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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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