Columbia, VA
What would be the easiest, becoming a nurse practitioner or registered nurse?
I don't want to be in school for a long time, but my goal is to become a nurse practitioner.
What are the pros and cons of being a nurse?
Why should I go to nursing school? What should I expect from it?
Is being a vet the right path for me?
I am a High School senior and I have always wanted to be an equine vet, but while applying for colleges I keep asking myself if I have what it takes.
#Fall25
How do I prepare myself for another 8+ years of schooling post-high school?
I want to be an orthodontist, and I know that takes many years of additional schooling. I want to make sure I stay motivated and not fall out of love with my passion.
Should I pursue a career in Forensics if it is largely considered to be unscientific?
Hello, I am a freshman in community college, and I've been recently more intrigued in pursuing Forensics in school and as a career choice. I was feeling pretty good about it, but then after doing some more research online, it seems to be that most of what makes up Forensics is quite unreliable...
How does an undergraduate degree pertain to career choices?
Hello! I am in my freshman year of community college, and I've been wondering how an undergraduate degree pertains to an overall career. Should I focus it on a secondary career, my main career interest? Thank you!
If you were pivoting to a new career today, what would you do differently compared to when you started your current one, and why #Spring25?
I'm going back to school to pursue a degree in Computer Science after working as a nanny for nearly nine years. I'm curious to hear from others who’ve made a similar transition, not necessarily the same career choices
How do I find jobs after college?
Will I have an internship? Or will I have to look all on my own?
Where will I find myself in 10 years?
What will I major in? Where will I find a job?
How should I know what the best graduate school is for me? #Spring25
I've been searching for graduate schools as I will be a senior in college next year, and there are so many recommended criteria to follow for choosing a program. I value the financial aid offered by the schools, but I also want a program that supports me and the research I want to do. What...
Data Analyitcs Minor or Data Science Minor?
Hey! I recently got into the Global Public Health major at my school. I was wondering what the benefits of a minor in Data Science or Data Analytics are, and which one do you think would be more beneficial in order to work with Global health data and policy in the future? (p.s. Im also pre-med!)
Is research experience related to the industry or field I am wishing to enter considered the same or lesser of value compared to internships? #Spring25
#Spring25 - I did not get an internship for the summer so is getting a research position the next best thing?
How do I narrow down my choices of area of study for my undergraduate degree?
I'm a high school senior, enjoyed physics and engineering, good at math. #Spring2025
What is the work load like for a mechanical Engineer?
I am a high school senior with a background in robotics entering the UVA engineering school in the fall. What is the work load like for a mechanical engineer? #Spring25
Why should I choose a chemical engineering and biomedical engineering double major over doing a chemical engineering degree with a biomed minor?
12th grade, majoring in chemical engineering next year
Do your Professors bring real business experience into the classroom? #Spring25
The biggest tips on being a business major. what are the different aspects of the major? What paths can you take with this major.
How do you write a strong supplemental?
Things that streghten writing, adjectives and how to persuade a college.
How do I figure out what I want my career to be?
I’m a rising junior in high school and I know I have time to figure it out, but I want to make my college experience meaningful. I want to pick a good college for whatever I want to major in. I also don’t want to lose a bunch of time or money from switching majors or anything like that.
I have a 3.7 GPA and I play volleyball what are more things I can do to get into Oxford? I will be taking college classes during my senior year which will be history classes, I will major in 10th-century English history.
I have a 3.7 GPA and I play volleyball what are more things I can do to get into Oxford? I will be taking college classes during my senior year which will be history classes, I will major in 10th-century English history.
how do I start my profession in the medical field?
In the future, I want to be a cardiologist. My dream school is Colombia.
What high paying jobs are available with a bachelor’s degree in health sciences?
I’m entering my freshman year at community college and debating whether or not I should change my general studies major to health sciences. I know I want to do something science related, but I also don’t want to limit myself.
Are SAT and ACT very important in university?
I took the PSAT ( Pre-sat) this year, and my math score was better than my English, And some people including our school counselor is saying SAT is not very very important in the application, but some of my teachers and my family are saying it's very important, and you have to get a good score...
What things should I do as a junior be have a good transcript or university application?
I am a 10th student right now, but I will go to the 11th-grade school year, next year. However I want to plan my junior year, I think it's the most important year in high school.
Is it worth being a doctor, or is it good to be a doctor?
I want to be a doctor, But It sounds like a long time journey. so many people are telling me don't become a doctor because it takes so much time. but being a doctor is my dream. #CV23
How many years in total does it take to become a doctor? I want to be a family medicine.
I want to be a family medicine doctor, how many years in total does it take to become a doctor? I want to go to VCU university.
What's it like to be an Art Director?
Hi all! I'm exploring career options and wondering if anyone is/was an Art Director and want to know the following 1.) a summary of what you do on the day-today 2.) Can you be an Art Director who has no technical art background but more of a business background, and 3.) What is the best career...
What kind of business career opportunities are there animation studios?
Hi all! I'm a graduating college next spring with a degree in business-marketing. I'm looking into a career that marries my business degree with industries that I am passionate about like animation (think DreamWorks, Pixar, Disney, Japanese animation). I don't have the artistic technical skills...
When can I "hang up the towel" at a well-paying job and pursue my real passion?
Context: I am a senior in college tracking towards a full-time offer from a well-established investment firm after graduation. While I am excited, grateful, and feel relatively prepared (business major for the past four years and have interned in finance) lately I've been feeling the pressure...
I want to become a general pediatrician.
Hey there! I want to become a pediatrician. It is my dream! Is there any advice and/or guidance you can provide? I know this is a vague question, but any small idea will do! Thanks!
Thanks in advance,
Bansi
#pediatrician #healthcare #job #doctor #medical
what is the most equipment needed or used
for example if the trees are over wire lines this question is for urban forestry
What careers can come from an environmental science major?
Can it be a lucrative major? What jobs can I get out of college with envi sci? What should I double major in? #major #choosing-a-major #double-major
How do I get scholarships?
How can I make sure I actually get scholarships that I apply to? Do I just apply to as many as I can? #college #scholarships
How can I prepare for college and living away from my parents?
I am one of the only people in my family, the first child, to go to college. We do not know what to expect. How can I start preparing for this change that is about to occur? This will also be the first time I am going to be away from my parents; I will be living in a dorm. How can I get...
How do I enjoy college while also getting a higher education?
I am bowling in college, but I am also going to become a math teacher after college. I want to enjoy college, but it will be busy. I would like to know how to do both at the same time. #college #time-management #teaching
What are some ways to get more scholarship money?
I've seen some scholarships online for Juniors, but not as much. Are there any other websites that offer a lot of scholarships? If not what are ways or programs that offer scholarship money?
#scholarships #college-funding #college
What should I take to college?
I have an addiction to fashion--any new shoes, clothes, accessories, everything! I know I can't bring everything to college, so what are some basic essentials to bring? Maybe an extension cord; of course a mini fridge--what else?
#collegefreshman #newbie #collegeessentials
What's the best way to pay for college?
College is unnecessarily expensive. All students are encouraged to go, but are never advised on how to pay for college. What is the best way people have found to be able to afford college and pay off student loans?
#broke #collegefunds
How do I choose between colleges? Is area an okay deciding factor?
im deciding between George Mason University and Virginia Tech. I want to do Computer Science (at Tech, i have to do gen engineering as a first year and then APPLY to cs meaning i may not get in). I haven't heard from Tech yet but I got accepted into Mason for CS. The area around Mason is more...
How can I find good internship opportunities as a high school student?
I have a Linkedin but all the internships require one to be currently pursuing a college degree but I'm still a senior in high school. I'm interested in UX Design and Computer science.
#computerscience #user-experience #user-experience-design #internships #highschool #highschoolsenior
What are things to add to your resume or application to make you stand out to colleges?
I work and I heard my counselor say that is something that a lot of colleges don't see anymore. They see a lot of impressive writing camps and things like that to make them stand out, but I just want to know what makes you really stand out to colleges when they are looking through your...
What is the best to take notes during a lecture if you are more of a Kinesthetic Learner?
I am in a couple of lecture classes, but because I am still in High School, the teachers still tend to hold our hands a little bit with it. I feel like the level of intensity will change once I am in college and I would like to know how to be better prepared with it also considering the fact...
What are the benefits of scholarships over loans?
I qualify for many scholarships and loans, but which ones should I focus on? #scholarships #loans #financial-aid #college
What is the benefit of debit cards over credit cards in college?
I am going to be entering college soon and need to pay for things without carrying cash, should I use debit or credit? #financial-planning #finance #credit-cards #banking #college
I am setting my vision on going to college because I want to be a chef getting paid more money for my skill. What colleges would you suggest and how to I plan my academic and elective courses to get there?
I'm in the 7th grade and I learned cooking my own foods is healthier.
#chef is good :3
I'm in 7th grade. I'm interested in the career of Theater and arts. What skills do I need to improve in order to achieve my goal
What skills will help me to get better at theater and arts
#theatre #arts #performing-arts #theater #stage-management
How should I approach Job Hunting for a future career?
I'm asking for some insight on a few things. I'm interested in computers, pulling them apart, putting them together, testing for issues and solving them as well as looking for better options for future sustainability. I'm in-between jobs at the moment and have no prior experience other than...
What programs are recommended for those going into automotive engineering?
I'm a prospective automotive college student and I want to be sure I'm getting the most out of my education and not shortchanging myself or my future employers by not being as prepared as I could be. #engineering #mechanical-engineering #automotive
I'm planning on getting an engineering degree and then going into the medical field to become a doctor. Is biomedical engineering the best course of action for me, or is there another engineering field that would both interest and be beneficial for me?
I've been involved with the Math, Engineering, and Science Academy at my high school for the past four years and absolutely loved it. I love physics and I love the engineering classes offered at my school; however I've always been entranced with the prospect of being a doctor. I'd like to go to...
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