Sauk Village, IL
How to gain connections to those with similar interest as you?
I would like to interact with many more people in my future major(through internships . workshops, or jobs) but I don't know how and I fear that it may be too late.
#interested #internships #connections #networking
How to deal with racial discrimination in college and future career?
I am excited about beginning the second quarter of my life, however, the aching fear is always scratching my back. I am scared to go to many places because I do not want to deal with racism but I know I have to encounter it one day. I know my first reaction will be to cry but I want to be able...
What is the average daily hours worked by a computer programmer?
Searching for a career in this field, but I would like to know the average hours worked on a daily basis as well as is the pay ok? I have a growing family here in Chicago.
#computer-science
What is the work life balance like as a Financial Engineer
I want to make sure I am going into the right field.
#finance
What is it like to be a Financial Engineer
I want to make sure I am going into the right field.
#finance
What're the occupational differences between pure and applied mathematics?
I'm not so much asking about or for examples of jobs that use pure or applied mathematics as I am asking about the work environment of pure and applied mathematics. What's the work like in both? What's similar and what's different?
#maths
What sort of tasks does a mathematician commonly do in their job?
While I know the image of "people in suits crunching numbers" is wholly false, I'm not actually all that sure about what mathematicians (whether they're studying topology, physics, or any branch beyond) commonly do as a part of their occupation. Is it more akin to individual work or research in...
Should I participate in a college curricular band with a possible minor in music or join a club band?
I am definitely going to do marching band, and I know some colleges require curricular band to participate. However, not all of the schools I applied to require this. #band #music #minors
What is the best way to become a prosthetics and bionics engineer?
I am already majoring in mechanical engineering, but should I pick another field for grad school, like robotics? #engineering
What is the difference between the different certification exams to become a nurse practitioner?
Is one test easier? More widely accepted or preferred? Does it depend on what state you plan to practice in? #FNP #APRN #boardcertified
Why should I get a Doctoate versus a Masters degree to become a nurse practitioner?
I am currently in a DNP program but there are masters program that take less time to complete and you can still work as a nurse practitioner. Is the extra school to get the doctorate worth it? #DNP #FNP
How do you know if you've hit your "moment?"
Being indecisive really complicates the college search. I'm always afraid that my "moment" of realization will miss me. What if I never realize what I want to do? What if there are other people who have missed their boat? These are honestly the biggest stresses for me as I'm hitting the end of...
How did you realize what you wanted to do for a living?
I honestly love everything and I have trouble deciding what I want to invest my future in.
#indecisive #general-career-advice-for-young-people
Is the phlebotomy field growing?
I would like to know if the need for phlebotomist will increase or if it's expected to decline in the future. #phlebotomy
What resources are available to deal with stress from classes?
Sometimes the workload from assignments and frustration from not understanding material can be overwhelming. Are there resources provided to help students during these times or during midterm and finals? #college-stress
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