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How do I select which major is best for me?
Hi everyone! I'm currently a freshman at a community college with a general liberal arts major. I'm quite interested in both business/entrepreneurship and psychology. The only hesitation in pursuing one or the other is the job opportunities afterward. I'd like to move forward...
How directly does my chosen major impact my career options in the short term and long term?
For instance, if my major isn't aligned with my long-term career interest but rather a short-term necessity after graduating.
What are some tips to be successful working as a technologist in a clinical laboratory #Spring24?
I am receiving my Masters in Clinical Microbiology this summer and have no hands on experience in a clinical lab! I am looking for some advice to prepare me for my clinical rotations starting next month!
How do I get started in design?
Design is a career field I may want to try out. I'm still in 8th grade, so I can't get a part time job yet. How can I get started in design, on my weekends? I like to read design blogs, and I capture things I like on Pinterest. Are there any really good starter books I can read or sites I can...
Theatre degrees?
What is a good alternative or a job that you can get with a theatre degree? Are there any well-paying jobs with a theatre degree, and can I do theatre for a living?
What do you look for in a new hire?
Being an intern what can make me stand out from other interns? #finance
What are the current digital marketing trends in the nonprofit sector?
I am exploring the digital media/social media aspect in the nonprofit sector and wish to understand the career path in this field. What kind of skills are required if one is starting out fresh in this line? #social-media-marketing #social-media #digital-marketing...
What are the different careers that a crime investigator would have?
Hello , My name is Danielle and I go to a school in central Harlem called Democracy Prep Charter School. I LOVE crime investigation shows , and that has made me really interested in criminal investigation and/or crime in general. I love crime and the deep thinking of solving a case, but I don't...
How stiff is the competition for college students leaving college with a degree in business management?
I am deciding colleges next year and am interested in business. I would not like to change my major when my college circles business. I would like to know if the major I am choosing will not be hard for me to make a career off of that. #college #business #career-path
what does it take to become a public relations manager?
I want to become a public relations manager but i'm not sure what that requires. #manager #public-relations
I'm interested in a career in information technology. Are there jobs in aviation you suggest I look into?
I'm starting to learn about IT in school and so far am really enjoying it. Can you tell me more about what jobs in IT for an airline or in aviation are like? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry...
What major should I look into if i am interested in physical training?
I love basketball and my dream is to go to the NBA and play but if not i want to be a physical trainer and I've been through most injuries and I would like prevent people from these injuries. #medicine #sports #physical-trainer
What steps do I have to take to become an industrial engineer?
I am a junior at Boston Collegiate Charter School and I am very interested in engineering. I'm not completely sure what type of engineering I would like to get into, but I heard some interesting things about industrial engineering and would like to know what my next steps should be to ensure a...
What are the requirements for a physicians assistant?
I am interested in working in the medical field. #physicians-assistant
Starting in high school, what is the first or the most important step in becoming a writer/author?
I am a junior at Boston Collegiate Charter School (BCCS) in Boston, MA. I have a passion for writing and have written short stories and poems effortlessly since the sixth grade. I have seen my writing skills grow tremendously over my years at BCCS. Since freshman year, in addition to writing...
Does a Private Detective/ Investigator have to take a chemistry course in college?
I am an 10th and I'm interested in being a Private Detective/ Investigator however chemistry is not a strong suit for me. #criminal-justice #private-detective #private-investigations
How much does having a degree from a less prestigious school hurt you if you are competing against top tier college graduates?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. I'm currently considering a state school vs. a higher-tier school for college, and I was wondering how much the reputation of a school helped you find a job afterwards. To employers: to you give preference to those...
What classes should I try and attend to in high school if I am intrested in Chemical Engineering?
I'm about to be a freshman in high school, and I have been thinking about what classes and electives I should take if I eventually want to be a Chemical Engineer or Environmental Engineer. Or what colleges I should eventually try and apply to if I want too pursue that career. Do you have and...
what colleges are the best to go to if you want to go in the medical field?
The best colleges will help you get a job. #college #medicine #pediatrics #pediatrician
What will a daily schedule be like for a special education teacher?
Hello I am Casey Gaffney, a junior at Boston Collegiate Charter School. I have always wanted to be a teacher since I was a child. I am specifically interested in Special Education. I want to focus on Down Syndrome and Autism. I am curious about how teaching students with special disabilities...
What is the environment in the office of advertisement?
I would not like to be in an office where I do not enjoy what I do. I am interested in advertisement and heard the rooms where they work are enthusiastic and I would like to confirm that. #business #advertising
Best study habits?
Headed to college in Fall 2018. Any tips on staying focused and studying efficiently?
#studying
Does being a pediatric nurse give you more job security?
Currently in nursing school and contemplating pediatric care. #nursing
How do you become a Pilot for an Airline?
I want to become a pilot and I want the correct steps to becoming one.
Does empathy play a role in the work feild? emp
I am asking due to the fact the it is common that work conflicts can occur in any given situation no matter the job. Us as humans do not usually pay attention to the fact that our tone in voice or the structure of out sentences via email or verbally can have drastic impacts on our daily lives....
Know any good scholarship MATCH websites?
I was just on Cappex and there’s a lot but they’re really bad when filtering with all my info. Just spent 30 min removing Hawaiian scholarships. Únigo is supposed to be good. Anyone know any others?
#scholarships
What jobs are there for a history degree?
I love history but I don't want to be a teacher. Is there any other jobs that actually pay well if I have a history degree.
How do I know if going to college immediately after high school is the right choice for me?
I attend Lexington High School which is very academically stressful and competitive. I was one of the many students that pushed myself throughout my four years there and now it seems as though it is expected of me to continue doing so in college right away but I am afraid of becoming burnt out...
My math midterms marks were terrible(D+ or C-), I’m in my freshman year of high school, how much will it bring down my GPA?
It accounts for 4% of the total semester grade.
Is it bad if I am only considering colleges that have my sport in division 1?
I love my sport and it is a huge stress reliever for me, causing me to only consider schools with great teams. Usually people make sure their major has a great program at the school and THEN sports/hobbies, but I am doing it backwards. Is that okay as long as my college has my major too? #sport...
whats it like in your field?
im interested in these fields and i want to know if they are worth going to college or not. i am also wondering if these were your careers of choice
What requirements are needed in order to join the Airforce Academy and how is the day-to- day life as a college student there?
Hello, I'am interested in the field of mechanical engineer and I enjoy rollercoasters and being thousands of feet in the air. I'm looking for a college that provides military experience, such as the Airforce, and offers college education. #engineering #military #mechanical-engineer #air-force
Is getting scholarships hard?
I have applied for so many scholarships so far and I am scared I won't get any scholarships and have to pay a huge amount of debt. #scholarships #money
What is it like to be a surgeon?
I have wanted to become a surgeon since I was 6, how is it to save lives? DO you see new things everyday? #medicine #surgeon
What happens after I graduate college?
Once I graduate with a degree in Criminal Justice (concentration in crime scene investigation) what are my next steps? I either want to go into just crime scene investigation or if possible blood spatter analysis more specifically. What kind of training or other things must I accomplish once I...
Is it worth doing military programs to go to med school for free?
#medicine #doctor
What is the annual price of an Obstetrician?
I am asking this question because when I graduate from high school, I would love to have a high paying job, so I will be able to provide for my family. I have searched up this question but got numerous of responses, but would love to know from a professional.heal #medicine #health #obstetrician
What job opportunities are available for those that majored in Theatre?
I am a junior in High School and I was wondering if there were any job opportunities for a theatre major fresh out of college due to the possibility of acting not working out? #theatre #theater
Where do I start learning how to create a video game?
I have a basic understanding of what creating a video game is like, but I don't know where to start. I don't know how to code or program, I'm not exactly tech-savvy. I don't know where to start! I want to at least learn the basics of creating a video game before I go to college for it. Is there...
How do I become an animator?
I am a junior in high school and I am interested in animation. Mainly the genres of 2d, 3d, anime, and western. #3d-animation #anime #character-animation #animator
What is a district attorneys yearly salary ?
Future district attorney. #law #lawyer #government #future #district-attorney
What do you do if you aren't too sure exactly what majors you want to do besides one?
I want to do culinary arts and dance, but I'm not entirely sure that I want to be so close-minded with the majors. How do I decide from here on what can interest me? #college-major #majors
What if you want to learn more than one major? What should you do?
Hi, my name is Carmela, I'm 15 and a sophomore in high school. I'm the type of person that is interested in a lot of activities. I want to know when i apply for college, if I can learn more than one major. #college #majors #college-majors
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