Walnut Creek, California
Passion or money?
Just from the question itself many people would have chosen passion. However, my question to that is at what point do you realize that something is your passion? Do you grow attached to the subject? What if what you’re passionate about can’t be done because of expenses, then what? When I say...
For someone who doesn’t know what they want or expect from their future, what advice can you give?
I’ve never really had a professional interest in subjects. Yes, I enjoy leaning about the unknown so astronomy and marine biology would seem too of my list but, is that what is meant for me? Though I enjoy the subject, I’m not sure if that’s the path I should be taking. #undecided #astronomy...
What is the best programming language to learn?
I have no programming experience and I am interested in STEM careers
#stem #science #coding
What is the best way to approach a professor about research opportunities
I am wondering about in laboratory research opportunities for undergraduates #professor #network #research #relations
What are some things you regret not doing in college?
I'm not in college yet, but I want to know the different opportunities and experiences you may have received but didn't take the chance to do it! I want to learn from other people's mistakes so that I live out the rest of my 4 years to its fullest. One thing I want to do to study abroad, but I...
I want to do a lot in college! Is it possible to enroll myself intramural sports, major in biology/neurosciences, minor in Chinese literature/culture, be part of Greek life and also work/part-time job?
I'm super excited for college, but because of the major I want to pursue, I'm not sure if I'll have enough time to do everything! Is college life mainly studying? I've heard from multiple people that college is going to be the best time of your life, but they also say that high school does...
Is it smart to pursue a career in medicine if you aren't good at math?
#career-choice
What are the benefits and disadvantages of becoming a occupational therapist?
#therapist
How do I manage money to pay off student debt?
The particular school I am going to has a very steep tuition. How can I make sure that I am not submerged in debt? #money #debt #scholarships #scholarship #financial-aid
How can I be sure that college will help me get a profitable career or land internships?
There is a lot of talk that degrees don't mean as much as they used to. How can I guarantee a comfortable potential job/career? #career #college-major #career-path
Is it safe to take gap years for internships
Most people drop out to pursue a job opportunity, but I would prefer not to go down that path however is it recommended to go through with a presented job/internship or to continue with school until the very end? #career #experience
How can I be sure that these classes will help me get a profitable career or land internships?
I hear a lot that degrees don't mean much any more and I want to make sure that I am not going to school to get the same result as if I did not. #career-path #career
Do Professors ever have a fear of public speaking?
I've considered being a professor, but I have a fear of public speaking. This is one of the most common fears so I wonder if this is something I could work through. Do Professors initially have a fear of public speaking? How do you work past it? #professors #public speaking
Are there many job opportunities for research outside of being a Professor?
I would like to pursue a career in research within water treatment/ desalination, however I haven't had much luck in determining whether I'll be able to find a job once I complete college. Are there any resources/ insight that might be helpful in my search. Are most research jobs at...
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