Buffalo Grove, Illinois
Why do you think race play a huge part when entering college?
#school #colleges #acceptance #race #race-discrimination #career #higher-education
How do I know if I am choosing the right major for the career path I want to take?
I am currently stuck between three different majors because they are all so similar. I know what career I want to pursue but I also know that it might take a while to get there. I want to make sure that I am choosing the right major so I can have enough versatility and not be at a stand still,...
Should I get a job during the first semester of freshman year or wait until second semester?
I really need money both for college and for my pockets. I've heard people say not to get a job as soon as you start college and to wait until you get settled in and I've heard the exact opposite.
At my age (55) would it be to my advantage to continue pursuing my Masters in HRM?
I have a fear of my age may deny me some opportunities in my new degree field and was wondering if I do go for my masters would it benefit me more at my age. #human-resources
Being 55 when I graduate with my Bachelors in Human Resource Management what is the likelihood of getting hired within a reasonable time frame?
I am an adult learner and am a little older than most in switching careers. I am a Navy Veteran and served my country for 12 years and finally decided to pursue a degree where I can help people. #college #business #career #career-counseling #human-resources
Where do you start in your teaching career?
I don't want to be confused after graduation as to what am I do I to do next. I want to know if I have to start in internships or residencies. #teaching #education
Do you have to pay to study abroad?
When i go to college, I may want to spend a semester in Europe. I'm not sure if colleges cover that or if you have to come out of pocket with your money. #study-abroad
How much training do you need to be a graphic designer?
My instructor told us that we don't get certification in our program because "you can't certify talent." That being said, how do I know when my skills are adequate? What kind of training is most important for a graphic designer- knowledge in the software, artistic skill, or raw creativity?...
Is it better to work from home or from a workplace
Is it better for a graphic designer specifically to work freelancing from home or AT a business, for a business? What are the pros and cons to both? I know this is the career field I want to enter, but I'm not sure what the best way to go about it is. Thanks! #design #graphics
Is it worth going to graduate school for art? Would it help me get a better job in that field
I plan on majoring in art in college but I am not really sure what I will be able to use it for after college. So, I would think that going to an even higher level of education for it would be futile, but then again it might help. #phd
What would be the best minor to pair with a major in accounting, in terms of helping get a job?
My major is currently set as accounting as I start college in the fall, but I am still unsure what the best path is for determining a minor. I know I am interested mostly in business, but don't know exactly what else to study besides accounting. #business #accounting #job #major #future-careers...
In your professional opinion, do you believe the increase in technology will decrease the demand for accountants because some of their jobs will become obsolete?
I am planning on majoring in accounting, but I am beginning to worry as I've heard comments about how technology will decrease the demand for accountants and therefore getting a job will be increasingly difficult. #technology #jobs #accounting #majors #demand
Do most student loans have to start being paid when you are still in college?
College is expensive and I am wondering if I should take out student loans or not. If I have to start paying it off right away and not after college, then I do not want to get them because I do not have a lot of money as of now. #college
Do most student loans have to start being paid when you are still in college?
College is expensive and I am wondering if I should take out student loans or not. If I have to start paying it off right away and not after college, then I do not want to get them because I do not have a lot of money as of now. #college
Should I be worried about what comes after college?
Worried about my future. #graduate
How difficult is it to find a job in international business?
Im majoring in international business and am worried about my future. #business #international-business
What is the best way to stand out amongst other applicants?
When applying to internships and jobs, what are the best and most important ways to make yourself stand out from the pool of applicants? #internships #job-search #resume #job-applications
If I were to pursue a career in accounting, what should I major in, in this day and age and for the next couple of decades?
I know some people prefer to major in math and others just take the major in economics, but is there a preference in the labor force? Will the demand for one be higher, and which one is more flexible to getting a job? #business #accounting #math
Is it possible to get a good job in business without enrolling in a specialized business school/college of a university?
I was rejected as a Ross pre-admit at the University of Michigan, so I started thinking about what would happen to me if I never got in, even for regular admission of Ross. I heard people who major in economics at LSA (the general studies college at UMich) are not nearly as successful as those...
How important is your GPA when applying for jobs?
Do employers who have a lot of applicants narrow down their search by looking at GPA? #job-search #resume #gpa #job-applications #competition
What can you do with a Bachelor's degree in Economics?
I am pursuing a bachelor's degree in Economics with a minor in Business, what kind of career options are there for Econ majors? #business #finance #accounting #economics #investment
Best School to go to
I want to pursue a career in musical theater what school is the best one to go too. I really want to go to a school in nyc. #college #theater #schools #nyc
How can I get a need based scholarship
My parents make enough money to pay for my college but I have three younger brothers who are all going to college a couple years after me. How is my family going to be able to afford four colleges all with a couple years, especially if we do not qualify for state scholarships and/or need...
When looking into studying nursing, what are three things you should know that most people don't realize are apart of the career?
I am looking at studying nursing, but I want to make sure it is the right fit. #nurse #nursing #science #college #higher-education #hospital-and-health-care #medicine
When looking at prospective colleges what are the top three questions to ask your school that are usually mot addressed?
I am looking at colleges to attend and I never know what to ask the school after they give the usual speech. #student #graduate
Any regrets?
I'm about to start college to study culinary arts, I would like to know if there is a chef or cook out there that regrets not doing something that I should do in college so I won't regret it later on in life. #culinary-arts #chefs
What qualities do you think is needed to handle being a physical therapist
I have heard that it tends to be very stressful? #health #physical-therapist #therapy #physical-therapy #wellness-and-fitness
What do you wish you knew before deciding to become a physical therapist
I'm entering college next year and plan on becoming one, but not much people talk about this career at all; What about the level of competition? What are some thing you struggle with on a daily basis? Etc. #health #physical-therapist #therapy #wellness-and-fitness
What does work as a psychiatrist entail?
I enrolled as a psychology major at Rutgers and am interested in pursuing a career as a psychiatrist but am unsure if this is the right choice for me. I am more interested in the science and research aspect of this field rather than the communication aspect. Should I look into another career...
What type of work does a neurologist do?
I'm still debating whether I want to major in neuroscience or psychology and would like to know which would better suit me. #neuroscience #neurology
Is it worth pursuing pre-med for a biomedical engineer?
I will be studying biomedical engineering in college and I want to know whether it is worth going to med school later. #medicine #engineer #pre-med #biomedical-engineering #bio-engineering
What is the day to day work of a biomedical engineer?
I will be studying biomedical engineering in college and I just want some idea of what they do. #engineer #biology #biomedical-engineering #bio-engineering
Psychology
What are the different specialty areas in psychology? #psychology #moral-psychology
Psychology
What are the needed requirements to work in the psychology field? #psychology #special-needs
How do I look for a college with my intended major?
Becoming a senor #computer
Can I go into college and study two different majors?
Becoming a senor in high school #college
What is the highest paying job you can get without a college degree
My sister asked me this question the other day,as she does not like school at all, I told her I could help find out! #economy
What is the minimum amount of time one can spend in school after high school when trying to become a pediatric physician?
I am interested in becoming a pediatric physician and am trying to plan out a timeline for my life #doctorate-degree
Would it be better for me to graduate with a bachelor's degree and then get a job for a few years then go back and get my PhD? Or should I go ahead and get all my schooling done at once?
I have had a lot of different advice but never from a professional. I would like a clear view on what would be better for my future as a person who is looking to not be in debt for 20 years but wants a good job. #career #professor #principal
What kind of jobs can I get if I get a graduate degree in cognitive psychology?
I am really interested in cognitive psychology but I don't know if I will be able to find a job I am interested in with a salary that I can live off of. The work I would like to do is scientific studies/experiments . #psychology #cognitive-psychology #cognitive-science #clinical-trials...
Is it hard to own your own architecture firm? And what are tips and things you have to do to do it?
One of my biggest dreams, though kind of daunting, is to have my own architecture business. It seems like a hard task to accomplish, and I would like to know any helpful tips that could help. #architecture #architect #architectural-design #sustainable-design
Is having a wildly different and innovative idea practical in the architecture world? It may seem like an easy question, but are most architectural projects designed to have a "wow factor" or are they just whatever is trending?
I am currently a senior in high school who will be majoring in architecture next year. I've always loved architecture and have wanted to be one since my kindergarten days. I want to know from an actual architect if they have the liberty to design pretty much whatever they want (within...
What type of things will be beneficial to me after college?
I am asking this because I am most likely to be wondrous about the benefits of me pursuing my college goals. #knowledge #iq #optimism
Do you have to get accepted to a famous university to get into medical school?
I will be applying to universities this year, and I plan to go to medical school. #college #medicine
How difficult is it to get in military or veteran psychology and what steps do I need to take?
I currently have 8 friends in the military, ranging from the army, marines, and navy. They say sometimes it can get pretty tough and I try to help them by staying positive. Most of them are only doing one term and I want to try to relate to them when they get back into civilian life. I have...
Is getting a Doctorate in Psychology the best way to make more money and be able to get more jobs in that field?
I am going to be a freshman in college this fall and I plan on majoring in Psychology but I want to plan a little more of my future out to have a goal on what I need to do to have the highest achievement. I know I am going for a Master's but is a Doctorate worth it? #college #psychology...
Do bio engineers have weekends off? Is it all work all the time or is there time for a family when the time comes?
I am currently a high school senior who is planning on majoring in bio engineering in the fall. I am asking this question because I like to think ahead and I was just curious. #engineer #women-in-stem #bioengineering
If I were to become a bio engineer what kind of jobs would be available? Could I work in a hospital and still make a lot of money?
I am currently a high school senior who is planning on majoring in bio engineering in the fall. #engineer #bioengineering #science #hospital-and-health-care #engineering
Is it worth pursing a degree in bio engineering? Is it hard to find a job after college?
I am currently a high school senior who is going to be majoring in bio engineering in the fall. I am not sure if I should major in bio engineering or civil engineering. #engineer #civil-engineering #bioengineering
What did you do in high school to make sure you were accepted into a good school?
ill be applying to colleges soon but I'm nervous because I'm not sure what they look for in new students. It's so competitive. What did you do in high school to impress colleges enough to accept you? What clubs or activities would definitely stand out in my application? #college...
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