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How do I know that the major I am in is the best for me?
I am currently a theatre major, but I have my associates in Criminal Justice. Everyone says that the arts are not the best programs to go into since they do not "contribute anything to you in the long run." How do I know that getting this degree will not burn me in the end? #collegemajor...
Is a career in meteorology worth it?
#meteorology #career-counseling #post-college
How early is too early to apply for graduate school?
I'm currently in my junior year of college with a projected graduation date of Fall 2019. How soon should I start applying for graduate school and taking the required tests for a science program?
#science #graduate-school
Can I be a doctor and be clueless in math?
I have always struggled in the math department whenever I was in school. Now as a senior and knowing that I want to pursue medicine, I feel scared to face the math requirements medical school has for prospective students. Should I give up on my dreams, suck it up and magically become better at...
What can I do as a high school student to encourage more girls to pursue STEM fields in the future?
I am currently a senior in high school and I am interested in studying STEM in college. I realize that women in the STEM field are far and few between, so what can I do as an individual to help more girls explore STEM fields in school?
#women-in-stem #math #science #engineering #technology
How important are internships during college?
While researching which college to attend, it seems some colleges have mandatory internships while others don't. What are the pros and cons to internships? #ToInternOrNot #sports-management
What can be done as a college student to prepare for your career? #student
What can be done as a college student to prepare for your career? #student
how does someone make connections / network effectively in their field of interest? #networking
how does someone make connections / network effectively in their field of interest? #networking
What classes should I try and attend to in high school if I am intrested in Chemical Engineering?
I'm about to be a freshman in high school, and I have been thinking about what classes and electives I should take if I eventually want to be a Chemical Engineer or Environmental Engineer. Or what colleges I should eventually try and apply to if I want too pursue that career. Do you have and...
What careers are the most successful in america today?
I want to know what careers are the most impactful in today's society. #jobs #career #career-counseling
What goals should I set for myself to become a great nurse?
It is my goal to work to the best of my ability and utilize whatever means necessary to excel as a nurse. #nursingschool
How do I balance a social life as a college student?
I'm a full time student and it's really hard to keep my school, work and social life balance. If I'm not at school then I'm at work because I need to pay for school. But how can I also make time for friends? I work 2 jobs because the school I'm attending is pretty expensive. I only have a year...
What happens after I graduate college?
Once I graduate with a degree in Criminal Justice (concentration in crime scene investigation) what are my next steps? I either want to go into just crime scene investigation or if possible blood spatter analysis more specifically. What kind of training or other things must I accomplish once I...
How difficult will it be for me to get into blood spatter analysis?
I am currently working on my bachelors in criminal justice with a concentration in crime scene investigation. If I graduate with just this how difficult will it be to go into the field of blood spatter analysis later on? Should I work on getting anything else regarding just the education...
what are some minor studies that would enhance biomedical engineering major?
#engineering #biomedical-engineering
In the Northeast, what are the top comapnies for prosthetic design?
#technology #engineering #prosthetics
In the field of biomedical engineering, what are th epros and cons of going straight from undergrad to a master's degee vs going out into the work force?
I go to a school with a strong coop program. I am wondering if it is fiscally responsible to go straight to master's degree, or get a job with a bachelor's degree.
#grad school
Can I make it big through IT
I need to make a comfortable life for myself and my boyfriend. Will I be able to do that through the IT field? Or anywhere in the computer field? #computer #computer-science #money #information-technology
What programming languages should I know to impress potential employers?
My goal is to make a very comfortable life for myself but I need to get hired for that to happen. So what should I learn? Should I just try to learn every language I can or will that be a useless effort? #computer #computer-software #computer-science #information-technology
Exciting, High Paying Jobs
Which jobs can be exciting, which really require you to be exposed to new situations and use critical thinking skills? But be high paying as well? #money #high-paying #job-search
Which career path won’t die (become obsolete)?
I’m concerned for the future in which it seems as if machines will take over the world. Which professions are likely to not become obsolete due to machines? #technology
How can I juggle everything?
What are some good ideas for juggling grad school with work, family, home, and everything else I need to do?
#busy #gradschool #time-management
What are some of the jobs that will be really big in the near future?
I am looking for a program of study that will help me get a job. What are some of the areas that I should focus on, in order to find a field in high demand in the next few years?
#future
How do I grow my self confidence in order to talk to new people?
College is all about starting a new chapter in your life. You may go off to a different state or even internationally in order to get your education. Inevitably, this means leaving behind old friends in high school. As a shy person I was wondering how one may go about building up some self...
How difficult is it to transition from Android to Apple application development?
I have developed several Android and Amazon applications but am interested in releasing on the Apple Store as well. #android #apply #technology #programming #swift #java
How can I get my work in Android development noticed by prospective users?
I have developed several Android applications (one of which is released on the Google Play Store) but am having trouble acquiring new users. I am looking for ways to increase my user base without spending money on advertising, etc. #android #technology #programming
How can I guarantee that my passion for social work will help find the right homes for those in need?
I’m a sociology majoring who’s concentrating is focusing on social work because I want to be a social worker. I want to help children and families find the right job and make sure they have a safe place to stay. How is my passion going to guarantee them a home? I want to fight for them, be...
What club or activity would help me to meet people at my new college? I am the only student who speak french and I would like to get to know more people
#french this is my first year in college and the fact that I am the only person speaking french as a first language makes me feel apart of the rest a little. #friends #meeting-new-people #college #life-transitions
What would be a good major to do with International Business if I am applying to a Business School?
Want to study International but I feel if I study only one major I will have too much free time. #business #international-business #college #college-major
Is there any scholarships that International students can get without applying to 58272918392 websites
I’m an International student and I feel all the essays and questions I answered won’t help me. Like if I was doing all this work for nothing. #scholarshipsearch
What would be a good major to combine with Safety and Occupational Health security to make more money when you graduate?
I’ve been considering this major but I feel
If I only do this one alone I will have too much free time... please give me your advise
#occupational-health #safety #college-major #college
On average, how expensive is pursuing a PhD?
I am really interested in pursuing higher education and excited for the possibility of completing such a high level of study. My concern is that it most likely will not be an affordable course of action; which might barre me from pursuing education at that level. Is there any way to make that...
How is the field of Neuroscience expected to change in the near future?
I am extremely interested in pursuing a degree in Neuroscience because of how vast the field is and the fact that the field encompasses biology and psychology. I don't really know what to expect from pursuing this field of study, and I was hoping someone could help me see how this field is...
Are degrees earned in America accepted in other countries?
Specifically, I’m going to earn a bachelors in #biology, and I️ was just wondering if there’s a listen if countries it’s accepted or not accepted? #college #international #working-abroad
Is getting a dual degree worth it?
It’s basically the cost of two tuitions at my school, so is it worth it? If not, then what’s the point of just #double-major #college-major #academic-advising
What is credit and how do I build good credit?
Going into college you are confronted with lots of ways to pay for tuition, including loans. Typically, everyone is charged around the same interest for their loans because there tends to be little to no credit history among young individuals . I know that this may not be the case for any...
What are the best things for your resume?
After college, getting a job can be very competitive. How do you make yourself stand out from the crowd? What are ways to boost your resume? What are employers, especially in business, looking to see? #business #resume #resume-building #evaluating-resumes #job-search-strategies #job-market...
With all the expenses that come with adulthood (bills, food, rent, etc.), how do you balance them all and anticipate surprise costs?
All of these expenses add on top of your student debt, so how do you handle them for a stable financial future? #student-loans #student-debt #debt #financial-planning #financial-aid #financial-services #scholarships #money-management
Do you have to major in criminal justice if you want to pursue a career in law-enforcement?
Trying to determine the best major for me #college-major #criminal-justice #criminology #law-enforcement
Regarding a roomate, what would be the proper etiquette on who should bring what?
Rooming with another person is a big change, so I was curious on how to best assign duties. #dorms #college #college-advice #Roommates #Housing #On-campus
In terms of the political science field, what should be expected in potential job opportunities?
I am going to school for political science, and I am currently curious in what options I may have following graduation. #polysci #political-science #college-major #college #politics
Will BSN graduates need to obtain their master's degree in order to remain an RN in the future?
There are many programs that focus on current RNs going back to school to get their BSN. This is to ensure that all registered nurses hold a bachelor's degree. During my job searches, I have seen almost all nursing positions require a bachelor's degree, rather than an associate's or a nursing...
What role will nurse practitioners likely have in the next 20 years?
Becoming a nurse practitioner is a field that seems to be growing, and there is more and more need. With medical school graduates continually choosing specialities rather than primary care routes, will that lead nurse practitioners to fulfill that gap? Or will nurse practitioners continue to...
How do I decide what I want to minor in?
Going into college, I know I want to study journalism. The problem is that I want to study other things to help in my journalism career like anthropology, economics, politics and much more. Not just a few classes, I want to be able to know all of these topics inside and out. I don’t know what...
What’s the best way to find scholarships?
I’m a high school senior going to college next year and I have no clue how I am going to pay for it. Looking at scholarships is what brought me to this website but I was wondering if anyone had any helpful tips or websites for scholarships. Thanks!
#scholarships #financial-aid #college
Can anyone tell me how I can learn more about internships in coldwater fisheries?
Looking for opportunities in coldwater fisheries.
#fishing #fishery #fisheries #fisheries-science
I would like to be a fisheries biologist as a career and was wondering if there were any scholarships I could apply to that is related to my career choice?
I am looking for scholarships in the environmental/conservation/coldwater fisheries genre.
#fishing #biology #scholarships #financial-aid
Is it bad if I am only considering colleges that have my sport in division 1?
I love my sport and it is a huge stress reliever for me, causing me to only consider schools with great teams. Usually people make sure their major has a great program at the school and THEN sports/hobbies, but I am doing it backwards. Is that okay as long as my college has my major too? #sport...
How do I know if going to college immediately after high school is the right choice for me?
I attend Lexington High School which is very academically stressful and competitive. I was one of the many students that pushed myself throughout my four years there and now it seems as though it is expected of me to continue doing so in college right away but I am afraid of becoming burnt out...
Other than samples of my writing, what is appropriate to be included in my portfolio and/or resume?
I am an adult-learner entering an entirely new field of employment. I am a paralegal student and am beginning to put together a portfolio. Samples of my writing will be included (case brief, legal memo, client letter, etc.), but I would like to know if it is appropriate for me to include...
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