Chapel Hill, Tennessee
What is the best kind of poetry to read if I want to major in English?
I've spent time in AP English Literature and Composition, but I wanted to explore the poetry out there, but I'm not quite sure where to start. #aplit #english #poetry #writing
What is college life like, truly?
I've spent time in AP classes, but never really got the college experience. What's it like? #college
What seems like the best way to spend the summer?
I am considering a job, but there are a few other avenues I would like to explore, or hear from others about. #summerblues
What's the best way to get into investing?
As an 18-year-old, I want to start investing in the stock market within America and possibly foreign stocks. How might I go about this properly? #keepitsustainable
Is it harder for D.O.'s to get the same respect as M.D.'s?
I've recently become interested in #osteopathic #medicine. The philosophy of treating patients as a whole instead of just symptoms appeals to me. However, I've heard that it may be hard for D.O.'s to find residencies that are not biased. I hadn't even heard of D.O.'s until a year ago,...
Do you have to go to a prestigious university to get into a "good" medical school?
I plan to study to become a #physician after I graduate from high school. I want to attend a "good" #medical-school, but I don't know if I'll be able to get into one if I attend a #public-school. I know that it is mostly up to me on whether I make it or not. But I have to believe that...
What is it like to realize you want to change majors?
Going into college I feel confident in what I am majoring in, yet I know it is common to switch majors. Do the majority of people feel like this can be a overwhelming experience? What makes people decide to switch their major?#decisions #findyourpath #choosingamajor
Reaching your dream job is tough. What do you think it means to reach your dream job, and why is it so rewarding?
We all have an image of a dream job, yet was makes it a dream? Is it the hard work and persistence that makes the job rewarding. Or maybe even today it's considered a dream job because the odds of you receiving the job as a female is small. I would love to hear peoples perspectives on what they...
What can I do with my Anthropology degree
In such a broad field as the literal "study of humans" there is an application in almost every field. However, as I am looking at jobs, I am getting discouraged since practically zero have "anthropologist" in the title. What are some ideas of jobs in which I can use my anthropology degree? #job...
What are some careers available in social justice and social activism for immigration? Do I have to become an immigration lawyer to help?
I'm currently a high school senior on my way to college. And immigration is a topic I'm passionate about. I'm very interested in pursuing a career in social justice that will improve and impact the lives of immigrants living within our country. I know that many people tend to pursue careers in...
Are foreign language degree considered "useless?"
I love foreign languages. I'm already bilingual. (I speak Spanish fluently.) It's my dream to become a polyglot. In college, I'm certain I want to either minor or major in a foreign language. I'm particularly interested in learning Japanese, but I'm also considering Arabic or Russian. The...
What is the day in the life of a lobbyist like?
I am aware that many days are spent on capitol hill (normally at the state level), but what do the other days look like? Is it more of a work from home type job, etc? #agriculture #lobbyist
What is the best course of action through college (majors and internships) for someone interested in becoming a lobbyist for agriculture?
I am interested in becoming a lobbyist, specifically for agriculture. I am currently a business: marketing major. I was wondering if this is a good track to remain on or if I need to go into something along the lines of Political Science. I am aware that I will also have to go back for my...
How hard is it to get a job right out of college
I have heard stories that when people get out of college they have a job lined up for them. #jobs
Why don’t we have more schools that offer audio production
I’ve looked up many schools that I have wanted to attend but changed my mind due to not having my major which is audio production #audioproduction
What are some important things to remember when searching for a job?
I just took a business communication class, and the teacher promoted some anxiety for me. I had no idea how many aspects are considered during an interview and even beforehand. For example, she said that when someone's reading your resume they will decide withing 10 seconds if they're going to...
What are some tips for finding a career you're passionate about?
I'm a sophomore age-wise, and a junior credit-wise. I'm currently majoring in managerial finance with a minor in entrepreneurship. However, I don't really feel passionate about any of the possible careers associated with my desired degree. Do you all have passion towards your job, or are you...
If I was to become an accountant, what would my hours/overall job task look like? Is that something that would solely be dependent on the specific job I took?
I'm thinking about majoring in accounting or somewhere in that field, and I just need reassurance that I'll actually be able to do it. I don't want to get myself into anything I'll later want to get out of. Thanks :)
#accounting
What video editing programs do you use?
I am a film major and am looking for software that is affordable but also heavy duty #video-production #video-editing #music-video
What are some good fields of engineering to enter into to provide opportunities to work abroad?
I love to travel and would love to live abroad and see as much of the world as possible while I'm still young and ideally I would like to do that working as an engineer. #engineering #travel #civil-engineering
How hard is it to maintain a family life as a pilot
I'm aware that pilots not only have a dangerous job, but a demanding one. How hard is it to maintain a relationship with a spouse, children, and extended family while spending hundreds of hours in the air #aviation #aerospace #family #aircraft #pilots #flight
What are some colleges that offer courses in helicopter flight/maintenance as opposed to planes
I live very close to Middle Tennessee State Univesity which has several courses speacialing in small planes, and I know dozens of other colleges cover generic aerospace. However, my interest lays in rotary wing craft and google searches have come up void. #aviation #aerospace #pilots #flight...
What area of the business industry is best for me?
I am going to college to major in business and I am not sure what area of the industry would best fit me and would also be the most beneficial as well. How do I find which one best fits me? #business #entrepreneurship
How do you become the youngest female CEO of a company?
Hi, i am going to school to be a business major so that I can hopefully own my own company one day. But first I have to start with working for another company. How do I build my way up to becoming a young female CEO? And what are things I need to do? What does this position entitle for me?...
What should I major in if I want to become a pediatric orthopedic surgeon?
I want to be a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, so I need to know. #medicine
What does it take to become a pediatric orthopedic surgeon?
I want to be a pediatric orthopedic surgeon, so I need to know what it takes. #medicine
What are the most enjoyable things of being an engineer?
I am very interested in the engineering field, after my older sister began to start leaning towards majoring in it. As a freshman, I don't have to choose just yet, which is why I wanted to keep my options open. STEM seems like a very interesting and rewarding topic to work in. My best friend is...
What are the most challenging things in trying to engineer new products or technologies?
I am a freshman in high school; thus, I have a little while to think about my possible career paths. I have always wanted to go into the medical field until recently, when engineering caught my eye. I always see companies coming up with the newest technologies that can do extraordinary things...
Is it best to have a master's degree or bachelor's for civil engineering?
Some say you can get a bachelors and some technical training. But is it best to get a master's as well? #engineering #civil-engineering
Is it difficult for women to become successful civil engineers?
I'm interested in the field, but you never see women in it. Am I going on over my head or should I just go for it? #civil-engineering #engineering #women-
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