Benbrook, TX
I aspire to major in mechanical engineering and I want to get a head start on an internship in Lockheed Martin this Senior year. What are some qualifications I should know about when applying?
I have a 4.0 GPA, I go to an early college high school known as Arlington Collegiate, and I would like to attend UTA after graduating in order to start working on my Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering. #internships #engineering #high-school
What should I do to help stay focused my 1st year of college?
Any study ideas or advice on how to push through if things get hard? #c #college
What major is most helpful when going into the veterinary field?
Hello, I'm a rising senior and want to become a veterinary surgeon. My only issue is that I don't know for certain if Animal Science is the very best major to graduate with if I plan on going to veterinary school. I've eliminated so many college choices because they didn't offer Animal Science...
How do you get rid of discouragement when facing competition?
There aren't many vet schools in the country, so it can be extremely competitive. Can you share any tips when ignoring pessimistic thoughts about one's abilities and worth? Thanks! #veterinary school #graduate-school #veterinary science
Is it possible to fear regret before making any decision?
Hello, I'm a rising senior and have always imagined myself becoming a vet. My only concerns are that vet school is SUPER expensive and it requires SO much time. What I want to avoid is committing myself into something I'm no longer interested in and be left with a large debt. Well, bringing the...
What is your favorite thing about respiratory care as a professional?
#respiratory therapy
How do I build a resume that shows experience in teaching, but highlights my new career field in health care?
#Teacher
#Transition career
#respiratory care
What should one do if uncertain of what career to pursue in?
I am uncertain of what career to pursue in and I am scared to start of #career-advice with a career that I might end up not liking. I also do not want to waste money on something that I will not need.
What classes would i be taking in college if i want to become a dietitian?
#professor #prerequisites #health #career-paths
What is the hardest part about being a nurse?
There are many challenges that come with working in the medical field. I want to know what is the most difficult thing about being a nurse since I hope to become an RN. #medicine #nursing #knowledge #health
I plan on going to a 4-year college, but I have five choices to choose from, please help me decide.
I'm mainly looking into my top three colleges. My top college has everything I want; biology, physics, pre-pharmacy, and veterinary medicine, but it's also 4 hours away from my family. All these majors are different but they are all the same in some ways. I still don't know what I want to be,...
I don't know what to minor in, what can I minor in?
I'm planning to major in biology, although I don't know what to minor in. I love medicine, especially like helping people, I want to become a doctor of some sort but I don't know what kind of doctor. #pre-med #biology #doctor
Why are women and minorities historically underrepresented in the Foreign Service?
#internationalaffairs #women #foreignservice #government #internationalstudies
What are a few programs that can prepare undergraduate students for the foreign service that do not require citizenship status?
Opportunities, Scholarships, or Programs that can prepare students for the U.S.Department of State/Foreign Services #foreign-policy #international-relations #international #global-affairs #college
Are there more disadvantages, or advantages to working in a hospital, and what are they?
#medicine
#futuredoctor #healthcare #hospital-and-healthcare #doctor #hospital
What are the regrettable aspects of becoming a neurosurgeon, and things i should consider before i start my track?
Currently going to my senior year of high school, about to start applying for colleges
#neurosurgeon
#surgeon
#medschool
#hospital
#college
When I start applying to work at hospitals, what should i keep in mind, and what should I look for in a hospital?
#Doctor #hospital #medical-field
Do the deaths that you cause and could have prevented as a neurosurgeon stay with you neurologically?
I am intending to become a neurosurgeon after i finish med school. But the thought of constantly being haunted by preventable deaths lingers in the back of my mind.
#Medicine #neurosurgeon
How can I network with individuals at a dream company if they do not recruit at my university?
#networking #recruiting
What are some ways to enhance one's resume to make it stand out amongst others?
#recruiting #resume-building #career-development
What is the best way to stand out for scholarships?
Most essays for scholarships seem very general (why should you receive this, what are your career goals, ect). What is the best way to really shine and stand out in these essays? Where is best place to find more customized options for qualifying scholarships?#scholarshipsearch
What is the best resource for first generation nursing students?
With there being such a nursing shortage throughout the country, where should I look to get additional financial and academic support for a first generation nursing student? While the demand for nurses is high, the competition for acceptance is fierce. What kind of organizations or volunteer...
Why a reputable college over a state college?
There's always distinctions and rankings among colleges.
#college
What kind of back up plans are available for pre-med students?
There are more applicants than matriculants and it will only get more difficult to enter medical school. What are some back up plans that a student majoring in science can have aside in order to prepare for the worst outcome: rejection? #college #medicine #doctor #medical-school #med-school...
Ways to combine music and linguistics/foreign language?
I love piano; I also love languages, both learning to speak them and also learning about the more analytical/scientific aspect (i.e. linguistics). I wanted to know if there were any jobs that could combine the two? Entrepreneurship perhaps?
#music #linguistics #foreign-language #entrepreneurship
What "unknown" jobs are there in the classical music industry?
I'm a classical pianist, and I want to be a concert pianist. However, I know competition is tough, so I wanted to know what other options I have in the classical music industry besides the usual suspects (teaching and accompanying).
#music #musician #music-industry #classical-music
What is the difference between medical school and graduate school in terms of biochemistry?
I have been trying to find detailed information as to how both are different but most websites either give the superficial information or they only talk about how they are similar. I do not know what path to choose so I want to be able to know the difference between the two. I know medical...
What made you realize you wanted to pursue graduate school instead of medical school?
As a college student, I am very confused whether I want to go to graduate school and perform research to get a Ph.D in biochemistry or to go to medical school like most kids would. I am curious as to why or how others chose which path to choose as to help me as well. #graduate-school...
What are some studying habits that are easy to follow through with?
When I advance to college the curriculum is going to advance as well. I want to learn easy study habits so I have less risk falling off task and more success into comprehending what is needed. #junior-high #college #college-bound
How can I ensure I find a job suitable to my major after college?
I plan to go to college and obtain a bachelors degree in business/administration. That particular branch is broad, so how can i narrow it down to find a career I can partake in? #business #college #college-major #junior-high
Is a technical school better than a trade school?
What's the difference? #Difference #technical-training #trade-school #education #vocational-school #higher-education #post-secondary
Is college easy your freshman year compared to sophomore year?
I am curios to know. #Curious
What are the best free resources for MCAT prep?
I know about Khan academy and I would prefer multi-media study resources if possible. Any tips?
#help ##studying #trying-to-ace-it #free-studying #resources #studying #testing #test-prep #mcat -school #med-school #pre-med #medicine #doctor
How do people get accepted into residencies after medical school?
I plan to try to get into medical school eventually, but I know afterwards there will still be a lot of options into what kind of doctor I could be. I've talked to counselors about getting into medical school and I know it won't be easy, but what about after I'm done? Where do I go from...
What are some international humanitarian agencies that you can work for with a masters in public health in epidemiology, and how can you start getting experience early?
I will be starting my masters in public health in the fall. I am very interested in working for some kind of humanitarian agency, organization, or project. I am willing to work with any agency or organization that its ultimate goal is to help others, but I am more interested in international...
What are some good ways to get funding for an MPH program and study abroad programs?
I will be starting my MPH in epidemiology in the fall and I do not have much money. My entire education has been self funded. I am very interested in being a field epidemiologist and do more hands on work. I have seen some great summer programs where students can go to developing countries and...
If I take dual credit classes in high school, am I getting my basics done ahead of time?
I have always been told that if I take dual credit classes I’ll have enough hours to be a junior by my second semester. I was wondering if this was true or not.
#ctc #career-and-technical-school #gen-eds #college #dual-credit #dual-enrollment #course-selection #academic-advising
How hard is it to get into a nursing program/medical school?
#nursing #medical-practice #nurse #healthcare #hospital-and-healthcare
How much extracurricular work is too much?
Graduate classes + a (mandatory) internship + a job = Too much? My graduate program requires me to work an internship. My financial situation requires me to work another job. But after the homework, the interning, and the work days -- will I miss out on school organizations, meetings,...
Are the loans worth it?
Is an Ivy League education for graduate school worth $100K in loans? At what point does the opportunity cost become negative? #ivyleague #loans #debt #worried
In a interview, how can you leave a big impression on your future employer?
Why I am asking this because I am currently looking for a job and I feel unprepared whenever they would ask me " What is my strongest quality?" or "What is my weakness?". Also, because this year I have applied to some hospitals to volunteer during the summer and I have always been rejected and...
What is the most effective way to network with people?
I am currently struggling with being more social since I am more of an introverted person. However, I am challenging myself to be more open to other people and try to be nicer because sometimes I can come off as angry or pessimistic which is what I am not trying to do with people....
How can you focus on college work when you have 3 other people in your dorm room?
I am going to be rooming with three of my good friends from high school, but they can be loud sometimes. #UTAustin
When majoring in business, is it a good idea to minor or take private lessons in piano?
I would like to major in business accounting at UT Austin, but am not sure if I will have time to fit piano into my schedule. I have been playing the piano since I was 5 years old. #Business
What is the gender gap like in upper level sciences, first hand?
I am a female, high school senior considering a career path in upper level mathematics, academia and research. I am very concerned with underrepresentation of women and I would like to know of any first hand experiences. Researching online I find a lot of statistics, but I would like more. Has...
What kind of flexibility comes with being a professor? Any big pros and cons of the job?
I am a high school senior looking toward a possible career as a math professor. The things is, I have so many other passions like theatre. I am perfectly happy doing art on the side, but I would like to know if I pursue mathematics if it will be a possibility. #mathematics #professor #theatre...
Are there any double majors that go best with kinesiology?
Are there any double majors that go best with #kinesiology? As in, are there majors that employers are looking for that can be helpful in conjunction with a degree in kinesiology?
#choosing-a-major #double-major
What did you wish you knew before pursuing a degree in kinesiology?
What did you wish you knew before pursuing a degree in #kinesiology? As in, is there anything about that field of study that you wish you had known in advance? Or are there lower level classes you wish you would have taken to prepare you better for higher level courses?
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