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What's the financial situation like in college? Do you recommend getting a job, and is it hard to manage work with school?
I'm a sophomore in high school, and I'm starting to think about college and what it is going to be like. I've heard that in college, it is hard to get by financially, and I was wondering what the reality of it is. How hard is it? What kind of things can you do to improve your financial...
Is it better to live at the school your attending, rent an apartment near them, or just live at your house?
I am really thinking about whether I should go to a college that is close to my house, so that I could live there, or if I shoukd just live at the school or near it, but being far away from where I live? #college-life #home
What are the different types of engineering and what skills do you have to have?
There are a lot of different types of engineering type jobs but I don't know what they do exactly. I'm interested in this field because of all the options but I don't know where to start. What skills do I need to have to be successful? #college #engineering #engineer #skills #success
How difficult is it to change careers?
I'm a senior in high school and upon entering college I am becoming more and more worried about my future. I don't really know what I want to study in or make into a career path, so I was wondering how locked in are you once you declare a major and begin your career path? #science #majors...
How strongly should the financial aspect of a career impact what I decide to study?
I have a love of theater, specifically being backstage rather than acting, but I know it is a very shaky business both in terms of job availability and financial stability. My plan for college would be to either double major in theater and a more established major, probably a physical science,...
How does studying abroad effect your career?
I'm a senior in high school and I am debating whether or not to study abroad and how it will impact my education for a career. I am considering majoring in theater or psychology, and I want to know how studying abroad will impact my studies. What are the benefits and drawbacks of studying in...
Pros and Cons of being a pediatrician vs a veterinarian?
I am a senior who is going to major in Animal Science in college (I've already been accepted). I was told that the beginning pre-requisite classes for pre-vet and pre-med track students are fairly similar and you can cross over somewhat easily if you change your mind. I have always wanted to...
What is it like to try and become a doctor? Is it stressful, do you have to go to school for a long time?
I am a Sophomore at High school, and I am interested in becoming a doctor, but I was wondering what it was like to actually get there? #doctor #medicine #premed
What is it like to study abroad?
I am thinking about studying abroad while I am in college with a business administration major. I was wondering what it is like to study abroad. Is it a good experience? Is there something that you learn while in a foreign country studying than just staying at one university for four years....
How long does it take to be a lawyer in the United States?
I am in high school and I am thinking of becoming a lawyer. I have heard that becoming a lawyer in the united states takes a very long time, and was jus wondering if that is true or not. #law #lawyer #school
How hard is it to get a job in the food industry?
I am a sophomore in high school and am interested in getting a job in the food industry in the future. #job #cooking #food #industry
Will companies pay for you to continue your education after you graduate from college?
I have heard many people say that some companies will pay for you to go to graduate school. I really want to go to graduate school but I also want to work at the same time. Is this even possible, #education #graduate-school #graduate #college-graduate #companies
What is it like to work in "Big 4"?
I am about to head off to college where I will be majoring in business administration with a concentration in accounting. The college I'm going to is highly recruited by the "Big 4" and I would really like to work at one of the firms, #business #career #accounting #job
What are some jobs you can go into for marine biology?
I'm interested in what you can do after studying marine biology.
What is most enjoyable about being a speech therapist?
I am a sophomore in high school and I am shadowing a speech therapist that works at a private school. Sometimes I get bored because my mentor does the same thing in every session and I am just sitting there observing. I want to know if it is different for speech therapists not working at a...
What is the starting salary for a small animal veterinarian?
This being for either California or New York please. #veterinarian #veterinary #animals #salary
What exactly does it mean when you minor in a subject, and, specifically, what would minoring in art entail?
I'm a sophomore in high school with a passion for art, but I am not sure if I really want to pursue it as my major. I've been thinking about minoring in art instead, so that I still have a chance to do art but am not tied to it and have other career options. However, as I came to this idea, I...
Should I do art as a career or just as a hobby?
I'm a sophomore in high school and I am very interested in art. However, I also really enjoy other subjects like math and science. I wanted to know what the pros and cons would be of going to an art college and majoring in art. Also, what would be the pros and cons of focusing on something in...
What majors are available for people who want a career backstage rather than on one?
I'm a senior in high school and am trying to decide what to major in in college. I enjoy working backstage at theatrical performances, but I don't want to major in theater. I know there are careers in costume design, set design, stage manager, etc... but I don't know what majors could help me...
Would it be helpful/easier to get a job if you have a masters degree?
I am going to college soon and at the college I am attending offer a combined bachelors and masters degree. Will this make it easier to find a job? #college #business #accounting #job #masters #bachelors
I have always been interested in being a veterinarian or a teacher. Are there any jobs that incorporate both of these themes?
I am a senior in High School who is planning to follow a pre-vet track in college. #teaching #teacher #veterinarian #veterinary
what are some careers that work with animals but don't require a degree from veterinary school?
I love being around animals and I think being a vet sounds like it would be really good for me but I'm not sure I want to spend an extra four years in college and lots of extra money. Any ideas for other careers that might be fulfilling to me? #college #major #veterinarian #animals
What careers are available for people who are interested in behavioral psychology?
I am entering college next year and I want to study children psych. I plan on going to grad school but was not planing on getting a PhD. #psychology #social-psychology
What is the average amount of loans students have to pay off at the end of their bachelor degree?
I am a high school senior and am deciding between going to a private university or a state university. If I decide to attend the private school, I would need to take out some loans, and I was wondering what the average loan looks like for a student pursuing a bachelor degree, so I can get a...
Are there any careers that could combine a psychology major and a love of theater?
I am a senior in high school and have always had a fondness for theater, specifically the behind the scenes work rather than actually performing. Recently I have been thinking about possible majors and career paths certain majors could open up for me and, although I love theater, I don't think...
What kind of career(s) integrate math and/or science with art?
I am currently a sophomore in high school and am really interested in art. Although I would like to be able to just focus on art in the future, it sounds too risky to try to make a living by just drawing and painting. I also really enjoy math and science, and would be very interested in...
What are some jobs that are fun/interesting they also pay well?
This question interests me because I do not want to have a job where I have to sit at a desk all day. Instead, I want one where I am able to do something interesting. I also want to make sure that the pay is pretty good. Some things that I enjoy doing: being active, hands on activities, working...
What is the CPA like?
I am about to enter college as an accounting major. I have heard a lot about the CPA exam. What is covered on this exam and do you think that colleges prepare you we'll for the exam? #college #business #accounting #exam
UC Davis vs Cornell University for a pre-vet track?
I was accepted to UC Davis for animal biology and to Cornell University for animal science. I know both are very good schools for veterinarians and have highly rated and ranking vet schools and programs. I have heard that Cornell is a bit more hands on work and there is a lot of opportunity for...
What are some of the majors that people who are interested going into the medical field should do?
I am a High School student, and I am interested in going into the medical field, but I was not sure what those majors should be? #doctor #medicine #health #majors #people
what should be my next steps after graduating high school to get into law.
hi everyone im a senior and i was wondering what should i do after graduating high school to get into law. what should be my next step? #lawyer
What high payed jobs can you find with a major of sociology?
I am currently a senior, going to college soon. I'm going to major in sociology, but I don't know what kinds of jobs can you get with that major. #jobs #major #sociology
If your in the field of Child-development, would you feel that the job you do is important or affect your day to day life in anyway?
I want to major in Child-Development because I believe children are our future and they deserve as much help and support as they need. #child-development
Is it stressful to be a tattoo artist? Or, what is mandatory to know to be a tattoo artist?
I am asking this because I am deeply in love with art #art #tattoos
What do computer engineers do?
I am going into computer engineering or am interested in it #engineer #computer
I would like to go into mechanical engineering. What kind of job opportunities are available? Is there a range of types of jobs you can take?
I'm interning at NASA and i would like to know if there is a range of different types of jobs people take or whether people have majored into mechanical and decided to go into a completely different field. #engineering #mechanical-engineering #aerospace-engineering
How do you get into the high level private pilot industry? (like flying CEO of companies)
I want to be a pilot as a private pilot for a CEO or important persn #aviation
What careers would be best for me?
Hi I'm a sohpmore in highschool. College and the Cahsee is very close. Based on my interests what careers should I take? (Gaming. Computers. Psychology.) #psychology #online-gaming
How do I decide what college I should get into?
I am a sophomore in highschool and the Cahsee is close. College is a few years away so I need help deciding. #college
what would be some good colleges for becoming a pro athlete?
im asking this because i would like to play to the MLS your even a big league as a soccer player #colleges #soccer #athlete
What schools major in journalism?
What colleges have a strong major in journalism #college-major #journalism
What are the biggest drawbacks to college?
I'm scared to go off to college, do the good times outweigh the bad ?
What schools can I look into for animal care services?
I'm interested in working with animals in the future and I wanted to know about where I could go or what I could look into for working with animals. Whether it is training, or nursing, or anything like that. #veterinarian #veterinary #animals #pets
How many years does it take to become a journalist?
If you want to major in journalism, how long would it take and what classes are required for it. #college #journalism
If I am interested in cosmetology is there a certain college I should look into?
I am interested in cosmetology and design, what school would be a great fit? #colleges #cosmetology
How does one get into the gaming industry?
This career interests me a lot and I want to pursue this career. #gaming
How long did it take for you to figure out what career you were interested in?
How long did it take for you to figure out what career you were interested in? I'm a Junior and I still don't know what I want to do after college. #career #time-management
What does a typical day look like for a psychologist?
I want to know if a psychologist has a set schedule or if it changes #psychology
Are there any jobs that are unheard of?
The most popular jobs today are like being a doctor or an engineer. Are there any jobs that people overlook? If so, why? #jobs
When/how do you know what you want to do in your future career?
I have lost interest in my previous interests, and I do not know where to start. #college #career #university #future
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