Brenham, Texas
Talk about when you did/did not recieve a scholarship?
As a college freshman, I have been applying for scholarships online in hopes that it will help reduce the amount that my parent and I have to cover, but I am honestly not sure how effective applying is. Applying to scholarships is easy, but what about winning them? Everyone always says to apply...
How did you find your passion/major?
Many students, like myself, go to college and wonder "is this really the right major for me?". One terrible fact is (if you are already in college) the longer you take to find what you actually want to major in, the more it costs to change it. So I would like to know, how did you find what...
What was the most insightful life lesson you learned while interning?
#intern #interns #internship #internships
How did you manage to work at a job and attend college? What hardships did you face?
I am considering working while in college due to my financial situation, and I would like to hear your experience juggling a job and college. Bonus points if you are/were also a computer science major, since that is my major as well. #jobs #job #college #hardship
What is the best way to obtain financial aid?
I have been applying to many #scholarships but nothing has responded to me and I am starting to get nervous as the school year approaches. I do not know if I am looking at the wrong websites or if I need to do something different.
Should I attend a private school such as Baylor University instead of a public school even though it is more expensive?
I know #Baylor is a better school for my career goals in the #medical-field than a public school, however it is very #expensive and I don't know if I should take the chance and take out student loans to get ahead, or stick with a school that is alright and save money.
How can I find a summer job in forensics?
I need a summer job!! I'm 14 years old and I am looking for a job/internship in forensics. #forensics #blood-spatter-analyst #crime-scene-investigation #homicide-detective
As an engineering student, is it more harmful than beneficial to look for jobs or internships outside of your specific field of engineering?
I am a Biomedical Engineering student, and my degree includes many Mechanical, Electrical, and Chemical Engineering practices. It sometimes becomes difficult to find Biomedical Engineering jobs specifically, so I am considering working in other areas of engineering to simply gain experience...
What are some easy ways to network and create relationships in college with people that have similar interests as myself?
I plan on attending a large public university, so there will obviously be other students that I have similar interests with. However, I have noticed that college students tend to keep to themselves. Knowing different programs and organizations that will promote deep relationships with other...
What are healthy habits to develop in order to prevent myself from becoming "burned out" in college?
I am extremely invested in my education and I am very passionate about academics as a whole. However, I am scared that I will put too much energy into my success during my freshman year and, consequently, not apply myself to my fullest potential throughout the rest of my undergraduate years....
Where is the best place to sit in lecture?
Where should I sit during a lecture? #wheretosit
What is the the most important thing when adjusting to college life?
What should I do or remember? #collegelife
How do you budget for college?
I don’t want to be eating ramen everyday or not eating at all. I don’t want to be a stereotypical broke college kid. #college #budgeting #financial-aid
What are some majors that can actually be used in career
I don’t want to choose a major that will eventually be useless to me in the future. #college #college-major #career-counseling #academic-advising
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