Apple Valley, Minnesota
How to start a new career in the medical field after 40?
After 18 years in corporate marketing and a BA in psychology from 20 years ago I’d like to start a second career in the medical field. I am thinking of starting with a certificate in phlebotomy and then hopefully use tuition reimbursement to help pay for surgical tech school or another two year...
Is community college bad to have for nursing degree?
I would like to know if CC is bad to go to for nursing or if a 4 year is where I should be.
what is the hardest thing about studying medicine and what advice do you have for students aspiring to be doctors?
i want to be a doctor but my biggest fear is that medical school will be too much for me to handle
How can I fundraise professionally?
I was offered a scholarship to attend the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders, but it only offers tuition. I will be responsible for paying for my transportation, as well as another conference prior to this. I would appreciate advice for asking for funding from...
Do you go to college for the degree or experience?
I talk to so many of my fellow graduating seniors and all they talk about is the experience of college. However, when I mention academics they tend to turn their head away. I just wonder what do most people attend college for? More of the experience of academics?
#college #academicsorexperiance
As a PSEO student, what is more beneficial.. graduating from my PSEO institution or transferring on to the college I want to go to?
This question came to my mind because I was having a conversation with a friend who was done with all her credits needed to earn her associate degree from a community college. She was also a PSEO student but she told me that she is not graduating from the community college, in fact, she is just...
What is a typical day like working with athletes?
#athletic-training #sports-management #sports
How did you know that your career path was the right career for you?
Give me your best advice
Does engineering get harder when you become a junior/senior in college?
I am currently studying engineering and I am approaching my junior year of college. I am nervous that I am going to be overwhelmed by the course load. I want to become an engineer so badly but I get scared for the amount of work it will take.
#engineering #college #junior-college
how could someone get a head start on computer science?
I'm just curious how I could get a jump on the skills needed #science #computer
What can you do with a Bachelor's Degree in social work?
Hi, I want to be a social worker but I'm not sure if I want to get a Master's Degree or not. Is getting a Master's worth the extra schooling? #social-work
If you could go back and change one thing, to prepare you for med school, what would it be?
I've heard that med school is very tough, and I want to prepare as best as I can. #medical-school #premed
How will I start and manage my own business
#entrepreneur #business #design #management #money
How do I become a data scientist? Should I join Kaggle?
How many people here are on the site because you're doing the Kaggle competition? Curious as to what cities you're from and how your profession was impacted by your college major. #college #college-major #college-major #science #undecided
I have been set on majoring in Biomedical Engineering under a pre-med track for a few years and I was wondering how difficult it is to switch majors within an engineering department of a college throughout the four years of my undergraduate degree?
I am not quite sure if biomedical engineering will be the best fit for me and I won't know this until I try it out in college and I am worried that I will not be able to switch majors easily. I also want to study under a pre-medicine track which might make it more difficult to switch majors. No...
What other jobs can you go into that has good pay other than teaching with the degree of Family and Consumer Sciences?
I plan to become a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher and I would like to know the other alternatives I can go into if I end up with a bachelor degree and there isn't a teaching position available for me.
#Education #FamilyandConsumerSciences #FCS #teaching #teacher
How do you pay for college through loans and how do your parents help?
#college #help #graduate #financial-aid #money
When teaching middle school students, what are some strategies to keep them interested?
#teacher, math and middle school
When should a person decide what they want to major in?
I am a senior in high school and I am not sure what I want to study and when I say that, my parents think I will not be successful in college if I am undecided. What should I do?
#futureblind
As a woman, is it ever difficult to work in a male-dominated work environment?
Being a health professional is often seen as a job held by men, which could get intimidating. #medicine #health #hospital-and-health-care
Do You Think I Should Settle or Do Something I Love?
I've been on the fence as to whether I should pursue something I love for my career, something in the arts like photography and dance, or if I should pursue a career that I can at least put up with so I can support myself enough to be able to do the things I love? I'm torn and I am horrible at...
What is the best path to a cybersecurity?
Receive my associate degrees in computer science this year and looking for a cyber security job in the future. Therefore I want to know the best way to this career path.
#Cybersecurity
#IT
How do I make sure which college is right for me?
I get stuck with deciding on which college is the right choice for me. I have applied and heard back from 7 colleges. I know visiting a college also gives me an idea about the college and if I would like it there but I also want things other than a college makes me feel safe or has a good...
What are some classes I should take for becoming a veterinarian?
I am asking this cause I am interested in becoming a veterinarian. #medicine #science #veterinarian #veterinary-medicine #animals #veterinary-technician
What's the most common mistake people make in interviews?
Tips on how to get hired and things to avoid. #interviews #job-application
Will I need more education than a 4 year college degree to peruse a vocational rehabilitation career?
#career-development
Do I need to go to grad school to find a decent job?
#gradschool #after-college
What is the most important thing medical schools look for besides your GPA or MCAT?
I have all of these options and I know I need to do something to show on my application. It is nice to be involved and well rounded. #medicine #med-school -school #doctor #admissions #college-admissions
What is residency and can I get a job after medical school
Hi I'm in the sixth grade and I'm very interested in becoming a pediatrician because I love kids #jobs #pediatrician
What is the best way to get into writing articles?
I want to begin submitting my writing to independent zines and magazine style websites that feature writers, but I do not know where to begin. Do you have any advice on where I can find people to write for, as well as how to become a better writer? Thank you! #journalism #writing...
Why do I fear College?
Talking to my friends who are already in college, they describe college as being not much harder than high school. So why do I fear from college? I do want to go but when I go why is it that I still fear it. People have put the view of college in my head as being the same. Is it because I don't...
how can i meet people in college?
in high school i was very quiet and by myself most of the time. i want my college experience to be different and i also want to have people to go to if i need advice or help with my classes.
#college-life
When looking at colleges to become teacher, what are things I should look for?
to be a math #teacher in middle school
How hard is it to be an event planner?
I'm asking because I'm not sure if I want to spend my whole college career trying to become an event planner if it is not something I'm up to the challenge for! #business
Any study hacks for in college?
I am a person who sometimes gets distracted while studying and/or doing homework. Are there any good study tips/tricks that would help someone stay on task while studying? #study-habits #college #college-advice #homework
Do my odds of admission to top colleges increase by being a student athlete?
Does my athletic involvement increase my likelihood of acceptance?
How can I incorporate my interests in business and engineering post college?
I have always wanted to be an engineers since the beginning of high school but I have recently taken and interest towards business and I would want to integrate business in some way into my future career. How would I go about doing that? #engineering #business
Are students able to find a job in their field of study right after college graduation?
I've always seen posts from recent college graduates saying they don't actually find a job they like or in their field. I'm wondering if it's actually true and if I should be prepared for that.
#career #graduation #college #job-search #career-development
Good major for a future youth counselor?
If I would like to become a Youth Counselor after I graduate from college, should I major in psychology or social work? #career #psychology #major #social-work
Do employers care more about educational background than in-field experience?
If I am going into journalism, is it more important for me to attend graduate school or simply to obtain an internship and begin my hands-on practice right after receiving my undergraduate degree? #mind-over-matter
Difficulties and details on commissioning into the army or air force?
I have a vested interest in joining the military as a mid-to-long-term career. I have done some preliminary research and narrowed it down to being either a fighter pilot or joining the army rangers. And I just have some further questions about difficulties and potentially going into a military...
Degree vs Certificate
When comes to getting an education in the field of Cybersecurity, is it better to get a certificate in the field, such as the Comptia security+, or a bachelors degree in Cybersecurity. I want some thoughts on this question and want to know what do you have as your education when you start your...
How will I know I've picked the right major to study in college?
I'm going to be heading to college this fall and I'm worried if I'll be able to pick the right major for me. Advisers always tell us that a lot of people go to college undecided, but I'm afraid I would be wasting time and money if I go undecided.
#Collegedecisions #Scholarship
Can I get an internship as a sophomore?
Most jobs today require experience and I want to start early on. I want to get an internship but I am just about to finish my first year in college and most internships prefer juniors and seniors. I am also going into business I'm not sure specifically what kind of business but I am interested...
Should I follow my passions or go towards following what will help me make a living?
I want to be a photographer or an architect but from what people keep telling me is that they don't make enough money, what should I do, what will truly benefit me? #architect #architecture #photography
How can I afford to attend my dream school?
My dream school, University of Texas-Austin, is $50,000 per year for cost of attendance. I want to attend, but it's out of my price range. What are my options?
#BigLeapForABigPrice #Cuttingthecost
Med School
How do I make myself stand out amongst other med school applicants? #doctor #premed #medicine #medical-school
What does a first job represent?
I'm a high school senior looking for a part time position as my first job. Should a first job like this be focused on whatever is available, or should it connect to the career I want to pursue in the future. For context, I want to work as a macro social worker in the future, but there are few...
What is an estimate of your average pay per year?
#photography #graphicdesign #interiordesign
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