East Longmeadow, Massachusetts
How do I get over the fear of having to meet new people in college?
I am very committed to the close friends that I currently have, and I’m really scared about having to start all over with that. I don’t know how to start conversations with new people or how to make sure I don’t just lock myself away and not talk to anyone... tips? #friends
What classes can I take to learn more about Greek and Roman Mythology in college
I’ve been very interested in Greek Mythology for a few years now, and I would love to learn more about it, but I have no idea what types of classes would teach about that sort of stuff #greekmythology
When does one determine when they have made it and is successful?
I'm asking because I cannot imagine myself in the future at the moment, so I am curious about when that feeling comes and what that feeling actually is. #success
How can you tell when ou know what career or job you want to pursue for the rest of your life?
I'm asking because I am currently undecided about my major in college and ultimately, what career I want to pursue as well. #clueless
Why does it matter what college you go to?
If we are getting the same degree in different colleges, whats the point of going to a state college rather than an Ivy League college? #college #career-decisions
If I'm going into a major that I don't know that I really like, what should I do?
I put the major I would want on my application as Physics but I don't think it'll be the right major for me but I don't know what major is the right one for me.
#choosing-major #college-major #college-bound
Is summer after freshman year to early for an internship?
I"m curious when a college student should start looking for internships. #internships
What history courses are good for a classical voice major.
My degree will be a Bachelors of Music with only room for a few liberal arts classes. I hope to get advice on what courses are good to round out my knowledge. #vocalperformance
What are high school classes that I should take to pursue a journalism career?
I am not sure what classes are available to me as a freshmen besides English 9.
#whichwaytogo #journalism #writing #career-counseling #career-development
What is the most exciting job a Mechanical Engineer can have and how do I obtain it?
I'm not sure exactly what I want to do with my degree when I get out of college, but I know Mechanical Engineering is the broadest of the engineering disciplines. There are other majors at my school that I could have chosen, like Robotics Engineering or Aerospace, but I don't want to limit...
what do we do when we change what we want to go to college for?
We are all pressured in high school to know what we want to do for a career when we grow up but how should we know? What happens if we get into $50,000 in debt for college to become a vet and then realize we want to be a police officer? Then what do we do? #debt
How do I choose between being an adult probation officer or juvenile probation officer?
I want to be a probation officer but I don't know if I want to be for adults or juveniles. What types of things should I consider while makin my decision? #helpingothers -makeadifference-lawenforcement-army-psycologist-counselor
What jobs are available with a psych major?
Considering majoring in psychology because I find the subject matter interesting but unsure of what jobs there are beyond research and psychologist #psychology #what-kind-of-jobs-can-i-expect.
How do you decide on a major?
I have no indication of any field I particularly enjoy and would want to spend the future working in. I don't have much of an idea on how to try and narrow down my interests and decide on a major #college-majors #career-choice
What careers benefits a pre-med path in college
I want to become a psychiatrist and go to medical school, but I am not sure yet what should i major in college. #medicine #psychology #neuroscience #anatomy #biology
What is the biggest struggle when doing pediatric nursing?
I am currently a nursing student about to go into my second to last class for nursing and I am doing my pediatric rotation as well as OB. I am really nervous about pediatrics since I have not had much experience with sick children, but I am excited to start. If there is anything you can give me...
What majors should I go into to become a dental hygienist.?
I'm a junior in high school and I am interested in becoming a Dental Hygienist. I have a 3.2 GPA. I am not interested at all in going to community college because I want a bachelors degree. What colleges are there in the United States that would prepare me to go into this field and what majors...
what can you do with a forensic degree if you do not manage to get a forensic job?
its really hard to get forensic related jobs die to the closure of the Birmingham forensic services and most forensic jobs require experience of which the majority of university leavers will not have. #forensic #recruiting #recruitment
How do you answer situation based questions?
These questions are normally asked in graduate training scheme? #college #human-resources #recruiting #human
Is it hard to manage playing a sport and being in college for nursing?
I am being recruited to run cross country and track in college and also will major in nursing. One coach flat out told me that nursing student runners do not last, but every other coach has not had a problem. I am looking to find advice from actual students. #nursing #nurse #registered-nurses...
What is the best advice you have ever received in nursing school?
I am looking for advice and what to expect once going to college for nursing. #nursing #college-major #nurse
If my current career plan to be a biomechanical engineer is not a good fit, what area should I consider since I am interested in engineering and technology?
I plan to develop/improve medical devices as part of my career, but I know that people can realize it isn't a good fit when they go to college. I am a strong student in math and science, and really like technology, so is there another field that would be another option? #engineering #technology
In what direction is biomechanics engineering heading?
I am interested in developing and improving medical devices to improve people's quality of life. There have been so many amazing developments in this area lately, but I was wondering in which direction the field was trending- where would I be able to best get involved? #engineering #medicine
What do jobs in Cyber Security do on a daily basis?
Is there down time or is there constantly things to be done? #cyber-security
I am starting nursing school and I need some advice.
I am a college student. I was in a community college, doing my prerequisites for the nursing degree. I am done with most of them so I transferred to a 4 year college. I have 3 more years and I am done with BSN. I am starting the nursing classes just this fall semester. If you were giving the...
What is it like to manage a professional sports organization? What are some of the responsibilities and most difficult tasks?
I am looking to major in Sports Management next year and would like to learn as much as possible before heading off to college. #sports-management #sports-marketing
In the Sports Management field, how should one plan on making the most of internships during and after college?
I am considering a Sports Management degree and would like to know what it takes to be successful in the field. #sports-management #sports-marketing
What Is the average day of someone in the computer engineering, or scientist, space?
As I continue to decided what I want to do with my future career, I think of how the average work day is for each career. What are the average work hours? The average pay? The average amount of projects being worked on? etc. #computer-science #career #computer #technology #computer-engineering
What are the most notable skills to have in the computer engineering space?
As a computer engineer, I am trying to utilize as many skills needed for the job. As I'm sure, being good at multi-tasking is essential, alongside focus and motivation/dedication to get the job done. However, what are some other notable skills needed in this space? #computer-science #computer...
I'm a computer engineer, what internships can I get while still in school?
As a computer engineer, I am very excited to learn anything and everything I can about the engineering space of computers. However, we know how difficult it is to find high end internships in our majors. Living in New York City should make it easier to find internships, but It's still difficult...
What Is more important in today's society? Computer scientists or computer engineers?
Recently, I decided that I would want to get a double major in Computer Science and Computer Engineering. However, I am not sure which career I would like to pursue, because I love each equally. What is more important? Hardware or software? #computer-science #engineering #computer #technology...
What are possible careers I can get into with a degree in psychology?
I'm majoring in psychology and I'm really not sure what kind of career I want to pursue. #psychology
Are adolescent psychiatrists in high demand?
I did my senior project on adolescent mental health and I was wondering if psychiatrists specializing in adolescents are growing in demand? #psychology
Will pharmacists get prescribing rights?
The prescribing rights have increased for both physician assistants and for nurses in the hospital setting. Today, pharmacists are still mostly confined to the pharmacy, and there are less pharmacists that are going from room to room and checking on patients. I believe that this will most...
How do you think the role of a pharmacist will change over the next 5 years?
I ask this question because I am currently a pharmacy student at Western New England University. The role of pharmacists has transformed over several years from that of a dispenser of medications to a vital health care team member that protects and promotes public health by educating and...
What does an architect do?
I need to know, so I can decide what college I want to go to. #architect
What do environmental engineers do?
I'm considering this as a major, but I'd have to go to a college I'm not necessarily excited about. If I don't like this career, then I'd be able to go to the college of my choice. #engineer #environmental
whats the best job in IT
Because IT is a booming industry and has good money in it. #information-technology #it
What is the fastest growing job in the business industry right now?
I'd like to focus my education/schooling on the fastest growing aspect of the business industry. #business #career #career-counseling #money #career-choice #career-path
While Worcester State University has treated me well, it is not regarded as a school with a "big" name. I am pursuing a Master in Health Care Industry, a degree WSU offers as a 2 year program. Should I transfer to get the "big" name, or stay at WSU?
Sophomore at Worcester State Univeristy. Majors: Business Administration and Visual Art. Eventual Masters Degree for Health Care Industry. Employment: Intern at UMass Medical Center: Diabetes Center of Excellence. I am asking this question because I do realize that a career in health care is...
As a student interested in pursuing a Masters Degree in Health Care Industry, I recieve many fine comments on my career choice due to the thriving Industry. I do wonder however, after the wave of baby boomers, will the industry continue to thrive?
Sophomore at Worcester State Univeristy. Majors: Business Administration and Visual Art. Eventual Masters Degree for Health Care Industry. Employment: Intern at UMass Medical Center: Diabetes Center of Excellence. I am asking this question because I do realize that a career in health care is a...
Are Children Really Our Future?
I live in an area that is not so great. Hartford,CT. And lately many of the grade schools are closing down, due to lack of funding, or bad keeping up with. This same year they plan on opening up a multi million dollar minor league baseball field which is causing a frenzy with parents in the...
With Communication Mediums Changing So Rapidly, Do You Believe College Will Be Needed In A Centruy From Now?
I am a communication studies major and I am aware on how fast websites like social media and blogs come and go in this time of age. They all have some affect on our lifestyles. Now that college is becoming so expensive and they are not giving out as much financial aid as they used to. Are...
I am going to College for Sports Management, and playing Volleyball for a division School ,but also want to give back to the community. What programs can I look into to achieve that goal?
I have always been athletic, and as I found my niche for what sport I wanted to focus on, I had gone through many coaches and many have not only helped me athletically, but also cared about the person I am. If i had some difficulty they were there to lend a helping hand, even if it was advice...
what part of the country would be best for me to follow my dream after college and continuing to play Volleyball competively
i am playing Volleyball for a division III college and would love to continue to play after college #professional #coaches
What are some tips/advice on taking multiple heavy writing courses in college?
I am going into my junior year as an architecture major. I have been taking classes that do not require much writing. However, I will be taking three writing based classes (Greek Civilization, Junior Writing, Medieval Art History) and I am afraid it will be too much writing for me. Is there any...
How do I look for internships that do not require any experience?
I am a college student earning a Bachelor's degree in architecture. I am going into my junior year this fall, yet I do not have any internship experience. I do not know where to start looking for it, and what to expect. #architect
I'm going to school to be an anthropologist, I was wondering when I should study abroad?
I am going to go to school for my doctorate in Anthropology and I wanted to know when it would be a good time to study abroad? #study-abroad #anthropology
What basic supplies should I bring going into college as a freshman living on campus?
I am new to the college life and I want to be prepared but I don't want to show up to collge "over" prepared. #college
What type of work would a person who has a Clinical Psychology Degree be doing?
I am interested in majoring in Psychology but I am not sure if I want to do Psychology, General or a more specific branch such a Growth and Development or Clinical #psychology #clinical-psychology #therapists #social-psychology #child-psychology #school-psychology #moral-psychology
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