Scotts Valley, California
Should I be worried about moving out of my home state?
I plan on moving out of California for college to go up to either Seattle or Portland. I'm also expecting to stay in the area after college instead of returning home. I'm not sure how common this is or even if it would benefit me economically. Something that really worries me is that I won't...
What is it like to teach English at the high school and college level?
My goal is to become an English teacher. I was planning on pursuing high school but someone suggested college. Since I haven't been to college yet I don't know what teachers are like there. Hearing about different experiences from teaching different levels would help me decide which I would...
What is the best way to get scholarships or money to help with college? and not loans!
I'm really financially not able to pay for my college. It would definitely put my family in complete debt and I cant do that. #scholarships #college #financial-planning #financial-aid #money-management
What are some career options for political scientists?
I know I could become a professor or a lawyer (after law school). Are there any other notable options with such a degree?
#future-careers #career #law-school #political-science
What is the best way to study for political science exams?
There's so much reading in my class(es), it can be hard to decide where to start!
#college #political-science #classes #studying
What's a day in the life of an aerospace engineer like?
Aeronautical or astronautical, it doesn't matter. I'm interested in pursuing a major in aerospace engineering, but I want to get a scope of what applying it to a career is like.
#engineering #aerospace-engineering
How do you balance humanities with a STEM major?
I love to write and draw -- they're two of my passions -- but I also love science and math, which is why I plan on going into a STEM field. How do you keep the two balanced when so many claim you can't reconcile them?
#women-in-stem #arts #stem
What does an enviormentalist exactly do? is it a wide range or a specific job?
Because I want to major in being an environmentalist and a lot of people ask me exactly what I will be doing and I really do not know how to answer that. I just want to major in helping the environment. #environmental-services #college #environmental-science #ecology #biology #environmentalism...
How to get through a clas when the instructor doesn’t explain the content well
I recently started a remedial math class and that’s alright. I haven’t taken a math class in 12 years and math is already a difficult subject for me. I have spoken with my instructor and it hasn’t seemed to help. She doesn’t go out of the textbook either during her lecture which makes it a bit...
How to balance a full time job and a university schedule
I am a returning college student. I am a single mom to a wonderful 3 year old. I am getting closer to my associates degree at my community college but then looking to transfer to San Francisco state University but I still need to keep my job to care for my daughter. Can anyone help with advice...
How should I go about getting involved on my campus?
I transferred into my current university halfway through my freshman year. I'm a junior now and I still struggle to find clubs and activities on campus that I can get involved in; any tips for a shy guy trying to get involved on campus?
#college #introvert #extracurriculars
How should I go about following up with an employer after an interview?
I just had one of my first interviews for an internship over the summer. I'm not sure how well it went, but is there something I should be doing in this time while I wait for a response back from my potential employer?
#interviews #internships
How should I go about preparing a cover letter?
As I've applying to different internships, I've found that not all internships require a cover letter. Nevertheless, everyone keeps telling me I should still submit one with my resume, but I've never written one. What should I make sure to include in my cover letter?
#cover-letters
How important is my college GPA?
I'm considering either working after I graduate or applying to graduate school and my GPA isn't perfect. Specifically, what can I do to show professional drive if my GPA isn't a 4.0?
#graduate-school #gpa
How should I prepare for a phone interview?
More specifically, are there any major differences between interviewing over the phone and interviewing face-to-face with an employer?
#interviews #phone-etiquette
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