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What are some key factors that you should look for went looking for an apartment?
As a sophomore in college, I have decided to live off campus but finding an apartment is a big step in balancing my income. As any college student that is just placed into the world and told to do what adults do, what should I look for when looking for an apartment? #college #finance #job...
What does a bachelor of science in biological sciences in concentration of biomedicine mean?
I reason that I am asking this I want to know the difference between bachelor of science in biological sciences and bachelor of science in biological sciences in concentration of biomedicine. #college #career #career-counseling #degree #college-majors
Does it look better to do an internship or to get a job on a resume?
I'm currently a senior in high school and will be attending college in the fall. I hope to become a doctor, and thus must be thinking ahead to medical school. I'm debating between getting a job and getting an internship this summer (and was also thinking about my time throughout college). I was...
Do you feel as though money is the motive when choosing a career?
A lot of my friends talk about how much money their going to make with their careers, but I don't necessarily care about money. #money #career-path
How did you choose what career path was right for you?
I've made a career decision and was wondering if I took the correct steps to get to this point. #general
What is it like to be a software engineer
A day in the life description could be good #software #programming
In the opinion of many adult professionals, would you say the cost of college is worth the reward?
College has always been a given in my life. It wasn't a question on whether or not I was going, because everyone knew I was. Now that it's becoming a reality, and college is just around the corner, the cost of college is scaring me. No one in my family has ever been to college, so I just wanted...
Which careers integrate art and math/science?
Im a Junior but I've been wondering since 9th grade what to study,because originally I wanted to study Aerospacial engineering, later on Pediatric Chiropactor and right now I have no Idea what to study. I'm injterested in art beacause I've been studying Theater,dance and music(I just graduated...
What types of careers can a student with an anthropology degree look into?
Looking for a job or career path to venture into with a bachelors degree in anthropology #jobs #sociology #anthropology #part-time #full-time
What fields of engineering would be useful for jobs involving space/space technology?
With big plans for space from some companies such as SpaceX and the general awe of space itself, it would be nice to knowwhat engineering fields would be involved. #engineering #career #space
What is it like as a physician assistant?
I'm very interested in pursuing a career in the medical field originally as a physician in the hospital, but many people have told me that it's not worth going to medical school for such a long time, and to become a physician assistant instead. They listed a lot of reasons like having better...
How do I know a school is right for me?
I want to go to The Ohio State University, but I'm not sure if I want to go because it's right for me or if it's because everyone else is telling me to go. #college #college-bound
how can one become successful as an aeronautical engineer from high school
Well,I want to become an aeronautical engineer so I would like to know what it takes to become one #engineering #aeronautical
What are the requirements for becoming an astronaut
I am a student and want to become an astronaut. #engineering #science #physics #astronomy #astrophysics #astronaut #astrobiology
What are the similarites and differences between civil engineering, architecture, and architectural engineering?
Hello, I'm currently a civil engineering student at the University of Dayton. I'm in a sort of dilemma where, like any other college student, am unsure of where I want to go degree-wise. I really thought that civil engineering would be a great stepping stone for me into architecture until I...
How do most people enter the clinical psychology profession?
What comes next after a bachelor's degree in psychology? #psychology #clinical
What are the possibilities of an Anthropology degree? (Cultural and Linguistic)
I am asking this question because I plan on pursuing both a Cultural and Linguistic Anthropology degree because I love learning about both. I must admit, I have a certain passion for tribal cultures and Ancient Mesopotamia. #career-path #anthropology
What are the possibilities with a Marine Biology and/or Ecology degrees?
I am going to school in Hawaii in order to pursue a Marine Biology degree and I am considering switching to an Ecology degree because I really enjoy Ecology. #career-path #marine-biology #ecologist
Do medical schools look largely at what school you went to for undergraduate studies?
I wish to be a doctor and would like to know if I should worry about the "national ranking" of the school. #medicine
Is it worth it to go to a less prestigious school because you know you could get nearly full tuition, even though you could get into a more prestigious school?
I am a high-achieving student and need to weigh my options. #college
Is looking for a career in personal finance a good idea right now, or are there a lot of people looking for jobs like that making it hard to be successful in it?
I am #undecided in in my major and have been searching different career pathways. Personal finance seems like it could be a good fit, but a lot of people I know are majoring in it.
What should I do if I don't know what I want to study?
I'm not sure what my passions are. #college #career
How is IB beneficial and how does workload compare?
Is it easy to get credit for IB? Is IB harder than college? What's different between workload in college in and IB? What did IB help you with? #credit #ib
What is it like to be a Mechanical Engineer?
Is it a desk job? Does it require a lot of hands on work? Do you carry a lot of individual responsibility or is there a lot of teamwork? Does your income allow you to live comfortably? #engineering #career #income
Industrial Engineering vs Mechanical Engineering?
I have a passion for Mechanical Engineering but I'm worried about keeping that passion as I progress through my career. I have heard that Industrial has even better pay and more demand nowadays. Thoughts?
Publishing
I envision myself working in the publishing industry- my question is what is the best major, English, marketing or both ? #professor #professional #academic-publishing
Is there any advice you would give to a college student with regards to intro level, inorganic, organic and analytical chemistry?
I am considering a biology major or related major (i.e. microbiology, biochemistry) and I'm very nervous with regards to taking a chemistry course due to the fact that I struggled in chemistry during high school. I'm looking for some advice with regards to taking chemistry classes in college.
Being a psychology major, what are good volunteer opportunities I should join to build my resume for grad school?
It is hard to find internships for counseling and psychology, but my career adviser said that volunteer work is just as important. #psychology
what is a good place to start looking for jobs related to NGOs (non-government organizations) or Non-Profit Organizations?
I am about to graduate obtaining a B.A with an anthropology major. I wonder what is an effective way for a fresh graduate like me without much experience to look for jobs in the NGOs market. I am also an bilingual international student. #career #career-counseling #career-paths #social-work...
What can I do to stand out from the competition in order to get a job?
I'm going into my junior year of high school this summer and was wondering, when trying to get a part-time, summer job as a 16 year old, what is the best way to seem distinguished and be preferable over the competition? #job-search #high-school #summer