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What careers do people with majors in Public Health usually go into?
I am a senior in high school and I am looking at Tulane University's School of Public Health. I would want to focus on public health surrounding nutrition. I want to go into non-profit work in Latin America and I think this degree will help me do that in a sustainable way. I think focusing on...
What careers could I pursue that include traveling to different countries?
I am currently a Sophmore in Highschool. Through my school I am in an internship program that not only gives us opportunities but pushes us the students to figure out what they want to do for the future and how. Personally, finding a career in another nation is something I am very interested...
What is the starting salary for architects?
I want to go in the architectural field and love living in the city. If however the salaries are so low, I don't know if I will be able to live in the places I love! #architecture #architect
what is the culture and expectations in the work space of a software engineer?
what would be the scenery in the work space of a software engineer?
How do you communicate with your coworkers?
What do you do on a daily basis?
What is the culture like? #computer-science #engineering #computer #software
Is it better to spend more on your undergraduate or law school?
I am a senior in high school, and an intern at a law firm. I am applying to a variety of colleges, from Georgetown & Duke to CU Boulder & University of Nevada- Reno, trying to get a Political Science - Business double major. I need some advice from a professional in the field to help me when...
Why do I need to PDF my resume?
Hi everybody. I'm in high school right now in Junior year and I would like to know why I should PDF my resume. I saw some of the answers on Career Village say to PDF the resume instead of sending a Word or .doc or .docx resume. Why is that? #resume #interviews #pdf
What should I major in if I want to become a Pediatrician?
I am a senior in high school who is super excited about working with kids in the future and making sure they are always healthy. However, I am having trouble figuring out what I need to major in to be able to become one in the future. Many people tell me that I will get the Pre-Med classes to...
Is it a good idea to do a double major in Child Development and Biology if I want to become a Pediatrician?
I am a senior in high school whose passion is kids and science. I have heard that getting a double major is something very beneficial to do while you're in college but I am not sure if Child Development and Biology are the right majors to combine during college and if they are going to help me...
Should the idea of "do what you love" change in relevance to career searching change depending on your experience?
The notion of "do what you love" is a common idea behind a lot of answers, but I was wondering what should be the extent of this advice as relevant when you are first entering the job market verses when you are more experienced? #career-path #job-market #interests
Careers where you don't spend a lot of time on the computer?
I'm looking through potential careers and I'm considering looking at a career where the amount of time spent on a computer is minimized. I prefer more outfield or hands-on type of work but is also STEM-related. I don't object to having to use a computer at least half the time, I just don't want...
Is it better to have your resume demonstrate a variety of skills or great skill in the specific career you are pursuing?
I'm not entirely sure what career I want to end up in, but I have interests in working in theater(preferably backstage). So I was wondering if it helps to gear your resume towards the specific career you are working towards at that moment, or demonstrate a variety of skills you have accumulated...
What kind of classes did you have to take in college?
Im asking this to know what i should expect if i decide to pursue this career. #engineer #architect #social-worker
What would I need to get a master degree on in college, in order to become a music teacher?
I'm a sophomore in high school, looking for a career in music. I'm thinking about becoming a music teacher because, I've always enjoyed this field myself, and would love to share it with other. To spark someone else's passion in the arts. #teacher #music #art-college
Is there anything surprising about your career?
In a student in high school researching different careers that i could possibly pursue in the future. I thought it would be interesting to see what surprised you about your career. #engineer #fashion #journalism #dance #author #editor
How do you become a professional soccer player ?
I play soccer myself and i want to become a professional soccer player
What are the pros and cons of being a Real Estate Agent?
I'm a sophomore in high school and when i have questions about being a Real Estate Agent some say that being one is very difficult. I know there are pros and cons of every job but when i ask people about this one in particular they say things about how you need to be in a relationship where...
What experiences do you need to enter in the culinary arts?
I'm a sophomore in high school and i am interested to work in the culinary arts. #experience
What skills does it take to be a social worker?
What are the requirements to be a social worker. #work #social
Anything I should know to be a roboticist?
anything I should know? like does it suck, wud i regret it, how much is pay, the general stuff #technology #robotics
what skills does it take to be a pediatric oncologist?
because im interested in pursuing the career of helping children with cancer and to help find a cure.
#medicine #health
Is it common for students to switch majors? Will it affect how long it takes you to graduate?
I am a high school senior and I have no idea what I want to major in or purse. I was just wondering how common it is for a student to switch majors and how much of a set back it is on your education. #college #college-major #education #graduation #switches
how much time a week does an aerodynamic engineer spend at work/working?
I'm asking this because i want to know if there is any free time or will i have to be devoted to work all week long? #engineering #engineer #aerodynamics #dynamic
How will I like engineering?
I am a sophomore in high school and I'm planing on studying engineering in college. I want to know what in engineering you like most and how that makes working as an engineer more enjoyable? #engineer
How would you know which career would you like the most?
Because I'm confused which career i want since I'm not good at those thing required for the career. #architect
What is it like being in a sorority and should I consider joining one in college?
I've heard about hazing which scares me a bit, but I've also heard a lot of good things. (I'd also love to hear about experiences had in fraternities and how that may have affected male professionals on the site as well.) Does joining one help build up a network and is that helpful in future...
Pros and cons of working at the college you're attending?
The university I'm planning to attend has many job opportunities for students to work on campus. I was thinking about doing it as it would help financially and also just to get work experience. Should I? If I do decide to, should I wait until my sophomore or junior years? Or could I handle it...
What would be a career path for someone who is considering a career in animal therapy or training?
I enjoy working with animals, and have been considering different options that allow this interaction. I do not want to be a veterinarian, but I do have interests in animal therapy or training, and I was wondering if there is any advice you could give or a path to look into during my college...
If you don't know the language well, is studying abroad still a good idea?
I'm taking a beginners course in German, but do not really plan on studying it in college. I am interested in possibly studying abroad there as the culture interests me, so I was wondering if no knowing the language well/only knowing the very basics would be a reason to look into studying...
Does it help to start off in a career that pays well, rather than searching for your dream job?
I know college results in debt, so I was wondering: in the long run would it be worth it to find a job in a subject you like(but aren't overly fond of) and use that to become more financially stable, then find a career you are very passionate about? #finance #debt #multiple-interests
Would going to a school that has a reputation of being a party school distract me from my studies?
I went on a trip to look for colleges and fell in love with the campus at UCSB, but I'm worried that if I go there, I will get distracted from my studies, as it is known to be a party school. What are the pros and cons of going to a school like this? Would it be better to go somewhere that...
Would going to a larger college help me get a job after college or would it make it harder?
I feel like if I go to a larger college it will be better known and I will have a better chance at getting a job. But I could be wrong. #college #jobs #future #success
To go into graphic design, should I go to an art college, or a normal college that has a strong art program?
I am really interested in art, math, science, and computers, and I've been thinking about going into graphic design. I was wondering whether it's better to go to a college focused on art, or just one that has a strong art program. Also, would I want to put together a portfolio if I decided to...
Should I go to collage? What are some advantages? What are some disadvantages
I am really interested in this question because I want to know weather or not I should spend 4 or so years in a collage or should I just get started on my life. #career #school #job #work #life
How do you maintain a balance between doing what you love and making sure you are making a good amount of money?
I am a high school senior and even though I do not know what career I wish to pursue, I want to make sure that I am doing something I love, while still being able to comfortably support myself. I guess I would just love to hear different perspectives on your career and how you keep the balance...
Is it better to go to a bigger school rather than a smaller school?
I am a Sophomore at a small high school, and I was wondering if it was better to go to a big college and/or university? #college #university #school #future
Do possible employers look at all the schools you've attended?
How far back do employees look into your education? Is it more important to attend a bigger name graduate school to make up for a lesser known undergraduate or attend a more well established undergraduate school for it's reputation in a field? #employment-opportunities #employment-discrimination
Is it hard to get a job in the engineering field as a woman? Whats the ratio of women to men in a work environment? Whats the ratio in college?
I've heard that there are a lot of men in these fields and very little women. Would I have a better chance of getting the job because of diversity or a worse chance? #college #engineering #engineer #jobs #future
What are some colleges that are strong in math, art, and science?
Hi, I'm a sophomore in high school, and I'm interested in math, art and science. I'm starting to think about what colleges I will want to apply to, and I was wondering what are some I may want to look at. Do you have any recommendations? I'm not really sure about the size of the school I...
Does attending an Ivy League or prestigious college affect the way potential employers view your application?
Could this give you an advantage when it comes to looking for jobs after graduating or even just internships during college? I will be attending an Ivy League next fall. #career #education #career-path #college-selection
Does the age of the college or university make a difference to employers?
Does being a longer established school make a difference on how possible employers view you? #college #university
Would getting an internship in a career you don't entirely plan on following beneficial in the long run?
Work experience is very important in getting a job, but when you have very little work experience in the field you want to pursue, would internships in other fields be helpful in different fields? How separate should the difference be between the fields to be considered applicable #internship...
What are personal interactions within the workplace like within the psychology field?
Because psychology is a very private interaction with patients, how exclusive are the interactions within the workplace? #psychology
What's the financial situation like in college? Do you recommend getting a job, and is it hard to manage work with school?
I'm a sophomore in high school, and I'm starting to think about college and what it is going to be like. I've heard that in college, it is hard to get by financially, and I was wondering what the reality of it is. How hard is it? What kind of things can you do to improve your financial...
Is it better to live at the school your attending, rent an apartment near them, or just live at your house?
I am really thinking about whether I should go to a college that is close to my house, so that I could live there, or if I shoukd just live at the school or near it, but being far away from where I live? #college-life #home
What are the different types of engineering and what skills do you have to have?
There are a lot of different types of engineering type jobs but I don't know what they do exactly. I'm interested in this field because of all the options but I don't know where to start. What skills do I need to have to be successful? #college #engineering #engineer #skills #success
How difficult is it to change careers?
I'm a senior in high school and upon entering college I am becoming more and more worried about my future. I don't really know what I want to study in or make into a career path, so I was wondering how locked in are you once you declare a major and begin your career path? #science #majors...
How strongly should the financial aspect of a career impact what I decide to study?
I have a love of theater, specifically being backstage rather than acting, but I know it is a very shaky business both in terms of job availability and financial stability. My plan for college would be to either double major in theater and a more established major, probably a physical science,...
How does studying abroad effect your career?
I'm a senior in high school and I am debating whether or not to study abroad and how it will impact my education for a career. I am considering majoring in theater or psychology, and I want to know how studying abroad will impact my studies. What are the benefits and drawbacks of studying in...
Pros and Cons of being a pediatrician vs a veterinarian?
I am a senior who is going to major in Animal Science in college (I've already been accepted). I was told that the beginning pre-requisite classes for pre-vet and pre-med track students are fairly similar and you can cross over somewhat easily if you change your mind. I have always wanted to...
What is it like to try and become a doctor? Is it stressful, do you have to go to school for a long time?
I am a Sophomore at High school, and I am interested in becoming a doctor, but I was wondering what it was like to actually get there? #doctor #medicine #premed
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