Palos Heights, Illinois
What jobs can biochemistry majors achieve?
One of my possible majors is biochemistry and I was wondering what job options there are. #curiosity
What can I do to figure out what major is right for me?
I need to pick classes soon and would like to start on a career path but I am interested in so many things. #undecided
What're the occupational differences between pure and applied mathematics?
I'm not so much asking about or for examples of jobs that use pure or applied mathematics as I am asking about the work environment of pure and applied mathematics. What's the work like in both? What's similar and what's different?
#maths
What sort of tasks does a mathematician commonly do in their job?
While I know the image of "people in suits crunching numbers" is wholly false, I'm not actually all that sure about what mathematicians (whether they're studying topology, physics, or any branch beyond) commonly do as a part of their occupation. Is it more akin to individual work or research in...
Should I participate in a college curricular band with a possible minor in music or join a club band?
I am definitely going to do marching band, and I know some colleges require curricular band to participate. However, not all of the schools I applied to require this. #band #music #minors
What is the best way to become a prosthetics and bionics engineer?
I am already majoring in mechanical engineering, but should I pick another field for grad school, like robotics? #engineering
What is the difference between the different certification exams to become a nurse practitioner?
Is one test easier? More widely accepted or preferred? Does it depend on what state you plan to practice in? #FNP #APRN #boardcertified
Why should I get a Doctoate versus a Masters degree to become a nurse practitioner?
I am currently in a DNP program but there are masters program that take less time to complete and you can still work as a nurse practitioner. Is the extra school to get the doctorate worth it? #DNP #FNP
How do you know if you've hit your "moment?"
Being indecisive really complicates the college search. I'm always afraid that my "moment" of realization will miss me. What if I never realize what I want to do? What if there are other people who have missed their boat? These are honestly the biggest stresses for me as I'm hitting the end of...
How did you realize what you wanted to do for a living?
I honestly love everything and I have trouble deciding what I want to invest my future in.
#indecisive #general-career-advice-for-young-people
Is the phlebotomy field growing?
I would like to know if the need for phlebotomist will increase or if it's expected to decline in the future. #phlebotomy
What resources are available to deal with stress from classes?
Sometimes the workload from assignments and frustration from not understanding material can be overwhelming. Are there resources provided to help students during these times or during midterm and finals? #college-stress
How much writing and reading are expected?
Sometimes you can't understand what you're reading unless you break it down to annotate, and annotating takes long itself to do. Do all subjects require to do that as well?
#reading #writing #education #college
How can you manage your time in college?
I'm asking this because college can take up a lot of your personal time. Like will there be a lot of homework everyday for every subject? There will be deadlines around the same time so what can you do to turn it in on time.
#time-management
What are good ways to save/make money?
I know we all have a hard time with money and school and bills. Does anyone have some good advice on how to save and then continue to save. I have had a savings account for a good year now and it just seems like I am not making enough money to even put money in my savings account. and how do...
Why isn't there a fast track program for all majors?
I am a photography major and I went to Loyola University for my first two years and decided to move home to finish an Associates degree. I moved home mainly because of my money situation. I hoped that by finishing my associates I would be able to find a job that I would like to turn into a...
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