Park Forest, Illinois
How do you know what you want to do with your life?
At 18 students are often forced to think about what they want to do for the REST of their lives. How do they know if what they are passionate about now will make a good career choice for them or if it they will even like their major a year later ?
#career #success
How do I start makinrg friends at school?
What are the best ice breakers?
#college #experiences
When studying psychology, how does one narrow it down to a specific career?
I am going to currently major in psychology but I do not know what type of job to aim for.
As I want to help people and get to understand their issues, their lives.
#major #career
What is some of the stress that first year generations face from living with only one parent?
As a freshman student who is the oldest from 2 younger siblings, studying psychology. #consulting #students
There are so many websites where you are given the opportunity to apply for scholarships, but the majority of them involve having to spend 20mins creating an account with every single website in order to start applying and most of them don't even apply to me after I've created my account. Is there a specific website or place where I can look for the best scholarships where there are hundreds of different types?
#scholarships #variety #websites #applying
What kind of experiences will make me marketable when I'm applying for jobs?
#experiences #marketable #jobs #graduate
Everyone says that connections are the way to success, but where do you meet these people and how?
#Connections
#Business
#Success
I'm a music business major and I'm trying to figure out where I should intern this next summer to fulfill my degree, where are some of the best places to look?
#MusicBusinessMajor
#ElmhurstCollege
#JuniorStatus
If I end up not being satisfied with my area of nursing, how easy can I change it? (ex: Pediatrics to ER nurse)
#nursing #college #career #career-advice #career-choice
What are some helpful tips for managing my student debt in the future?
#loans #students #money #management #debt #advice #nursing
Is it hard to find a job as a bilingual teacher after college?
I really want to become a great teacher that will prepare and help future generation to (sound like a fantasy?) make the world a better place. Yet I'm scared that my career will not be successful or worth it.
#teacher # #career # #success #teaching #literature
Can I study, and finish four years of college, while having an A-2 dependent visa?
I am not a citizen, not a permanent resident, but I have a valid A-2 dependent diplomatic visa. Can I study college? will I get my certificate? How can I get financial help?
#help #futureteacher #teaching #immigration
How do students manage to do the 20 or even 30 page papers? Is there a specific format or advice that will help others?
The longest paper I've done in high school is a 15 page paper without the references, and it was pretty hard to do. I can't imagine doing a 20 plus page paper. This goes back to the question: How do students manage to do the 20 or even 30 page papers? Is there a specific format or advice that...
How hard is it going in and graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)? Any advice or tips?
I am a rising senior in high school, and I recently decided to major in nursing. Everything a nurse does from a CNA to a NP really motivate me to become a nurse. I'm currently leaning more towards a neonatal nurse. However, before that I first have to become a RN. This brings me to my question:...
Is it a good idea to pursue a career in an industry that is oversaturated?
Many career paths that I am interested in are overstaturated and I believe that trying to pursue a career in these industries would be a waste of time and money because finding a job wouldn’t be easy. #career-choice
How do I find a mentor and What should I look for in a mentor?
I will be starting college soon, and I’m really freaking out because I feel don’t have a clear idea on what career path I want to take. I feel like I need someone to help and guide me throughout my college years.
#mentor
Will you get any alone time if you dorm on campus?
I enjoy my alone time and I didn't know if that would be impossible when I am living with another person in such a small room. #college
Where can I find scholarships for Criminal Justice?
I've tried looking for scholarships for Criminal Justice, I've found about three, but all of them have either passed or I do not fit the requirements that the scholarship asks for.
#CriminalJustice
#LawSchool #scholarships #financial-aid #scholarship #law-enforcement
Is there a difference between High School teachers and professors in college?
#courses #personality #college #high-school
Is it okay to apply for a work-study job freshman year of college?
#jobs #first-job #career-choice
Is it wise to get a job on campus?
I need a way to make money but do not know if I should find a job on campus or look at places around the campus.
#money
Is it easier to study by yourself or with a group of people?
I have a lot of smart friends, but am so used to studying alone. How do the college students study?
#study
Any advice for paying off student loans or budgeting during school/ early in your career?
Any advice for paying off student loans or budgeting during school/ early in your career? #financialadvice
How can you determine if an advanced degree is right for you and your career goals?
How can you determine if an advanced degree is right for you and your career goals? #masters
Should I go straight through to my PhD?
Should I get my masters and work while getting my PhD, or should I go straight through and get my PhD, interning along the way? Which way gets me more experience, and which would insure that I will have a job?
#social-work #PhD #internship #masters #PhD #MSW
Should my personality type dictate my career?
In school, we had to take personality tests to find our 'perfect career fits'. For the Myers-Briggs test, I got INTP (Introvert iNtuitive Thinking Perception), which is not known for its empathy. While it is true that I am not the most socially adept, nor am I the best at expressing (true)...
As a music educator, what strategies do you use to deal with problems such as upset parents/students, difficulty with the school administration, self-doubt, etc.?
#music #education #college #school #music-education
How do you avoid burnout (even if the work/studying you're doing is something you love)?
Specific info pertaining to a career in music education would help, but all answers from different areas of expertise are welcome #musiced #burnout #college #career
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