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What are the best study abroad programs for colleges in the U.S?
#study-abroad #college #international
What should every student know before majoring in political science, economics, or international relations?
I’m conflicted on what to major in and feel like these are good options for me.
#major
I know I want to major in something business related, but what are the best majors before getting an MBA?
I don’t want to do my undergraduate degree in marketing or business but I want a concentration of study that emphasizes people centered and economy based curriculum.
#business
What is the best route for me to take to achieve my goals and reach my full potential?
I really want to go into medicine but worry about the cost of school and I do NOT want to graduate with hundreds of thousands of dollars in student loans. I also don't know how to choose my under grad school and worry that if I don't pick the right school it will be harder to get into med or...
What is the best branch of medicine for me to specialize in?
How do I choose classes if I am not sure what branch of medicine I want to enter? I haven't even decided on human or veterinary medicine and I am a junior, so I have a very short time to decide on which schools are best for which branches of medicine. #medicine #veterinary-medicine...
How will technological advances change how medicine is practiced when I become a doctor?
I am seeing robotic technology that allows doctors to do surgery remotely and this seems like a completely different type of training than what I thought I would be doing to be a surgeon. It is exciting, but I hope that I don't get my education only to find technology has left me behind....
I'm planning on studying Linguistics, and would love to learn new languages while I do so. Is there any language certifications I can get at a State level to put on my CV without having to take a class?
I'd like to learn languages without having to take a class because I can work at my own pace and study what I want in a language at any point in time. However, I feel that having a certification or award would look better on a resume than just self reporting. If you could give me ideas about...
Is a Master's degree necessary?
I am pursuing an engineering major and was wondering if I should pursue a Bachelor's degree or a Master's. Is it necessary for engineering students to continue their studies after undergrad? Also, is a BS degree a lot more practical than a BA degree?
#engineering
Does ABET accreditation matter?
I am pursuing an Engineering major, specifically computer engineering, but the program at my school that I will attend is not ABET accredited. Does it matter much? Will it affect my career path?
(the school I will most likely attend is University of California, San Diego)
#engineering
Are there any scholarships or grants that cover my mental health services fees?
I suffer from acute anxiety and I would love to keep my current therapist to help me with the transition from being a full time worker to being a full time student. I'd like to know if there is any money available to cover this necessary service. #mentalhealth #anxiety #undocumented
Are there scholarships that cover living expenses?
Now that I'll be attending college full time, it means I'll have to work part time to cover my living expenses. However, I foresee having miscellaneous expenses at school such as materials, books, etc. #college #scholarships
Are there any scholarships for transfer students interested in art school?
I am a community college transfer student and I'm looking for scholarships that can help me finish my Bachelors in Fine Arts. #design
Do you have a higher chance of succeeding in your career if you choose to study at a 4 year school, rather than attending community college and then transferring after two years?
I am asking this because I am trying to decide between attending community college first, which is cheaper, or going for a 4 year school which I worked really hard to get into. There's a chance that I may not be able to afford to attend a 4 year school yet, and I am nervous that attending...
What things can I do during pursuing my bachelor's degree to improve my chances of getting accepted into medical school?
I am asking this question because I would appreciate all the advice that I can get on this question. I don't have anyone that can really guide me in this whole process, and some advice on the route that I should take would really help. #medicine #doctor #med-school #medical-school #pre-med...
What full-time/part-time jobs would be great for experience when wanting to pursue a career in Forensic Pathology?
I'm new to the work environment relating to the medical field and I do a lot of research, and ask others questions, on this topic, but the answers are either broad, or unanswered. I would also appreciate learning from what someone else had to do to build themselves up to this specific type of...
I am interested in fire science. Are there any professionals willing to share their experience on how they became a firefighter?
My grandfather was chief fire inspector for the state of Hawaii. He was really good at what he did. I heard most of the stories from my father, who would tag along during the days of his youth. My father even regretted not going into the fire department. I've heard about the benefits in working...
For physical therapists.. to go into programs accredited by CAPTE, would schools consider choosing students who've gotten health related majors?
I'm looking into physical therapy. The CAPTE programs in universities like San Francisco and Sacramento don't have any references on what majors would work well for the student. I'm not confident yet if I want to go on this field, but it would help. #physicaltherapy #college-recruiting
What are some interview tips?
I am applying to optometry school this year, so hopefully I get some interviews! #eyes #optometry #interviews #professional-development
What are factors that make your career interesting?
I would like to be an optometrist, so I am worried that in the long run, I will get bored looking at just eyes. #eyes #optometry
On my college application, can I list things I accomplished prior to high school?
I am going to apply for colleges by the end of the year. I have a lot of things I can talk about prior to high school because I was an immigrant and I did a lot back then in another country. I hope I can put those on my college application so then the people can understand me more. #college...
What are the cons to attending UCLA?
What are some things that you wish you knew before attending UCLA? How did you adapt to these surprises? What advice would you give to a prospective freshman? If you had known these cons, would it have changed your decision to attend UCLA? How is life after graduating from UCLA? #UCLA...
Should I go to a more expensive, prestigious school for the experience and opportunities, or take a more affordable route so that I will have less financial burden in the future?
I got accepted to UCLA, however, I am wondering if it is worthwhile to attend UCLA if it means that I will create more debt for myself in the future. I want the diversity, club organizations, experience, and research opportunities that it offers (I am an Undeclared- Life Sciences major at the...
How do you know what career or job is truly best for you? When did you know it was the path meant for you?
Deciding what to do for the rest of my life is quite daunting. I'm curious as to when others discovered what their true calling was; what it felt like, how it happened, how they knew. I also want to know how they figured out how to make their passions into practical jobs, how they found the...
How do you balance being a physician with having a close relationship with a significant other/family members/friends or even starting a family?
I'm excited about entering the medical field because it interests me so much and would be the perfect job for me. I'm just worried about the type of work-life balance real practicing physicians have and what they do to combat the issues that come with working such an intense and time-consuming...
what can political science get me to in life?
I want to major in this field #coo
How can I manage my time more effectiely?
I am having a hard time managing my time between work and #school
What are some careers I can get into with a Public Relations degree?
#postcollege
Should I look for a career that I'm good at or something I'm interested in?
#career #career-choice
Is taking on more than one profession/career in one's life plausible/acceptable?
Part of the nature of being a human is that we change. We take on different hobbies, interests, and personality traits as we age and gather new experiences. This is one thought that has pestered me on my journey to apply to colleges and decide what to do with my life. That being said, I knew...
Is it difficult to study engineering in college without much experience?
When deciding on what major to apply to for college, the only thing I knew for sure was that I wanted to use my huge passion and love for science to solve tangible problems in both communities and global societies. I settled on engineering, but was unsure due to the fact that I had little...
How can I get internships in legal fields as a high school student?
There are almost none for high schoolers because they are only looking for law students
#law
do i need to go to a 4 year college first before going the a culinary school?
just wondering about the requirements for applying for a culinary school #chef #culinaryschool #
What advice do you have for someone about to go off to college?
After getting accepted into a college, how should students be prepared for college life?
#college-admissions #college #collegelife #college
how to prepare for college interview?
thinking ahead of myself, how do people prepare for a college interview?
#college #college-admissions #college-advice #college-recruiting #interviewing-skills #interview-preparation #interviewing #interview-questions
How does volunteering help you get into college?
At what level would volunteer hours help you get into college? people did a lot of volunteer works, but I don't know how do that would help you get into college. what information do people get from the volunteer works? #college #volunteerhours #collegeadives #collegeadministration...
what are some good programs for students who want to go into medical field?
looking for a pre-medical program for high schools. what should students do to prepare for getting into this field?
#medical-education #medical-school #medical-program #medicine #sports-medicine #summer-internship #summer-jobs #summer-programs #summer-courses
what are some advice to give when students apply for colleges?
students always have trouble going through the application process. What are some good suggestions for students who are struggling with college application? What things should they watch out or keep in mind?
#college #college-admissions ##collegeapplication #college-advice
How to build up your confidence? How to be good at communicating with people?
Everyone would sort of encounters this kind of problem. For an introvert, how should we act to overcome the fear to communicate with people. Even though we did not mean something, but our timidity always prevent us from getting our message across. How to make introverts become confident?...
what is the SAT score range for getting into Ivy League schools?
SAT score range and the accomplishments people do in high schools. What makes those students stand out from the others? General comments about Ivy League schools.
#ivyleague #ACT #college-major #college #SAT #university #howard-university #brown-university #columbia-university
what should I study in college if I want to become an orthodontist?
I want to know the process of becoming an orthodontist. The studying would take a long time, but I want to know what major should I be in to get into that path. What college would best prepare me for this profession? #dentist #dentistry #pediatric-dentistry #college-major #college...
What colleges would be best for biology major?
looking for colleges with low cost of tuition. good for science field.
#college-major #college-selection ##college #college-advice #university #choosing-a-major #majors-and-minors #biology
How are you able to balance your point of view with your clients?
I would like to know how PR agents and managers are able to create a strategy that is true to them and to their client. #publicrelations #public-relations
How do you handle or bounce back from a PR crisis?
As a PR major, should you always assume the worst of any situation in order to be prepared? I feel like we learn a lot about PR in school, but a lot of it is washed down and doesn't always sound as bad as it is. I would like to be prepared for real-life situations. #public-relations
How do you get past the struggles in life to be successful?
As a college student, there is always something that gets in your way. It could be making bad decisions, making wrong decisions, or just messing up. Sometimes it gets hard to get pass the struggles when there are problems hitting you from left and right that are always there to test you....
What advice can you give to a woman pursuing a career in the medical field?
For the past 2-3 years, I am still a bit lost in what specific career I want to pursue. I know I want to be in the medical field or a hospital setting, but still unsure of what exactly I want to pursue.
#college #medical-life
I want to be in the health field and was wondering if it is to late for me to change my mind about what i want to do ?
I am a student currently a Junior at De Anza high school and having problems with choosing a career path and am currently in engineering #technology with computers and all that stuff and its okay but ...... i don't find it very interesting in my opinion. But, i want to be in the Health field i...
Where is the best place to start if you want to start learning video editing??
Lately, I've seen content creators play video games, vlog and their editing is so crisp in the video. The question being where do i start learning my craft and get from where I am now to being a professional video editor and use to think
#video-editing #film-editing #adobe
I've decided that I wanted to have a career in culinary arts, but where are good schools that have negotiable student fees?
I want to go to culinary school, but I don't know any culinary schools near my hometown of El Sobrante, CA that really cater/that my family can work around concerning fees, are there any schools like so? #Culinaryschool #Culinaryarts #Gastronomy #connections #school #Culinarycareer #future...
I want to start coding and be a video game developer, but where do i start?
I've always loved playing video games and right now I'm super into Hearthstone (if anyone sees and plays that game add me) and i really want to go into coding and or to create the story for one. However, I do not know here to start at all and i really want to learn, so where do i start? Is...
What career choice should I choose?
I am a junior in high school and don't know what to do after high school.#careerchoice
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