Edgewood, Maryland
What should my major be as an undergrad if I want to attend medical school?
What major would be best to have as an undergraduate if I later want to attend medical school? Would it be something like biology, chemistry, or biochemistry? Or include something like psychology or sociology? Double majors and dual-degrees would be an option, but what do med school...
What are some methods to reduce the cost of medical school/pay off debt effectively?
Even though medical school is several years away for me, I would like to be prepared in advance. I've seen that med school is quite the hassle in terms of finances and debt, but that the result is worth it, including the income from a residency after med school. Are there any other ways to...
Will having my own student income negatively influence my eligibility of financial aid?
Recently, I've been researching the costs of attendance at various colleges and universities, mainly private institutions. Through my research, I've discovered that even though the sticker price is quite high, these universities provide their students with hefty amounts of financial aid and...
How do i become a border patrol agent
#federal-agent, what are the steps for becoming a federal border agent in the United States? #federal-government
What do you do with leftover scholarship money?
Does it go towards your next year tuition? #scholarship #money-management
For Counseling Psychologists, what are some thing I need to know about this career?
#psychology #knowledge
I am a current student at Woodstock Career Center, and I am wanting some advice for the career of Counseling Psychologist..
why you choose this career path for your life
#career-path ,what made you pick security for a career
job as physical therapist
how can i get an job as an physical therapist #therapy
Exactly what steps do i need to take to persue a career as a train conductor for the Maryland Transit Administration
#transportation #subwayconductors #marylandtransitadministration
Linguistic majors with bachelor's degrees, what struggles did you face once you tried to enter the workforce?
I'm considering pursuing a Linguistics major for my BA. I've read that it's quite hard to get a job unless you also have Computer Science minor/double major paired with Linguistics, which isn't quite my plan, though I'm considering pairing Linguistics with CS if it becomes clear that pursuing...
What's a good major to pursue if you have an AA degree in Health Sciences General Studies and you enjoy subjects involving English/Writing?
By 18, if I work hard enough, I should have an AA degree in Health Sciences General Studies, though now I'm wondering if I still want to pursue a career focused entirely on health. I've always struggled with math, which as I've found is quite involved in this field, making me reconsider my...
WHat are some tips to become an event planner?
I want to become an event planner and eventually own my own business. I am majoring in public relations and I would like to know if there are any specific routes I should take to reach my goals. #event-planning #public-relations #business
What are some good tips for time management?
I will be attending college in the fall and I plan to be involved, as well as earn good grades. I would like to know if anyone has any methods or advice that will #college #college #school help me.
Should I start a Roth IRA in college or when I get my first job?
#college-jobs #first-job
If I am not sure what I want to do yet for a career, what should I do my first few years of college?
Is it okay to go to a four year private university if I don't know what I want to do yet? And what classes do I take in order to help me figure that out? #career-paths #career #career-choice
How can I decide what field of engineering is best to pursue if I don't know which one I prefer?
#field #engineering #choosing-career
When College Advisors Don'tappear to have all the anwers...
#counseling #advisors #courseload #righttrack I am transferring from Community College and halfway through my studies there I was assigned a temporary counselor. This left me choosing my own courses from a catalog, rather that asking for assistance. Now I find myself behind in credits due to...
Dorm, on campus living; vs apartment,off campus living...
#campus #college-life #college-advice #residence-life #transferstudent I have orientation for transfer students coming up and will most likely be commuting for at least my first semester. The reason being, I don't want too much debt when I get out of college, and also, I would like to meet...
How does a lawyer separate personal values from the law when prosecuting or defending?
#law #lawyers #lawyer #law-school #law-practice
Research Internship
Hello! I am currently a junior in high school going into my summer before senior year. I am interested in doing a research internship with a local physics college professor over the summer, and I am looking for advice on how to go about that. What steps should I take, what should my email look...
Any good scholarships for high school juniors?
I am a high school junior living in Maryland and I am looking for any easy scholarships that I can apply to. I have good test scores so I'd like to apply for some merit-based scholarships as well as quick, no-essay ones. Any help is appreciated! #high-school #help #scholarships
How can I pay for school?
I want to be a small animal veterinarian and then open my own non profit, no kill shelter. How can pay for school to avoid a large student loan debt?
#nodebt
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
Would I be better off taking a student teaching position over the summer, or babysitting and continuing my other not school major related job for an Elementary Education Major?
I applied for a student teaching summer position with the local school district, when a former employer offered me a position to Baby sit their 3 children over the summer. I will be entering my Junior Year in College, and while I would like to get some good experiences on my resume, the...
Would I be better off taking a student teaching position over the summer, or babysitting and continuing my other not school major related job for an Elementary Education Major?
I applied for a student teaching summer position with the local school district, when a former employer offered me a position to Baby sit their 3 children over the summer. I will be entering my Junior Year in College, and while I would like to get some good experiences on my resume, the...
What are the pros/cons of living at school vs. commuting. #campuslife #trafficjam
I want to live at School, my pocketbook says I have to commute. I live 45 minutes from campus on a no traffic, best case scenario commute. I am concerned about the time, stress and safety of this twice daily commute and will talk to my advisor about maximizing classes on certain days so as not...
Is it possible for me to double major at a community college?
I wish to major in both business management and fine arts so I can become an art director, but I'm not sure if I can do that at a community college. #community-college #double-major #business-management #fine-art
How can I transfer to a 4 year college after I complete 2 years of community college?
I wish to transfer to another college after I complete two years of community college in order to save costs. #community-college
what are the best websites to go on to apply for scholarships
I needed money for tuition for next year at a school I'm transferring to and I need a various number of websites I can apply too and not just any websites, I prefer to have the best ones. #scholarships #college #financial-planning
With a communications degree ho many opportunities do I have
My major is communications and I'm only a freshman. Im asking what my career opportunities would look like if i continue to pursue this major. #communications
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
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
How hard is it to transfer a nursing license from state to state?
I am planning to attend college to obtain a nursing degree. I am hoping to attend college in Pennsylvania but live in Maryland. How difficult is it to get it transferred? #Nursing
What are the best places to look for scholarships?
The college I am hoping to attend costs about $55,000 a year and I am unable to afford that. I have received a large sum or scholarships, however still owe more than I can afford. #College #Scholarships
How do I prepare for medical school?
I'm a premed that finished most of prerequisites, and my course load is relatively light now. I was wondering if there's anything specific that I could do now to help me succeed in med school #premed
Any tips for graduate school interviews?
#medicalschool #graduate-school #interviews
Transitioning from school to work
How should students handle the transition from school to the real world? Do you have any tips or tricks for me? #tips #work #school #realworld
How can I balance sports and school in college?
I am a future communications major and tennis student athlete. I'm very excited to do both, but I have reservations about the work needed to do both. How do you balance the two? #sports #student-athlete #athletics
Do I have to go to medical school to become a cardiovascular perfusionist?
#doctor #cardiology #medicine
How can I organize a move to a third world country safely?
When I graduate college, I would like to spend some time teaching math in South or Central America to the local people. I am wondering how I could make that happen while also considering my safety.
#travel #missionwork #teaching #math #latinamerica
If I become a teacher is it responsible to move from state to state?
I know a lot of states offer pensions to teachers. I would like to experience life in many states but I am curious about how long I need to stay in a single state in order to accumulate a pension.
#pension #mathteacher #highschoolteacher #traveling
What are creative ways to have high school students exposed to college majors?
I think it's difficult to figure out what major you want to select for college when you have little to none exposure to those majors. I'm unsure of what I want to do in life.
#career-plan development # in high school
How much years of education do you need to be a pediatrician
I am asking this because i would love to know how many years i have infront of me #pediatrician #graduate-school #medical-school #healthcare #medicine #pediatrics
What are some advices a college student can give to a high school student planning to attend college?
I am asking this question because i am in high school and i would love to know how college work and also know what are the positive thing that would help you succeed while you’re in college . I would love to be a #pediatrician #college #medicine #pre-med #healthcare
Has anyone been successful with scholarships posted on Fastweb and other search sites? #moneyforcollege
Continue to have difficulty with finding money for college. #moneyforcollege #financial-aid #scholarships #college
Where can I find real scholarship information for paying for college?
There are so many that I’ve applied for and have not heard back. It makes me think that they are not real. #moneyforcollege #college-advice #financial-planning
Is making friends hard when you first get to college?
It seems alittle scary to be in a totally new place and not know anyone. #friends #college #social #work-life-balance #life-transitions
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