Coal City, Illinois
When should I start visiting colleges?
Should I visit before I apply, like in the summer after my junior year? Or after I apply and get accepted?
Because why would I visit a place that might not accept me? #campus-visit #college-admissions #college-selection
Should I attend a private or public college/university?
I know that public colleges in Illinois are required to accept 3's on AP exams, which I might have gotten, but I also hear that private colleges can offer more financial aid.
At which type of college would I end up saving more money? #financial-aid #ap-exam
Regarding internships, is there certainty for students who don't apply for work-study to intern in their particular field of study?
I am a recently graduated high school senior going on to pursue a degree in neuroscience at the University of Illinois at Chicago. My concern was if students who didnt apply for work-study would have a hard time finding internships. #internships #financial-aid
In deciding what to major in for college, how do you process majors and minors in the course selecting process?
I am a recently graduated high school student, and I am majoring in Neuroscience at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I want to minor in Spanish and vocal performance. I am asking because I am unsure of how to minor in those particular fields of study while having a filled schedule for...
What are some great scholarship websites and is it too late to apply to any?
I will be attending Western Illinois University in the fall and I need about $4,000 to be able to attend. #scholarships #guidance-counselor
Does having a tattoo really make it difficult for someone to practice medicine?Or is that just a bias opinion due to the bad reputation of tattoos in general?
I personally love tattoos. I do not have one, however thinking of getting a meaningful one soon. YET I always hear from teachers and adults how having "ink" ruin or hinder my chance of having a good career. Even with these warnings I have seen many nurses and doctors with a tattoo. #doctor...
How emotionally strong does a nurse or anyone in the medical field have to be?
I am a first year college student who wants to go into the medical field. I am aware that the medical field can be straining emotionally. However I am really curious as too how strong or "cold-blooded" I may have to be. #doctor #nurse #emergency-medicine #paramedic
What is the most important thing to look for when looking for a location for a Bar and Grill? How did you keep your costumers coming back?
I have seen very successful Bar and Grills in slow and very busy locations. How do you, or how did you decide on where to build your Bar? What do you look for in a customer base and how did you get them coming back? #business #real-estate #restaurants
What are some of the major problems that most people don't think of when opening a Bar and Grill? What gets overlooked when planning and building a Bar and Grill?
I have always wanted to own and operate my own bar and grill. I have been working in the food service industry since high school, and am now getting the business background I want to help insure I understand the ins and out of the business world. I have asked a few local successful Bar owners...
How do I know if I am choosing the right major for the career path I want to take?
I am currently stuck between three different majors because they are all so similar. I know what career I want to pursue but I also know that it might take a while to get there. I want to make sure that I am choosing the right major so I can have enough versatility and not be at a stand still,...
Should I get a job during the first semester of freshman year or wait until second semester?
I really need money both for college and for my pockets. I've heard people say not to get a job as soon as you start college and to wait until you get settled in and I've heard the exact opposite.
At my age (55) would it be to my advantage to continue pursuing my Masters in HRM?
I have a fear of my age may deny me some opportunities in my new degree field and was wondering if I do go for my masters would it benefit me more at my age. #human-resources
Being 55 when I graduate with my Bachelors in Human Resource Management what is the likelihood of getting hired within a reasonable time frame?
I am an adult learner and am a little older than most in switching careers. I am a Navy Veteran and served my country for 12 years and finally decided to pursue a degree where I can help people. #college #business #career #career-counseling #human-resources
What's a good college plan or career path for someone whose interested in both Biology and Psychology majors?
Hi I'm Alexis I'm currently a rising Junior whose interested in both Biology and Psychlogy. I believe that the mind and body and closely intertwined, yet u can't necessarily find a career path that combines the importance of both. I like biology because it has all of the medical background with...
I'm about to graduate with my Associate degree in Medical Billing and I will be turning 50 this year. Once I get certified, should I be concerned as to how quickly I will find a job?
I've wanted to go back to school since high school but life happens. I am finally about to graduate from Harrison college with my Associate degree in Medical Billing. I am changing careers because I don't enjoy doing what I'm doing now and I enjoy working in the office setting. I have worked...
Should I be worried about what comes after college?
Worried about my future. #graduate
How difficult is it to find a job in international business?
Im majoring in international business and am worried about my future. #business #international-business
Any regrets?
I'm about to start college to study culinary arts, I would like to know if there is a chef or cook out there that regrets not doing something that I should do in college so I won't regret it later on in life. #culinary-arts #chefs
Is it worth pursuing pre-med for a biomedical engineer?
I will be studying biomedical engineering in college and I want to know whether it is worth going to med school later. #medicine #engineer #pre-med #biomedical-engineering #bio-engineering
What is the day to day work of a biomedical engineer?
I will be studying biomedical engineering in college and I just want some idea of what they do. #engineer #biology #biomedical-engineering #bio-engineering
How does one go about looking for a programming job?
I'm guessing that I'm not gonna find a job by seeing a sign in a window somewhere. So do I look on the internet and if so do you have a suggested site? This is just for my future self. #jobs #programming #tech #websites #companies
How many languages should a computer programmer learn?
As a future computer programmer and somewhat of a beginner deciding on a language can be difficult as there are so many. I believe learning multiple would be beneficial but which ones? #programming #tech #beginner
What are they looking for at University of Chicago?
Well when I graduate high school I plan on going to University of Chicago. My grades are A's and B's and my G.P.A ranges to 3.0-3.4 ish. Which I really don't like and want to improve. But at the University of Chicago what do they have to offer in the medical field? And is it very price to...
What are good colleges in Chicago to become a makeup artist?
What types of schools would be the most recommending ones in the Chicago area?
How long would it take to actually get certified?
#artist #cosmetology #makeup #cosmetologist
What are some ways that i can possibly achieve my goal to become a photographer and also what are some colleges for that major?
i have a passion for photography and possibly owning my own business and beginning and i just want some guidance on how to accomplish my goal as i go on through high school. #business #photography #photographer
What types of college could I get a scholarship to do my own business as a mechanic?
The reason i want to go to a college were i could get a scholarship is because my grades right now aren't so good. However my career is to be a mechanic because i like working with cars, and i like helping my dad fix his own cars. i really need some help on some of the subjects in school in...
How can i get started as a filmmaker in my community
I don't plan on going to film school so I want to gain on the job experience and start now as a 16 year old. #film #director #video #movie #audio
What kind of careers can I achieve with in technology?
I like technology, I mostly like work with computers. #computer-science #computer #computer-engineering #computer-savvy
I want to be an environmental engineer. What information can you give me about environmental engineering, and what can I do in high school to help me achieve my goal?
Hello! I want to pursue a career in environmental engineering, and I want to be as prepared as possible for college. Is there anything that is very important for me to make sure I do while in high school? I'm in honors/AP courses and plan to take AP Environmental Science next school year (I'm a...
I'm thinking about going to college to continue on with music producing like in the studio. Can you give me some tips on how to start off the right way and what is some colleges I can look at for music producing?
I am asking this question because my dream is to become a artist and get my music out to the world. As a child all I ever did was sing and make rhymes and a lot of people has told me I got skills. I just want to know more colleges I should attend or look into about music producing and how many...
How can I be able to fully immerse someone in the virtual world?
I want to create a 3D Virtual Reality World that feels exactly like the real one. I want to make it so that when you are in the virtual world, you can't move your body in real life. You can only move around in the virtual world. #virtual-reality #computer-graphics
What does it take to become a marine biologist?
Because i'm not sure if i have the what it takes to become one i really don't know what i want to be yet. #biologist #marine #wildlife
What can I major in, in business? What kind of careers can I go into with a business major?
I'm asking because I want to go into this field for my career #business #majors #entrepreneur #mba
What are the best studies to major in for medical school?
I want to become a surgeon, however I am having trouble deciding on what I want to or should major in for school. #doctor #medicine
Is the field of Computer engineering (or frankly any field of engineering) a fun and interesting job?
I'm asking this question just to learn the insight of an engineer and maybe the daily routine they go through. #engineering #engineer #computer-engineering
how early should someone in high school start making portifilos?
it's just a question that just came to me and i was just wondering because when i find the answer i can help me by letting me know if should start now or a little later in my high school years. #internships #art #fashion #success #planning
What education do I have to take to become an Animator and what are some good collages that offer animation classes?
Just wondering so I can have a career goal. #general
how many years of school do you need to be a physical therapist?
because i want to be a physical therapist. #physical-therapist
Can someone be a psychologist if they have been diagnosed with some sort of brain disorder such as depression?
just wondering. #psychology #psychological-assessment
Should I double major if I want to go into music education?
I really want to be a music teacher but I am a nervous because all i hear about is state's and school districts cutting the arts to save money. #college #musician
How do you become a entrepreneur?
I am thinking about owning a business and i want that business to be successful. I dont want to work there i just want to own business. #business #entrepreneurship #entrepreneur
With the rise of downloading music from the internet, what do you think the future of the music industry will be?
Just wondering.
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