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Is Petroleum Engineering a viable career?
Let's be honest, the oil industry is pretty rocky right now, should I consider a career in the field if I think it might be unreliable? #engineering #career-choice #oil
What other jobs deal with genetics?
Genetics is an interesting topic to work with.
What is the most difficult task a genetic counselor has to do?
I want to know the challenges about genetic counseling. #clinical-psychology #genetics
What is the average day like when you are committed to a full time job?
I am still very young but when I become older I would like to start a family and get to spend quality time with my spouse and children, is that possible with this career? #sports #sports-management #entertainment #children #sports-media
How much does your physical appearance matter in the entertainment industry?
It seems most advertising/media features people with bodies that don't represent the general public. I know every person is different, but one body type seems to be the dominant factor. For women and girls, the media believes they should be thin and pretty. For men and boys, they need to be...
Is it typically cheaper to live off-campus?
In college, that is. #college #college-major #money #college-bound #money-management #expense-management
Can I ask someone who isn't my teacher for a recommendation?
I'm currently interning within a research program. Just curious if I can ask the professor who accepted me for a college recommendation, or if they're typically only written by one's teachers. #college #teaching #teacher #professor #college-bound #recommendation
How do I get faster at test-taking?
It's often the case that I know all the material for a certain class, but do not have enough time for the test to showcase my knowledge. How do I get faster without sacrificing accuracy? #student #studying-tips #testing
What is the best strategy for tutoring peers?
Some of my classmates struggle with concepts I'm familiar with. I'd easily be able to help them, but don't want to seem too forward. What's the best way to offer assistance without coming off as condescending or otherwise? #teaching #student #university-teaching #tutoring #peer-tutoring
How easy is it to pursue extracurriculars while double-majoring?
Considering a double major. Considering. As a person double-majoring, do you have time for anything else? #college-major #majors #college-majors #double-major #extracurriculars #choosing-a-major
What was your most memorable student like?
Simple curiosity. #teaching #professor #teacher-training
How to stay awake?
Junior year is fast approaching, and I've been having trouble with sleep. Not getting to sleep, no, but waking up. During the school year in particular, if I am tired I will drop dead asleep. No exceptions. This often leaves work unfinished and/or causes lateness the following morning. How do I...
Is it considered unprofessional to send an email late at night?
This is namely geared towards professors/researchers. Not sure why it would be, but I've heard conflicting rumors.
How beneficial will AP Physics C be for freshmen year college physics?
I do not plan on attempting to place out of Physics 100 in college (every person I've encountered on visits has dissuaded me for some very good reasons). Though I am curious as to how helpful AP physics will be/how much of the same material will be covered. Can't seem to tell from course...
Is it worth it to become a college professor?
Considering that this is a likely profession for what I am interested in, what is your experience being a professor? Has living on/near campus and teaching kids been worth it? I'm particularly interested in research. #professor #research
Which came first, the PhD or the PhD advisor?
This has been bugging me. #college-major #professor #phd #science-phd
How feasible is it to have a job in research?
I'm in high school and currently pursuing astrophysics. I've been involved in some programs and internships and I think research is what I want to do. Most people tell me the only jobs in this field are university professors, NASA paper-pushers, and Bill Nye. Is it possible to have a job...
How do I select what to put on my resumé?
I understand that it often depends on where it is being distributed. However, I seem to have too much pertinent information to fit on a single page. In general, is it better to include diverse aspects of your being, or focalize around that field in which you are interested? #resume...
Is it better to attend a smaller or larger university?
I am interested in pursuing astrophysics and computer science. The colleges I'm looking at with appealing programs in those fields range from CalTech to Penn State. If it does come down to a decision, what is your opinion on larger vs. smaller institutions? The former tends to have better...
Will majoring in economics prepare me for graduate or law school?
I am majoring in economics but also interested in potentially going to law school after my undergraduate. #law #econ
As an Economics major, what are the top careers that I can pursue after graduating other than an economist?
I am going to Fordham University and starting in the fall 2016 semester. I am majoring in economics and looking for potential careers after college. #busines #econ
What can I do with a biochemistry degree?
I like biology and chemistry but am not sure how I want to incorporate this into a medical career. #medicine #biology #chemistry
I am looking for help picking a speciality as a NP. What should I expect in a career in the Psych NP role?
As a acute care nurse, I work with thousands of patients a year. I float all over the hospital in my new role as a float nurse. I am currently pursuing my FNP degree and need some guidance about how to pick my area of interest. I originally wanted to purse psych but working with other...
What is the best way for me to get accepted into a very selective school, e.g. Stanford or Cal Berkeley, which is known for its success in computer science?
I am going into my junior year of high school and hoping to major in Computer Science in college. It has always been a dream of mine to go to Stanford or another, similarly selective school that has had success in its computer science department. I first got interested in computer science a few...
What AP classes would be best to take in high school for an aspiring Computer Science major?
I am going into my junior year of high school, and have already taken AP U.S. History, but my score on the exam hasn't come back yet. What other AP classes should I take starting this year to help me get prepared for a Computer Science major? #computer-science #ap #advance-placement
Is there mobility and opportunity for advancement in the accounting field?
I am considering majoring in accounting, but I am unsure if there will be opportunities for me to move up in a given company with that particular degree. #accounting #accountant
Are there financial aid opportunities in med school?
I am considering entering the Pre-Med program at my school, however I come a low income background and I am fearful that I will not be able to afford tuition at the graduate level.
Thanks! #doctor #medicine #pre-med #medicine-school
How difficult is it to find a job in ultrasound?
I know where I'm going to college and I know I will have some of the best resources for learning ultrasound, but I'm worried about finding a job after, mainly because I stress about interviews. #college #job #interviews #help #ultrasound
Which schools are the best for ultrasound?
I've already made my decision and I'm happy with it, but I want to hear some other opinions and where other people have gone. #college #university #ultrasound #higher-education #science #hospital-and-health-care
What exactly is a public health coordinator?
I met with a public health nurse a few weeks ago to talk about birth control. I asked her how she got to be doing what she did, and I found her answer very interesting. I would LOVE to educate people about proper sex education (STI's, different types of birth control, consent, gender &...
What can you do with a sociology degree?
I took a sociology class last quarter, and it's been my most favorite out of every class I've taken. I want to study it in college, but what are my career options if I major in sociology? I am currently in high school and am going to a private four-year college this fall. #career #career-path...
Which mathematics-based career has the best job outlook?
I want to follow a career path that I'm passionate for in mathematics, but I also want to be sure that I'll have many opportunities for work and good pay in the future. What should I focus on for a major in mathematics so that I can have a better job outlook? #career #mathematics
What is the best career choice for a mathematics major?
I'm interested in majoring in mathematics in college and I'm very certain of that choice but I just don't know what type of career path I should follow. I know I don't want to become a teacher or get involved in something like accounting. I'm actually very good at solving puzzles and logical...
To what extent is accounting an international job?
I would like to know if I could find an accounting job that incorporates traveling the world. #accounting
What kind of career can a French major have?
I am looking for different job opportunities for French majors. #job #french
Is it possible to become an Entrepreneur with a BME degree? I don't think I want to do the actual heavy engineering work but I want to own a company and sell medical devices?
I am considering becoming an entrepreneur but I like BME. #engineering #entrepreneur
I am currently a freshman majoring in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Rochester and I was wondering about possible careers/work places with a Masters in BME?
As a college student majoring in BME, I would like to know some of the possible jobs I can get upon graduation #college #biomedical-engineering #engineering #graduates
How many hours does the average lawyer work?
i am asking this because i want to be an lawyer. i heard several amounts of hours from various people i know that are lawyers, and I wanted to hear from people on this site. #lawyer #law #legal #career
I don't know what career I want to pursue when i go to college next fall
I have been taking career test and all tells me basically to be something that deals with money and management. The careers were actuary, accountant, economists, financial manger, some even said engineer and pharmacist. I don't know what to do can someone help ? I've always wanted to be a...
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