Dickinson, Texas
What are medical school committees looking for in an applicant (research experience, extracurricular/volunteer activities, grade point average,...)?
I am a research postdoc fellow in life sciences. I was recently asked how to get accepted to medical school. This is not really in my field so I figured I should share this question. Hope the answers will be helpful to any student going through the selection process. #doctor #medicine...
What are some things you wished you did back in college?
What I'm wondering is, do you regret not joining more clubs or taking certain classes you were curious about taking or just overall spending more time on campus to see what else the campus offered the students? #college #college-life
How do you deal with comparing yourself with your fellow classmates?
I feel as though I've begun doing this ever since I've started college. I always hear that my fellow classmates are coming to school and working a part time job, and for some, they may even have a family to provide for. It makes me wonder how they manage all of that but then it makes me think,...
What can you do when you're feeling stressed about not having a job while in college?
I'm almost finished with college and I have yet to find a summer job. I'm afraid that this may hinder my job search after I graduate, since I have very little job experience. This has caused me to begin to stress and worry and wonder what am I going to do once I finish school. I feel like now...
Can volunteer work help in the long run when it comes to a career?
I'm almost out of college and I've been trying to get a summer job with no success. I would like to do something with my time and I've read somewhere that volunteering is great, especially if its related to your degree. For me, I'm majoring in Art and Design and I've already set up applications...
What are some ways to prepare for my final semester at college?
I have one final semester to go at my current school in order to get my Bachelor's Degree. Are there any steps I should take during this final semester? Should I join any clubs or get involved with any other school activities? And if so, do those ultimately affect my career search after I...
I want to be a a mft therapist but i found out there is christian counseling which one is better and which one earns more
To learn more info about my choices of my career #career #people #involving
How and Where to gain Industry Project Management experience as a volunteer, while still working in academia?
I am a postdoc fellow in life sciences. I have been in a lab doing bench work for years and this is not as much fun and exciting as it used to be. Now, I am looking at my options, trying to figure out what my next move should be; I have just started learning on my own what PM is and would like...
How do you find the right volunteer opportunities that help in building experience for the career of choice ?
I love to volunteer and have been volunteering since I was young. Recently I received an advice that I should volunteer strategically. I wanted to find out what others thought. #career-counseling #volunteering #student-counseling #admissions-counseling
How do I transition from Academia into Science and Information (Technical writer/Science writer/Entrepreneurial editor)?
I am a postdoc fellow in life sciences. I have been in a lab doing bench work for years and this is not as much fun and exciting as it used to be. Now, I am looking at my options, trying to figure out what my next move should be; but I know that the academic world is no longer an option....
what outside activities help you get into an art college?
i want to get into an art college to pursue art. I have gone to summer art programs, attended art shows, and go to an art high school. Will all this help me get into an art college?
what makes up a stong body of work?
i am developing my portfolio to attend an art college to pursue art #art #arts #fine-art #visual-arts
is it a good idea to start interning at museums or art related places?
i want to get involved in my art community and hopefully find a job that specializes in fine arts #art #fine-art #the-arts
what jobs can you get with a BFA?
I want to go to an art college and pursue art, I am asking so I can choose which classes to take when I apply for college #fine-art #the-arts
Would you recommend a mechanical or chemical engineering degree
trying to decide which one to choose #industry
What careers are good that involve psychology?
I am mainly looking at going for counseling but I want to look more at the different careers that involve psychology. #counseling #clinical-psychology #psychologist
I am trying to decide if I want to find a fireworks distributor/manufacturer job as a human resources professional, or wether I should start up my own resale stand and work my way up into owning multiple stands and being able to sustain a good life?
I have been selling fireworks since I was 12 years old, I am now 31, and I thoroughly enjoy it. I have worked with distributors, and have also managed stands for the company I work for. I enjoy both ends of the business, and am even willing to relocate from my snow-less SE Texas to a more...
Is human resources as bad as everyone says it is?
I am studying for a bachelor's in human resources and accounting. I love accounting, and am curious if that will be enough to make my future career enjoyable. #management #accounting #human #resources
Can someone who starts out as a Mechanical Engineer advance to become a CEO and would they still be able to practice engineering?
My dream is to someday own a company and I would like to know if I could still practice while doing so #engineering #mechanical-engineering #tech #ceo
What is the greatest unexpected contribution that your Mechanical Engineering degree has made to your life?
I would like to know if there is a difference outside of career or academics that this degree makes. #engineer #mechanical-engineer #life #learning
Should I go to school in the region that I intend to work?
I understand that it would help to already live in the region that I will be searching for jobs but will it hurt me if I went to school further away? #technology #it
Consulting Time Commitment
I have always heard that consultants have to work long hours and don't have a good work life balance. Is this true? Does the firm that you work for have an impact on this? #consulting
What are major difference between college and high school classes?
As an incoming college freshman, I am wondering what are major differences between college and high school classes? (Size of class, volume and difficulty of material, teaching styles, etc.) #college #high-school-classes
How will the college classes I pick help prepare me for my career?
I am an incoming college freshman. I am majoring in communication sciences and disorders because I want to pursuing a career in communications, particularly speech and language pathology. I know there a major specific classes, but I want to know how will those courses I take help prepare me for...
What is the best way to go about scheduling my courses?
How many classes should I have scheduled in a day? Should I do morning, afternoon, or evening classes? As an incoming college freshman, I want to know the best way to schedule my classes without overwhelming myself. #college #courses
To specialize in a particular field of nursing, what are the steps?
I want to specialize in neonatal nursing, and are wondering the steps to take to achieve my goal! #nurse #nursing #hospital-and-health-care #science #college
How will the new sat affect college scores?
I want to know how the new scores will affect admission into colleges! #college #teacher
What is a typical neonatal nurse workday like?
When I was a kid, I would see myself in the medical field doing what doctors do best. But I never asked myself what I really wanted to be. So as I am now in high school, I have been thinking about what it would be like to be a neonatal nurse someday. Because in the medical field, you can be...
How do you evaluate success on being a nurse practitioner?
Doctors go beyond treating a patient when their love becomes their patients. May not know yet what it is like to be a doctor or a nurse practitioner, but this is why I ask this question. I believe any nurse can do their job. As in prescribing medications, treating any illness, and taking...
What college is the best one to get a teaching degree?
I am looking to become a teacher #college #teaching #colleges
What do I major in to become a secondary teacher?
I want to be a high school teacher. #secondary-education
Career/Major
So how does one find what they are passionate about, what major they want to go in. Im not sure about that. As of right now im considering physics because of astrophysics. When you find what you are passionate about and take the courses for that major do you ever struggle, or ask yourself "Is...
How is the path for physics major
Okay so as of right now, I am in biotech and I want to switch to physics because Im so intrigued by astrophysics. However, everyone around me tells me its too hard. Physics is too hard for you, you wont find a job, you'll need to get a higher level education and it's expensive. Things along...
What happens with people who graduate but don't master their major? Should college classes be more enforced?
Hello, I'm a performing music major, and I don't understand how students who are planning to teach, for example, get enough with the classes that are provided if there are so many students in a class for the teacher to work with and not enough to obtain everything from the class. Does that...
What careers are options for me if I'm interested in an Interdisciplinary Ph. D. in English Literature and Psychology?
I'm very interested in both studies and think they complement each other well. #psychology #literature #doctorate
What are the benefits in getting a doctorate?
I want to get a Multidisciplinary degree in English Literature and Psycholgy. I was wondering whether I should get a doctorate or a masters. #psychology #degree #literature #doctorate
Is it possible for one to work as an Architect and an Architectural Engineer? I Know they're two incredibly different fields, but I am incredibly passionate about both and am curious if there is a way to actually participat ein both in the work force.
I am aiming for a BS in Architectural Engineering and Plan on getting a Masters in Architecture, to give myself a well-rounded education. I've heard from professors that it's fairly black and white between the two careers, however that might simply only be the case in America. Maybe other...
I've only been involved in 2 clubs throughout my 3 years in highschool should I join more?
I'm concerned, all my friends where in 5 clubs and I've only done 2. #colleges #senioritis
Should I fulfill myself with AP courses my senior year of highschool?
I've only taken 2 AP classes before hand senior, is it worth it? #college #high-school #transition
What does it takes to be a Medical practitioner
I have always wanted a career in the field of medicine, so I want to know what it takes to be a Medical practitioner #doctor #veterinary #optometrist
What is the difference between high school life and college life
I will be graduating high school in June, and attending college in the fall. Therefore, I want to have an idea what it is like to be in college #college #teaching #teacher #counselor #college-student
Is it better to go in to Kinesiology / sports medicine or nursing?
I need to pick a topic / major for college (freshman year) #college #nursing #pre-med #physical-trainer
If I want to research medicine, what should I major and minor in during college?
I have always figured it would be chemistry, but would any certain type (medicinal-chemistry, biochemistry, ect) or different subject be better? #science #research
If I want to research medicine, should I major or minor in Chemistry, and what should I also study?
My plan has always been to major in Chemistry during college, but I wonder, if I want to create new vaccines and antibiotics, should I major in Chemistry or would another major be better? And say I do major in Chemistry, what should my minor be? Or vice versa? #medicine #research...
Besides obtaining a position as a teacher with a Bachelor's Degree in Teaching, what other opportunities are available with that degree?
I am currently enrolled at Lone Star College, working on my basics to obtain an Associate's of Arts Degree in Teaching. I will be transferring to University of Houston to obtain a Bachelor's Degree in Teaching. I am certain that I want to be certified to work as a teacher in k-6 grade levels....
Is it difficult to complete a double major in college?
I'm asking this question because I plan on majoring in the agriculture field as well as education. #college
Is College just like High School just with Adults
Is it fair to say that if you were popular in high school the same will be for college and vice versa? I have seen non social people shine and blossom when they come home college and also seen popular people struggle with their high school self. #college
Can you become a surgeon in multiple areas? If so, would you have to take another 2 years for each area?
I intend on becoming a surgeon. More specifically a cardiovascular surgeon. Someone who focuses on injuries to the heart or heart defects. While I do have a strong passion for this I also think that it'd be fun to also do nueral surgery as well and I just need some information about the chances...
How rigorous is the path to become a surgeon
When I grow up I want to become a surgeon and I don't want to lose interest in the beginning of that path because it's too hard. I'm willing to persevere and I'm sure I will but still; I'd rather know now so that I can prepare for it. #doctorate-degree
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