Walnut Creek, California
What can I do to increase my chances of getting into an amazing university?
Hi, I'm a sophomore in high school. I feel like it's too late for me to get into a great university and that all my opportunities to do something extraordinary have been missed. I was wondering if there is anything I can do this upcoming summer and junior year so that my application for college...
How do you maintain a balance between doing what you love and making sure you are making a good amount of money?
I am a high school senior and even though I do not know what career I wish to pursue, I want to make sure that I am doing something I love, while still being able to comfortably support myself. I guess I would just love to hear different perspectives on your career and how you keep the balance...
Is there a job that mixes psychology with medicine?
Hi, I'm a sophomore in high school. I'm interested in both psychology and medicine, and I was wondering if there was a job that combines these two fields. I heard that being a pharmacist is a good combination of both. What other jobs have aspects from both fields? #medicine #psychology...
Is it better to go to a bigger school rather than a smaller school?
I am a Sophomore at a small high school, and I was wondering if it was better to go to a big college and/or university? #college #university #school #future
Do possible employers look at all the schools you've attended?
How far back do employees look into your education? Is it more important to attend a bigger name graduate school to make up for a lesser known undergraduate or attend a more well established undergraduate school for it's reputation in a field? #employment-opportunities #employment-discrimination
Is it better to live on campus or off campus after your first year of college?
I have heard that living on campus is better for academic success. Is that true? Where I am going to college there is not that much housing on campus or off campus close to school. Where would it be better to live? #college #colleges #housing #on-campus #off-campus
Is it hard to get a job in the engineering field as a woman? Whats the ratio of women to men in a work environment? Whats the ratio in college?
I've heard that there are a lot of men in these fields and very little women. Would I have a better chance of getting the job because of diversity or a worse chance? #college #engineering #engineer #jobs #future
Does attending an Ivy League or prestigious college affect the way potential employers view your application?
Could this give you an advantage when it comes to looking for jobs after graduating or even just internships during college? I will be attending an Ivy League next fall. #career #education #career-path #college-selection
Does the age of the college or university make a difference to employers?
Does being a longer established school make a difference on how possible employers view you? #college #university
Would getting an internship in a career you don't entirely plan on following beneficial in the long run?
Work experience is very important in getting a job, but when you have very little work experience in the field you want to pursue, would internships in other fields be helpful in different fields? How separate should the difference be between the fields to be considered applicable #internship...
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