Petaluma, California
Do colleges care about your SAT/ACT scores and GPA more than your extracurricular activites?
I have a decent GPA but my PSAT scores need improving and I can't do extracurricular activities because I have to work 4 times a week but I am trying to apply to competitive colleges #help
What do you need to apply to schools outside of your country?
I want to consider going to school outside the country just to do a little exploring and I want to see new places. #livelife #study-abroad #international-student #college-applications
Are emergency service based jobs worth it?
I am debating if I should do this, but the problem is, I don't know if it is worth getting into with the work hours and dangers. #emergency-medicine #hospital-and-health-care #firefighting #law-enforcement
#isitworthit #should-I?
I am interested in an active job. What is a good way to get into it?
I prefer not to be cramped inside an office space, so what is a good job where you do things such as running around or exploring? Also, are there any recommended class(es) I should take?
#job-search #college
Why are students pushed to enroll in 4-year colleges right out of high school?
Is it simply a recommendation or is there another underlying reason, as opposed to applying to a community college? #college-selection
Is it true that a person's major/degree doesn't necessarily set one up for a career in that field?
If I'm majoring in Mechanical Engineering, for example, but over time find a new branch of engineering that is more appealing, would having that degree be a waste? #mechanical-engineering
Should I pursue my passion or what makes the most money?
For years I've been working with kids in elementary, middle, and high school. I have a knack for teaching as I tend to have a very strong conceptual grasp on many subjects, especially math. My parents even said I should become a professor when I grow up. My mom works at a university and she has...
A few questions for a videogame programmer...
What is your current profession? What did you want to be when you were in high school? What kind of student were you? What tips would you give to a high school student hoping to go into game programming? What did you major in, and at what college? What is something unexpected that you found out...
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