Minooka, Illinois
How do you know if graduate school is needed for your career?
Everyone's path isn't the same. Some professions require a graduate school, but what about the ones that don't? What are some guidelines to figuring out if graduate school is necessary for your career path? #education #graduate-school
Do high end colleges and universities look better on your credentials when you are applying for a job?
Depending on m,y career route I would like to get a job based on my major so this question will help me when choosing a college. #job #people
Why is it that good colleges have to be the most expensive?
If you want to get in to a good college you work as hard as you can in school so you can get in a good college but one you get accepted you can't even go to that college because financial reason even despite the scholarships you obtain. #general
How does one begin to specialize in a medical area of study?
I have a few medical topics that I'm more interested in studying than others. These might just be questions that I will have answered when I learn more in medical school, but topics like brain activity have a lot to offer in terms of research. If a person wants to begin specializing in a...
Is it possible to be accepted into medical school without being a science major?
I have heard many differing views on how pre-medical studies work. I'm currently hoping to take pre-medical studies as a music performance major because music is a passion of mine and musicians are known for being hard working, focused, and detail-oriented, which are all skills necessary to...
Can entrepreneurship really be taught?
I attend the University of Michigan where I major in communications and minor in entrepreneurship. I've heard it said many times that entrepreneurship can't be taught & that you either have it or you don't. While to a certain extent I believe that statement, I also have greatly benefited from...
What is it like to be a professional game tester?
As anyone who plays video games would be, I was excited by the prospect that playing video games could be a viable career choice. But I don't know if it would be the right career for me, since in the end it sounds like a lot of sitting down. Is it as fun as it sounds initially, does it become...
How does one get involved in the creation of video games?
I've always loved video games, not only as a way to take my mind off of stress, but also as a form of interactive media that can bring people together. The unique experiences and lessons I've learned from video games have helped me so much in life, that I want to do the same for others, even if...
When should I start visiting colleges?
Should I visit before I apply, like in the summer after my junior year? Or after I apply and get accepted?
Because why would I visit a place that might not accept me? #campus-visit #college-admissions #college-selection
Should I attend a private or public college/university?
I know that public colleges in Illinois are required to accept 3's on AP exams, which I might have gotten, but I also hear that private colleges can offer more financial aid.
At which type of college would I end up saving more money? #financial-aid #ap-exam
Is it okay to pick a major that does not have a lot of job opportunities in the state you live in?
My current major is Apparel Merchandising and Product Development and with me being in Ohio, the jobs can be limited because it is not one of the larger, more fashion driven states. Would it be too risky to stick with it , and chance the possibility of relocating? #career #career-counseling
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