Collinsville, Virginia
Is it better to buy or rent textbooks?
I know textbooks are really expensive in college so I wanted to know the best plan for getting textbooks. Does buying or renting make a difference in the cost of textbooks? If buying is better, should I get used or new books? #college #textbooks #cost
What qualities make a good roommate?
I start college in the fall and I don't have a roommate yet. I just wanted to know how I can be the best roommate I can be and how to know a roommate is for me. #college #roommate
Would a double major followed by a PhD be too much?
I don't want to spend the rest of my life in school, but I do want to teach at the college level. I'm debating between getting my PhD in history or English/writing. Would it be too much of a hassle to double major and then decide?
#double-major #phd #history #writing #creative-writing
Whether I should go to a better college to be able to teach at a university?
I've been told that I might have better luck getting a teaching position at a school like Virginia Tech (where I live) if I go to a school like Harvard. However, I want to teach English/History which is not Virginia Tech's focus at all, it being an engineering and agriculture school. Do I still...
Does it make more since to become a Nurse Anesthetist or an Anesthesiologist?
I am currently a senior in high school and I have an idea of what I want my career to be, but I am stuck between the 2 occupations. They both are outstanding jobs, but I do not know which want i want to pursue in.
#medicine #nurse
What obstacles may I foresee being a non-traditional student and what advice could be given?
I am entering as a non-traditional student and I want to know how should I prepare for college and what advice I should have. #college-advice #college #college-prep
What are some opportunities for internships and co-ops for someone studying electronics technology? #technology
I am interested in gaining employment after college and to my understanding it is great if you have experience with working with different companies during your college tenure. #technology
Should I choose a major in something I'm good at? Or something I would like to learn more about?
I could develop my talents by majoring in something I'm already good at, but I would also like to learn new things. I'm good at journalism and advertising type things, but I would like to learn more about biology and computer science. #computer-science #biology #marketing #journalism...
How much computer science experience do I need before I decide to major in that in college?
I want to major in computer science because I think it's a really cool subject and I want to learn more, but I feel like I don't have as much experience as everyone else who majors in that. I'm in AP computer science right now and I'm getting it as I go along, but everyone else in the class is...
PA or Nurse Practitioner?
Of the two which one has a more appealing/promising career path in the next 10 years? #nurse-practitioner #physicians-assistant
Daily tasks of a PA?
Wondering what a day looks like for a physician assistant in both hospitals and offices. #healthcare #hospital #physicians-assistant
What classes should you take for entertainment management?
I want to go into the Entertainment Management side of things (though I'm still not sure exactly what job I want to target). I don't think I've seen "Entertainment Management" listed as a major in any of the colleges I've looked at. Do you know of any colleges that do? If not, what major am I...
What are the most important skills to have to succeed in Entertainment Management?
I understand that networking plays an important role in the Entertainment Industry as a whole, which means social skills are a must in this industry, right? I worry because I can be a bit shy at times. Does this mean I will not be good in this field? I can be friendly, but I'm definitely not...
What jobs in the Entertainment Management field will let you travel the world?
I'm a 17 year old high school student with a burning desire to explore the world. I have done some research about possible jobs in the entertainment management field that involves travel. So far, I've discovered that International Event Planning and On-Site Coordinating will allow you to...
What are some of the jobs available for someone with a PhD in English?
I want a PhD in English, and I want to be a college professor. However, I would like to know some of the other options for that careers with that degree. #college #higher-education #english #phd
Do all colleges require someone to be fluent in two foreign languages to receive a PhD in English?
I plan on getting a PhD in English in the future, and some colleges require a students to be fluent in multiple languages. I want to know if that's true for all colleges, and about how many classes one needs to take to be considered fluent. #english #phd
How should I go about looking at college majors if those that I am interested in may not be the best for supporting a future family?
I'm asking this to help me figure out wither a job I enjoy is better than a job that would economically set me for the future. #college
What skill(s) should I most look to strengthen in high school that I need in order to be the most successful that I can be at university?
I am a high school sophomore looking to further my education the best I can so that I may be successful in the real world #college
What can I do with an biomedical engineering degree?
I am going into this field because I want to work with Prosthetic limbs so I can help people. #general
I can not seem to win any scholarships, does anyone have any suggestions on how to win any?
Because I am not having no luck getting anything. I am a good student with a GPA of 3.9 and top 5 in my class. #scholarships #financial-aid
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