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Is it better to be college-ready or career ready?
We are talking about this but which is more important? Should one be more required than the other? It's confusing me because we are constantly told that college must be a priority but yet there are places you can get a full-time job by just passing the Work Keys test and get paid a pretty...
What jobs are available on cruises?
I have been on 3 Disney cruises and have loved all 3! I like to travel, interact with people and help others. I was wondering what kind of jobs are avaiable to work on a cruise? I know there are waitress options and cruise directors which do that. What else is out there? Pros/cons? HELP!...
What are the advantages of taking a gap-year?
I am intrigued in what people have to say for this because I have thought about taking a year off before I enter college. I am interested in having a career in the medical field, but am also interested in film-making. I was thinking I could either do some volunteer work during this time or...
What influenced you to pursue a career in law enforcement?
I am strongly considering a career in law enforcement. I am in the 11th grade. I want to know how other people were influenced to work in this field. #law #police #law-enforcement #officer #cops
What tips do you have for a student pursuing a medical career? (Do's/Don'ts?)
I am a high school student and I want to know more about people and their experiences with a health/medical job. What are some challenges you have overcome as a doctor/nurse/physician? What tips do you have while studying in college to working in the workplace? Thank you! #college #doctor...
Should I only be looking for colleges with a good department in the specific major I want?
I'm currently decided on majoring in Econ or Finance and so far, I have only been looking into colleges with good Econ. departments. Is this a good strategy when looking for colleges? #college-major #finance #university #economics #college-applications
How strongly does your decided major affect your admission into a University?
I am currently a Junior in high school and some time back, I decided that I wanted to major in Finance or Economics. After looking into a variety of Universities and Colleges on US News, I saw a category called popular majors. I assume this is because that particular College or Uni. has a great...
Does college name matter when pursuing a career in health?
When health professionals branch out and seek work in clinics, does the college or university matter? When two or more people compete for an open position, will they hire the person with the greatest experience or will they hire the person who went to a better known college? Like, a well known...
What type of business should I major in?
I am interested in following a career in business. I do not know which business to major in. #business #money #love
Does applying for Early Decision or Early Action help your chances?
I am a Junior in high school hoping to apply for colleges really soon. I know about early decision and early action but, what I do not know is does it help you get into colleges. Will the schools consider you more then others because you decided to apply early then normal? #college...
What is the future on hardware engineering?
My father is a hardware engineer who loves his job and gets a good living out of it. However, software engineering tends to dominate over hardware engineering nowadays and I was wondering is hardware engineering going to survive and be as fruitful at this rate? #engineering #engineer #jobs...
How long does it take to become a lawyer?
I am in the 11th grade. I am interested in law and government. I want to know how long it generally takes to become a lawyer. #law #lawyer #lawyers
What kind of careers should I be looking into that involves with sports?
I'm an athlete, that wants to get involved in some career that involves doing some kind of sport or involves being active. #sports
What steps should someone take to pursue their dreams of becoming a judge?
I am in high school and wish to become a judge, but I do not know what steps I should be taking. #law #lawyer #government #judge #court
How much money do judges make on average in California?
I am really interested in law and all forms of it. #law #judge
Are some colleges better than others?
I have been searching for colleges that I would like to apply this upcoming December. But does the college that I attend to affect me later in life? I want to major in medicine and education. Please help! #colleges
Do you enjoy working in the video game industry?
I want to know if it is an enjoyable occupation #video-games
What type of internship should a high school student take in order to know more about psychology but especially forensic psychology?
I am a high school student who is looking for an internship involving psychology. #medicine #psychology #health #forensic
On average how much do lawyers make a year in California?
I would like to know this because I am interested in law. #law
What exactly is Sports Psychology?
I've always done sports growing up. Trying out and competing new in sports has never phased me negatively to the point of distress or disorder. Many of my role model athletes such as Mike Tyson have fallen under psychological issues that lead to their downfalls. I am a part of a health &...
How do you keep your composure while in stressful situations on the job?
I am in the 11th grade. I have family members in in law enforcement and I am really interested in the field. I want to know what it takes to be a police officer. #police #law-enforcement
What are the different occupations within the gaming industry?
I have been playing games since I was at least six years old. I love games, and I hope I can have a future in it. Unfortunately, I do not know what role I want to play and it is getting on my nerves. #games #computer-gaming
Does being a civil engineer involve traveling a lot?
I'm looking into the field of civil engineering and before making it my choice as a future occupation I was wondering what it would hold in store for me and how it would affect my life. #civil-engineering #traveling
How do you deal with the emotions and stress if you lose one of your patients?
Being a doctor is one of the careers that I am considering but I am nervous and scared of the emotions of losing a patient if they get too sick to the point where I cant do anything about it. #doctor #medicine #stress #emotion
How long do lawyers have to be in school?
I would like to become a lawyer but I do not know if I would like to spend more than eight years in college #law
What are some program/camp recommendations for acting?
I am curious on what classes are out there for young teens to improve their acting skills. (For beginner level actors) #acting #classes #actress #program #camp
What job can you get with a communications major?
I am currently a junior in high school. I am not sure what career I was to purse but majoring in communications is one of my current paths I am willing to take but I am not sure what position I would get if i were to have a job. #jobs #communications
Does taking a minor in college make you look better to future employers?
I am currently a junior in high school and have recently decided to major in Economics in college, I have heard a lot about minors, but I still want to learn more about them. For example, do you get degree for taking a minor? Do you have a lot more classes if you take a minor? But most...
What is a day like for someone who works for a video game company
I want to know what kind of work video game developers do and how is the work place like #video-games #video-game-production
What kind of classes would I need to take if I'm Interested in being a Physical Therapist?
I'm really interested in being a Physical Therapist because it involves of what I like to do, and I had some experience of being a patient and it looks like wonderful a experience #physical-therapist #physical-therapy #sports-medicine #sports-injuries
What are the first steps to become an actress?
I have always been curious about how one becomes a successful actor/actress. #acting #actress
How difficult is it to get a job in aerospace engineering?
Hello, I am a junior in high school thinking of becoming an aerospace engineer. I read on Bureau of Labor Statistics that the job had a job outlook of 7%. Does that mean it is going to be difficult to get a job in the career path? I need clarification on this. #jobs #career-paths...
what sort of job should I think about getting if I want a game in the video game industry
I am a 11th grader and I want to work in the video game industry in the future so I want to know what jobs there are so I know what courses to take in college. #video-games
What exactly do computer programmers do?
What is their daily tasks? What is asked of them to be done at the end of each work day?
What type of assured benefits do you get from getting a college degree other than saying you went to college?
Everyone is telling me how great college is for everyone and I want to know what kinds of things I will be promised or that I will definitely gain from going to college and then graduating. #college #school #benefits
How many free-lance opportunities can a painter get?
I very much enjoy painting and sketching and it is something that I would love to do on the side free-lancing. Painting is a way that I can truly express myself. #art #artist #drawing #painting
Will it take the same amount of time to get certified as an art teacher versus getting certified as a regular teacher?
I want get into education and I'm wondering if there is a difference in becoming one type of teacher over the other....like if there is a different length in schooling. #teaching #education #art #school
What do recommend I do first in order to become an actress?
I am a junior in highschool and being an actress has always been one of my dreams. I love to act and it has always been one of my passions that I am considering to pursue. #acting #actress #movies
How does Going to College Serve a Person today?
Exactly why do we go to college? For the average Joe, Besides having to practically pay their ENTIRE yearly income to attend to college, how does that shiny certificate help you in the future? Exactly how does that separate you from THOUSANDS of OTHER applicants shooting for the same job. To...
How can I create Sandow's dream world as a physician?
Dear Physicians and Health Fanatics: I am currently a high school junior with big dreams but little to no influence on society at the moment. After years of Cross Country running, amateur competitive boxing, and staying fit and healthy in general, I have come to espouse health & fitness as a...
What sort of insight or recommendation would you give a student looking at having a job in the artistic world as an art director or even a teacher?
I enjoy art to a great extent but a lot of people warn me about getting a job in the art world and I want to know if all of these warnings (it's hard to succeed) are applicable to all positions in the art world or more so to specific areas.
Should I major in Education and Medicine at the same time? Is it too much work?
I am a junior in high school who loves to teach kids, I have been tutoring and teaching my peers and children outside of school as well. But I would love to go into medicine as well and become a Pediatrician. #medicine #teaching #teacher #college-major #education #career-paths #pediatrician
Should I major in Finance or Economics?
I am currently a junior in High School and I am very interested in working on Wall St. when I grow up, as I have been for a long time. However, with the main majors like Finance, Economics, Accounting, and Business, choosing a major has become difficult. So far, I have narrowed the choices to...
What is a good minor for engineering?
I am thinking of majoring in aerospace engineering or any other type of engineering. I hear people talk about minoring in something but, I do not know how to figure out a minor that relates to my major. #engineering #aerospace-engineering #college-selection #college-minor
What are some strategies I can use to write effective notes from my history book and be ready for my AP U.S History Exam?
My name is Sofie and I am a junior in high school. I am looking forward to take the AP U.S History in May but I am really struggling to write the most important ideas of the chapters. What are some strategies to write good effective notes. Please help! #history #testing #strategy #studying #notes
What's a good minor for engineering?
I hear people talk about their minors all the time and I have no clue how to choose one that relates to my major. #engineering #college-selection #college-minor
Are there any "universal majors"?
After years of exploring different career options, it seems like my list is getting longer, not shorter. Are there any majors that I can take in college that really can be applied to many different fields of work? For example, I know a major in Economics can help get you a job in politics....
What college should I go to if I want to go into engineering (maybe aerospace)?
I want to be an engineer but, I am not sure what type of engineer...maybe aerospace engineering. The only college I have in mind is Cal-Poly but, I want back-up options in case Cal-Poly does not work out. #college #engineer
For some one in law, what advice would you give to someone who wants to become a lawyer?
I am trying to figure out my future with law. I have always wanted to become a lawyer, but I have had some recent doubts. With that being said I am just looking for some advice about being a lawyer. #business #law #lawyer #government #judge
I haven't quite figured out what my interests are. Advice needed.
I have been looking at a wide range of possible careers, but nothing interests me. What would be the best way to develop my interest? Through more research or through first hand experience? #college #career #jobs #college-advice
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