Wood Village, OR

How does an older returning student achieve balance working toward a new career ? #Spring25
Over 50 years old returning to school after 28 years working toward a new career in Dental Hygiene. Trying to keep balance between my responsibilities at home and making ends meet while also attending school.

How can I improve my chances of getting internships while in school?
How can I improve my chances of getting internships while in school? I'm about to finish my freshman year and want better chances of getting hired in sustainability when I graduate!

How to navigate college life as a new freshman in college?
I'm currently a senior in high school and I will attend a university in the fall term. I'm also first-gen in college so I would love to receive advice or suggestion from everybody about how they have spent their college life. Any suggestions on clubs, community services, volunteer...

How can I best use my time in the field as a nurse to prepare for a future career as a nurse educator?
I'm a 38-year-old returning to college and I've always loved the training and education portions of previous jobs. I'm most interested in teaching in a clinical simulation lab for a school of nursing down the line and I'd love some tips for how to be best prepared for that.

What would be a good major or combination of majors that could both aid me in becoming a pastor, and open up other, secular job opportunities Right now I'm thinking of double majoring in communications and math; does that seem smart??
I'll be finishing up an Oregon transfer degree at PCC this spring, and I'm planning on transferring to PSU in the fall, largely because it's the only school that works financially for me. I want to go into professional christian ministry--something like a pastor--but I recognize that that's not...

How important are college extra curricular activities on my resume?
I work 15 hours a week, go to college full-time and am a sophomore Engineering student. #Spring25

As a future dentistry student, how do most pre-dental students navigate the financial burden of dental school, and are there any specific strategies or programs that help them?
I am an 18 year old rising college freshman and have been interested in pursuing dentistry throughout all four years of high school. I am convinced this profession will not only help me serve my community but also help give me a bigger understanding of collaboration and communication. I already...

How can I get into the field of technical artistry for product design and media production? What training and type of portfolio do I need?
I would like to understand what training is needed and to better understand how I can get into the field of technical artistry for video games, films, industrial design. What tools are needed and how can I build a portfolio and career.

Have I majorly screwed up my chances for college and (hopefully!) med school?
Greetings all! Currently, I am a sophomore in high school. Last year, I was a 3.5-3.8 GPA student while learning how to study and juggling extracurriculurs. Fast forward past many things in my personal life gone wrong to sophomore year, and now I am meeting with my school counselor and...

For all the authors out there, what app or website do you use to write your books?
I haven't been able to find anything that was specifically tailored to book writing.

Is airport security a good career option?
I am thinking about getting a job in airport security and have a few questions for anyone with that job. Is it a good job for a long term career? Is it a difficult job? And are there opportunities to advance in the job?

Has the career auto-body-related-repairers made your life more fulfilled or the opposite??
I think it's a good career choice.

What are the things you have learned working as an autobody-related-repairer??
I like cars.

What is the reason you chose auto-body-related-repairers as your career??
I also would like to get into mechanic car careers.

How forgiving are colleges about grades? Do they care about who I am beyond my GPA?
Hello all, I am a sophomore in high school! And how has your day been? I'd like to ask, do colleges care who you are beyond your GPA/resume? Last year, I averaged a 3.5 GPA first semester and a 3.8 GPA second semester. I'm taking half of the APs my friends are, and not taking any AP science...
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