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What are the most useful tips when it comes to student teaching for grades K-4??
Looking for any tips when it comes to student teaching and having a classroom your first year of school!
How do I utilize my degree in Political Science to most feel like I'm making a difference in the world, or to make my work feel meaningful in a way that isn't public office #Spring25?
Politics and law always excited me, when I was younger I wanted to be a lawyer, now I'm older and my goal in life is to feel like I've made a difference and been able to touch people through my work, I'm looking for advice from people who do feel like they've done that and what meaningful work...
What is the best part of teaching, specifically teaching history, to high school students What are the largest challenges to teaching high school students? #Spring25
I am planning to attend USI and getting a History Teaching degree (a program that gets me a teaching degree along with a history degree). What is the most difficult part about getting a history degree?
How can I prepare myself for the difficulty and workload of a rigorous out-of-state university when transitioning from a small town high school?
I am a senior in a high school with only a handful of advanced and AP classes available. The university follows the core curriculum and I am interested in majoring in history and criminology.
What time management strategies work best for balancing classes, work, and personal life?
I am currently a freshman in college. I am majoring in elementary education, but also minoring in strength and conditioning, nutrition, and military leadership. I know that classes start off easier and get harder over time, what are some tips or tricks you suggest for balancing all you need to...
What is useful about a literacy minor?
I just want to be a basic elementary educator, will having a literacy minor truly help me that much more than if I did not have it? The minor is making me stay in school a semester longer and student teach in a fall semester. I already have one minor and am wondering if keeping the second will...
How much time is spent actually curating/socializing with artists as opposed to desk work in job positions like a Curator?
I am an undergrad student perusing a BA in Art History. I love to research, write, and immerse myself with art and artists. Will being a curator fulfill my passions?
"What" would you say is the hardest part of law school How was your experience up to know in your legal career, and why did you choose to enter the legal field. ?
Hi I am interested in entering the legal field and just wanted to ask a couple of questions above. I love reading, writing, and public speaking/ communication so the legal field really interests me. I hope you can give me some insight into more about what being a lawyer requires.
How do you fight burnout (culture) in law school?
Is law school as hard as everyone says it is? What makes law school students so prone to burnout?
Could a degree in business, as well as history, help me find a career in Museum work?
I am a high school senior about to go to University. I am going to major in history with the goal of pursuing museum work or teaching. As much as I love history/humanities, they are not usually easy fields to break into or very high paying. Therefore, I'm would like to major in Business Admin....
What can I do in addition to earning a History degree to increase my chances of becoming an archivist?
I am currently enrolled in a BA of History program for the fall and volunteer at IARA. What else can I do to make myself a more desirable candidate for employment?
What are the current educational standards in Ohio for historical education? #Spring25
Hello! Grade 12 Highschooler here, currently majoring in social studies 9-12 education (with a focus on history). I have a good idea on my current required courses, but I am interested to know something about the job. What are the current standards in Ohio for historical education? Is there a...
What is the best way to meet people in new classes ?
I want to make sure I know some of the people I go to class with so I can ask questions when I have them or form study groups- I'd love to know the best way to do that!
How do I start forming my political career as effectively as possible?
How do I start involving myself in activism and start building my political portfolio as an incoming undergrad sophomore? I'm looking to get into immigration, education, and legislative reform specifically.
What are good summer opportunities for someone intrested in teaching?
I am currently a 9th grader that is looking for summer opportunities mainly through things such as internships, camps, and workshops. I am looking for a more ways other then just volunteering for one event as though it gives you hours it doesn't mean much more. I doesn't matter if I need to...
How do I get into existentialism/absurdism in film?
Earlier I was asking how to sink myself into the world of film history. As time went on, I became interested in the world of absurdism/existentialism after reading Albert Camus' The Stranger and Franz Kafka. How do I learn more about these theories specifically in film?
Varied field options- I'm unsure which to pursue?
Hello, Getting into college a little late in the game (nearing 40,) and I'm torn on what to focus on. I've a strong interest in Library Sciences, but also History and Conservation (e.g. Art, artefacts, physical media.) Currently will be stepping into Library Sciences as I begin college via...
What is the most enjoyable part of being immigration lawyer?
What do you enjoy most about your job?
Is it possible to go into the accounting world with just a bachelors in accounting?
I want to continue in accounting but I hear from many that I need a masters to get opportunities. However, it's really expensive for me to do. Is it still possible to get into big corporates and governmental accounting with just a bachelors?
Title: How Can an International Candidate Get a Job in the U.S. in the Database Technology Field?
Question: Hello, I am a recent graduate with a degree in Database Technology from Iraq, and I am interested in securing a job in the United States. I would appreciate guidance on the steps I should take as an international candidate. • What are the best ways to find job opportunities in the...
Should I take AP Environmental or Careers in Education?
I need help!! I'm going into 11th grade next year and I need to pick between these two classes! APES gives me rigor and another AP to add onto my list but overall I want to major in elementary education in college so I feel like I can gain more experience. My counselor said that I can take...
What is the hardest part of becoming an elementary school teacher, and do you wish that you pursued a different career?
I am a high school senior and I am kind of on the fence about elementary education. I want to major in it, and I plan to, but I am a little unsure if I want to become an elementary school teacher or a school counselor.
What are some good colleges for elementary education majors, as well as extracurricular activities I can do for that major as a high schooler?
Please help!! I definitely don't want to go to an ivy league. I'm looking for a school primarily in the South and will be financially stable for me and my family! Also please share your experience as elementary educators!
What is it like to be a museum technician? Is a bachelors in history enough to secure the job?
What does a typical day look like? How much of the work is pest management? Is it hard to get a job as a museum technician? I am asking specifically about collections management/curator positions.
what is the average salary for an elementary school teacher? is it easy to find a job as a teacher or do you have to have connections in certain districts?
im currently a junior in high school in Orange County ca. im hoping to major in elementary education and become a teacher in southern ca.
What colleges are mostly known for their political science?
I have always been fascinated with the subject of political science, so when I'm ready to go to college, I want to be prepared.
How hard is it to become a correctional officer and or a security guard ?
Im not sure either to become a correctional officer or a security guard.
What steps do I take to work for the FBI?
I'm a 13 yo that wants to start prepping early. Working for the FBI is one of my dream jobs so I'd like to know what steps to take and what I have to do to qualify!
what, how and why can i be successfull in becoming a president of united state?
what,how and why canl i be successfull in becoming a president of united state?
How soon do i have to select my major when entering college? What are people's opinions towards Anthropology majors and what career path can i go into??
I'm extremely fascinated by human culture, social sciences, and history. Anthropology seems like a happy medium in between them, can i get advice on this? Thanks :) #psychology #history #anthropology #humanities #social-sciences #peace-corps