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#Spring24 - Journalism Question
If I am interested in pursuing journalism, should I begin my undergraduate by studying English? Or should I go directly into journalism/communications? #Spring24
What pivotal moments or challenges did you encounter while pursuing your professional dreams, and what advice would you offer to someone striving to achieve similar aspirations ?
What pivotal moments or challenges did you encounter while pursuing your professional dreams, and what advice would you offer to someone striving to achieve similar aspirations ? What balance of internal work (such as mindset, personal growth, resilience, etc.) and external work (such as...
What is the most beneficial pre-med major?
Hi! I hear that common pre-med majors are biology, biomedical sciences, kinesiology, etc., but was wondering what the most helpful one was? Thanks!
What are some top colleges I should consider applying to as someone interested in journalism, communications, and media?
I am currently a junior in high school, and am at the point where I am making a college list to prepare for applications. I am open to studying in the U.S. as well as internationally, such as in the U.K. I would really appreciate some pointers or specific schools I should look into to receive a...
How do I get an internship in the medical/biology/biochemistry field ?
Hi! I am a junior in high school and want to get an internship over the summer in either the medical, the biology, or biochemistry field. I am totally fine without a pay, I just want the experience. I wanted to shadow a doctor but most hospitals only let college students do that. What can I do...
What are the hardest parts of becoming a lawyer?
What’s the hardest part of becoming a lawyer? More specifically, a defense attorney in criminal cases? And what are the most important things to know before committing to becoming a lawyer?
How would I go about becoming a secondary education teacher/school administrator?
I am a high school junior at Boston Collegiate with a solid GPA and lots of extracurricular activities that I enjoy partaking in. I love tutoring kids of all ages, from homework help to studying for quizzes. That being said, I'd like to become a high school English teacher, but I am also...
What is it like to double major?
Hi, i'm thinking about double majoring in college because i'm not sure what career I want to go into. What is it like to double major? Is it a good idea? #career #car #career-options #career-choice #double-major
How do I grow my self confidence in order to talk to new people?
College is all about starting a new chapter in your life. You may go off to a different state or even internationally in order to get your education. Inevitably, this means leaving behind old friends in high school. As a shy person I was wondering how one may go about building up some self...
What are some tips to be successful working as a technologist in a clinical laboratory #Spring24?
I am receiving my Masters in Clinical Microbiology this summer and have no hands on experience in a clinical lab! I am looking for some advice to prepare me for my clinical rotations starting next month!
For public speaking, what can a naturally introverted person do to become more comfortable and confident?
As an introvert, often I find it challenging to talk in front of large groups. Are there are any tips to facilitate these nerves to feel more confident?
What do brand managers actually do?
I think that something in marketing might be a good career choice for me. I thought that maybe I could start in customer service and work my way up to brand management, but maybe that's not the right way to reach my goal. But I would like to also know what a brand manager actually does every...
Is being a restaurant owner and an interior designer possible to do at the same time
Does anyone think it is possible to be a **Restaurant Owner** and **Interior Designer** at the same time? I want to do this but my navy life and my girlfriends mother thinks it is impossible. I need insight on this topic #design #interior #restaurant
How should you start in the Graphic Design industry
I've found graphic design as something interesting and I wanted to know how to get started. #art #design #graphic-design
I want to get a bfa - how hard is it to get into a program?
I’m 14 and want to pursue acting as a career, particularly Shakespeare. My plan right now is to do 5-7 plays a year during high school, do the ESU Shakes comp, create Shakes clubs where I can start getting directing experience, continue with my outside of school acting coach, singing as well,...
What can I do with a bachelors of biomedical sciences major?
Hi, I am a current high school student who would love to major in biomedical sciences next year in college. I wish to work with children, as a pediatrician or something of that field. However, I don’t want to do lab-based work with my degree before attending medical school. I’m still also...
What do you need to graduate with in order to study criminology?
Ive been doing really great lately in all my classes! Ive been enjoying taking geometry lately and I wanna study criminology one day after highscool.
What are the (best) financial options for paying for college?
Hi everyone! I'm a senior in high school, and like every senior in high school, we're wondering how we are going to pay for college! I know some basics: the federal grants, federal loans, and private loans and that private loans have higher interest rates. But what are the usual percentages...
Can my Major be completely different than my minor?
I want to major in Business and my minor to be interior designing.
I want to be an event planner when I grow up, but also have experience in interior designing to be a stager if that does not follow through.
Help! #business #business-management #interior-design #event-planning #interior-decorator
What does a Healthcare Consultant at Arthur D Little actually do on a day-to-day basis?
I came across this link for a [Healthcare Consultant](http://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ADLITTLE&cws=1&rid=39 "Healthcare Consultant") at Arthur D Little. I read the position responsibilities and qualifications and its so vague... #healthcare #consulting
What skill sets should I have if I want to pursue business management?
I want to study business management, and I was curious to see if I have the skills needed to study it. In addition, if I have the skills for business management in the real world. #business #management
How does it feel to have to teach the same thing over and over again?
you prepare a class but then you have to teach it to like 3 other classes, does it get boring and tiring? #teaching #high-school
How did you become confident in your programming abilities?
I started trying to learn to program, and I want to ask professional programmers how you became confident in your skills. Did it take you a long time? When did you know you were really awesome at programming? #engineering #programming #confidence
What are the best colleges in New York to study business?
I am a senior in high school, and I want to double major in English and buisness. I want to know what the best colleges are, and the requirements to get into the schools. #business #college-majors
How stressful is studying math in college?
I am interested in studying math in college, but I do not want to constantly being under stress throughout college. I have heard rumors that majoring in math can be extremely stressful. What do you think? What resources would I have in college for assistance? #mathematics
What was it like adjusting to a larger classroom?
I'm used to relatively small and quiet classes. I want to know what the transition is like and how you adapted to it. Was it harder to learn in large auditoriums and was it difficult to hear and understand the professor? #college-advice #classroom #learning
I want to study business and wanted to know what are some good ways to study business at home if i didn't want to go to college to study for it.
#business #investing #hometaught
Does any advice about jobs in the US in areas such as salary and requirements apply to me if I want to live in Europe?
I can’t drive so after college I’m moving to Europe because it is more accessible than the US in this area. #financial-planning
How do you know medical school is “for you?”
Being young it is easy to say you want to be a doctor, but with little to no exposure it’s hard to know if you’re cut for it. How does one know that they should attend medical school if they are unsure before they get into college?
#medschool #doctor #medicine
How can you get connections to help further your career?
Where can I get these connects? #career-path
What type of math is used in day to day life as an architect?
I do love math, I'm not bad at it, I just want to know what to expect. #architecture #architect
If I majored in physics, what job opportunities would be available to me?
My name is Anna and I am a sophomore in high school. I took the high school Physics course last year and it was my absolute favorite class I've ever taken. I'm pretty sure I want it to be my major, but I don't really know what specific jobs I can do with a major in Physics. Thanks! #physics
What do biomedical engineers do and is it a good profession to get into?
Hello I am a junior and I have always wanted to become an engineer and while I want to go into mechanical engineering, I am still unsure about what specific field of engineering I would like to work in. I have heard good things about biomedical engineering but would like a professional view of...
What type of careers can you go into if you major in mathematics?
I am a junior in high school and I enjoy mathematics a lot, it's an area that I am strong in and I'm wondering to what extend I can continue to explore mathematics after college. #mathematics #the-future
What are the steps and qualifications necessary to become a fireman?
I've been seriously considering becoming a fireman for the past few years. I'm 17 and I'm planning on going into the military after college. Is veteran status really an advantage? What other academic and physical qualifications are necessary to become a fireman? #firefighting
What do you look for in a new hire?
Being an intern what can make me stand out from other interns? #finance
How much education is needed to be a master mechanic?
#engineering #college #career
I want to major in psychology but I want to either double major or get a minor to have more to fall back on. Which would be more beneficial, business or management and as a major or a minor?
Trying to figure out what to do in college! #business #management
What are some jobs that require a business major?
I am a 10th grader from Massachusetts and I enjoy math. Also I enjoy dealing with money. #business #money #math
What colleges are specialized in helping students who don't quite have a career idea?
#help #colleges Just a little confused and clueless about what I want to do.
#undecided #undecided-major #college-majors
What is the training a home inspector goes through to be certified?
I'm interested in the home inspecting business and maybe some others #homeinspecting
How to be involved in economics?
I like math and i think that i'm pretty good #college #math #economics #accounting #college-major #economics
Is there still a gender bias in finance related jobs on Wall Street?
I was just wondering if it is still harder for women to advance in a financial career since I want to work on Wall Street when I'm older. #finance #job #interviews #career
What do I need to do in high school in order to become an anesthesiologist?
I am a sophomore currently and want to know if there's anything I can do in high school so I can become an anesthesiologist. #high-school #anesthesiologist
I'm interested in law internships...but am a little confused about when I should do this. Does it matter what grade I'm in? Is it better to do this during the school year or summer?
I'm a senior in high school and I know that it's time to get serious about my career choice, but not sure if I am thinking about this the right way. #law #internships
If I want to be a commercial flight engineer, would it be best for me to join the USAF as a flight engineer to start my career?
What's the statistic of commercial flight engineers who used to be USAF flight engineers? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry
Hello, I am a sophomore and was wondering; what can I do for my internship if i want to be a commercial airline pilot?
I am asking because next year i have to internship as a graduation requirement.
Transferring to new job location
I need #career advice! Looking to transfer from my current office to another one we have out of state. Not sure how to tell my manager. What are some tips on how to approach this? We’re close so I don’t want to stress her out by having me leave and her having to find my replacement.
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