Skip to main content

East Prospect, PA

Within 40 mile radius
sarah’s Avatar
sarah May 22, 2018 849 views

Surviving school away from home

I am excited about leaving home and pursuing my education... What tips do you have to help me be successful when I am on my own?

Sarah #family #vet

Reina’s Avatar
Reina May 09, 2018 575 views

Are there any true benefits in minoring in aa langauage?

I've always wanted to minor in a foreign language but wanted to see if it was worth spending the time in college to do or just learn on the side without the accreditation.

#helpisappreciated #thanksinadvance

Reina’s Avatar
Reina May 09, 2018 780 views

How do I ensure my place in a veterinary program?

I am currently a college student trying to knock out the classes required as prerequisites to become a vet. I just want to see if there's any thing outside of the minimum requirements to make sure I have a place in whatever university I decide to apply to when I get to that point of my life....

Kaitlin’s Avatar
Kaitlin Apr 23, 2018 698 views

Do students receive more financial aid at private or state schools?

Which type of school normally offers more financial aid to students? Private or state owned? #financialaid

Kaitlin’s Avatar
Kaitlin Apr 23, 2018 1012 views

Is a bachelors degree or a masters degree better to have when entering the workforce?

Should I originally go to school for a bachelors degree and then start a job that pays for me to obtain my masters or should I stay in school and obtain a masters degree before starting work? #educationmajor

Phoebe’s Avatar
Phoebe Mar 24, 2018 673 views

How am I supposed to afford graduate school?

If most people have to get #loans for undergrad, how do you pay for grad school? do you just have to take out loans? #graduate-school #financial-planning #school

Phoebe’s Avatar
Phoebe Mar 24, 2018 759 views

Will genetic modifications be considered ethical when I graduate?

I hope to be a human medical geneticist, and help treat or prevent genetic disorders, but many people view it unethical. #genetics

Marysol’s Avatar
Marysol Mar 20, 2018 702 views

The best ways to pay off student loans?

Every year, medical school loans tend to increase. What are some ways some young physicians have figured out how to pay off their loans without completely sacrificing their lifestyle?

#medicine, #student-loans #college

Marysol’s Avatar
Marysol Mar 20, 2018 849 views

What are the best ways to deal with physician burnout?

I plan on entering medical school in the fall and I'm preparing myself to have a way of combatting physician fatigue. I think it will be worst during residency so I want to have these techniques under my belt before then. Thank you for reading!

#medicine #self-care

Jessica’s Avatar
Jessica Jan 24, 2018 787 views

How do I know if my degree of choice is too difficult?

I am interested in studying meteorology in college. This is my senior year of high school and I am taking physics and calculus to prepare for the meteorology degree. However, I feel like I am struggling in calculus. I'm passing, but I realize that harder courses are coming, and they may...

Jessica’s Avatar
Jessica Jan 24, 2018 943 views

How should I choose the right job for me in the field of Meteorology?

I am interested in pursuing a meteorology degree in college. However, there is a wide range of jobs and applications in this field, and I don't know how to narrow my choices down. What jobs are there, how do they differ, and how do I know which one is for me? #meteorology #meteorologist...

Madison’s Avatar
Madison Jan 24, 2018 829 views

How will I make the decision of what major to choose if I have multiple fields I’m interested in?

I have multiple fields of work that I’m interested in, and don’t know how I’m going to choose one or the other! Are there ways to determine which is the best career path for me? #careers #collegemajors #major

Madison’s Avatar
Madison Jan 24, 2018 665 views

How can I have a fun, busy social life while still maintaining good grades?

I plan on going to college, and I want to get good grades, and graduate. However, I also want to have a social life and I want to be able to go out and have fun! How can I balance those two things? #sociallife #college #work-life-balance #grades

John’s Avatar
John Jan 20, 2018 624 views

I would really like to get into Video production and editing. Many people tell me I don’t need a college degree but I think that’s wrong. Is college the right answer?

I want to be smart and it seems like a lot of people go to college and never use their degree. I want to make sure that all of the student loan debt will be worth it in the end. #videoproduction

Adam’s Avatar
Adam Jan 17, 2018 659 views

Are there any scholarships available for Physical Therapy students?

As a PT student, I am finding it difficult to find scholarships specific to my field of study. #physical-therapy #scholarships

Adam’s Avatar
Adam Jan 17, 2018 963 views

What is the best way to pay off student debt?

I will have a huge amount of student debt upon graduating from school. I need to find as many ways to pay it off as I can. #student-loans

Adam’s Avatar
Adam Jan 17, 2018 1295 views

What tips would you give to help me get a leg up on the competition when it comes to interviewing for a job?

I'd like to do well when it comes to interviewing for a future job. I'd like to know how I can perform my best and stand out in an interview. #interview

Jilly’s Avatar
Jilly Jan 16, 2018 728 views

Why is it so difficult for non-traditional students to get financial aid?

As a student who is not right out of high school, nor has the ability to have parental assistance, I have found it almost impossible to find scholarships and/or grants for someone such as myself that is classified as a non-traditional student. Not to mention, it's impossible to obtain student...

Elizabeth’s Avatar
Elizabeth Jan 16, 2018 470 views

How do I choose what colleges to apply for? How do I know which ones are best for me?

Right now I feel a little overwhelmed with how many college options there are out there. There are so many different types with different styles and specialties, it’s hard to know which one best fits me. I want to get into the best college for me, but how should I know which ones to shoot for?...

Amanda’s Avatar
Amanda Nov 28, 2017 850 views

How do I narrow down on a career that's right for me?

I not that person who has known they've wanted to be a doctor or a teacher since they were in elementary school. I have many interest, sure, but I'm not entirely sure which to focus on. I know money isn't everything, however many of the possible career paths I'm thinking about would obtain a...

Elizabeth’s Avatar
Elizabeth Sep 03, 2017 666 views

What is the best way to study for the final exam for Anatomy and Physiology ?

I will be taking this class in the spring semester of this school year, and knowing it is a lot of information to absorb and memorize for the final exam in one semester I am looking for any helpful tips on studying for this class so I can be as successful as possible. #studytips #science...

Brianna’s Avatar
Brianna Sep 01, 2017 599 views

Should I get my MD, PhD or both?

I would like to become a psychiatrists, one who sees patients of all ages and does research. In order to achieve this should I get my medical degree then go back to school and get my PhD or will a medical degree suffice? And if I do need both how should I go about doing that? # psychiatry...

Zaporah’s Avatar
Zaporah Sep 01, 2017 745 views

What are some study habits that are very beneficial?

I have a terrible time studying, These tips will help me to become a better student.#study-skills

Hope’s Avatar
Hope Nov 05, 2016 791 views

What is the best way to look for scholarships?

I'm a junior in high school, so college is right around the corner for me. I want my parents to be able to save money, by being able to apply for as many scholarships as possible, but whenever I begin my search, I find myself lost, unable to navigate through the many different scholarships offered.

Blade’s Avatar
Blade Oct 26, 2016 2220 views

Do Computer Engineers actually use Mathematics in everyday life?

I'm a high school student, and love math, but does the career I'm trying to pursue in actually even use it? #computer-science #computer-software #engineer #computer-engineering #computer-hardware

Blade’s Avatar
Blade Oct 26, 2016 1027 views

As a computer Engineer, which would you insist to pursue a life-time career in? Hardware or Software?

High School student, deciding if I should do hardware or software in computer engineering. #computer-software #computer #computer-engineering #computer-programming #computer-hardware

Genesis’s Avatar
Genesis Oct 25, 2016 758 views

I was thinking about a criminal justice minor. What would be a complimentary minor to forensic science or computer forensics?

Minors in college #college-major #college-bound

Genesis’s Avatar
Genesis Oct 25, 2016 920 views

What is the best college or university for forensic science?

I would like to major in forensic science. #science #forensic #computer-forensics

Michael ’s Avatar
Michael Oct 19, 2016 920 views

Will the Physican Assistant Program become a Doctorate degree program in the future?

I want to be a P.A #physician #assistant

Michael ’s Avatar
Michael Oct 19, 2016 880 views

Is getting into a Physician Assistant Program competitive? How Competitive?

I am asking because I would like to become a P.A #physician #assistant

Jesus’s Avatar
Jesus Jul 28, 2016 1389 views

What is better: going into a four-year university as "undeclared" or going to a community college for the first two years of school?

I am a senior in high school, and I don't know what I want to study in college. I'm currently taking IB classes which should cover my freshman year in college. I have an easy access to a community college system. I also have a high probability of getting into a 4 year school, economically...

hope’s Avatar
hope Jun 09, 2016 703 views

What does the average day like for an archeologist?

I'm really interested in Mayan/Central American archaeology, and I was wondering what the day to day tasks include for an archeologist. #anthropology #archeology

hope’s Avatar
hope Jun 09, 2016 1166 views

To be an international tour guide, do i have to go to college?

At some point in my life I would really like to run guided tours abroad. I know a guiding school would be important to land a job in that field, but would having a college degree help me at all? I'm considering majoring in anthropology or travel, tourism, and hospitality. Any help would be...

Jessica’s Avatar
Jessica May 28, 2016 946 views

To become a diplomat what do you have to do besides the FSOT? I know there's some simulations and an oral part and the telephone test, but is there a physical portion of the test? How hard is the telephone test? What are the simulations/oral portions like

Sorry for all the questions, I'm just really passionate about this. I'll be entering college in the fall and I'm really interested in knowing what classes would help me meet all qualifications needed to become a diplomat. #international-relations #diplomacy #foreign-service

isaiah’s Avatar
isaiah May 27, 2016 982 views

I live in PA and im looking at college in FL. should I apply for financial aid in PA or FL?

Trying my best to set the example for my siblings. Im also trying to figure out financial aid for college. Still new to this so any help is better than none. #college #money #scholarships #financial-aid #grants

isaiah’s Avatar
isaiah May 27, 2016 957 views

My dad's a single, disabled veteran and we live on 836 a month. what would be the best way to apply for scholarships and grants?

I'm trying to get the money together so i can start college in FL, it's 54,000 for the whole course and im just trying to figure out the best way to approach this situation. I'm the oldest of my siblings and relatively new to this. I want to set the example and be able to help my younger...

Jessica’s Avatar
Jessica May 24, 2016 1814 views

How difficult is the Foreign Service Officers Test to pass?

Since tenth grade I've wanted to be a diplomat. I know it's not exactly a "common" choice but it's not too easy to find information about becoming a diplomat and I'm very curious. #government #politics #international-relations #diplomacy

Emily’s Avatar
Emily May 24, 2016 708 views

Are there any advancements or setbacks within the medical field that could deter my success?

Because I am still looking at many different careers, I wish to know of any advancements or setbacks that could deter my success. #doctor #medicine #science #professor #biology

Emily’s Avatar
Emily May 24, 2016 652 views

What are key characteristics to have when pursuing a medical career?

I am thinking about pursuing a medical career, but I am still unsure of what I might do. I wish to know what some of the characteristics you have observed about yourself or others when they have successfully pursued a medical career. I want to study the characteristics in order to be more aware...

Vanden’s Avatar
Vanden May 22, 2016 740 views

What studying methods/practices would you suggest for an undergraduate student to develop before medical school?

I'm a high school senior who will be persuing an undergraduate degree in pre-med, then plan to go to medical school and into the field of radiology. #doctor #physician #radiologist

Vanden’s Avatar
Vanden May 22, 2016 1141 views

What does a typical day look like for a M.D. that is in their residency in the field of radiology?

Im currently a senior in high school and plan to follow a pre med track next year when I begin my undergraduate studies. After med school I plan to take part in a radiology residency program. #doctor #physician #radiology #radiologist #hospital-and-health-care #healthcare

Clarissa’s Avatar
Clarissa May 19, 2016 3225 views

What jobs can you get with a bachelors in psychology while your going for a masters in forensic psychology?

I plan on working while getting my masters in forensic psychology, and I want to know what jobs to look for. #psychology #clinical-psychology #social-psychology #forensic-psychology #moral-psychology

Clarissa’s Avatar
Clarissa May 19, 2016 1173 views

How competitive is the feild of psychology.

I want to know I the psychology score of schools really matter. #clinical-psychology #psychiatry #social-psychology #child-psychology #forensic-psychology #school-psychology #moral-psychology

Dominique’s Avatar
Dominique May 18, 2016 1007 views

What are the chances of not getting a job after completing a 4 year university and then medical school?

I'm scared that after all this hard work, money, and time that I am willing to put into my education may not pay off. Does this happen a lot? #doctor #medicine #biology #pre-med

Dominique’s Avatar
Dominique May 18, 2016 819 views

What characteristics do employers look for?

I want to know what would make me stand out to them and make myself unique compared to everyone else who just have good grades. #medicine #biology #pre-med

Malinda’s Avatar
Malinda May 18, 2016 816 views

I am pursuing a career as a Physicans Assistant, but I am an introvert. Is anyone out there in the same boat? Did you find your introversion to be an asset or a impediment?

I honestly think that PA is the right career for me, and I have discussed my concerns about how long periods of time interacting with people drains me with a current PA. She is very introverted as well, and has found it to be an asset. I was hoping for a few other opinions, as well as differing...

Malinda’s Avatar
Malinda May 18, 2016 749 views

Besides obtaining my Bachelors, what other steps can I take now to make myself more attractive to a PA program?

I am a graduating high school senior and have just determined which career path I want to follow, which is that of a Physician Assistant. I discovered that PA would be a good fit for me as a result of a career class at my local community college. However, I have no history or experience in any...

Jesse’s Avatar
Jesse May 17, 2016 1035 views

What do you recommend for self-study over the summer for a Japanese major?

I have been immersing myself further in Japanese media and I bought the first Genki textbook. I have taken a year online and have been studying on my own as well. I know a great deal of vocabulary, but I am weak in grammar and kanji. Do you have any recommendations for media, online sources, or...

Jesse’s Avatar
Jesse May 17, 2016 962 views

What majors do you recommend that I take with Japanese if I want to be a translator?

I am graduating high school very soon and will be entering college after this summer. At this point, I plan to become a Japanese to English (or vice versa) translator, and I know that there are several options as to what I might take with my Japanese major. I have considered a Chinese minor,...

Julia’s Avatar
Julia May 13, 2016 1090 views

Does where you go to college really matter? Is money an actual valid reason for giving up your top choice school?

I have the chance to go to a decent school with a good program for free plus room and board grants, and they are also guaranteeing me a spot in their graduate school. However, I feel that the school is not for me. I feel uncomfortable and claustrophobic there, and I don't feel any connection to...

CareerVillage is here to help you reach your goals. Get your career questions answered by professionals.

Learn how CareerVillage can support you  →