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Is Academy of Arts in San Francisco good?
I talked to the admissions representative and they sounded so nice and genuine, but i am nervous because i talked to my schools college counselor and she said that it's a for profit school and they don't always have the best interested in students needs. The school has everything i want to try...
Community College or Universities?
Applying to colleges is stressful. One thing i'm thankful is that ever since 6th grade my school made us focus on college. I used to complain but i've never been so thankful. Now i need to make a decision if i want to attend a community or University. I have the grades but not the money. What...
How do I open my own gymnasium for martial arts/fitness? What major will I need to get because college is a must.
#college #gym #fitness #business #entrepreneur #college-major #kinesiology
How do you get ready for college?
I'm scared to start college, and i don't know if my best friend will be attending the same college.
#nervous
Whats a good major for acting?
I don't like acting in theatre, I want something more like television based.
#entertainment #choosing majors
Is 15 units too much to take this next semester?
Im currently enrolled in 15 units for this upcoming semester and want the best advice of how to be successful in all classes while having to manage a part time, and participating in Sports. I am forced to work because I lost all financial aid for the fall semester. #HELP
Where can I find in person mentors to help me with my school?
The counselors are always too busy and very elusive in addition to being unhelpful most of the time. The students in my classes are just as clueless as I am so where should I go if I have questions about the school and its processes?
#school
As a transfer student what can I do to improve and add to my college applications that aren't good grades or internships?
To help boost their college applications, many strive for good grades or apply for internships but in addition to those, what can I do to help boost my application? #applications
I am a shy person, however, people don't believe me. How do I get people to actually understand my frustrations and challenges of being a shy individual?
#experience
I have a very hard time when it comes to talking to adults, specifically when in school and classroom situations.
What should I do if I find it very hard to write about myself for my college apps and scholarship essays?
#scholarship #scholarships #creative-writing #writing
How did you doctors manage your private pratices during the first few years?
I am debating on whether I want to do hospital work and private clinic work after graduating from medical school. #medicine # #work-life-balance #social-work #college #working #work
What other jobs can you do with a medical doctorate degree?
I do plan on practicing medicine, but I want to know what other options are at my disposal in case that I do not want to do so anymore. #medicine #nutrition #wellbeing #opportunities #family
What was your favorite activity to do during down time in medical school?
Understandably medical school is time-consuming, but some time should be made for yourself. Any particular activities you medical students or doctors liked to do during your free time? #medicine #fun #school #social #health
What was a typical meal for a medical student during the four years of training?
Medical school is already stressful enough to maintain sanity. Add on top of that with the hassles of eating, how did you prepare meals that were healthy enough for you to maintain your health during those stressful years? Also, what did you eat during those years? #health #student #social...
What is copywriting as a career, and what is your typical workflow?
#copy #writing #write #marketing #advertising #adobe #outreach #graphic #design
What part of your job do you love the most?
I am an incoming freshman (Undeclared) with interests in Civil Engineering, Environmental Policy, Biostatistics, Data Science, Sociology, Public Health, Entrepreneurship, Product Design, Network Administration, and Financial Analyst & Planning. I am exploring different career possibilities so I...
How do you go about finding scholarship opportunities specific to you?
There are so many, how do you decide which ones are the best choice to apply to?
#scholarships
What is the best way to make connections with others ie: networking?
Many jobs ask for multiple recommendations, what is the best way to find people to be these recommendations ? #networking
Should I take AP Chemistry if I want to be a Computer Engineer?
Many say it's recommended to take 4 years of science in high school if they want to pursue a STEM field. #high-school
How to double major?
I'm a CareerVillage staff member and I'm posting this because we know that many young people are looking for the answer to this question. This is among the most popular questions searched by youth, and we're hoping you will take a moment to share your response to it. Thank you! #college...
What are some entry level jobs for academic achieving High School Graduates with minimal work experience in the Bay Area?
#high-school #part-time-job #time-management #data #STEM #management #women-in-stem #siliconvalley #employment #internships #high-school-students #resume
What's the best summer internship or job one can obtain with only one functioning arm?
I got wrist surgery... I am interested in STEM, Marketing Analysis, and open to any other opportunities. #internships #STEM #computers #marketing #summer-jobs #summer-internship #college-jobs #technology #medicine #coding #data #science
How do you get a job without any prior work experience?
I want to get a summer job but most of the job you need to have work experience for. #jobs
What is considered a "good" SAT score to have in order to get into a ivy league?
I got an average score on the SAT but I am well rounded everywhere else. #college #admissions #college-admissions #ivyleague #sat #testing
If I wanted to become an OBGYN in the future, what would I get my phD in?
I am asking this question because I'm creating my life goal mission map for a school project. #medicine #medical-education
Taking inspiration from Childish Gambino, how can I have a more open rounded and creative career like him?
Childish Gambino is a one of a kind person and truly feels like getting to a spot to where he is is very difficult to get to. I want to be able to have the same creative freedom as him. I want to be able to make songs and music and direct shows the way he does. What steps can I take to become...
What kind of writing samples should I give when asked?
Most jobs in public relations ask for writing samples before the interview process. What kind of writing should I submit? Are there things the recruiters prefer to see?
#public-relations #writing #writing-samples
How should I improve my writing outside of school?
In public relations it is important that students write well. I want to write more and get more accustomed to writing, is there a way you recommend I do that? What kind of writing should I be practicing? Creative or specifically press releases?
#public-relations #writing
How early should you show up at an interview?
How early is too early? And do recruiters judge you if you are right on time? Do they prefer people to be earlier than on the dot?
#interviews #interviewing-skills #resume
How do you make your resume more enticing if you don''t have a lot of experience in the field?
I'm a public relations student and I have no experience in the field of PR. How can I make my resume more attractive to hiring managers without the experience?
#publicrelations #resume #internships
How do I get a job out of college as an account manager? What makes a successful advertising account manager?
I am graduating in December 2018 with a degree in Advertising from San Jose State University. I want to work in account management/client services in an advertising agency after graduation. I have a bit of familiarity with what this role entails and what the advertising industry is like....
Any good jobs to do while doing a master's in nutrition?
Master's program are more expensive than undergraduate programs. And loan repayment can be annoying. What kind of job or internship would you recommend doing (if possible) while studying nutritional science for a master's degree? Also, how did you stay frugal during those times? #nutrition...
What are other ways to pay for medical school besides loans and scholarships?
Medical school is expensive, as everyone knows. And paying off loans will increase the amount of stress for a medical student to go through. Are there ways to earn some cash to pay off the debt and to avoid getting loans for medical school? Scholarships can be limited as well. #medicine...
How do I move to a different job market?
I am based in the SF Bay Area. I am considering to move out of it after I graduate college with a degree in advertising. Some places I am considering are Seattle, Austin, Portland, or Los Angeles. I love the Bay Area but its really expensive to live here. I eventually want to get my own place...
I'm planning on studying Linguistics, and would love to learn new languages while I do so. Is there any language certifications I can get at a State level to put on my CV without having to take a class?
I'd like to learn languages without having to take a class because I can work at my own pace and study what I want in a language at any point in time. However, I feel that having a certification or award would look better on a resume than just self reporting. If you could give me ideas about...
With the field of biomedical engineering, are there any problems being a girl?
I heard that in most STEM fields, being a girl means you earn less, there are less opportunities, not as many companies believe girls are capable, girls are of less value. I wanted more information if this was a myth or if it was true and how it might be a bad decision to go into this field....
As someone who has a degree in biomedical engineering or works in the field, what types of jobs are available with the field becoming more and more popular daily and jobs becoming scarce?
I am currently a junior in high school considering biomedical engineering and want some more information for potential careers and general career advice.
#biomedical-engineering #biotechnology #biomedical
Is it necessary to get a masters degree to be a public relations professional?
I'd like to get into the field right after finishing my undergraduate but I know a masters would give me an edge. Is it advised to get a masters and then go into the field, get one later, or not get one at all?
#publicrelations #masters #masters-degree
What should I do in the summer before my freshman year of college to be more prepared?
Are there any helpful behaviors/things to practice before I leave for college? #college-advice
What activities should I do in college to boost my medical school application?
I'm going to be a freshman in college next year and I want to get a good start to make my medical school application in a few years qualified but also interesting #medschool #medical-school #med-school #doctor #hospital-and-healthcare #healthcare #college #extracirriculars
What is the most valuable skill PR firms look for in an intern?
I'm looking for internships right now, in your experience what is the most valuable skill an intern should have at your public relations firm?
#PR #publicrelations #internships
Is college really necessary to succeed in life?
We are always told since we are kids to go to school, go to college, get a great job that will help us live a better life but we are basically going to work so many years to pay our student debt not to mention that we aren’t guaranteed to find a job with our degree #collegedebt
Why can’t college students learn what is only necessary for their career?
What if someone wants to be an English teacher, why is it requiered to take a math class? Why can’t we start learning right away what we need to for our career, we are just getting ourselves into more money debt taking classes that are not necessary #studentloans
How easy is it to shadow a psychiatrist for a day of work?
I want to gain more insight on what a typical day of work looks like for a psychiatrist. #psychology
What is the best way to get a research opportunity as a college freshman?
I want to do research as a freshman in college with a professor, but how do I build a close enough relationship with my professor, seeing how most GED courses have 200+ students?
#research #medicine
For those in the sports and entertainment industry what advice can you give.
My dream is to work for sports media, or directly with a sports team. Furthermore, I would also really like to work for entertainment media with my focus being television and film.
#entertainment #sports #public-relations
As a public relations major does getting a masters degree make much of a difference?
I have been thinking about applying to grad school for quite some time now but every time I do research there is not much information that suggests having a masters degree will give me much of an advantage over other students
#gradschool #public-relations
How do you know what career or job is truly best for you? When did you know it was the path meant for you?
Deciding what to do for the rest of my life is quite daunting. I'm curious as to when others discovered what their true calling was; what it felt like, how it happened, how they knew. I also want to know how they figured out how to make their passions into practical jobs, how they found the...
How do you balance being a physician with having a close relationship with a significant other/family members/friends or even starting a family?
I'm excited about entering the medical field because it interests me so much and would be the perfect job for me. I'm just worried about the type of work-life balance real practicing physicians have and what they do to combat the issues that come with working such an intense and time-consuming...
How common is it for public relations specialists to move from different organizations during their career?
A public relations specialist visited one of my classes to provide students a glimpse into his career life. One of the details I took notice was how much he moved from organization to organization after a few years. All my life, I was raised to believe in the notion of working at one company...
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