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Are the aspects of finding one's authenticity while in college, depending on their major always the right way to go, or should that be based on the ideals of their own character?
#identity
#college-bound
#major-decisions
#personvsproject
What websites are great for finding the right scholarships? And any tips and tricks in applying for scholarships?
I have trouble finding the right websites because there are so many. I haven't won any money yet and I desperately need some! #scholarships
What are some unnecessary items people put on their resumes?
I am applying to internships and want my resume to look good. What can I leave out? #resume #recruiting #resume-writing #linkedin
Which colleges/universities should I apply to?
I live in California, and I am reluctant to go too far for college. I would like to stay relatively close to home, so I can visit my parents and come back home without having to travel too far. I'm interested in computer science and psychology, and I would like to do something in one of those...
How much schooling is required for an engineering career?
I would like to pursue an engineering career. Before completely deciding on it, I would like to know how much schooling is needed to have a successful and good-paying engineering career. #college #engineering #college-major #college-selection
Is it more beneficial to own your own medical practice or work for private and public companies?
I plan to go into the medical field and I have a plan for college that will get me my masters in orthotics and prosthetics and out of college in four years. I am unsure where to start my career from there. #career-paths #medicine -practice
Is it better to start out as a CNA or LVN at the begining of a nursing career?#career-paths
I'm asking this because I have been undecided between these two careers for about a year now . I'm not sure what is the best way to get started. I am going to eventually become an RN. #career-paths
What characteristics make an outstanding student both inside and outside the classroom?
I have heard the basic qualities of outstanding students such as asking a lot of questions and studying hard (actually reading the textbook, because let's be real we don't have time to read everything!) I would love to hear what other characteristics are good to have to be successful in the...
I would like to become a physician assistant. Which classes should I consider taking in undergrad school?
I would like to become a physician assistant and I'm not sure which classes to take in undergrad school in order to prepare. #medicine #medical-education #physicians-assistant #family-medicine
Should a student in college consider taking summer school classes?
I want to know if it’s a good idea to take summer school classes to finish off earlier than four years. #csusb #college
How does being waitlisted for a college work?
I recently got waitlisted to UCLA and admitted to UCSD. Should I accept my position on the waitlist for UCLA? Am I able to be on the waitlist for UCLA while also accepting the admission to UCSD in case I do not end up being accepted to UCLA?
#collegeadmission
What are criminal justice career options for someone with impaired hearing?
Im a criminal justice major student and I applied to the State Corrections Department, but I was unable to pass my hearing test due to an ear surgery that I had early in my childhood. I understand many other career options require proper hearing, but I would still love to continue with criminal...
If medicine improves and allows people to live much longer lives, how will we provide for everyone?
As medical technology improves, people live longer, healthier lives. Anti-aging technologies are getting better and better. If people start regularly living to 100 or longer, or if human life is extended even further beyond natural limits, how we provide for everyone? How will people in my...
If I want to be an artist in the gaming industry, is it best to go to college first?
Right now I'm a running art student and I have decided that I want to be a concept artist. I am thinking about going to Digipen in Redmon WA but its expensive. Is it worth it to go to art school, or should I try to start working right away? I have a lot of motivation to go far in this field,...
How do I ensure that college allows me to grow and become the person I am, but doesn’t change all of the things that I like about myself?
Next year I’ll be going to college, and while I am there, I fear that some of the things that I like about myself will change due to the environment I will be a part of. For example, in college, a lot of people attend parties. In my four years of high school, I have never, other than birthday...
Is being good at physics directly correlated to being a good engineer?
I am a college student studying aerospace engineering. I have taken three college physics courses (mechanics, waves, electricity/magnetism) and have gotten a C, B-, and C+ respectively. I have studied extremely hard for these classes, but I think my underlying downfall was my lack of thorough...
Is there a company/organization that will allow me to donate some of my time so I can get a feel for what Mechanical Engineering is? I want to see what is like being an engineer instead of someone telling me. Thanks!
I am interested in Mechanical Engineering and want to know more about it. #volunteering #engineering #internships #mechanical-engineering
How do I know which General Ed Classes to take?
I am applying for a psychology major and I want to finish my general ed as quickly as possible #collegebound #psychology #college
Why don't admissions officers tell students why they were rejected?
I have been receiving my college acceptance (and sadly, rejection) letters lately. I understand that admission officers have to read literally thousands of applications but it hurts to not know why you weren't selected for their school. There are students out there getting rejected by their...
How do I use the privileges I've been given in life to improve the quality of other people's lives?
As a white middle class female, I have not gone through a lot of trauma or heartache in my life. I have a loving family who can provide for me, good friends that I trust and adore, and a future at a well respected university. I have decided to major in neuroscience so that I can help people by...
Is being a Graphic Designer at a studio/company a better option than being a Freelance Designer?
I am soon going to graduate if I can get my act together and I have been trying to figure out what companies I should intern at. In the end I always thought being a freelance artist would be cool because of the flexibility in my schedule but after taking my last Entertainment Graphics Class and...
How do you make your university application stand out?
I am a freshman now and I want to know what sort of things I should be doing so that when it comes time to send out applications I will stand out among other applicants. #college-admissions #university-applications
What do Cardiologist usually major in?
I want to become a Cardiologist and I want to major in Chemistry or Biology, but I want to know what other majors do Cardiologists usually take. I know it has to do with the medical field but what do others choose besides Biology?
Why Ivy League's don't choose me
I've been wondering for a while about Ivy League schools and what their biggest turn off is when it comes to applications. Whether it's low grades or not enough extra curricular activities, I'm not sure.
Which major should I choose?
I'm going to be applying to college next year, and for many colleges you need to specify which major you are applying as. However, I'm not sure what I want to be doing, since it's something I may be doing for the rest of my life. I'm interested in psychology and volunteering, but I don't know...
I am currently in my second year of college, and I still am undecided on my major.
I am currently in my second year of college, and I still am undecided on what to get my degree in. I have taken personality tests, spoke to counselors, spoke to friends but I still feel as if I am lost and my heart doesn't know what it wants. I need help. #psychology #career-counseling #sociology
Do the classes you take in highschool really matter with what you end up majoring in?
I'm trying to choose my classes for my senior year but I'm having trouble because I don't know what I want to major in. I'm tempted to not take a science because I already took AP biology my junior year but I've been told that it is recommended to take four years of a science. Will it hurt me...
How important is your major when applying to colleges?
Is it okay to apply #undecided? Did you switch you major in college and was it hard to do? #college #college-major #job #major #college-applications #application
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