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Other than if a college has your desired major, what should be a big deciding factor?
I'm overwhelmed with all the possible colleges I could go to and I'm not sure what's the most important factor to look at. Obviously it's necessary that the college has your desired major, but is there anything else that's very important that soon-to-be freshman aren't aware of yet? #college...
Would zoology or animal sciences be better If i'm interested with working hands-on with animals?
I want to work with animals after college in maybe an animal sanctuary or wildlife reserve and i don't know if I should take the route of zoology or animal sciences. I'm aware that animal sciences is more focused on farm animals but I'd like to work with more wild animals. #zoology #animalsciences
What's your advice on double majoring completely different majors?
I'm thinking of doing computer science however I have other interests and was thinking of minoring in them.
#choosing a major
Is the amount of work and school to become a medical student worth it?
I’ve been very interested in the medical field except I do not want to go to school for all my life. Are there any jobs in the medical field that do not require so much school but still make good money? #school #medicine
Should I start applying to colleges in August or in September?
I’ve started receiving applications from colleges and I wanted to know if it would a good idea to start applying right now in August or wait until September. #college
Is it always a good idea to apply to a Private University even if it may cost more or less than a Public University?
Applying to a Private University versus Public University. #college
Who do I ask for letters of recommendation?
I'm a little confused on what I need to do in order to get letters of recommendation. How should I go about asking someone if they are willing to write a letter for me? Also, should I pick teachers from main subjects like math or English or can I ask my art and drama teachers? #art #writing
What are colleges and employers looking for in art portfolios?
I'm putting together an art portfolio to apply for college animation programs, and I'm wondering what I can do to make mine stand out and improve its overall quality. Also, does it matter what order you present your work in? Thanks! #art #design
Would internship experience be required prior to going out into the workforce?
#internship #internships #human-resources
Is going to film school required for working in the communications department?
#film #film-production #video #camera #education #degree
Where do I start looking for jobs when I leave college?
I want to write for Film and TV. #writing #film #creative-writing
What is the first step in getting into the writing scene for Film and TV?
I want to know where to start first and who to make connections with. I feel like internships are important but I'm not sure what exactly I should be shooting for. My college is close to New York City which opens up a lot of opportunities. #film #college #career-path #writing #tv
How hard would it be for me to be in the FBI?
I'm thinking of a career in the FBI. How difficult would this be?
#Criminal Justice
What can you do with a criminology degree?
Criminal Justice degree jobs can work as answers too. I just want to know what is available to me. #career-paths
How can I decide what I specifically want from my major?
For example, my major is going to be biology, but I can't decide whether I want my focus to be genetics, ecology, or environmental sciences. What are any tips to decide which would be best fitted for me? #college-major
How relevant is where you have gone to college, after your first job?
#first-job Considering IVY.
Was there one course that you wish you would have taken in college and didn't? #Financial Engineering
Most of my courses will be STEM related... aside from a writing course, where would I go for a good public speaking course? #financial-engineering #computational-mathematics. My career goal is to work as a quantitative analyst. #math #finance
How can I get myself on track with writing and publishing a book?
I've always wanted to be a published author. I've been writing since I was little, and now I need to get serious. How do I get organized? I don't even know where to begin. I'm beginning my final year of undergrad and have plans to go to graduate school. #college #student #author...
How can I determine whether or not I should (or even want to) go to Law School?
I've been considering an education in law for years. Ever since I was little, my family would jokingly tell me that I would be a great lawyer because of my confidence in my public speaking and my love of healthy debate. As I grow older, I still receive the same feedback but with the addition of...
What's the best way to ask a teacher for a recommendation letter?
Several, if not all, of the colleges I'm looking at need one or more teacher recommendation letter. What's the best way to ask? #teacher #high-school #student #recommendations #recommendation-letters
How do I determine my major?
I'm stuck deciding between a few majors. How do I narrow it down? Is it better to go in undeclared? #majors #major #college-major #choosing-a-major #double-major
As a musician, how do you prepare for a career in the music industry?
The music industry is a vast place, with opportunities in almost every turn. A young musician (such as myself), can easily get overwhelmed with the amount of work available in the world. Personally, I want to be as versatile as possible in the industry, being able to work in any environment to...
What is the most difficult part about being a full time student in college?
I understand that there are a lot of distractions when you're in an environment as large as the college setting, but I want to be prepared for what obstacles I would face as a college student. #college-advice #college #student #student-life #student-affairs #college-student
How long does it take for one to complete their Bachelor's?
I was counted the amount of time I will spend in school after High school. I was considering going into Information Technology Management. How long is the schoolimg in terms of getting your bachelors and masters degree? #information-technology-and-services #project-management #help #BS #mba
Can you get your Masters and Bachelors degree at the same time?
I am considering going into information technologies. I was wondering whether or not I can get my Bachelpr's and Master's degree at the same time in undergrad and/or grad school. #degrees #BS #MBA #help #highschool
Why are PsyD programs so under-funded?
I'm upset that even as a doctorate student I won't be funded #college #higher-education #doctorate-degree #finance
What is the best way to pay off student loans?
I have a lot of student loans and am trying to figure out how to best pay them off while not living paycheck-to-paycheck. #studentloans
How should a person take advantage of an open curriculum at a college?
I'm going to a college that has an open curriculum and I want to know how other people have taken advantage of it. #college #college-advice
Is it better to get a biology degree for undergraduate study and then mechanical engineering degree for graduate study or simply getting a biomedical engineering degree if you are seeking employment in the biomedical field?
I'm asking because from what I have researched it seems that mechanical engineers can become biomedical engineers, despite not directly studying in the field of biomedical engineering and since mechanical engineering has a variety of job opportunities I thought it would be good to have...
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