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How do I select which major is best for me?
Hi everyone! I'm currently a freshman at a community college with a general liberal arts major. I'm quite interested in both business/entrepreneurship and psychology. The only hesitation in pursuing one or the other is the job opportunities afterward. I'd like to move forward...
How directly does my chosen major impact my career options in the short term and long term?
For instance, if my major isn't aligned with my long-term career interest but rather a short-term necessity after graduating.
What is your favorite part about being a pediatric doctor, and what are the downfalls?
I am very interested in having a future career path in the pediatric unit. To be more exact I either want to be a pediatric nurse, or general surgeon. I am 15 years old and in 9th grade, and my whole life this career path has always stuck out to me. This year I am in honors science, and next...
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!
What do you look for in a new hire?
Being an intern what can make me stand out from other interns? #finance
Theatre degrees?
What is a good alternative or a job that you can get with a theatre degree? Are there any well-paying jobs with a theatre degree, and can I do theatre for a living?
What programs should I take to be a obstetric technician in Boston ?
Ive always been interested in the field from seeing it on tv, to seeing it in the hospital. Since Im in high school i want to know what should i do first when i get out of high school. #medicine #obstetrician
What type of skills and attributes are put into consideration when choosing a career path?
I am in the 10th grade and already have some hobbies and things I enjoyed but I want to know if they can be developed into a career path.
I am starting nursing school and I need some advice.
I am a college student. I was in a community college, doing my prerequisites for the nursing degree. I am done with most of them so I transferred to a 4 year college. I have 3 more years and I am done with BSN. I am starting the nursing classes just this fall semester. If you were giving the...
What do I major in to become a veterinarian?
I'm asking this question because I want to be a veterinarian and I don't know what to major in.
Why are there so few female pilots? Should I not consider becoming one for some reason?
I always just see men flying planes, even their assistants/co pilots! Why is that? I would love to learn how to fly planes, but I feel like I shouldn't because I never see female pilots. This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage....
Will I still be considered for an RN position if I only went to community college for a two year associates??
The benefits of a nursing major at a community college
How do I get a better idea of what I want to study in college/ what I want to do for a career?
Im a junior in high school, getting ready to look for different colleges/my major, but I am not sure about what I want to study yet or what I really want to do. #career-paths #majors #career-choice
What should i major in if I'm looking to invest in real-estate or accounting?
#real-estate #major #career-exploration #accounting
What is recommended for someone who has interest in several fields and has trouble zoning in on one to focus on in college?
Hi, I am a sophomore in high school and have increasingly been asked what I want to study in college. I struggle with this question because I am fascinated by journalism, psychology, film/cinema, and digital design. How might I be able to go about choosing one specific field?
I want to become a police officer how can i do this?
Its a good paying job and has a great pension #criminal-justice #criminology #criminal-psychology
What would be a good major to combine with Safety and Occupational Health security to make more money when you graduate?
I’ve been considering this major but I feel
If I only do this one alone I will have too much free time... please give me your advise
#occupational-health #safety #college-major #college
What are the current digital marketing trends in the nonprofit sector?
I am exploring the digital media/social media aspect in the nonprofit sector and wish to understand the career path in this field. What kind of skills are required if one is starting out fresh in this line? #social-media-marketing #social-media #digital-marketing...
Which major would be more helpful to become a district attorney, psychology or philosophy?
I am a sophomore in high school and i am trying to plan my future ahead of time. #psychology #law #lawyer #law-school #philosophy #district-attorney
I know for a fact that i want to be a graphic designer now. Can someone help me breakdown the different jobs that are under that category?
So I know that I want to be a graphic designer now, I've made a video for my school and I've made personal videos, I've taken pictures and figured out somewhat how to use a camera. I figured out how to use simple picture editing software, as well as simple video editing software and I've...
When did you realize that the profession you're in/studying for is something you want to do for the rest of your life?
I've had a countless number of dreams as a kid including becoming a chef, a vet, an artist, etc. My hobbies and interests are constantly fluctuating and it can get in the way of my life sometimes. I recently discovered that I enjoy being around kids, and this has made me wonder if choosing a...
What are after school activities that I should do if I plan to study computer engineering in college
I've always wondered if Computer Engineering is for me.
What are the different careers that a crime investigator would have?
Hello , My name is Danielle and I go to a school in central Harlem called Democracy Prep Charter School. I LOVE crime investigation shows , and that has made me really interested in criminal investigation and/or crime in general. I love crime and the deep thinking of solving a case, but I don't...
I need some opinions on online master's degree programs, specifically in the laboratory field.
Has anyone been a part of The George Washington University's online master's program in clinical laboratory sciences, or know anyone that has? I would really like to get some opinions on the quality of learning, especially online (the aspect that I am most worried about). If you have any advice...
Can anyone tell me how I can learn more about internships in coldwater fisheries?
Looking for opportunities in coldwater fisheries.
#fishing #fishery #fisheries #fisheries-science
What colleges major in physical therapy
I am interested in colleges with this type of major.
when looking to find out what major i am interested in, what do i look at to get a understanding?
i am a Junior in High School and struggling to find out a major i am going to study. I am interesting in the sports industry as well as business #majors #college-majors #choosing-a-major #sports
What ways can I start to be most invested into my future career, even as a highschool student?
Hi! I'm currently a freshman in highschool, and I have wanted to try and focus on my career path more often. I've always wanted to be a teacher, but I'm not sure if I'm wanting to be an acting/theater highschool teacher or an elementary teacher. Nevertheless, do you have any tips on how to take...
What do you do when you run out of ideas for a design?
I am passionate in graphic design mostly because I think I can better myself in art and I enjoy making designs when I have the time. #graphic-design
How do you know your selected major in college will get you a successful job right out of college?
Business major
Currently a senior
Marketing
How difficult or simple would it be for people to find jobs after college?
I'm thinking ahead; I'm going to be a college freshman this fall. Also, I am planning on majoring in Engineering, #undecided on which one. #engineering #job-search #work #general-advice
Are there any reliable options for scholarship opportunities?
Such as any websites to go through?
What databases provide the best up-to-date salary information about Big 4 and banking salaries?
What databases provide the best up-to-date salary information about Big 4 and banking salaries? Glassdoor is often from 2+ years ago.
How do I decide what I want to do for the rest of my life? I want to do so much and do not know how to limit myself.
I am struggling with what I want to study and then do after college because so much appeals to me, but I do not know what to do. Right now, I am looking to possibly transfer schools because one school offers more options for me to explore, but I also love what I am studying at my school now....
what would being a real estate agent look like?
I want to pursue a future in fixing houses and selling #entrepreneurship #real-estate
What makes me a good fit for a college/university?
As a fairly well-rounded student, I don't have any specific niches. I do want to be in a music program of some sort but that's common enough. Specifically, I want to know more about how college-specific programs could be something I could be a part of, in order to make an impact.
What major should i pick in college
I am a junior trying to get advice to see what i should do after i graduate #majors #engineering
What is the most difficult part of being in the field of sports management? How much education is required to get into the field?
I am a senior in high school and love sports. I have always wanted to be involved with them in some way. #management #sport
What are tips of investigating crimes , violence investigations , becoming a police officer ? How many years of college would it take?
Im a sophomore also very passionate about investigating crimes and putting people in check to do the right things . #business #police officer # crime #solve crimes #detective #FBI
Where can I find internships in IT related fields?
I’m a junior at DeVry University studying for a bachelor degree in IT. I also have interests in Computer Science and Database Science. I’m looking for part time remote opportunities as I’m disabled and still studying for my degree.
How stiff is the competition for college students leaving college with a degree in business management?
I am deciding colleges next year and am interested in business. I would not like to change my major when my college circles business. I would like to know if the major I am choosing will not be hard for me to make a career off of that. #college #business #career-path
When and how do you decide what you would like to do for the rest of your life, especially when it comes to picking your major?
It is extremely stressful to try and determine what specific thing a person can do for the rest of their life that will make them happy. I do not want to choose the wrong job or major and find out that I actually am no longer interested in that subject anymore. I am worried that I will go...
Once you chose to be in this field, were there times that you wanted to turn back? Since nursing is usually a field that you can't take back
If I go to college not knowing what I want to do and I might want to do nursing I don't want to be stuck in a pothole. #nursing #registered-nurses #nurse-practitioner #nursing-education #nurse-midwife
Where do you learn from the most, outside of the classroom?
When you're unable to attend school for any reason (financial, etc) how do you continue to study and learn more about yourself and the world? #RealLife #e-learning #learning #self-improvement
What's the average salary a first year teacher makes?
I'm a 11th grader and I have been interested in being a teacher, but I want a job that has a lot of money. #education #k-12-education
Should I major in kinesiology before going on to get my doctorate in physical therapy?
I want to be a physical therapist however I am not completely sure what I should get my bachelors in beforehand. #physical-therapy
what does it take to become a public relations manager?
I want to become a public relations manager but i'm not sure what that requires. #manager #public-relations
What is it like to finally be a sucessful entreprenuer knowing that you did all you could?
answers is appreciated #clothing
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