Amherst, Massachusetts
Where is the best place for a professional dancer to live?
I'm looking to major in dance and want to go somewhere where I will opportunities after college #dance #majors
What is the best way to prepare for starting your own restaurant?
#chef
#restaurant
#business
#advice
#entrepreneur
#food-industry
If multiple schools that i'm trying to apply to require a common application essay, will I need to write an essay on a different prompt for each, or is one enough?
#common application essay #advice #college-application #college
What are some unique skills a clinical psychologist would have?
I've heard interpersonal skills, patience, and organization, but it would be nice to learn about something that I wouldn't expect but could definetly help me. #psychology #skills
How does someone choose between the income of a job or the happiness it will bring?
I think it's fair to say that a decent chunk of people will say they chose a certain job because in the long run they'd be happy to show up there everyday. The side I don't usually hear from are the people that chose a specific career solely based on the amount of money they'd make. I wanted to...
What degree is best for working as a game programmer?
I am currently studying to get a degree in Interactive Media and Game Design, but would it arguably be better just to get a degree in computer science?
#game-programming #game-development
What is one of the hardest aspects of being a game programmer?
I'm currently studying at WPI in order to go on to become a game programmer. What is one of the hardest things about that job, whether it be a part of the job or part of actually landing it?
#game-programming #game-design
What is the best way to get focused and start studying?
I have such a hard time starting projects, homework, studying, etc. and it's so frustrating. Sometimes when I do start I can't get focused and I'm not sure why. Help.
#school #homework #studying-tips
What career options do I have with a degree in liberal studies?
The liberal arts major encompasses everything that I love (history, english, art, culture), but I have no idea what I can do with it. I want to make sure that my future is secure by choosing this major. #college-advice #college-major #career-counseling #career-path #career-choice #indecisive...
How can I get into the work study program?
I’m gonna need a job immediately when I go to #college otherwise I won’t be able to pay. I emailed administration about it but never got a reply. Should I email them again? #work #career
Can I make a living in majoring in dance?
My passion is dance its my whole life. It’s how I’m able to express myself to people without actually having to talk. I want to major in dance so much but my family says it’s unrealistic and I’ll have no future. What should I do?? #dance
Will an introvert be successful in gettinga degree in business?
My dream is to become a ceo for a company, but I’m a very quiet person and I don’t know if i will be able to have successful career in business since I don’t talk. I see shows of business people and there always giving presentations and talking in front of bigwudiences and I’m willing to try...
Where do I go for support?
Where am I able to find support when I am falling behind in a class or do not understand something? I have decided to go to a larger college and I'm worried about feeling lost and alone. Will there be peer mentors or professor mentors that will be able to help guide me to make the most...
What was it like adjusting to a larger classroom?
I'm used to relatively small and quiet classes. I want to know what the transition is like and how you adapted to it. Was it harder to learn in large auditoriums and was it difficult to hear and understand the professor? #college-advice #classroom #learning
What are the differences between education at a public university and a private university, if any?
Many teens struggle to decide between attending a public or a private university. Should one be valued more than the other? If so, why? Personally, I believe it depends on the major one is pursuing.
#public #private #university #cost #value #major
How important is travel to becoming educated, intellectual and well- rounded?
It always seems as if the most interesting and thought- provoking people that I meet are those who have traveled the world and had many experiences. Do you think traveling is essential to becoming the most educated, influential and intellectual person one can be? #travel #education #importance...
What’s the best way to prepare to have a roommate?
At home I have my own room and it is my safe haven. I’m an introvert. I love spending time with other people, but I need the time to recharge and take a break every day in order to keep myself going. In college I will have at least one roommate if not two or three. I’m doing my best to find a...
Am I going to be happy with my career choice?
I’m only 18 and a senior in high school. I’m young and every day I learn more about myself and my interests, challenges, and strengths. However, this coming fall I’m going to college to pursue a degree in nursing. As much as I feel confident in this choice now, I worry that this will change....
How quickly will you adjust to finding your way around a college campus?
I’m worried about getting physically lost and not knowing where I am going, and therefore being late or missing a class. How quickly do you get the hang of it? And what are some tips for learning your way around? #campuslife
What should you do—pick a stable job with a solid income or go after what will make you happy?
Money is important. We all want to be able to live comfortably. If I get an opportunity to have a stable job with a steady income that I’m not necessarily in love with, real talk should I take it? Or try to find what makes me “happy.”
#dreamjob #moneyversushappiness
Why does it matter what college you go to?
If we are getting the same degree in different colleges, whats the point of going to a state college rather than an Ivy League college? #college #career-decisions
If I'm going into a major that I don't know that I really like, what should I do?
I put the major I would want on my application as Physics but I don't think it'll be the right major for me but I don't know what major is the right one for me.
#choosing-major #college-major #college-bound
Is summer after freshman year to early for an internship?
I"m curious when a college student should start looking for internships. #internships
What history courses are good for a classical voice major.
My degree will be a Bachelors of Music with only room for a few liberal arts classes. I hope to get advice on what courses are good to round out my knowledge. #vocalperformance
What are high school classes that I should take to pursue a journalism career?
I am not sure what classes are available to me as a freshmen besides English 9.
#whichwaytogo #journalism #writing #career-counseling #career-development
What is the most exciting job a Mechanical Engineer can have and how do I obtain it?
I'm not sure exactly what I want to do with my degree when I get out of college, but I know Mechanical Engineering is the broadest of the engineering disciplines. There are other majors at my school that I could have chosen, like Robotics Engineering or Aerospace, but I don't want to limit...
What jobs are available with a psych major?
Considering majoring in psychology because I find the subject matter interesting but unsure of what jobs there are beyond research and psychologist #psychology #what-kind-of-jobs-can-i-expect.
How do you decide on a major?
I have no indication of any field I particularly enjoy and would want to spend the future working in. I don't have much of an idea on how to try and narrow down my interests and decide on a major #college-majors #career-choice
What careers benefits a pre-med path in college
I want to become a psychiatrist and go to medical school, but I am not sure yet what should i major in college. #medicine #psychology #neuroscience #anatomy #biology
What is the most important soft skill for someone pursuing a career in sales managing?
My name is Tyler, I am in 12th grade at Pioneer Valley Regional School in Western Massachusetts. In my money managing class we are doing a unit to help widen our range of possible careers to pursue in college. As a result of my research and career quizzes, a potential career that came up for me...
What are some useful classes/course to take for management?
Looking into management and wondering what classes were most interesting and had the best return on your investment. #management
As a any type of management is the stress of being a manager ever too much?
Hi I am a high school student looking into management and am wondering how stressful being a manager generally is. You watch movies and you see the managers putting in so much time and effort with so many stresses. How much of that is real and how much is exaggerated. #management
As an opinion, does clinical psychology rely more on the people to people aspect; being able to read patients and listen to their problems, or the scientific, neurological aspect?
I am wondering if I have a possible future in clinical psychology and would like more experienced opinions on what this entails. #psychology #mental-health #mental-health-counseling #mental-health-care
What are factors to consider when looking at possible medical schools, as in what differentiates one program from another?
I plan to continue on to medical school to become a physician after receiving an undergraduate degree and am thinking ahead. #doctor #medicine #physician #emergency-medicine
what can you do with a forensic degree if you do not manage to get a forensic job?
its really hard to get forensic related jobs die to the closure of the Birmingham forensic services and most forensic jobs require experience of which the majority of university leavers will not have. #forensic #recruiting #recruitment
How do you answer situation based questions?
These questions are normally asked in graduate training scheme? #college #human-resources #recruiting #human
What is a day like as an event planner?
I am a senior in high school and have done a lot of research about planning. I was wondering what a breakdown of a day is as an event planner. #business #event-planning #event-management #coordinating-events #corporate-events
To be an event planner, should I work for an event planning business or directly with a certain company that would use my services?
I'm a senior in high school and I'm looking into event planning as a potential career path. I have taken multiple business, marketing, and economics classes, and plan on pursuing something similar in college. Socializing, organization, and problem management are strengths of mine and event...
Where is the best area to live that will offer me the best opportunities as an accountant?
I'm very interested in pursuing my interests and becoming an accountant, but I need to figure out where to start. Some careers offer better opportunities in different places around the world, for example a fashion designer shouldn't live in Missouri because they won't have as big of a market as...
Are there any specific school's I should attend if I'm interested in becoming a sport's coach?
I was wondering if any specific school's were known as being better for coaching. #sports #coaching
What job opportunities are there for a bachelors degree in exercise science/kinesiology?
I am a senior in high school and want to become a Physical Therapist, my undergraduate degree would be in exercise science or kinesiology. After I plan to get my DPT, but if for some reason I don't want to continue my education or life happens after my four years of college I'm interested in...
How does one become certified to coach in your state?
I'm interested in exploring this career possibility and I'm wondering where becoming a coach starts. #sports #coaching
Is management the career you went into first?
I am looking into going into management and I was wondering if it is something that you worked up to or if it is what you were immediately pulled to by interest. #management
What does a regular day as an accountant look like?
I'm a senior in high school and next year I'll be attending college. I'm taking accounting this year and I really like it, but I'm interested in knowing more about what my future would look like before I jump into it in college. #business #accounting
What is the most difficult aspect of having a job as a Radiologic Technologist?
I am a high school senior who has been researching Radiologic Technologist as a potential career. I am interesting in learning more about potential weaknesses once becoming a Radiologic Technologist. #medicine #radiology #technologist #radiology-education #medicine-imaging #x-ray #radiology-student
When deciding upon the Genetic Counselor career were you more interested in the research and application of knowledge or the counseling aspect?
I am a high school senior who has researched Genetic Counseling as a potential career interest. One question that seems to never be answered is if the Genetic Counselor's were more intrigued with the research aspect of the job or with dealing with the patients. This is important for me because...
As an event planner, how do you go about gaining and keeping customers?
I am a junior in high school, and I am thinking about becoming an event planner. I was wondering how event planners, go about attracting customers and how you keep them coming back. #event-planning #event-management #coordinating-events #wedding-planner #meeting-planner #event-marketing
How long does it take to plan an event?
I am a junior in high school, looking into becoming an event planner. I was wondering how long, on average in takes to plan an event. #event-planning #event-management #coordinating-events #wedding-planner #meeting-planner
What type of events are the hardest to plan and why?
I am a junior in high school, and I have been thinking about becoming an event planner. I was wondering which types of events would be the best to plan and what are the most challenging ones and why? #hospitality #event-planning #event-management #coordinating-events #wedding-planner...
What steps should I take in college in order to get into a nurse anesthesia program?
I am a senior in high school, who has been applying to college into the nursing program. I am wondering how difficult it is to get into a nurse anesthesia program, and how heavily your grades in college affect this. Is there a certain grade you should keep throughout college in order to better...
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