Cedar Park, Texas
Is it better to work in an industry or as a freelancer?
I plan to do 2D and 3D animation as a career and I heard it was a pretty unstable job which worries me a lot since I want to help my parents financially as soon as possible. I also worry about it for my own good if it will be enough to support me as well financially. #freelance #animation...
will college be enough to prepare me for an animation career?
I heard that most college schools teach the fundamentals of animation which is not enough for the animation industry as I've heard its extremely competitive. Employers will look at my portfolio more than my degree
#computer-animation #2D-animation #3D-animation
What is the best way to teach yourself how to code?
I need to learn more about computer science and I feel really behind my peers in the field. When I've asked about resources, I'm usually told to "just use something online" and not given other specifics. #coding #computer-science
What is the best way to prepare for studying engineering in graduate school?
I am interested in Computational Neuroscience, and hope to study either Biomedical engineering or electrical engineering in college, along with neuroscience. I want to make sure that I am a good candidate for graduate school (in engineering or computational neuroscience), while still adamantly...
What are ways to stand out to colleges on applications, and also for financial aid?
Pretty soon I will start applying to college and I would love to get into my top 2, and I would appreciate some tips to look good on my application.
#college-applications #university-applications #college #scholarships
Do you think an athlete could major pre-med and keep up grades?
I am a pretty intense athlete and I would love to continue playing sports in college. I know pre-med will contain hard courses, so I am worried about how my grades would do, if I continued to splay sports.
#sports #pre-med
How am I going to pay off my college debt?
My parents are separated, and my mother is barely able to keep my family afloat. Many nights I've had to go to bed hungry because my mother simply couldn't afford to buy food. I work a part-time job, but because my mother asks for money constantly, I lose my paychecks quickly. Nobody is going...
Why do almost all the questions on this site have no comments or answers
Just trying to figure the game here.
#meta #careervillage
Why aren't more students looking at Technical Colleges
Technical Colleges offer real world training for instant job market readiness. Yet most students and High school push for big Universities and state colleges. I didn't know about my state technical college and found it almost by accident. Since then I have convinced 2 others to join, who...
Is the cost of a high ranking university worth it in todays job market
Some Universities will cost families over 200,000. Loans based on this could take 10-20 years to repay. yet many students come out of college without great opportunities.
#expensive
#college-admissions #college #job-market
Does being a college athlete give you an advantage when applying for jobs after graduation?
I currently play college basketball for a Division II University. Will this type of commitment to sports and academics be beneficial when applying for jobs after graduation? It takes a considerable amount of time practicing, playing games, and training in the summer. Would I be in a better...
What year in college should you begin acquiring internships?
I am a sophomore and want to know if this is the right time to begin acquiring job experience through internship opportunities. #shouldiapplyforinternships
What is a good structured way of balancing my studying and college life so that I am not creating bad habits early in my college life?
I am going to play football for Texas Lutheran University, and I am very excited for the college life ahead. When I exert more thought into the whole process, I begin to think about having to balance my studying and college social/athletic life, and I want to be able to thrive in the classroom...
How can I ensure that pursuing a degree in college will provide me with a stable occupation for my future?
I want to make sure that I can get the most out of college regarding my future. Being able to be successful within my career field is something very ideal to me, because I want to be able I am creating happiness for my future wife and children. I believe a stable job will help my kids and wife...
How do pathologists and pathologist assistants work together to quickly provide patients with an answer to their disease?
My goal is to become a pathologist but, if that does goal does not become a reality, I'd like to become a pathologist assistant. I'm curious to know what the similarities and differences are between the two jobs. #pathology #pathology-assistant
How do pathologists advise patients with the best course of action for their disease?
I'm asking this because I plan on becoming a pathologist and would like to know the difficulties that they are faced with when a patient becomes ill with a disease. #pathology #pathologist #medicine #healthcare #hospital-and-healthcare
Do I live life to satisfy myself, or to satisfy my family?
There are family members who choose a career for a child, while there are others who trust their children to choose their own career as long as they are happy. But what happens when a child chooses a career and their family is not satisfied with the choice? And so they don't support or accept...
How to be successful in college with a 4.0.
Because I want to learn as much as I can in college so i can become successful and talk about everything I learned so people can know how amazing learning is.#collegesuccess
What courses will I need take for me to get ahead of other people in college so I can get a successful job as a marine biologist.
Because I want to have a successful job that I can support a big family with so I don't have to worry about struggling in the future.#marine-biology
What do I do if a get the material and still fail the test?
#failtofail #collegeproblems
How much does your college major effect your future?
Would your future employers judge you based on what your bachelors degree says ? #majors-and-minors
What is a good way to channel stress?
Typically, I #stress eat which is not good considering my dining halls is buffet style. What is a good way to not give into my sweet tooth or to #reduce how much stress I have?
What are tips to avoid distractions?
I am not very socially outgoing, but I have a hard time doing #homework and #essays when I have a fun #book and plenty to read that is not in relation to my classes. I need to find a way to #stop reading so much and start #focusing on my #school
Should I transfer from a private university to a public one?
Right now I'm at a private university, and it's so ridiculously expensive. I love my school, I do, but is it really worth it to be in so much debt? Should I just try to transfer to a bigger, public university where I wouldn't be having to pay so much? #money #college-transfer #college...
What are some things I could do to help me manage my time?
between school, work, exercise, and trying to have some type of social life, how am I supposed to maintain it all without losing one, or my sanity? I always like to keep a planner, and write things down on a calendar so I can physically see it, but I feel like I still need more help, any...
What is the best major to pursue if I am looking at following the career path of Software Engineering?
I have been told that the major was Conputer Science, however, I would like to make sure that is correct. I want to choose the right major for the job I want rather than accidentally choosing the wrong major and finding out later in my college career. #technology #college-major
Can I make a decent living working in a non-profit capacity?
I really enjoy helping others and want to help people who are trying to improve their lives. I've been told, however, that non-profit work, although satisfying, doesn't pay well. Can I make enough money to live an average or above average lifestyle?
#nonprofit
Can I get a job with no experience?
I am a senior in college to receive a bachelor's degree in accounting. I haven't worked any job in ten years. I have no experience in the accounting field. Will I be able to find work in my field?
#accounting #college #experience #career-counseling
What did your college experience provide you?
What are ways college changed you and/or your point of view on something? Most importantly, did you enjoy college?
#college #college-life #learning #life-experience
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