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How easy is it to do work study freshman year?
I need to do work study to pay off my loans and I am wondering if it is easy to handle school and work study. #work #work-life-balance #working
Do applying as undeclared hold you back from graduating from a university in four years?
I want to graduate in four years but I feel that applying as undeclared may cause me to spend time and money on classes that won't be useful for my major. #money #colleges #money-management
From a stance of Psychology, does the mind always generate the practical during choices, purely based on outside view or perception of what is right , in the sense of college choice and majors..
Is the mind, usually quick to jump to the ideals of what everyone else believes is right for them?Than what can actually be great for an individuals needs and wants.
#career
#mind-over-matter
Are the aspects of finding one's authenticity while in college, depending on their major always the right way to go, or should that be based on the ideals of their own character?
#identity
#college-bound
#major-decisions
#personvsproject
Where do I find viable scholarships?
I’m a rising freshman in college, and have won a few scholarships through applications I found in my school’s college and career center. But where else can I find scholarships? I’ve seen some websites that say they offer these opportunities, but I’m not sure if they’re real. #scholarships...
What internships should I be looking for to build an intriguing law school application?
I just graduated high school, and will be attending Johns Hopkins in the fall hoping to major in International studies. I’ve already had an internship at a law office, where I’m now employed. What type of internships should I be on the look out for in the Baltimore area? I only know of law...
What are the top 10 university with music programs in California, if possible Southern California?
#musiceducation #music #education #california #college #choosing-a-college
When it comes to getting your General Education Degree in college, is it better to got to a community college after high school or straight to a Cal State or UCs
#generaleducation #ged #college #colleges
Long and short term advise for those who are pursing the nursing field?
#nursing #nurse #healthcare #medicine #hospital-and-healthcare
To what extent does having a doctorates degree affect a person ability to get a high paying job?
I plan to earn a masters in the trade of my interest, but I was wondering if working for a doctorate is a worthwhile pursuit in regards to my career. #higher-education
Is it more beneficial to own your own medical practice or work for private and public companies?
I plan to go into the medical field and I have a plan for college that will get me my masters in orthotics and prosthetics and out of college in four years. I am unsure where to start my career from there. #career-paths #medicine -practice
How am I supposed to pay for tuition without going into debt?
I’m on my own when it comes to the college experience, and I really don’t want to be in debt for the rest of my life all because I wanted a better education. FAFSA can only cover so much of the tuition, how am I supposed to manage being a full time student as well as a full time employee?...
How are we supposed to build credit, without a credit score ?
Our responsibility as soon as we turn eighteen is to be independent and self sufficient. However, we’re never taught the right tools to know how to even get an apartment. How am I supposed to build my credit score, if no one trusts me enough to even begin?
#credit #creditscore #women #teach
On Leadership
I am also interested in Leadership but there are so many academic ways to do this. Which degree is the most valuable? #WomeninLeadership, #leadership
I want to be involved with the Music Business but it's always changing
I want to be part of the music business and events. I"m not sure the best way to pursue a lucrative career #spotify or @BusinessMarketing ? #music-industry #business #music
How does one know what they’re meant to be?
I always get the question on “what do you want to work as?” and my response is always “I’m not sure yet.” Im tired of giving that response and want to truly know what I’m best to specialize in. I’m honestly scared to go to college without having any clue on what I want to be for the rest of my...
How do you leave a meaningful impact online?
So I want to pursue a career in social media. Social media remains as a goldmine of opportunity, even 10 years after the creation of arguably the most prevalent platform, YouTube. These platforms are filled with just normal people whose lives are entirely transformed by virtue of being...
When can I call myself a successful entrepreneur?
My name is Louis, and I've always felt that my path in life has never fit with the typical hours of the 9-5 cubicle career that so many others are content with. I enjoy having control and determining things for myself, rather than allowing others to dictate what, when, and how I should do...
How do I ensure that college allows me to grow and become the person I am, but doesn’t change all of the things that I like about myself?
Next year I’ll be going to college, and while I am there, I fear that some of the things that I like about myself will change due to the environment I will be a part of. For example, in college, a lot of people attend parties. In my four years of high school, I have never, other than birthday...
Does anyone else find the transition from college undergraduate to real Adulthood hard?
I've been having a really tough time trying to get into the swing of being an adult.
#Imissbeingakid #Iwanttogoback #whyamIalwaysbroke #collegewasntthatgreatbut
Why are there no scholarships specific to graduate school?
I am applying to graduate school, and many scholarships (70% I would say) are specific to undergraduate studies. In addition, there are very specific graduate school scholarships around stem, a field I have no interest in. #stem #college #college-advice #graduate-school #financial-planning...
If medicine improves and allows people to live much longer lives, how will we provide for everyone?
As medical technology improves, people live longer, healthier lives. Anti-aging technologies are getting better and better. If people start regularly living to 100 or longer, or if human life is extended even further beyond natural limits, how we provide for everyone? How will people in my...
If many jobs in the future (perhaps MOST jobs) will be replaced by machines and Artificial Intelligence, what should we be studying in college?
I read Kurt Vonnegut's "Player Piano" as well as several of his short stories that depict a future in which all "jobs" have been eliminated - machines do everything. The people who have meaningful work find their life has less meaning. They ask, "What are humans FOR?" So, I wonder what...
Should I declare a minor during undergrad if I want to be a lawyer?
I'm currently an undergrad, but I want to go to law school and be a lawyer. I've been thinking about minoring in psychology but would it be helpful in the long run at all? #psychology #law
What are the best scholarship websites?
I really would love scholarships, so which websites are the best? #help #scholarships #websites #college
What are the best law schools in California?
I really want to go to law school but I would love to stay close to my family. Which one should I pick? #school #lawschool #help #college
How do I use the privileges I've been given in life to improve the quality of other people's lives?
As a white middle class female, I have not gone through a lot of trauma or heartache in my life. I have a loving family who can provide for me, good friends that I trust and adore, and a future at a well respected university. I have decided to major in neuroscience so that I can help people by...
How hard is it for a woman to succeed in music business? How can I succeed in this industry?
I want to get into the music industry and know how to go about it the right way. #women-in-business #music #music-industry #anything-related-to-music-business #music-business
Any business advice for a young entrepreneur who wants to open their own record label?
I want to start up my own record label and be successful in the music industry, how would I go about such an idea? #music-production #music-business #anything-related-to-music-business #record-labels
why do many college graduates find it difficult to find a job after graduation?
Why is it tough to some college students to find jobs after college graduation
#college-jobs
How was your time management courses in college education experience?
I want to know how college students manage their course classes.
#college-advice
What is the best approach to getting an internship?
I will be entering college in the fall and I want to know what strategies I can use to get an internship that I want.#internships
What are the most effective study habits?
I have found effective ways to study for some classes, but not all of them so I wanted to what other people have done.#studying-tips
Is it advisable to pay $50,000+ a year for college since the chances of making that annual salary directly after college is slim?
I have recently been accepted to one of my top choices for school, but unfortunately the annual tuition is over $50,000 a year. I would rather not have to take out loans and start my working career in debt. #tuition #education
What are the benefits of going to community college before transferring to a university?
#community-college #college #college-advice
After applying to universities as a transfer student, how long does it usually take for schools to get back to you?
I applied to many schools before December 2017 as a community college transfer student. I sent my fall 2017 transcripts to these schools back in January and I still have not heard back from four of them, so I'm just wondering how long it should take on average. #college #transfer-admissions
Along with studying for a specific major, what type of internships or beginning job opportunities are best to get your foot in the door if you want to become a producer?
I know that the entertainment industry is a hard field to get into, so I am curious to know the best route to take to achieve my goals. #entertainment #careergoal
Should I take out loans for school?
I was recently accepted into UCSB and I was wondering if I should accept loans to pay for school? #loans #student-loans #financial-aid #college
Should I live on-campus at UCSB?
I got accepted into UCSB and I was wondering if I should live on-campus? #apartments
Should I live on-campus?
I was recently accepted into University of California Santa Barbara and room and board is very expensive. Should I live on-campus or find an apartment elsewhere? #college #college-advice #college-bound
Are college loans really necessary?
I recently was accepted into University of California Santa Barbara and to pay room and board, they recommend $8,000 in loans. Are getting loans a good or bad idea for college? #college-tuition #loans #college
Is it wise to try and balance school/a career and a fairly intensive hobby at the same time?
I'm passionate about art! However, I don't want to try and make it into a career. I won't go into the reasons behind that right now, but I do want to keep creating on the side and continually improving, something that's really only possible if I dedicate a lot of time and effort to it, in...
What events (in university) helped you decide what you were going to do after university?
I have a general goal I want to achieve- make people's lives better. At this point in time, I have equal interest in doing so either through studying psychology and becoming an advisor or something that can provide greater mental health resources in institutions/communities or by going into...
What is the difference between data science and machine learning?
I've been looking into data science careers, and I know that it is closely related with machine learning and big data. I'm confused as to what the difference between data science and machine learning is, and also how big data plays in a part in both fields. What exactly is data science and...
What are the best data science courses/nanodegrees I can take online?
I'm currently a third year computer science major, and I've recently discovered a passion for data science and machine learning. I've been trying to learn more about it, and I've found many online resources (Udacity's data analyst, machine learning nano degrees, Stanford's Intro to Machine...
Is it too late to be involved in extracurricular activities HS Junior Year?
I remember when I was just an upcoming freshman at my high school and I was eager to get involved with my school and the community around me. However... I'm getting more and more stressed out on one area where colleges/universities like to see in their applications: extracurriculars. I haven't...
Can you change your major after you transfer to a four-year institution?
I am transferring to a four-year institution this Fall 2018, and I would like to know if I can change my major from one science to another if needed or if I desire.
#transfer #college-transfer #college-major #college-advice #college
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