DeForest, Wisconsin
How can I turn solid Russian skills into a real advantage in global security or military careers?
I’m a junior at UW-Madison focusing on Global Security and Russian. I want to use the language practically in a future career in national security. What experiences or extra steps (beyond classes) actually made Russian a game-changer for people in security, policy, or military roles?
How can I ensure I'm a competitive student for veterinary applications even though I'm doing my first 2 years at Technical College#Spring26?
I'm a senior in highschool and my mind is really set on vet school, I've been working in a clinic and undrstand the field but I always question my academics. How can I ensure I'm competitive enough with good grades, how do I know when I should re-take a class? What helps you be successful in...
Which industires are growing/emerging that align with marketing and digital media?
I am a sophmore at University of Wisconsin Madison majoring in Consumer Behavior and Marketplace Studies and Communication Arts.
How do I balance work and study?
I am looking for advice regarding working while attending school. Could you provide some guidance or recommendations? I am hoping to work on campus to help pay my tuition.
What are some things you wish you knew or would have done in graduate school?
What are some things you wish you knew or would have done when in graduate school (specifically mental health counseling degrees)? I am about to enter a graduate program for mental health counseling and I am stressed about everything that is to come (financial aid, loan repayment, managing time...
What are some study tips to help transition from high school to college workload?
I am an incoming college freshman excited for my next four years, but I am a little nervous about how to manage the extra workload.
What was your school journey like to become an Art Therapist?
I am a college freshman at a community college, I know it's awhile down the road before I decide what school I will transfer to but I'm curious. What was your major / minor in for your bachelors degree and what school did you attend for your master's degree?
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When going into electrical engineering is physics or math more important?
I want to go into electrical engineering and especially into robotics so I was wondering if math or physics is more important for it?
How many scholarships can be awarded to a single student?
Is there a limit on the number of scholarships a student can earn?
How did you know you selected the right university and degree plan? #Spring25
Anyone transfer schools at some point in their college career or determine that their major just didn't fit their plan any more?
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How do I decide which grades I would want to teach? #Spring25
I'm going to grad school next year for art education, and don't know which grades I want to end up teaching.
How much time is spent actually curating/socializing with artists as opposed to desk work in job positions like a Curator?
I am an undergrad student perusing a BA in Art History. I love to research, write, and immerse myself with art and artists. Will being a curator fulfill my passions?
How can I identify the right academic path for me?
I have passion for care, academic advancement and research.
What are the best strategies to retain complex medical information?
What are the best strategies to retain complex medical information?
What’s the rate of success for Sports Management Major in today’s workforce market & is it in demand ?
Please advise on techniques to improve marketing strategies & communication skills for this field.
How do I professionally address any work/coworker conflicts that may arise in my future workplace?
I’m a high school senior and I plan on double majoring in developmental psychology and speech and hearing services but I see my coworkers who are adults now have issues with the other people working there and I want to learn how I can handle any problems that may arise in my future workplace.
How has college become so expensive?
It seems like the cost has gone up so much compared to 20 years ago.
Before becoming a criminal profiler you have to work in law enforcement, do you have to be a police officer or can I be something else?
Criminal profilers require time in law enforcement beforehand. Do you have to be a police officer, or is there another job that can fulfill that requirement? I never had in mind being a police officer, so I was hoping there were other jobs in that field.
What classes should I take in high school to help me become a criminal profiler?
I'm a sophomore in high school but I was wondering what classes (AP or honors preferably) to take for my junior year to help me become a criminal profiler. I'm 100% confident I want to do that job but I don't know what classes can push me into that direction.
What clubs/internships are beneficial for those interested in a career in communications?
I am currently a third year undergraduate student.
Is job shadowing a good way to see if you are interested in a certain field while in high school?
I have seen many ways you can gain experience and learn about a field while in high school, but I was wondering how helpful job shadowing is. My stepmom recommended I try and shadow a family friend of ours because she works at a local news station for news broadcasting and that is a secondary...
Can you Study Abroad to learn something not directly in your major?
I want to study abroad but as I'm looking for colleges there are options for study abroad, but not in my field of interest in an English-speaking country. can you learn something in your minor or something related to a future career while you study abroad?
How does a college schedule differ from a highschool schedule?
I know that in college you have a major and a minor ( Or multiple minors/ majors?) and a certain amount of credits you need to take a year to graduate like in high school, but how is it different from high school? How do minors work and is it normal to take more than one or is it easier to...
What are good Colleges for Communications (Public Relations) Degree?
I've been looking for a few months now but I've been struggling with finding colleges that fit into my college interests. I want to go into Public Relations and get a major and minor related to good skills to have in that field. A big thing for me is also financial aid and a study abroad...
How does taking classes outside of your major work?
I am a Sophomore in high school and am just now getting deeper into college and career searching. I want to go into communications-- Specifically Public Relations, with a minor in either marketing or graphic design. Still, when I choose a minor I'd like to take some classes in the other minors...
How can I be successful business man ?
How can I be a successful business man,
How much does it cost to become a real estate agent?
I'm wondering how much I need to save before going to school and taking courses to become a real estate agent. Should I take a gap year?
How can I ensure a successful career path in academia or industry after completing a PhD specializing in quantum physics, considering my diverse interests in languages and creative pursuits as well?
As someone who completed a bachelor's degree in chemistry and a master's in materials chemistry from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and worked as a product engineer for 7 years, I have a solid technical background. However, I have a persistent keen interest in physics, particularly...
What kind of education would I need to work in an orphanage as a teacher and maybe one day open an orphanage? (Not in the US)
I want to help kids who need it the most. I want to give them a place where they can be loved, taken care of, and thought of as family.
How do I know what career and major I want to go into?
I'm a Sophomore in high school, and thinking about the future, but I've never known what I want to do. I'm starting to have an idea, but I feel like the career I might want to go into is risky, expensive, might not pay off, and I'm scared of what I would have to do in that career. I don't...
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