Saratoga, California
Civilian Jobs with a criminal justice or criminology bachelors?
I sort of already know what I want to do for my future jobs. I have a huge list actually, just incase I can’t get the first! I always thinks it’s nice to have a bunch of jobs I would like to do so I don’t get discouraged if I can’t get the first one. I have been going insane trying to find as...
How do you deal with pressure or stressful situations?
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Can you tell me about your typical day in college?
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Scholarship advice? When should I start looking?
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What things should be considered in choosing the college or university you are going into?
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Any advice for those students who are struggling with their academics, especially those who feel they aren't "smart"?
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How much time does it really take to pay off student debt?
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Did you go to a 4 year college or did you choose other options, and what were those options?
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What are some of the best premed schools? (that don't have insane acceptance rates)
I am a junior in high school currently compiling my list of colleges I'm going to apply to next year. I want to be premed, and hopefully get into medical school one day. I've been doing a lot of research lately, and I learned that choosing a good school for premed is actually really important...
Are UC (University of California) schools not preferable for premed?
I read something online that UC schools aren't the best for premed because of the amount of students that attend the schools, and because of the harsh grading curve. Is this true? Should I consider applying to other schools such as University of Washington? #doctor #premed #medical_school...
What is a doctor's work schedule like?
Vacation days? How many hours/days a week? Amount of stress? How would this schedule compare to that of a nurse practitioner? #nurse #doctor #medicine #nurse-practitioner #pediatrician
What is social life like during premed and medical school?
What are your experiences going into medicine? I've been watching a lot of youtube videos lately, and everyone that I've watched so far spends practically the whole day studying. Is medical school actually non stop studying? I do understand that medical school is hard, but there has to be some...
What should I major in if I want to go to medical school?
Hello, my name is Athena and I am currently a junior in high school. As implied, I'm going to be applying to colleges soon (wow, time really does fly!). I'm actually doing dual-enrollment at my local community college, since I know med school takes a long time. I should be done with my GED...
What are all the steps to becoming a pediatrician?
Hello, my name is Athena and I am currently a junior in high school. Ever since kindergarten I've wanted to be a "kid doctor". I've always enjoyed the sciences more than anything else. However, I'm not really sure how to become a pediatrician. I think you have to get your undergrad degree...
In search of the proper career path
I'm a 29-year-old Hispanic male who enjoys helping others. I tend to go out of my way for others and do my absolute best when I encounter someone in need whether it is a friend, family member, or someone I've never met. I'd love to find a career working with youth whether at a high school or...
Business or Psychology? I need help picking my major
I'm brand new here and have never posted. I don't know if anyone will even read this but I figure it's worth a shot. I'm pretty desperate for help. I have been incredibly indecisive on which major to go for. I've been in community college for 5 years now because I keep changing majors because...
As a business person, if you could give one piece of advice to your former self, what would it be?
I created a Business Club at my school, and I wanted to ask a few questions. #business
How does CRISPR work?
I am a tenth grade student interested in learning more about gene expression and modification as well as protein synthesis.
#genetics #CRISPR #biology #molecular biology
How much of your personality should you show during an interview?
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Do you think one wrong answer during an interview is enough to discard your entire application?
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Sometimes I feel like when I over prepare for an interview, I end up stumbling over my words. How do I practice but not sound rehearsed or robotic?
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How do you demonstrate your strengths in public speaking in an interview?
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Getting into Biotech without Biotech related degree
I am a Psychology major graduating in Spring of 2022 and heavily considering getting my MBA after graduation. I discovered recently that I would like to work in business for a medical research/ biotech company in hopes of starting my own one day. But I am not sure if getting in this industry is...
Getting my Bachelors in Criminology, need more information regarding my goal careers!
Hello! I am a 24yr old student currently attending Portland State in hopes that I can finish with my Bachelors in Criminology. I have a passion for true crime and study a dozen or more cases a day on my own. I also interview inmates in prison as a hobby and blog about it. (I used to have an...
What AP courses should I take if I want to go into acoustics?
I am currently a high school junior interested in engineering acoustics...I am already taking AP Calculus AB and AP Psychology (I also want to link acoustics to neuroscience which is also an area that I am interested in). I plan to take AP Calculus BC, AP Physics 2, and AP Music Theory next...
How can I increase my chances of getting into a doctorate of Physical therapy program?
Junior in college applying to DPT programs this summer. #physicaltherapy #admissions
Help in the Psychology Field
I am a Junior in High School and I need any advice on how the Psychology field is like and what a pathway looks like to take it. #high-school #help #Psychology
What is the difference between the job of a Data Engineer and a Data analytics ?
I am currently applying to internships, and there are two roles available. These roles seem similar, so I am wondering if there is anyone from the industry that can further explain. Thank you. #GivingisCaring #dataengineering #engineering #data
How to go about getting a summer internship related to computational biology as a high school sophomore?
I am a high school sophomore in the Bay Area with class work experience in Python, R, Matlab and Java. This year, I am taking graph theory and applied statistics courses. I am further interested in applications of math to chemistry and biology. #math #biology #computer-science #high-school...
Should I minor in Marketing or take more business classes that interest me?
I am currently a 3rd year Psychology major who plans to attain an M.B.A. after graduation. I am wondering if I should take a minor in marketing vs. taking other business classes I am more interested in as my elective classes and how it affects my application in any M.B.A. program (whether at my...
How do tech companies see a degree from an online institution ?
I have recently started my computer science degree at WGU, and I was wondering what people, companies, and experts think about online education nowadays. How does is affect a candidate in a possible job interview in comparison to other candidates who have the same degree in a traditional...
What is your favorite thing about your job?
I have lots of interests, and have been trying to narrow down what I want to do, but it's a daunting task to figure out what I want to do for the rest of my life at such a young age. Right now, all I want to know is what you all love most about your jobs! And the soul searching can start a...
How has college been different for you during Covid?
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For those who lived on/near campus, what advice do you have for living independently for the first time?
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What helped you to be successful at school?
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Transitioning into college can be scary. How was your transition? Do you have any tips for new freshmen?
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Were you able to get job experience or do research in your field while in college? How can I find those opportunities?
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Is it okay to choose a major without being sure what career I want to pursue?
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What is it like to change your major? In which year did you make the change?
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What helped you pick your college major? If undecided, what is helping you factor into that decision?
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Is it important to tour the campus in person before applying to college?
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What should I know about the college before going into an interview?
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What did you do that helped you stand out and get accepted to college?
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How can a high schooler obtain a machine learning/AI internship?
Where would a high schooler (assuming they have the necessary programming skills) find valuable internships in the field of ML/AI? What would make them stand out as applicants?
#computer-science #summer-internship #internship #high-school-student
Can I spice things up graphically on my resume to make it easier to grasp the concepts?
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How to stand out with lack of experience for my prospective field?
It’s the medical field and emphasizes a lot of hands-on experience but I’m unable to get any because of COVID. Office Hours #1: Resume Writing with Judy Park This question was posed by a question during one of our most recent "CareerVillage Office Hours" sessions. During Office Hours...
How do I better highlight my marketing experience on my resume?
There were always marketing aspects in my past several jobs. Now I want to apply to marketing-focused jobs. The job description asks for 5 years of relevant marketing experience. The 5 years of experience I have are not consistent, and my job title does not sound marketing related. How do I...
Is a functional style resume taken seriously?
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If a qualified job reference AKA working certificate is required to be handed in with your resume, and it's sub-par, how would you deal with that situation?
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