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What to do for money in the meantime while looking for a job?
I am a recent college graduate and I have not been able to secure a job yet. I plan on attending dental school next fall so I am submitting my AADSAS this year. I am unemployed and have applied to at least 3 or 4 jobs a day for the past 15 days. I was curious if there was anything I could do...
Is it possible to double-major and still graduate within four years?
I have a major for my undergrad but there is also another major that is closely related that I find very interesting as well. Would it hurt me if I were to pursue both majors? I think it would help me prepare even better for my future career but I do not want to have to stay in college longer...
Is it better to pursue a residency after dental school or become a practicing associate dentist within an exisiting pracitce?
I was just curious about how dental graduates are pursuing their overall goal of becoming practicing dentists. I know that there are options to specialize after dental school but if you don't, should you look into a general practice residency. How many dentists end up being admitted to a...
How can you get a job if you have no previous work experience?
I am going to be graduating from high school this month, and I'm looking for a summer job. #job #job-search #first-job
What are some good ways to track your spending in college?
I am going to be attending a university and I will be living on my own. I don't have much money right now, so I was wondering what are some ways to track your spending and make sure that I will budget correctly. Should I just write down what I spend or are there other options such as phone apps...
Would I be able to be a college athlete as well as pursue a nursing degree?
I know being a college athlete requires a big time commitment but how much time does it compare to a nursing degree. I really want to be working in the medical field and I feel that nursing would be a great and secure career. Would I be able to balance out the rigorous classes for a nursing...
How to get started in the investing realm?
I am currently in college and am pursuing my degree in finance. I want to get more into the investment side of finance so I was curious about how I would be able to make that step. Should I look into internships that could give me this opportunity or should I do research on my own? #finance...
What does job security look like in the technology field?
I am looking into computer science and technology systems but I was curious how secure these fields are. I do not want to have a job where there is a constant risk that I may be laid off. I want to make sure that I have a secure position within the field.
How competitive is it when applying for internships at companies such as Google and Apple?
I am looking into a computer science major for college and I want to be able to work for a big time company. I don't really have much information about how you apply for these internships and how selective they are. What criteria do these companies look for when picking their interns? #college...
Is it necessary to become efficicent using Microsoft Office to make your college career easier?
I know that there are different majors in college and I was curious about how often Office will be used throughout college. I used word sometimes during high school but it was different because we were in a classroom. Should I familiarize myself with all the programs such as, Word, Power...
What are the pros and cons of being a teacher (highschool)?
I will be working towards a Bachelor of Science degree starting this fall, and I am considering going to teacher's college in the future. #teaching #teacher #education #high-school
What does a typical computer engineer do on a daily dasis?
What are their job duties? And what are their qualifications? #computer
......Why?
I was curious about how the community would react to this question. In college, I had a roommate that told me a story about how his uncle was in a philosophy class and there was one question on his final exam. The question was the title of the post, why?. How would you react to a question like...
When starting my freshman year, should I take intro courses in various subjects?
I don't know what I want to major in currently and I was wondering what I should do to help. I thought about taking an intro course in different majors that seem interesting to me. I want to make sure that I major in something that I will enjoy doing for the rest of my life. #college #science...
Are there webistes out there that can help me when I'm taking my chemistry courses?
I was just curious about if there are different websites that can help me when I'm taking my chemistry courses throughout college. I know that college courses offer students office hours and review sessions so I was just wondering if there was certain sites for individual study. #college...
What is a good major to choose when thinking about applying to professional schools, such as medical and dental?
I want to apply to either medical school or dental school and I was curious about which major I should choose. I know biology and chemistry are the two main fields but is there a benefit from choosing a specific one? #college #medicine #professional #degree #dentistry
Are there any specific phone apps that can help me during my college career?
I was just curious about if there are any specific phone apps that may be able to help me during my studies as well as college life in general. #college #technology #media #apps
How many club organizations should I be involved in during college?
I know many universities have a lot of club organizations but how do I pick which ones I should be involved in or not. I want to make my resume look good but I do not want it to seem like I just joined clubs for the extra lettering on my resume. #college #school #student #resume
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What are some techniques which you should learn to become a good sales? #sales
What is the best career advice you'd give a student working towards a degree in International Affairs?
I'm currently an International Affairs major and have finished a few classes toward it. I want to pursue a career in teaching English as a Second Language, but am also curious about what types of opportunities having a degree in International Affairs will bring me? I'm also curious on what the...
If you want to start a career in teaching (elementary, middle, or high school), but you already have a bachelors degree in another field, how would you go about that transition?
I'm asking this question because I started college wanting to study Film, then switched my major to International Affairs so that I could learn Korean and teach English as a Second Language. Even though I do want a degree in International Affairs and don't plan on quitting it, I have considered...
If I still need more money to pay for college what are some other options I can use?
I have factored in my scholarship and my financial aid money but I am still in need of more funds. Is there private loans that I can get and if I can, will they be deferred until I finish my degree? #finance #money #scholarships #loans #financial #tuition
Is becoming a medical doctor worth it after all of the money spent getting your education?
I was curious about how much the medical field has changed in regards to the amount of money paid to become a practicing doctor. #doctor #medicine
What internship opportunites are there for pre-dental students?
Is there any opportunities for a pre-dental student to participate in an internship in the dental field? I cannot find such positions available. If there are no such opportunities, what would you recommend? #internships #dentistry #internship #dentist #dental
When applying to college what should I look for to decide which is best?
I am looking into several universities and I wanted to know which details I should look at to make sure I am getting the best education I can. #college #graduate #academic-advisor
Is there a specific degree that I should choose when wanting to apply to dental school?
I am enrolling in college and I want to become a dentist in the future. Is there a specific plan of study I should follow in order to achieve this? #college #dentistry #dentist #academic-advisor #pre-dental
What are the benefits to studying abroad?
I would like to know what experiences other former/current university students have had and if they felt that studying abroad was beneficial to them/
Do I need to get a PhD to do field research in the field of Environmental Biology or Animal Cognition?
I'm going into Ecology & Environmental Biology, and I'm wondering how much schooling I will have to do to do the work I want to, which right now resembles that of Jane Goodall. #biology #environmental #wildlife-biology #ecology #animal-work
The most exciting part of research to me is going out in the field and working with animals and in the environment, but I'm concerned that in my career I'll get stuck analyzing data and not doing field work. Any advice?
I'm going into Ecology & Environmental Biology and I love working with animals on the field and studying animal cognition in the wild or at a sanctuary. However, it seems to me that professionals in biology often spend their time analyzing data in the lab or writing grants, which I would fine...
Financially what field is it that gives you a good wage along with personal satisfaction?
Im in the beginning stages of actually finding a place to fit in and I of course want to make the best money I can in a field that doesn't really pay that much. #social-work
I want to be helpful in assisting people to accomplish their dreams and goals, I'm having a difficult time deciding which industry (housing, addiction, elderly, etc.) to go into, any answers or suggestions?
I have always dreamed of getting my degree and being able to get into the social service field. I am not sure what industry to head towards, my hope is to get some feedback in many different areas by professionals in their field. I want to help people achieve their dreams and goals, I am very...
How to you manage to keep up with the ever changing industry of technology?
As time moves on, technology evolves. From going to a brick of a phone to a touch screen I phone in a short amount of time, is quite astonishing. Even going from Nintendo 64 to virtual reality games with the oculus rift, or even looking up programs to use for either editing videos or creating...
How do you get the money to buy computer parts to learn how to build or create a computer?
I am asking this because i have always been passionate about computers and from just the internet I know the inside and out of one. #computer #programming #computer-hardware #computers
If my long term goal is to be a elemantary principal would it be smarter to become a teacher first or just go to college to become a principal?
I feel like becoming a teacher would be the smart thing to do, but I also don't want to waist my time. My short term goal is to be a teacher gain experience and then become a principal. Then my long term goal is to be a principal so I just need to know if I need the experience of being a...
If I become an elemantary teacher, how much teaching freedom will I have?
I am asking this questions because if I become a teacher I want to be a teacher that has class outside sometimes. I want kids to learn in a fun, hands on way. This is one of the main reason I want to be a teacher and it would be great to know now if I will be able to do things like this. #education
Do you feel that we as graduates fit your qualifications upon completion of college? Is there areas you see that needs to improve.?
I am currently working on an essay for my english 101 and wonder what your feelings on todays liberal education in our school system and seeing if we are not reaching your qualifications. #career-counseling #school-counseling #english-literature
What qualifications are you looking for in a newly graduate person?
Want to know for future reference, I like to hear from the professional side. #career-counseling #career #hiring #college
What can I do to prepare for university (academically-wise)?
I am starting my first-year of university this September, and my major is Health Studies. #healthcare #university #health-science
How likely am I to travel abroad if I do undergraduate research?
I have always wanted to study abroad, but I'm worried that if I do undergraduate research, I won't be able to go because my project will keep me on campus. Is it likely I'll be able to go abroad and do research? I want to make the most out of my college experience. #research #study-abroad...
How often will I find myself stuck without anything to do if I want to be a research biochemist?
I want to be a researcher after I graduate college. However, I want to know how often I will be stuck in the lab without any instruction and no work to do. I wish to be as productive as possible, so I'd like to know if I'll always be busy or not. #biology #graduate #chemistry #undergraduate...
Flight attendant
Is there an age limitation for being a flight attendant? #flight-attendant
In industrial design and video games, what are the skills that can be easily applied to both industries and the skills that are specific to each other?
I'm currently studying in industrial design at university and I enjoy getting my ideas to become a reality. I went into this program not knowing much besides that it involved drawings and model making which I love. However, during the years, our classes have had the chance to meet some...
In what ways are the jobs and careers of doctors and nurses similar and different?
When I tell people that I plan on possibly attending medical school in the future, many of them try to encourage me to consider nursing, because it is less time consuming to get the necessary education. I don't want to be swayed by the financial aspect of a certain career path. I want to find...
What else is involved in marine biology besides research?
As much as I love research and would love to have my own study, I do not want to be studying and doing research as a career. What is beyond it? #science #marine #oceanography
What is the most interesting part about being a marine biologist?
I am currently majoring in M.Bio, and I want a job and career that is interesting and exciting, and not a boring job on repeat for the rest of my life #biology #marine-biology #animals #oceanography
Do you need to be good at computing for a career in physics?
I'm going into physics, but I'm not great on computers. Should I start learning now? #physics #computers #occupation
What are some tips for choosing your first-year university courses?
There are so many options, I simply can't decide! Not only do I love physics, but I also love music, geology, chemistry, astronomy, and mathematics. I want to keep myself open, but 10 is the maximum. #college #university #courses #first-year
Is it possible to mix music and physics in your career?
I have a real passion for physics and music (notably theoretical and orchestra, respectively). I'm curious for what jobs mix the two. #music #physics #occupation #theoretical #orchestral-music #orchestra
What are some job options for someone with a degree in theoretical physics?
I'm going to university next year and hope to get a degree in physics, notably theoretical, and I really have no idea what jobs could also include my passion in it! #university #physics #occupation #theoretical
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