Charles Town, West Virginia
How focused is an economics major on fiance/business?
I'm thinking about majoring in Economics, but I have very little interest in going into a career related to Wall Street, the stock market, etc, or continuing on to business school. I'm most interested in economics research in behavioral economics, and some in policy. To what extent would a...
Are there any problems with entering college in the spring semester?
I've recently gotten accepted to a good college, but with admission deferred to spring semester. Once I get in, I'll be student just like any students, but I was wondering if there were any academic or social problems with not entering in the fall with most admitted freshman. Does anyone have...
What is it like to work as a fashion magazine editor or journalist?
I am considering pursuing fashion journalism, but I don't know what the lifestyle of a journalist is. Is it mostly a desk job or would there be more walking around?
#fashion #journalism #choosing-a-career
If I chose finance as my major, how difficult would it be if I decided to later pursue medical or law school?
I have many interests, and I am still somewhat undecided. I want to keep my options open, but I don't know if I would be able to pursue more than one interest in college.
Thank you.
#undecided #medicine #finance #choosing-a-major
Am I too young to make my mind up on what I want to be?
I am a sophomore. Should I wait till I am a senior to make a definite decision, or is it okay to make up my mind now and work towards that goal? #medicine #doctor #pediatrics
If I want to become a pediatrician, what major should I begin with?
I plan on doing a double major, so I would like to know which ones I should take to pursue a career as a pediatrician. #working-with-children
How competitive is the chemical engineering field?
#chemical-engineering #chemical-engineer #engineering
Can I become a doctor in another country with an american M.D.?
If I were to earn a degree from a medical school in the United States, how complicated would it be to work as a doctor in a country such as Germany?
#medicine #international
What are some fields for people(myself) that excel in Math?
I don’t know what I want to major in/do in my future however I plan on taking calculus (as a junior) and have a 4.0. I know I have endless choices I just don’t know of any specific jobs. #choosing-a-major #college-major #college-majors #mathmatics #math #college
What are the pros and cons of attending a large University versus a small collage?
I am undecided on if I want to attendlarge university, of a smaller college. Id like to inquire on the differences between both and what works well. #college #college-major #college-advise #university
How important is having a College Degree in the real world, or is work experience more important?
I plan on attending college, however I don’t want to deal with having college debt. Would going to a trade school or getting into the workforce early be better instead of attending a 4 year University? #college-bound #tradeschool #college-advice #college #debt
How do I get into publishing?
I'm aware that it requires some level of internships but I'm not aware of the amount. Where should I intern? When? How do I acquire an internship?
#publishing #interships #english #magazines #books
Can Journalism really be a "lead-way" major into publishing?
My counselor knows that I wanted to be a book editor as my final career. However instead of majoring in English, she told me to major in Journalism because English is more for Education? I just wanted to know if I should put English or Journalism or if it matters. #journalism...
Does the reputation of the school you attend really matter?
Are Ivy League schools really any better than state schools? Do employers have a preference?
#college #college-advice #career-advice #career-counseling
How do you cope with regret?
There is an endless variety of jobs available, from software engineer, to anesthesiologist, to landscape architect. Most people are not simply skilled in one area, but in multiple arenas of study. There are many times I have overheard conversations of jobholders wishing they had entered this...
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