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Dreams vs. Reality
How do you balance realistic goals with dreams that may be less practical? #CV23
What does college usually look at in a college essay?
I am about to write college essays for my college applications and would like to know how to make my application seem better than the rest. This will help me in writing my essay.
What's the best way to study for upcoming college exams?
To study for exams what are helpful tips or strategies? Flashcards, Kahoot, Quizlet? I simply do not know what college students find the most useful to help them.
Is it a good idea to major in engineering and get a minor in business?
I am a female sophomore at Boston Collegiate Charter School. I am the head of my school's robotics team and I run the social media and the budget for the team. From this experience I have thought about pursuing a major in engineering with a minor in business. I do not know what I could do with...
What are some of the best jobs for an engineer?
#engineering #mechanical-or-industrial-engineering #electrical-engineering
How will I know what career path best suits me?
How did you find the career you have today?
How did you come to terms with/and find yourself WANTING to be in the medical field, despite the expectations of immigrant parents?
If you're a first-gen and you have immigrant parents who wanted you to become a doctor, how did you come to terms with/and find yourself wanting to be in the medical field, rather than just going into it because your parents told you?
How many extracurriculars should I be involved in for my college applications?
Is there an amount that is too much or an amount that is too low? Please let me know.
What's it like being a freshman in college and how does it differ from being a freshman in high school?
I just want to compare my freshman year from high school to what my freshman year might be like in college.
Do you know of any merit scholarships which can be earned based on academic/extracurricular performance?
I'm looking for some but cant seem to find many
What is a better major to pursue; Business Management or Marketing?
What is a better major to pursue; Business Management or Marketing? #FALL22
Vocational Inquiry
I got heart surgery about 2 years ago and since then I have stuck to the idea of being in the health field. I KNOW I want to be a Cardiologist. However, I don't know if I want to be a surgeon or physician. I had asked my cardiologist what classes they thought I should take and they said AP Math...
If I want to go into the medical field, should I major (undergrad) in organic chemisty or biology??
I am deciding what to major in going into my freshman year of college, and can't decide between getting a solid understanding in chemisty or biology. Which do you think?
Is it better to wait to obtain your DNP? Is it better to gain experience as an RN before becoming an NP?
Is it better to spend some time working as an RN after obtaining your BSN, or is getting your DNP right after ungrad just as good? Pros and cons to practical work as an RN vs finishing DNP earlier without that experience. #FALL22
What can a rising college student do to get involved with American Government and Policy?
As an AP United States History and AP United States Government and Politics student, my interest in American government has grown substantially. How can a rising college student get involved with American government and policy?
Is it bad if I am only considering colleges that have my sport in division 1?
I love my sport and it is a huge stress reliever for me, causing me to only consider schools with great teams. Usually people make sure their major has a great program at the school and THEN sports/hobbies, but I am doing it backwards. Is that okay as long as my college has my major too? #sport...
How do I stand out more to get in a pharmacy school?
Currently, I have my associates of science/arts, and I am hoping to get my bachelor in biology in the next two years! Then my goal is to apply for Pharmacy school! I need help on how I should stand out more! #pharmacy #pharmacists #pharmacist
Business or health care management
I really like both majors and I'm interested in both but I feel as though my family is pushing me towards Health Care management and I don't want to decide my future based on only what they want for me rather than what I will be happy doing #business #healthcare-management
How difficult is it to minor in a subject that is not at all related to your major?
I am a senior looking to be a nutritionist/dietician but I still want to pursue musical theater as a minor.
What jobs fall into the psychology field that deal with adolescents?
I am interested in working with children mostly teens in the psychology field, but i do not know what i want to do specifically. #psychology #teenagers
Are STEM jobs more financially safe than jobs involving art?
I want to be an author, but would it be more financially safe to pursue a job in STEM and instead keep writing as a hobby?
Can a college's quality of education be told by its acceptance rate?
I've heard mixed answers on this, and I'm unsure. Please let me know!
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
Can you name the colleges best with medical care ?
For example what kind of colleges thats are really into medical care (doctors, nurse, doctors for kids) #medical-school
What is work like as a hospice Nurse Practitioner?
What does working as a Nurse Practitioner within a hospice care team look like day-to-day? #FALL22
is cosmetology wider than skin and hair ?
#hair-stylist #cosmetology #cosmetics
What's a good decision after getting out of the Military?
I was always deciding into being in the U.S Army or Marines something like that, so I was always thinking being in the Military to do service for years or do some years and become a police officer after the Military. #law-enforcement #us-army-military
What is a day like for an EMT?
I'm interested in being an EMT after high school #doctor #medicine #emt
Is the path to becoming a pharmacist difficult?
One of my dream jobs is to become a pharmacist and want to know what classes to take in college. I want to know is being a pharmacist worth the time spent in college.
How many service hours do you need to be accepted into PA school?
How many service hours do you need to be accepted into PA school?
Do employers look at what college you went to when hiring?
Do certain colleges look better on resumes than others for nursing?
How much do public colleges and universities cost per year on average in a 4 year program?
I'm interested in starting to save for college but I don't know how much to start begin with. I'm also hoping that I can get a decent number of scholarships to help lessen the financial strain on me and my family.
Hi I have a question about Microsoft, and I want to know what is it that they do as a job?
because i want to know what they do, just by saying, oh i work at Microsoft is not so self explainable. I'm a senior and right now I'm doing a program about Hospitality and I'm still searching for something that i might be interested in. and in my expert time I read and I also think that, Is...
What are some jobs I can pursue after majoring in biology?
I'm not too sure what jobs majoring in biology would open up. Is a biology major worth it? To biology majors: is it worth majoring in biology?
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?
How do you..?
How do you manage your time?
what is the key to time management?
between work, school, friends, self-care, and personal needs
If I want to get a career in nursing, what should I do before college to be as prepared as possible?
Is there any jobs, internships, or shadowing I should do before college to be more prepared? Or research? #Fall22
Nursing is a very expansive and crucial field of study. I'm sure there are both peaks and valleys to any nurses' career. What is the most difficult part of being a nurse?
I am currently a senior with a great interest in pursuing nursing. My favorite classes are biology, psychology, and anything math related. I can't wait to one day be able to care for the sick, injured, and dying, or provide support for their families and communities. With a strong background in...
What is the most difficult part of getting a major in computer science or business/marketing in college?
In the future I would love to start my own business or become a programmer. If possible I want to do both. I want to know as much information as I can to achieve this goal.
what's so great about being a computer programmer?
can someone help me. #computer #help #computer-programming #computer-engineer
What's the best time to consider a career change ?
Do a lot of professionals make new goals right after the new year? #EOY22
What major should someone who wants to be involved in politics pursue?
I am in the 10th grade and still deciding what I want to do for a career when I am older. I either want to be involved with politics or in the business world. I am just wondering what the most popular majors are for someone with a goal of becoming involved in politics and government. #politics...
Break?Holidays?Seasons?
I just wanted to ask: ---how much does it usually cost to go to college straight through winter, holidays/vacations (if possible)? ----next year I will be in senior year, so when done with high school will I be able to take some college classes before college...
What can I do in high school to prepare me for a potential career in veterinary medicine?
I am a sophomore in high school in Boston, and I was wondering what I can do inside and outside of the classroom in order to prepare me for a potential career as a veterinarian. I understand that getting into vet schools is very difficult, so I would like to know what activities I can...
How much does someone in Dental school make right out of college?
I am a junior in high school and I am interested in pursuing a career as a Pediatric dentist. #dentistry #dental-hygienist #family-dentistry #compensation #pediatric-dentistry
If you want to be a dentist would it be better to go into a physical science major(like chemistry) or go into pre-dental for undergraduate?
I want to be a dentist, but I do not know which major would benefit me more. #college-major #chemistry #dentistry #dentist #dental #pre-dental
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