning on going to medical school after college, however I am a first-generation American from my family, so my family and I are not familiar with...
In order to get into medical school easier in the far future, is majoring in something other than Pre-Med like Psychology (or majoring in a specific psychology) going to allow for a bigger chance to get into the medical school of my choice?
I love helping others in any way, shape, or form, and the medical field will allow for me to continue this on a larger spectrum. I am continuing to volunteer at Emory St. Joseph's Hospital over the summer, and I am gaining amazing experiences from this opportunity, as well as learning about...
What should I major in?
Hi, I am a sophomore in high school, and I want to be an OB/GYN. I know that I want to attend the University of Georgia, but I want to know what to major in as an undergraduate. I do not know what major would fit with my profession choice, and I need to know what would make the most sense to...
How do you balance being a doctor and your normal life?
Hi, I am a sophomore in high school and I want to be an OB/GYN when I finish college. I just want to know how easy it is to juggle work and home when doing a demanding job like this. It isn't like any other job, as I already know, but I want to know how to balance the two. I want to see how to...
Do I need a Licence to be a Forensic Scientist?
Hi, I'm currently debating on whether to be a forensic scientist or pursuing a career in Exercise Sciences. I've heard that in order to be a Forensic Scientist that I need to receive a bachelors degree and a state issued license to be a forensic scientist. I researched the requirements online...
Is the Demand for Gym Teachers diminishing?
Hi, I'm currently debating on whether to pursue a career in Exercise Sciences and become a Gym Teacher. However upon researching the job some more, some say that the demand for Gym Teachers is vanishing due to change in county's curriculum, apparently Gym class is not even part of some county's...
Top ten things an international student needs to know before getting started?
College student #expert
is taking the fast track pharmacy program in college doing to further me in my field or put me behind?
I have decided to becom a pharmacist, but the fast track does not award me with a degree. Instead, I will compete the program in six years instead of 8 and end with a phd in pharmacy. Will not having a bachelors limit me? #college-major #pharmacists
what time would you say is ideal for changing your major in college?
I know I want to be in the medical field, but I am not sure which path to take. #college-admissions
Are there any scholarships or grants to assist in becoming a certified dog trainer?
I help rescue and foster dogs. I would love to become a trainer so that I could find more dogs "furever" homes. #animal-health #dog-rescue #dogs #dog-training #animal #career #college #career-counseling
What is the difference between a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree, and what benefits arise from each?
I am asking this question because I am considering my options for receiving a degree, whether it be Bachelor's or Master's, and I am just wondering what the main differences are between them, and what kind of jobs can you get with each of them? #professor #finance #professional #jobs #masters...
How do you find out what career will fit you best?
I am asking this question because I want to be sure I know exactly what field I would fit best in and I don't want to waste any time in school studying for one career meanwhile, the one for me is something else. I am just wondering if there are any tips or advice I could receive to help me in...
Is my dream school for graduate education worth the debt? Will it be worth it for my future career?
After I complete my undergraduate school at Georgia Tech, my dream is to attend the University of Southern California for graduate school and earn my Masters in Economics. This school is extremely expensive and will leave me in debt. #graduate-school #economics #debt #personal-finance
I am currently enrolled in Georgia Tech starting this fall, but I am a Global Economics major. Will my major limit my options because I chose to go to a technical school? Can I still have the opportunities an engineering student would have there?
I am currently enrolled in Georgia Tech and will start as a freshman this Fall. Despite Georgia Tech being a technical school, I am interested in Global Economics. Georgia Tech is a very high ranked school and has a variety of science majors but I am afraid my options can be limited because of...
What is the most efficient way to choosing what field of law to go into?
I have always been resolute in my desire to become a lawyer, since I was a little girl. However, with so many fields to choose from I am conflicted about what is best for me. Does law school help narrow down the choices? Will I learn more about each field? #law #lawyer
What are some of the most important things and strategies to approaching the LSAT for law school?
The LSAT is made out to be a very daunting examination. Even though it is a little further down the road for me, I would really appreciate some insight into how the test works, and the best way to tackle it! #law #lawyers #lsat
Which is better for medical school, Oxford of Emory better or Mercer?
I got accepted into both still deciding. #pre-med #science #college #career #medicine #hospital-and-health-care #college-selection #college-advice
How do I do well in college classes?
Like pre med classes how do I make sure I get good grades. #pre-med
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