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How exactly are scholarship monies put towards tuition and can they be limited to certain careers even it is a major or minor?
I wanted to understand that once scholarship monies are granted, the discretion of spending is now at the students disposal. However a fellow classmate was unable to scholarship money towards their major in business. How can I avoid the same problem. #major #scholarship
Is it possible to major in languages in which more than one language is mastered at once?
I am currently interested in majoring in languages, however through research found that most majors are limited to specifics. For example I pick up dialect, word choice, and accent quickly and have put it in practice; more than volunteer requirements but as a career. I can't seem to find a...
Is it important to know multiple languages in your job?
This is regardless of the job. Personally I plan on being in tech but all my teachers say it's very important to know more than one language. Personally I struggle with learning languages. Will I be at a large disadvantage? #general #language #first-job #technical #spanish
Will there be opening jobs in computer science with only having a bachelor’s degree?
My family is pressed about the money for college and I think it would be best to find a job that would only require a bachelor’s degree. Would it make sense for someone who wants a tech job to go for masters? I know it would help but if i had good grades at a 4 year public state university...
What extracurriculars stand out when applying for medical school?
As a freshman and soon-to-be sophomore, I haven't participated in much on and off campus. I'm worried that I won't be able to find anything I'm very interested in by the time I need to apply. #college #medicine
When pursuing graduate school, what are some things to keep in mind and look into?
I'm in the process of compiling a list of graduate schools to apply to in the fall and would like some advice on how to narrow down the list. Right now a big thing for me is location, so I'm only looking at particular states. But I'm sure there are other things that one should keep in mind when...
If you're trying to make a field switch (say math to engineering) what advice do you have for a smooth transition?
A little bit about me: I am a rising undergraduate senior majoring in math but I am interested in pursuing industrial engineering. I've been looking into pursuing graduate school simply because it seems like the only option, being that I have no formal knowledge of engineering. Are there any...
How do you go about finding a summer internship?
I have just finished my sophomore year at the College of Charleston and was not sure how to go about finding a summer internship before I headed back home to New York. I'm a double major in Business Administration and Hospitality and Tourism so at my college there is a list server for Tourism...
Which is the most difficult CS subject/theory that you studied but important to the field? And the reason please?
I'm currently a high school and will be starting college in June and I want to know about the difficulties I would come across while persuing my major. #studying-tips #sport #project #manage
Medicine is a tough field to study in so what motivated you to continue studying it even through hard times?
I've always known that studying medicine wasn't easy. Personally knowing people who have stepped off the pre-med track has made me wonder what exactly has encouraged those who are now doctors to continue. Getting answers from those who have experienced this first hand is something that will...
Where can you find the best financial aid support?
I am a current junior in high school and looking for financial options that allow college to be more affordable. #financial-aid #scholarship
How have you reacted to the people who have told you that you don't have what it takes to become a doctor/surgeon?
I'm a high school junior who has always wanted to become someone important in the medical field. The duty to help people to the best of my ability is something I want to pursue. However, an obstacle that I've faced is the belittling of my abilities to do so. So I would like to know how certain...
When is the right time to take the SAT's and how many times should I take it?
I am a current junior in high school and I am taking the upcoming SAT on June 4, but wondering if I should take it another time. #sat
What are benefits of having a minor in Linguistics?
I am currently thinking about minoring in Linguistics, and my career goal is to work in the Education field. #school #college-minor #k-12-education #linguistics
If I want to work at a record company in their PR division, how do I get started?
Thanks for the help #pr #record-labels #record #public-relations #music #performing-arts
What is the difference between hard and soft skills on a resume?
One resume asked me for hard skills and soft skills, and I want to know the difference. #resume #interviews #general
Did you love or hate your college experiemce?
were you that kid that went to every event, or the kid that stayed in their dorm. Did you have friends, join a team, or joined a club? Did you love or hate your college experience? #graduate #sophomore #junior
How to succeed in being a criminal defense attorney?
I wish to become a criminal defense attorney. I want to become one of the top ranking attorneys, but how can I? Do I start my own business as soon as I graduate from law school or do I join a law firm? #law #criminal-justice #communications #sociology #communication #bussiness
Do school counselors' role vary depending on the grade of school they are working in?
I want to know if a school counselor's role differ in an elementary school, middle school, high school, and college due to students' age and their behaviors. I can see a school counselor in a middle school would likely to deal with behavioral issues where as high school can be different....
Would I be able to only stay in the pediatrics field in occupational therapy because I want to work with children? Does that include encouraging them to get physically fit and healthy again?
I originally wanted to be a pediatrician because I love working with kids and I believe that that's what I want to do with my life. I love helping people especially children. I started college as a biology major but after taking courses in Biology, I realized that Biology isn't for me. Many...
Does anyone have a degree in business and computer science?
Hello! When deciding on what to major, I have two ideas in mind -- one is computer science and the other is in business. Does anyone have both of these degrees and want to explain the job opportunities that have come your way? Is it helpful to have a degree in both CS and business? Are the job...
What is it like to have a computer science degree in an international country?
In the Fall of 2016, I will be studying in NYU Shanghai. I want to have a degree in computer science and am wondering what it's like to have a CS degree outside of the United States. What jobs are available that require a CS degree ? #computer-science #computer-engineering
What are the different career options for a student studying Psychology?
I am going to be a college Sophomore in Fall 2016 and I want to understand more about the different paths I can choose from if I continue to major in Psychology. I specifically want to become a Mental Health Psychologist. #psychology #mental-health-counseling
Do you think these two majors are a good combo?
I'm going into computer science and computer art. My endgame is to make video games. #science #computer
What are good websites to use to learn coding?
codeacademy? code . org? #science #computer #tech
How should I start learning on my own?
I don't want to go in completely blind and fall behind. I took a computer science course in high school but I think that it's not really enough. #science #computer
How hard was it to go from knowing nothing to learning about Computer Science?
I don't know much about the field other than a very VERY basic understanding and I'm worried I never will. #science #computer
How can I choose field of work that'll assure me that I'll enjoy the rest of my life working?
I am still very young, sixteen years of age, and there is yet anything that sparks my interest in terms of vocation. I'm constantly hearing that every individual inhabits a special talent, perhaps I've yet to find mine, but how can I be certain that eventually I will? This thought constantly...
Is it more sensible to enter an RN program vs a LPN in nursing since the LPN part time is 2 academic years?
Weighing options #nursing #medicine
Is it common for medical students to enter the medical field and have a nervous reaction to the sight of blood (blood phobia)?
I was accepted into a nursing program which begins at the end of August and am dead set on overcoming the fear. I believe that maybe with enough exposure, you become de-sensitized to it?? #medicine #nursing
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