Quincy, Massachusetts

How do people successfully choose a job within their major, especially starting off that process?
I want to be a Chemistry major, but I am having trouble starting to pick a career path that would be beneficial in all aspects to me.

did your college help with getting a job when graduating?
did your college help with getting a job when graduating?

Grad vs. Undergrad
What is the most important part to undergrad in order to be successful if going to grad school?

What extracurricular activities do colleges look for if you don't play a sport? #FALL22
I would like to get into an Ivy League college but i don't play a sport. I do a lot of other extracurricular activities like playing the violin, community service, DECA, tech crew, and case rally, ect. I wanted to know if colleges look at these clubs as of equal value to sports.

What are some good scholarships that are legitimate online?
What are some legitimate scholarships online?

How difficult is it to minor in a subject that is not at all related to your major?
I am a senior looking to be a nutritionist/dietician but I still want to pursue musical theater as a minor.

How can I land a job that I thoroughly enjoy after college?
I need to commit myself to working as hard as possible. I believe the more time I put into something the better I get and anything that I do to be productive can only help me in the future. So definitely trying to be as productive as possible.

What can I do to land a job that I enjoy after college?
I think something that I can do is to work on myself as much as possible when studying. I believe that the more I do something the better I get, and anything that I do productively can only help me in the future.

Which courses in colleges and universities will best prepare me for pursuing a career in immunology in the future?
I am a senior in high school who has a strong interest in biology, statistics, and latin. I am unsure about which learning areas I should pursue. #Fall22

What are some jobs I can pursue after majoring in biology?
I'm not too sure what jobs majoring in biology would open up. Is a biology major worth it? To biology majors: is it worth majoring in biology?

How will I know what career path best suits me?
How did you find the career you have today?

What's it like being a freshman in college and how does it differ from being a freshman in high school?
I just want to compare my freshman year from high school to what my freshman year might be like in college.

How can I make my college experience the most beneficial?
best classes to take, how to get involved,

When did you realize that the profession you're in/studying for is something you want to do for the rest of your life?
I've had a countless number of dreams as a kid including becoming a chef, a vet, an artist, etc. My hobbies and interests are constantly fluctuating and it can get in the way of my life sometimes. I recently discovered that I enjoy being around kids, and this has made me wonder if choosing a...

How will I know I am on the right path?
I am unsure of what I want to do. For a while I wanted to be a teacher, but now I might want to be a lawyer. Either way, my plan is to major in History.

Nursing is a very expansive and crucial field of study. I'm sure there are both peaks and valleys to any nurses' career. What is the most difficult part of being a nurse?
I am currently a senior with a great interest in pursuing nursing. My favorite classes are biology, psychology, and anything math related. I can't wait to one day be able to care for the sick, injured, and dying, or provide support for their families and communities. With a strong background in...

Best college degrees for an F.B.I agent?
What is the best degree for a F.B.I agent. What is the most common degree that many agents have ?

Do employers look at what college you went to when hiring?
Do certain colleges look better on resumes than others for nursing?

Is it better to wait to obtain your DNP? Is it better to gain experience as an RN before becoming an NP?
Is it better to spend some time working as an RN after obtaining your BSN, or is getting your DNP right after ungrad just as good? Pros and cons to practical work as an RN vs finishing DNP earlier without that experience. #FALL22

What is work like as a hospice Nurse Practitioner?
What does working as a Nurse Practitioner within a hospice care team look like day-to-day? #FALL22

What is the best way to stand out from others when applying to colleges?
As someone who wants to study nursing in college and knows how competitive the field is, how do I differentiate myself from others applying? This also goes for the workforce, when I'm applying for different jobs how should my resume and my work experience stand out to make me look like the best...

How do I know which school is the right fit for me?
I have been working on applications and have a variety of schools that I've applied to. How am I supposed to know which one is the one for me?

If I want to get a career in nursing, what should I do before college to be as prepared as possible?
Is there any jobs, internships, or shadowing I should do before college to be more prepared? Or research? #Fall22

If I want to go into the medical field, should I major (undergrad) in organic chemisty or biology??
I am deciding what to major in going into my freshman year of college, and can't decide between getting a solid understanding in chemisty or biology. Which do you think?

Are internships widely avaliable for students who also have a heavy courseload??
I enjoy hands on activities and feel like getting real time experience especially in the medical field would be exponentially helpful, but I don't want to overload myself with hard classes and that responsibility

How would I go about taking formal commissions for my paintings?
For context, I am a senior in HS and would like to start making money off of traditional painting commissions, like landscape paintings, portraits, etc. I have the skills to do so, but I am wondering how I would go about establishing myself on socials and how I could create a customer base. I’m...

Which major might be a good fit for me if I am most interested in humanities or social sciences, but I want to work with people, especially kids?
I am a junior in high school, so I am still trying to figure out my interests, but my favorite subjects are English and sciences.

What makes me a good fit for a college/university?
As a fairly well-rounded student, I don't have any specific niches. I do want to be in a music program of some sort but that's common enough. Specifically, I want to know more about how college-specific programs could be something I could be a part of, in order to make an impact.

How can I best learn about different major options that interest me, besides taking different classes?
Which major might be a good fit for me if I am most interested in humanities or social sciences, but I want to work with people, especially kids?

What kinds of companies do electrical engineers work for?
I'm pursuing a career in electrical engineering and want to know the work environment they're in.


How to enter into biotech business career with BA in Biology?
A BS in Biology but interested in the business aspect of biotech and pharma, not sure about how to follow/enter into this career path.

What did you find rewarding from completing all the years of work in schools?
What opportunities presented themselves to you because of your experience?

What major should you pursue if you want to become a gastroenterologist?
What major should you pursue if you want to become a gastroenterologist?

What are some good architectural programs for seniors in high school?
What are some good, affordable architectural programs?
I've been researching good areas and schools where the programs are affordable for high school students, and some schools are far and expensive. If there are any good recommendations, preferably online, that would be amazing!

Salaries for Cybersecurity?
How much are the salaries for Cybersecurity when you graduate?

How do I compare and choose the school that is the best fit for me and my career?
I want to stay in Massachusetts and I plan to study advertising and marketing. I want to choose a good school that won't leave me in debt for thirty years when I get out of school. There are so many possibilities and it is diff ult to find the perfect fit. What main aspects should I be looking...

Is the stress of being an accountant manageable?
I'm looking into going into accounting and finance, but don't have an idea of specifically what job I would want. When thinking about accounting, I think of sitting in an office all day and simply doing whatever it is you do for your company. Is the stress manageable or hard to handle?

Will I still be considered for an RN position if I only went to community college for a two year associates??
The benefits of a nursing major at a community college

What is a better major to pursue; Business Management or Marketing?
What is a better major to pursue; Business Management or Marketing? #FALL22

What skills are most important for an anesthesiologist?
What are the three most important qualities that an anesthesiologist may need?

What's the best way to study for upcoming college exams?
To study for exams what are helpful tips or strategies? Flashcards, Kahoot, Quizlet? I simply do not know what college students find the most useful to help them.

How do I know what is the best college?
How do I know which college is right for me? Which college or what type of college will lead me to success and a great career to support myself financially?

What is the process of becoming a physician assistant and would you recommend this professional path?
Over this past summer I did an internship at Boston Children Hospital, working with the Pathology department. During that time, I was able to spend with Pathology, i viewed many career paths within Pathology. However, one that stood out to me was a Physician Assistant. Unfortunately, I was not...

College planning?
How is the best way to plan your future with college? Where do you start? How do you begin?

What in the criminal justice system did you feel that you were not prepared for or wish you knew more about before entering?
What in the criminal justice system did you feel that you were not prepared for or wish you knew more about before entering?

What is the average cost after aid for college?
What is the average cost after aid

How have career trajectories changed post COVID?
How have career trajectories changed post COVID? Are people staying longer or shorter in their roles? Are people job hopping and are they satisfied?

What is the best career for an interest in Forensic Science?
I’ve always been interested in forensic science, but there seems to be so many paths you can go down with this major. What will be my best option? #fall22

What can a rising college student do to get involved with American Government and Policy?
As an AP United States History and AP United States Government and Politics student, my interest in American government has grown substantially. How can a rising college student get involved with American government and policy?
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