North Charleston, South Carolina
Why aren't more engineering courses taught in a hands-on setting?
At my college, 90% of #engineering classes are based on #theory. A common belief is that you will only end up using a tiny portion of all that knowledge once you reach the workplace, and instead employees end up learning most their skills on the job. This makes the burden of college seem...
Is it okay to pursue a major in an area that I'm naturally weaker in?
I love #engineering but my high school failed to adequately prepare me for most of the engineering courses I have had to take in college. Instead, I'm good at reading books and writing essays that analyze them, but I hate doing that. So, I am struggling through engineering in order to round out...
Will pursuing a related degree in urban planning such as public policy as an undergraduate put me at a disadvantage in graduate school to those that studied urban planning?
Most of the colleges nearby me only offer a graduate program in urban planning but I have the option to go to a more expensive school that would offer it as an undergraduate degree. #urban-planning #college-major #graduate-school
What is the benefit of going on to earn a masters degree after undergraduate school?
I know graduate degrees can help with getting hired but I'm wondering if the financial costs are worth it. #studentdebt #mastersdegree
How can I make sure to keep applying to scholarships organized?
I'm really having a hard time keeping all the scholarships I'm applying for organized. I'm not organizing well. #organizing #scholarships #application due dates
What are some tips for being a college student and a single mother?
Hello! I am a 20 year old college student and a month ago I was blessed with a beautiful daughter during my second semester. My first semester I was doing really well, I even made it on the Dean's List and would like to continue getting A's & B's. Online classes are already a challenge, but...
What's a day in the life like of an astronomer?
I don't know what they do on a daily basis. #astronomy #space
Will I be able to work at NASA with a degree in physics?
My dream is to do research at NASA and I was wondering if majoring in Physics and getting a minor in astronomy would be a good idea. #physics #astronomy #space #nasa
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