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How does one narrow down their career paths in the medical field when they aren't completely sure of their interests? #medicine #career
How do I learn about public policy as a social work student?
I'm interested in doing public policy and community organizing in the future, but I'm currently a social work student. There are only 2 classes about policy for social work, and I completed one with not a lot learned. I am pursuing a political science minor, but there are no classes on policy...
What does a typical day look like for a Computer Forensic Analyst?
I am working towards to becoming an Computer Forensic Analyst, and I was wondering what a typical day looks likes. How many hours do they work? Do they work odd hours? What processes do they go through every day? That sort of information would be helpful. #computer #forensic...
How do I apply for study abroad if I don't go to a school that offers it?
-Very Curious
#study-abroad #international #college #college-advising #travel #studying-abroad
How do I become a freelance graphic designer?
-How to promote my name?
#Art, #Creative Expression, and #Advertisement #graphic-design #freelance
What can I do to prepare for a career in Public Policy?
I am currently in the social work program at my college, with a minor in political science. There are only 3 classes in public policy available at my school, which I plan to take in the next 3 years. I am interested in macro social work and social policy. What can I do as a college student with...
How diverse is the field of nursing at hospitals?
I am latina and I desire to pursue a career in Nursing. I’ve worked at KPMG and at U.S Bank and discovered that there is not a lot of diversity in the profession worksite. I would be pleased to know if nursing is a more diverse field than other professions involving business. #healthcare...
What are the complexities of becoming a computer engineer?
I was involved in robotics this year and I really enjoyed the technological computing innovation behind it. The structure to advance our robot required concepts of computer engineering. I’ve realized that there’s a lot of principals to this form of engineering. #career #engineer #robots...
What is a good strategy for applying for scholarships?
#scholarships #money #money-management #college
What is the best way to finish college fast?
#scholarships #computerengineering #help
What is it like working in public policy?
I am getting a degree in social work, but my interest lies in the macro side of the profession. I was looking at getting a degree in public policy after I finish undergrad, but I'm not sure what exact jobs there are in public policy. What skills are taught? Would I work for a company or for a...
How to Get Out the Vote?
Have any professionals been involved in civic engagement? I want to get more young people on my college campus involved in voting and the political process, and I would love to draw on you experiences. I'm a member of the College Democrats, Ignite, AAUW, and SGA; all of these organizations are...
What specific skills do I need to be a community organizer?
Right now I am a social work major with a minor in political science at a university in Texas. I want to go into community organizing in the local area, and in the future in other areas. I have a broad idea of what a community organizer does, but I would love to get firsthand information about...
Becoming a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, I want to know whether its better to teach middle or high school?
Im going into my third year of college, and I'm debating whether I should teach middle school or High school when I finish. I know there are pros and cons pertaining to each grade level but Im afraid that if i teach middle, they won't fully grasp the material or lesson.
#teaching #teacher
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
Do you need to major in science to go to medical school.
All of the prerequisites for medical school overlap with many of the sciences #science
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
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...
How Did You Figure Out What Your Dream Job Was?
I'm a high school senior who has wanted to be a veterinarian ever since middle school, but after shadowing every veterinarian in my area, I realized that I did not want to be a veterinarian anymore. Since then, I have changed my "career path" numerous times. I thought I wanted to be a wildlife...
What's the best way to approach student loan payments after graduation?
#finances #financial #loans #studentloans #postgrad
Do I need to go to grad school to find a decent job?
#gradschool #after-college
What of my interests would be worth making minors/majors on my planned degree in environmental engineering?
I plan to get a degree in environmental engineering, but I also love biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and non-science-related Spanish. Would it be too difficult, expensive, or otherwise to add any of those as a second major and/or have the remaining be minors? Especially in the case of...
Is it worth earning higher than a bachelor's when pursuing a career in environmental engineering?
I plan to get a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering for sure, but would it be worth the time, money($40K/yr at the school I am looking at), and effort to work towards a master's or PhD? #engineering #environmental-engineering #money #debt #degrees #bachelors-degree #bachelorsdegree...
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
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...
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...
Where or how do you start looking for jobs once you've gotten your degree?
I want to be a Dietician and personal trainer, but I always get scared when I think about what should I do after I graduate? Should I got to hospitals? I'm really confused on that part. Could you give us some tips on where to start looking? #life-after-college
What are the best tools for staying debt free when going to college?
I've heard stories of people getting "full rides" to college and I want to know how? Does that mean they will get their education at no financial cost? And if so, how can all of us students do that? I want to get my degree as a Dietician and am looking for colleges that aren't ridiculously...
What would be recommended if I was considering between majoring in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering?
I have been struggling over my years of high school in determining which type of engineering I should pursue in college. #engineering #biomedical-engineering #chemical-engineering #mechanical-engineering
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
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