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What specific skills do I need to be a community organizer?
Right now I am a social work major with a minor in political science at a university in Texas. I want to go into community organizing in the local area, and in the future in other areas. I have a broad idea of what a community organizer does, but I would love to get firsthand information about...
What exactly is pre-med?
I've realized that pre-med is not a major, but it's defined as a path. What encompasses the pre-med path, and what would I major in? #premed #medicine
Do you need to major in science to go to medical school.
All of the prerequisites for medical school overlap with many of the sciences #science
What is the most important thing medical schools look for besides your GPA or MCAT?
I have all of these options and I know I need to do something to show on my application. It is nice to be involved and well rounded. #medicine #med-school -school #doctor #admissions #college-admissions
Do You Think I Should Settle or Do Something I Love?
I've been on the fence as to whether I should pursue something I love for my career, something in the arts like photography and dance, or if I should pursue a career that I can at least put up with so I can support myself enough to be able to do the things I love? I'm torn and I am horrible at...
How Did You Figure Out What Your Dream Job Was?
I'm a high school senior who has wanted to be a veterinarian ever since middle school, but after shadowing every veterinarian in my area, I realized that I did not want to be a veterinarian anymore. Since then, I have changed my "career path" numerous times. I thought I wanted to be a wildlife...
What's the best way to approach student loan payments after graduation?
#finances #financial #loans #studentloans #postgrad
Do I need to go to grad school to find a decent job?
#gradschool #after-college
What of my interests would be worth making minors/majors on my planned degree in environmental engineering?
I plan to get a degree in environmental engineering, but I also love biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and non-science-related Spanish. Would it be too difficult, expensive, or otherwise to add any of those as a second major and/or have the remaining be minors? Especially in the case of...
Is it worth earning higher than a bachelor's when pursuing a career in environmental engineering?
I plan to get a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering for sure, but would it be worth the time, money($40K/yr at the school I am looking at), and effort to work towards a master's or PhD? #engineering #environmental-engineering #money #debt #degrees #bachelors-degree #bachelorsdegree...
What are some possible job position with CS degree?
Hello, I am going to CS major. I wonder what are some job positions with a CS degree. What is annual salary for those jobs? Is it easy to find those job? How should I apply for a job? Does the company I worked for matter? What are some great quality of a company I should look for?...
How to become a data scientist?
Hello, I am going to a liberal art college in a fringe town next school year. The school does not have a data science major but I am highly interested in data science. (I will be going to double majors in Computer science and Statistics.) What are some steps should I do to become a data...
how can i meet people in college?
in high school i was very quiet and by myself most of the time. i want my college experience to be different and i also want to have people to go to if i need advice or help with my classes.
#college-life
Where or how do you start looking for jobs once you've gotten your degree?
I want to be a Dietician and personal trainer, but I always get scared when I think about what should I do after I graduate? Should I got to hospitals? I'm really confused on that part. Could you give us some tips on where to start looking? #life-after-college
What are the best tools for staying debt free when going to college?
I've heard stories of people getting "full rides" to college and I want to know how? Does that mean they will get their education at no financial cost? And if so, how can all of us students do that? I want to get my degree as a Dietician and am looking for colleges that aren't ridiculously...
What would be recommended if I was considering between majoring in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, or mechanical engineering?
I have been struggling over my years of high school in determining which type of engineering I should pursue in college. #engineering #biomedical-engineering #chemical-engineering #mechanical-engineering
How can I incorporate my interests in business and engineering post college?
I have always wanted to be an engineers since the beginning of high school but I have recently taken and interest towards business and I would want to integrate business in some way into my future career. How would I go about doing that? #engineering #business
how do i decide which one i would want as a career?
I'm stuck between a few majors and their completely different. I have many interest and I want to narrow them down so I won't be stuck taking a million different classes trying to figure out what I want.
#criminaljustice #graphic-design #nursing #mathematics
Living on campus or living off campus?
When coming to college, money is the biggest problem for me. I feel like living on campus is way better because all my resources are around me but I don't have enough money to live on campus. Living at home will be cheaper but harder for me to get to places. What should I do? I do not want to...
Should I go into the business career or should I follow my dreams.
My parents always pressure me to aim high and get a good job that pays me well. My dreams are to become an idol, singer, dancer, actress, model (mainly more into the entertainment industry which is really hard to get into). My parents do not agree with my dreams and rather have to go into...
Can I get an internship as a sophomore?
Most jobs today require experience and I want to start early on. I want to get an internship but I am just about to finish my first year in college and most internships prefer juniors and seniors. I am also going into business I'm not sure specifically what kind of business but I am interested...
Am I already behind in school?
I am currently a freshman in college and I just figured out that I want to do something business related. The problem is, I'm not yet enrolled in the business college at my university and I'm also planning to transfer schools. I haven't taken any business pre-requisite classes and I'm afraid I...
How can I fundraise professionally?
I was offered a scholarship to attend the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders, but it only offers tuition. I will be responsible for paying for my transportation, as well as another conference prior to this. I would appreciate advice for asking for funding from...
When should a person decide what they want to major in?
I am a senior in high school and I am not sure what I want to study and when I say that, my parents think I will not be successful in college if I am undecided. What should I do?
#futureblind
How do I learn to practice good study habits and keep on a schedule?
I have never really had to study in high school but I expect to in college. How do I learn to practice good study habits and keep a schedule? #Study #studying-tips #schedule
How do I find internships in my field?
My college Graphic Design program requires me to have at least one internship. How do I reach out and find companies and programs with internships in my career field? #internship #graphic-design #art
What are the main differences between a nurse with a PhD and a physician ?
I’ve always wanted to become a Doctor, lately my mind fluctuates between the three. #RN #Medicine #physician
Any study hacks for in college?
I am a person who sometimes gets distracted while studying and/or doing homework. Are there any good study tips/tricks that would help someone stay on task while studying? #study-habits #college #college-advice #homework
What careers are there involving genetics?
I am a high school senior wanting to pursue a career in biology, involving genetics, but I don't have a good idea to what careers are out there. Are there any good career opportunities out there for someone who is interested in genetics?
#medicine #genetics #career-advice #biology
Is having student debt worth it?
I'm asking because I am wondering if someone decided to go to a more expensive school rather than a cheaper school with the same amenities- basically everything is the same, except the name of the school. I am currently trying to decide whether being in debt from school is worth it because I...
Are students able to find a job in their field of study right after college graduation?
I've always seen posts from recent college graduates saying they don't actually find a job they like or in their field. I'm wondering if it's actually true and if I should be prepared for that.
#career #graduation #college #job-search #career-development
How will I know I've picked the right major to study in college?
I'm going to be heading to college this fall and I'm worried if I'll be able to pick the right major for me. Advisers always tell us that a lot of people go to college undecided, but I'm afraid I would be wasting time and money if I go undecided.
#Collegedecisions #Scholarship
Does it matter which college you go to?
I'm asking because I was accepted into my dream college but it is over $50,000 and I cannot afford that. I want to find somewhere cheaper, but I also want to try and make it into this school because I fell in love with it and it has a good accounting program. To simplify this, does it matter...
What can you do with a degree in Women and Gender Studies?
I know people who major in this and I always wondered what kind of job someone can get with a major in Women and Gender Studies.
#college #womenandgenderstudies #womens-studies #gender-studies
How will being a Full DP student benefit me in college?
I am asking this because I am a current Full DP student. I'm taking all IB courses. I often wonder what it will do for me in the future. the workload is completely unbearable and I want to quit sometimes.
#college #full-time #IB #college-preparation
How do I create my own internship opportunity?
This summer I want to pursue an internship in government or nonprofits. In my local area there aren't a lot of opportunities for me, a first year college student. What would be the best way to approach some of the places and people I am interested in working with to create my own internship...
Can I get advice on social work and politics?
Right now I am pursuing a bachelors degree in Social Work. I am also pursuing a minor in public administration and a certificate in community resource management. Recently I have become interested in politics and local government. If I do eventually run for office or pursue a local government...
How long does it take to pay off all of your student loans after medical school?
#medicine #student-loans
How important is it to be an extrovert to become a doctor?
I want a career in the medical field. I love school and am very interested in the sciences and medicine/biology in particular. I am also shy and not sure I have the 'people skills' needed to become a doctor, which is what I believe I want to do. I need to know if I am better off pursuing...
How important is it to be an extrovert to become a doctor?
I want a career in the medical field. I love school and am very interested in the sciences and medicine/biology in particular. I am also shy and not sure I have the 'people skills' needed to become a doctor, which is what I believe I want to do. I need to know if I am better off pursuing...
HELP!!! How do I stay focused in a class that I am not interested in?
I have to take generals that I am not interested in at all. I want to get a good grade and I do want to learn something new. I just can't get the motivation to stay focus during the class. #focus #boringclass #interested #personal-development
If I want to engineer Medical Devices, what should I minor in with my mechanical engineering degree?
I really want to engineer medical devices. I am currently studying Mechanical Engineering but I want to impress employers. What could I minor in to impress them.
#medical-device #college #college-recruiting #mechanical-engineering
Does engineering get harder when you become a junior/senior in college?
I am currently studying engineering and I am approaching my junior year of college. I am nervous that I am going to be overwhelmed by the course load. I want to become an engineer so badly but I get scared for the amount of work it will take.
#engineering #college #junior-college
What are some good time management skills. I always seem to get off task.
I always get off task, especially at night when I have to study for a big exam.
#finals #studying
Clubs vs Internships Freshman year of college
I'm an incoming freshman for this fall, and the college I am attending has so many opportunities. To the professionals and former college students, I wanted to ask: is it more important to get involved in clubs and organizations my first year on campus, or should I be pursuing more professional...
Master's in Public Administration vs Master's in Social Work
I plan to get my bachelor's degree in social work with a focus on community organization and nonprofit managment. I want to work with nonprofit programs and government programs in the future, and I would on e day love to start my own nonprofit organization. Would it be more beneficial for me to...
Are Ivy Leagues REALLY worth it?
Although there is already debate regarding this around the country, I decided to bring the discussion here. Is going to an Ivy League and/or prestigious school REALLY beneficial to one's career? #college #undergraduate #ivy-league #entry-level
What are the negative aspects of graduating from university early?
I plan to attend the University of North Texas in the fall. After going over a course plan that I found for my major, social work, I realized that I will not be spending 4 years there. I have accumulated enough AP and dual credit hours to graduate in 3 years if I take 15 hours each semester. My...
What does a first job represent?
I'm a high school senior looking for a part time position as my first job. Should a first job like this be focused on whatever is available, or should it connect to the career I want to pursue in the future. For context, I want to work as a macro social worker in the future, but there are few...
What is the best way to get into writing articles?
I want to begin submitting my writing to independent zines and magazine style websites that feature writers, but I do not know where to begin. Do you have any advice on where I can find people to write for, as well as how to become a better writer? Thank you! #journalism #writing...
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