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Are you allowed to have more than one career?
I'd like to have a lot of jobs when I'm older. I'd like to be an environmental activist, a teacher, an archaeologist, an author, and many more! How can I do all these if I can only go to college to prepare for getting one job?
#overachiever daily
How many jobs are there for people who want to work in the environmental field?
I'm wanting to become someone that helps the environment when I grow up. It's my preferred field of study and I'm currently taking AP Environmental Science at school and I really want to get involved in it when I go to college.
##environmental-science
What are the pros and cons of attending college out of state?
As of right now I am debating between attending a UC that has offered me almost no financial aid and a college in New York that has offered me a considerable amount in scholarships. What would be the pros and cons between the two? Would the cost of living expenses in New York outweigh the...
How does being waitlisted for a college work?
I recently got waitlisted to UCLA and admitted to UCSD. Should I accept my position on the waitlist for UCLA? Am I able to be on the waitlist for UCLA while also accepting the admission to UCSD in case I do not end up being accepted to UCLA?
#collegeadmission
Texcaher Credential Exams
How should students best prepare for their teaching exams?
#teaching
Teaching Credential Advantages
What type of volunteer or experience should students have to help them get into teaching credential programs?
#teaching
How can I be taken more seriously as a striving women engineer?
I have been studying to become a geological engineer and recently was accepted to a very prestigious engineering university. The only problem is many classmates and teachers have told me that because I am a girl I will struggle to find work in my field and should look into something else....
How did you know your major was right for you?
I recently chose my major for college but I've been having some second thoughts. I don't have any close family members who went to college and it would be really great to hear from someone who has experience how exactly you knew you'd made the right decision when choosing your major. #major...
How do you know if you have found yor dreamed career?
I love science but I also love writing short stories and sometimes I wonder if I will ever regret not choosing English as my major. I love biology and everything that involves it but how do you know if you are making the correct decision?
#undecided
How can you discover which study method works for you?
I have realized that I don't know how to study, I could be reviewing vocabulary and the next day I'll forget it. I have tried many methods but I don't think they are helping.
#help #studying-tips
How can I specialize as a veterinarian?
I am a high school senior who has always wanted to pursue a career in veterinary medicine, and I have been doing thorough research on the various aspects of the occupation. I am very interested in veterinary dentistry or surgery, and I would really like to specialize in these areas. Is there...
How difficult will it be to get into veterinary school?
I am a high school senior who is considering going to UC Davis and majoring in animal science. I plan to go there because they have the best veterinary school in the nation, and the vet school also accepts around 40 undergrad students from Davis, which is the most, and around 10 students from...
Why am I not offered a promotion to management?
After having a career as a programmer and business analyst leading teams and projects for over 20 years, why am I always overlooked for a promotion to management, though I've expressed interest? #notpromoted #howtobecomeamanager #needadegree
On average, what do people in the BSU make?
People who work in the behaviour science unit get how much money on average? Also, what jobs can I get there?
#bsu #behavior-science #salary #jobs #science
What GPA do UC schools look like?
When applying to UC schools in California, what GPA do the schools look at (i.e. scholastic, weighted, unweighted, etc), because I want to be prepared to take the right classes?
#uc #gpa #admissions #college-admissions
If I want to become a BCaBA or a BCBA, what steps would I need to take?
I currently work as a Behavioral Interventionist. Recently, I've grown an interest on maybe pursuing my graduate studies in Applied Behavior Analysis. What's the process to become a BCBA? How do you make your way up, etc? Thanks! #boardcertified #psychology #aba #behavior-analysis
RBT Exam, how was it?
I'm looking to taking the Registered Behavior Technician Examination soon! Any tips in what I should look forward to? #rbt #psychology #applied-behavior-analysis #behavioral-intervention
What is I/O Psychology?
Can anyone in the field give me an explanation as to what it is and what they do? Thanks! #industrial-organizational-psychology
How do you deal with nonverbal kids on ASD?
Just wanted to get tips from other BT's out there! #behavioral-intervention #ASD
What is it like being in the Social Work field?
Can someone give me insight on what they do as a social worker? #social
What graduate programs are the best for those pursuing an MA/MS in ABA/Clinical Psychology?
I was looking into Pepperdine, USC, etc? #graduate-school #graduate-programs #psychology #clinical-psychology
What jobs can I get with an AA in Psychology?
I'm currently almost finished with my Bachelor's. I also currently work as a Behavioral Therapist. But are there alternative options? Psychology is a pretty vast field and you can do so much with it. I was wondering on what everyone's thoughts were. #psychology #school #college #associatesdegree
What should I minor in with my Psychology degree?
Hello! I have been considering in Minoring in something lately. Of course, I'd like to minor in something beneficial to my major. I'd eventually like to pursue Applied Behavioral Analysis or Clinical Psychology in Grad school. Any tips? #college-minor #college #college-major #psychology...
What exactly do Marriage and Family Therapists do?
I was looking into pursuing this field of study for grad school as well. But can anyone who's already in the program/or beginning their graduate studies in the program share their thoughts? #family-therapy #individual-and-family-services #counseling-psychology #therapist #psychology
If I want to become a Clinical Psychologist, what can I do early on in order to get my foot in the door?
Currently, I work as a Behavioral Therapist. Would this be a good way to get my foot into the clinical aspect of the psychology field? #clinicalpsychology #psychology #mental-health-counseling
What can I do with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology?
I'm definitely planning on pursuing my graduate studies. But I don't know in what. Any suggestions and ideas would be greatly appreciated! #psychology
What are the best ways to prepare for a job interview?
I get really nervous before a job interview and feel like I may come across as less confident because of my nerves.
#job-skills #jobinterviews #confidence
What are the best methods for effective studying?
I sometimes find it difficult to figure out the best way to study for exams and tests. I feel that no matter how much time I give myself or how early I start studying, I still don't feel as confident as I would like to.
#studytips #exams #test #studying
Tips for surviving bad classes and/or horrible teachers?
I'm open to answers from both fellow students and former students for this question! I'm currently taking a literature class, and I absolutely love it, but that's in regards to all the novels on our reading syllabus being outstanding reads and my own innate passion for literature. When it comes...
Can you be both a copy editor and a content editor?
Rather than being one or the other, I'm wondering if you can be both. I'm aware that each type of editor has a different skill set; however, I love the idea of doing both types of editing and I wouldn't want to limit myself to one type. Plus, wouldn't the flexibility of being able to do either...
Should I take summer programs or go to Community Colleges to earn some credits?
Most of the schools that I've applied to offer summer programs that have classes and they offer college credit. Should I do that or should I just go to the CC nearby and then move for the school year? #college #Summer #Puzzled
Should I only focus on the cost of schools or look at what they can provide me?
I've been accepted to some colleges and I am stuck in deciding where to go. Some are kinda pricey and I don't know whether to keep it safe and go to a low cost school or take the risk and go to the more risky schools.
#senior #college #stuck
What steps should I take when writing my college essays?
Is there anything specific I should or should’t do when writing my college essay? What are the most common mistakes others make and how can they be fixed? Should I show my teachers for help? #essay #college-essay
Do colleges find taking AP classes in high school more impressive than taking actual college classes?
I am currently a junior at a middle college high school and was curious as to if that sets me apart from others. Would colleges prefer that I took AP classes over college classes or vice versa? Do they even care at all? #college #classes
What is the workload like for someone pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine and what is the most complicated objective that you have to go through ?
The veterinary field is a great interest for me so knowing some extra information beforehand seemed like a good idea. Plus i wanted to know what the work load is like for someone in pursuit of this career whether in college (undergraduate,graduate) or already working within the veterinary...
What does a typical day for a veterinarian consist of and is it worth the time spent in school ?
In the future i hope to pursue a career in veterinary medicine and was interested in what they do on a daily basis or what a day for them would look like. Also what makes them stick with the job and causes them to love it. Since it takes years to be able to work as a vet, i wanted to know if...
How do I get started in the field of data science/big data/machine learning?
I'm a third year computer science major, and I've been trying to learn more about data science/big data/machine learning. There aren't any classes offered at the college that I'm attending that cover these topics, and I'm a little lost as to how I would get started in any of these fields. What...
What should I expect in College?
I am a HS senior and I've been accepted to some of the colleges that I applied to. The one thing that is bothering me is that I don't know what to do once I choose the school I'll spend for another 4 years. #Any #tips #thanks #college
What can I do during my undergrad to ensure my spot in a DPT program?
I would like to make sure I show the admissions committee of a DPT program that I'm deeply passionate about becoming a Pediatric Physical Therapist. #KinesiologyPre-PT
What is the best way to manage a full undergrad schedule without getting overwhelmed the first year?
I'm asking this question because I want to be make sure I don't fall behind my first year in college while acclimating to college life. #KinesiologyPre-PT
What do architecture programs in college look for in portfolios when applying?
I've heard that applying to architecture schools is really competitive. I've looked up some sample portfolios online, and they're always so amazing! I think of myself as an artistic person, but I don't think my art skills are phenomenal. If I don't have fantastic art pieces for my portfolio,...
How hard is it for architects to get clients or projects?
I'm asking this question because I'm interested in studying architecture in college and maybe making it my career. Before I do decide, I just want to know the difficulties of being an architect and see if it is for me.
#architecture #architect
What is a day in the life of an editor like?
My dream career is to be a fiction author, but I know it's not really a financially-stable career, so I've been thinking of being an editor because I really, really love editing writing. I think I have an eye for it since I've always been the one that my peers come to for proofreading and...
Can you get an internship at a publishing company?
I'm not in college yet, so it might be a little early for me to be asking, but I'd really like to be a copy editor for books and I was wondering if I could get an internship at a publishing company in the future, to scope out the environment and get more experience with the job. Will I have...
How can you land a job from a phone interview?
Aside of having my first job interview, it was a phone interview. It was intense.
#jobinterview #phoneinterview #landingthejob
How do I decide what avenue of computer science I want to pursue?
I am a high school senior planning on majoring in computer science in college. However, there are an overwhelming amount of different computer science paths to take. If I am unsure about my computer science path will there be enough time in college for me to switch between computer science...
What are some tips to navigating a computer science career?
I am high school senior and I plan on pursuing a degree in computer science. I hope to find a job as a computer programmer after college. What are some tips and things I should try to do in order to increase my chances of getting a job after graduating? #computer-science
If you fail to get into medical school, what is an alternative that you can turn to.
I have heard that medical school is a extremely rigorous on top of being difficult to get into in the first place. #medicine
Do UC schools have a lot of impacted classes?
I have heard it is difficult to get the classes you need/want in the UC because of crowding. #college
Where should I look for scholarships?
I've been looking since last year to hopefully prepare for when I go off to college.
But, every website that I've been on have really been a hit and miss and almost nothing is for me. #helpme #needfunds #collegeisexpensive #college #financial-aid #scholarships
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