Coopersburg, Pennsylvania

I am a mechanical engineering sophomore and I recently learned my parent can only contribute about 5% of my college finances. What is an affordable, realistic amount I can take out in student loans so I don't drown in student debt? For more information, I live in New Jersey and my dream job...

I am a current college student in my sophomore year. I recently learned that my parent will only be able to contribute about 5% of my college education. What are some steps I can take to make college more affordable? I am already working as a co-op and saving as much as I can. I would prefer...

Everyone always says that computer science is a quickly growing field. However, does this mean I should pursue computer science and be guaranteed job security? #job #security

I know it's not enough to like doing something, so how do I know if a class or activity is something that I will love doing for the rest of my life? #job #job-search

Computer science is important in all jobs and aspects of life, but I don't know where to start when it comes to learning how to program. #computer-science #computer-programming

As an aspiring physicist or astrophysicist, I know that research is a central part of the job. However, I have never been involved in research in high school and want to pursue it in college. #science #physics #research

I aspire to become an instructional designer.
#instructional-design #education

I am asking this because I am interested in becoming an instructional designer. #education #data-science #analytics

For most of us, we know where we are headed coming fall of 2018. I am moving 5 hours away from home. I would like to know, how do you feel about leaving home and what are you doing to prepare for that move?

#movingonup
#collegebound
#dormlife

AP Exams are coming up and as we all know, if we get either a 3, 4 or 5, we get those college credits. Paying $100 or so per exam is better than paying close to $800-$1000 for those classes in college. So, my question to you is how to do you prepare for your AP Exam? How does your teacher...

I find a lot of information about why private student loans are the worst way to go to pay for school, but as the last of 8 kids in my family I need to pay my way through college. I received a good package from my school, but there is still a gap and it seems like no one from my financial aid...

I have received a good package for college, but am still short of paying for the degree I am pursuing in art therapy.. I am the last of eight kids in my family and I have to pay my way through college. I don't mind spending the time writing essays, etc. but I am finding it difficult to find...

I'm currently in college for accounting and considering being a CPA, but I was wondering if there are any other jobs that I might be interested in once I attain an accounting degree. #accounting

I'm currently in college majoring in Accounting but I don't have any previous experience with this kind of job. I'm curious about what a day in the life of a certified public accountant looks like. #cpa

In the summer after I will graduate college, what happens? Will I have a job to start that summer? Will I start with internships? What happens if I don't have either? #jobs #internships #after-college

Both of my parents have very bad credit due to my father going to jail multiple times. Because of this, I am worried that I won't be able to get loans for college. I have no one to cosign for me and I can only get around $5500 through the federal government. #financial-aid #college #loans...

Since so many people, myself included, change majors while at university, it's probably safe to assume that some people simply settled for a major because they got tired of changing. Others might have just been stubbornly committed to a major for the sake of getting a degree. Do any of you feel...

I'm considering a career in marketing because I'm fascinated by the relationship between consumers and the market. However, I'm not keen on working a commission based sales job, which is what a lot of people tell me what a marketing degree leads to.

#marketing

I'm currently in an internship and I'm being constantly told to take the initiative. What are some tips to doing this? Also, consciously, I know that I am here to learn, that mistakes will happen and that I'm not going to get hated for asking too many questions. But whenever I am supposed to...

I currently have an internship in Ohio but my school and permanent address is in New Jersey. The people here are good people and might help me in the future. I want to maintain some contact so the opportunity doesn't disappear. What is the best way to maintain contact even when I get busier in...

As a mechanical engineer, I know that I have many options for my career choice. But I am also worried that I won't be able to find a job that I enjoy. What are the best ways or what are the right questions to ask to find out if I like a job or not? #enginnering #happiness...

I want to be smart and it seems like a lot of people go to college and never use their degree. I want to make sure that all of the student loan debt will be worth it in the end. #videoproduction

I am looking for internships for Food Scientists but all I can find are companies looking for experienced scientists. #internships #foodscience

I am asking this question so I can have a plan and can be prepared for the next move after High School. #creativty #college-major

I am wondering if i can keep a super busy schedule in college, while maintaining great grades? #iceskater

I have applied to multiple colleges with multiple scholarships. But the cost is just so expensive. I'm really in love with a college but it cost so much money. Another college gave me an almost free ride. But im stuck and I'm paying for it all on my own. So what do you recommend. #college #biology

I'm really into nursing
#college-major
#nursing #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care #college #college-admissions #sat

I'm thinking about majoring in nursing
#nursing-schools #nursing #higher-education

What is the skill that has the highest return on investment outside of going to school #engineering

I want to do service engineering at a smaller company with potential for growth, and want to find a way to contact companies #jobs #engineering

I’m asking so I know what to expect when I go to College. #teaching

I’m case being a teacher doesn’t work out I want to know what other options I have. #education

I’m case being a teacher doesn’t work out I want to know what other options I have. #education #teaching #children #working-with-children

#life #standards #wondering

Working fulltime and going to school taking 2 classes per semester. How do you manage the time between school, work, home and family? Looking for better ways to manage my time with everything so nothing falls short and i am able to still do things with my family and everything else....

What is the best advise you can give for a student who is new to college that would like to apply for scholarships. How do you go about it and how do you know which ones are legit or not? Where do you start?
#scholarships #college #financial-aid #college-tuition

Right now I feel a little overwhelmed with how many college options there are out there. There are so many different types with different styles and specialties, it’s hard to know which one best fits me. I want to get into the best college for me, but how should I know which ones to shoot for?...

I am very interested in a career as an aerospace engineer. I have visited 3 schools in the mid Atlantic area that have a good reputation in engineering. When I ask each one which makes your school standout over the other ones I got pretty vague answers. I have been told to ask questions to...

I'm interested in biology, and would ideally like a job that encompasses this interest. I also plan to horseback ride competitively after college, and need relatively flexible hours to do so. Are there any biology- related professions that will give me the flexibility and salary to continue my...

Making the leap from high school to college seems pretty scary at times. It would be amazing to hear some advice about how to be successful, well-organized, and happy during the next 4 years! #tips #collegeadvice

I've been horseback riding my entire life, and plan to continue doing so during (and after) college. What affordable horseback riding programs exist in college? Are there any eventing programs, or is it better to train outside of school? Also, what scholarships exist for equestrians, and are...

As a senior in high school whose dream job is to be a neurologist, the steps in between where I am now and where I want to go seem a little daunting. It would be great to have a bit of insight about what goals I should be working towards over the next few years! #premed #medicine #healthcare...

I am an undergraduate legal studies major, and am deciding to change my major. #pre-law

I am a freshman in college majoring in legal studies in business science, and hope to one day be litigation lawyer. #law #corporate-law #legal-services

This fall, I will be attending a four-year #university , but I have not declared a #major yet. I have diverse interests, so I would like to #explore my options before I decide on a major. What would be the best way to discover my options and learn about new things in order to find the right...

I was recently diagnosed with Celiac Disease, an autoimmune disease caused by eating gluten. Already finding it hard to avoid gluten at home, I am wondering if it is difficult to manage this disease and dietary restrictions during #college #diet-and-exercise #health,-wellness-and-fitness

I have been accepted into a couple of honors programs at good colleges which included good merit scholarships. I have also applied to a couple Ivy League and schools and am wondering if I get accepted if they are really worth the extra cost when applying to medical school? I would have to...

My ultimate goal is to become a surgeon. What are some of the things they will be looking for when I apply for medical school that I should consider when choosing? #college #college-admissions #medicine #healthcare

I need money for the fall and right now work part-time on the weekends and attending classes during the weekdays, I simply won't have enough time to thoroughly search for scholarships and such in time. #college-advice #college-tuition

When I was 8-years-old I had to enter a picture or painting in an art contest. After a few days I had finished a picture of my cat, Catniss(I had a chose of 8 other cats but I went with her). My mom told me it looked exactly like her. I asked other people too if it looked like a real cat and...