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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 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 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 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.
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.
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
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
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 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...
What colleges major in physical therapy
I am interested in colleges with this type of major.
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...
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 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 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
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
What are some simple jobs that I could have, (before I start/finish college) that have to do with graphic design?
So I'm looking for an entry-level job that has to do with graphic design. I don't know what jobs I should be looking for. I probably want to be a motion graphic designer, so if there's a simple job related to that somehow that would be preferable. Thanks for the future responses....
What are personal stories of success or struggles that you have gone through while teaching?
I am a senior in high school and I am genuinely interested in becoming a Kindergarten teacher. I am asking this question to individual people who are or have been teachers. I am just wondering if there are any stories that you could share about a moment when you felt successful, or felt like...
How can I make my college experience the most beneficial?
best classes to take, how to get involved,
I'm interested in a career in information technology. Are there jobs in aviation you suggest I look into?
I'm starting to learn about IT in school and so far am really enjoying it. Can you tell me more about what jobs in IT for an airline or in aviation are like? This question was posted by a CareerVillage administrator on behalf of the students of CareerVillage. #aviation #airline-industry...
What type of internship would one look into if they were interested in becoming a psychologist?
I want to study and major in psychology and I am interested in finding an internship that could help me prepare for what is to come. However, this type of work is very confidential and I am having trouble finding where to go. #psychology #psychiatrist
What are some prominent types of laywers?
I am interested in becoming a lawyer, but not completely sure what type of law I am interested in. What are some prominent types of law and what are the logistics of those areas of the law? Thank you! #law #politics
What types of careers are available for someone who majors in psychology?
I would like to know because I don't want to enter a career and at the end find myself struggling to find a job. Thanks! #psychology #careers
What are other career opportunities involving Law enforcement?
I'm curious of what I want to know about what different careers are related into Law Enforcement because I am undecided in what I want to do for a career but I think it's what I really want to do. #law-enforcement
If I apply to a school and they do not have nursing (only RN nursing), but I want to be a midwife, what should my path be or my next step?
Hello, my name is Nairobi and I am a senior in High school. I go to school in Dorchester, and I have applied to colleges already and have been accepted into my first college choice, which is Framingham State University. They do not have nursing for first year students but have RN courses, which...
How do you make a budget in college?
I find it really hard to make a budget. #saving #budget
What qualities and skills do startups look for in a new hire?
I am in 10th grade, living in Boston, and I am very interested in business and entrepreneurship. I have been hearing a lot about startup companies and wonder what kinds of qualities or skills I’d need to have in order to get an internship with a startup and to eventually work for one #business...
What are the most critical classes I need to take in order to get a job in finance?
I just want to know if going back to school what would be the most beneficial classes to take. #professional-mentoring #fiance
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