Patterson, New York
How do you decide what to major in?
I have been doing research on different majors and am conflicted on how to decide on a field to study during college. I would appreciate advice and tips that anyone has to offer! #College
How relevant is where you have gone to college, after your first job?
#first-job Considering IVY.
Was there one course that you wish you would have taken in college and didn't? #Financial Engineering
Most of my courses will be STEM related... aside from a writing course, where would I go for a good public speaking course? #financial-engineering #computational-mathematics. My career goal is to work as a quantitative analyst. #math #finance
How do you make the most of your STEM college education to succeed in your career? What elements that helps you establish yourself in a work/research environment? Any important set of skills, experiences, courses ...?
#career #engineering #success #career-path #STEM
Is it true that low-income first generation students find it hard to succeed in and adapt to an Ivy League school?
#school #education #IvyLeague #low-income #success #college #ivy-league
Is my major too specific to get a good job in the future?
I am going into wildlife and conservation biology at URI and I am worried that there wont be that many jobs available to me once I get my degree. I know that there are always jobs for environmentalist majors in general - but maybe my major just isnt practical. #struggle #environmental-science
I tend to get very anxious towards the end of each semester. How do I maintain my focus?
Despite being on top of all my classes' assignments, tests, and even arriving on time, I still get overwhelmed with anxiety each semester. That makes it so hard to concentrate and complete the work, as I had done earlier in the semester. I tried meditation, exercise, prescribed medication and...
What skills are important for a future graphic designer to have to become most marketable when finding a job?
I'm a sophomore in college taking a variety of graphic design classes as well as courses required for graduation. I'm trying to figure out what skills or possible college minor to choose in order to allow for the greatest range of career choices.
#graphic-design #graphic-designer
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