Eugene, Oregon
Where do I look for opportunities for future marine biologists?
I want to be one and my networking skills need some work. #marine-biology...
Is it easier to work in the evening and go to school in the mornings or vice versa?
As an incoming freshman with no prior work experience, I'm curious what kind of advice I can get on balancing and scheduling the two. #work-life-balance...
What is the most important step to take to prepare for college?
I'm a high school Senior (Home Schooled) and the nest step after graduation is college. I have a few side jobs right now like babysitting and cleaning our local church once a week, but it doesn't pay enough for college. Should I be focusing on money right now? Or should I be focusing more on...
What is the role and responsibilities of a project manager at a nonprofit organization?
I want to work for a nonprofit organization and I am trying to figure out what position would be best suited for me. #project-management #nonprofits #non-profit #non-profits...
What is the difference between a BA and BS in psychology?
I want to study psychology but I am more of a science person, so I'm wondering what classes I would need to take for a BS in psychology, or a BA in psychology. #psychology...
Is it possible to balance a full time job, full school course load, being a single mom, and maintaining a socail life?
I am naturally a very ambitious person and plan on taking a full course load, continue working my full-time job, and parenting my daughter as a single parent. Is this massively ambitious, or do-able to some degree? I currently work with the IDD community and am looking to become a behavior...
What benefits are there to becoming a Behavior Specialist?
I am a single mom and want to return to school for the first time since graduating high school in 2005. I want to become a behavior specialist specializing in autism. #school #college #psychology #student...
How long does it take to adjust to a university located in a large city?
I currently live in a small/medium city, but many of the schools I applied to are located in very large cities. I'm wondering how overwhelming it can be to move someone so different than what I'm used to. #moving #personal-development #dorm-life...
Transportation in a big city--will I need a car?
I'm looking at a school down in California. It's basically in Los Angeles. All of my family keeps telling me that I need to get a car, even though I'm probably going to get on-campus housing. Do I really need a car? I'd love to not have to get a car payment on top of everything else....
#college #transportation #public-transportation #college-bound
Are loans worth it?
My job barely pays enough for rent let alone school, but I have to pay loans back at some point and there's no guarantee I'll get a good job. #school #stressed #financial-planning...
How Can I Get More Scholarships With a Mediocre GPA?
Honestly through high school I have been very lazy and it took me until the end of last year to get off my feet. I then got a 3.5 GPA in the last trimester. My cumulative GPA is 2.8 and I still want to go to college and I need financial help. I am paying for college on my own. #financial-help...
What is a good minor for a civil engineering degree?
I would like to pursue civil engineering in college and I have no idea what to minor in. I am thinking about possibly minoring in business but I need help. #civil-engineering...
Is becoming a CPA worth it?
I am technically a Business Administration major with an emphasis in Entrepreneurship, but my neighbor (who owns his own CPA business) says I should get at least a minor in Finance and go on to earn my CPA license. All I really want to do is start my own small business and operate it...
Is it worth it to play sports in college?
I've been playing softball for a long time now and now that graduation is right around the corner I've been seriously debating whether or not I should play for college. I know there is usually a scholarship that comes with playing a sport for college, but softball isn't one of the sports that...
What is the difference between a BA and BS in psychology?
I want to study psychology but I am more of a science person, so I'm wondering what classes I would need to take for a BS in psychology, or a BA in psychology. #psychology...
How and where would I find internships specific to the career fields I'm interested in?
I've been interested in both the law and medical fields for a long time now. I've been debating between becoming things like a pediatrician or family physician, a detective, private investigator, or crime scene investigator/forensics. All of these specific fields would take a lot of schooling...
What kind of job do you recommend for a first year college student?
I'm a high school senior this year and going to be a college freshmen before I know it. I know it's important to focus on classes and even more time studying, but I don't want to graduate from college with a bunch of debt. What kind of job would you recommend to a new college student that...
How do I become politically active?
I am deeply concerned with the rising cost of secondary education in the United States. I would like to become politically active and make my voice heard, but I don't know where or how to began. Do you have any suggestions? #becomingpoliticallyactive...
Should I worry about the future of artificial intelligence when selecting a career?
Since I was six years old I have dreamed of becoming a teacher. However, I recently read and article online that predicts that within 50 years half of all human occupations will be replaced with artificially intelligent robots. Should I be concerned about my career as a teacher being cut short...
How does a student with no previous experience get a job in radio?
I'm interested in working at one of my local radio stations as a job during college and I'm not sure what jobs I would have at an entry level. Would working at my new college's radio help? Do those stations usually pay? What does the salary of those entry level jobs look like? #radio...
How did you get a job as a social worker?
I'm going to college to get a degree in social work so I'm curious as to what would happen after college. #work...
What is the most important thing to keep in mind when choosing a college?
Choosing a college seems scary to me. I don't want to make a decision and end up going to a school where I don't fit. #students...
What kind of nonprofit jobs do you need a masters degree for?
I am hoping to go into the nonprofit sector and want to know if I will need to get my masters....
What do you know now that you wish you knew as a senior in college?
I have just entered my senior year in college and as graduation gets closer and closer I want to make certain that I do everything possible to help set myself up for success in life after college. Are there any professionals working in sports, marketing or public relations that have any advice...
Is it possible to be a police officer before you finish college? Is it something I could do while taking classes in forensics, just to get experience? What are the best colleges for forensic science or psychology? Or even criminology?
I am currently looking into a career relating to forensics and criminology. I am not sure exactly what I want to do yet, but would love to explore options. #law-enforcement...
Is Education or Experience More Important for a Career in the Theme Park Industry?
My dream career is to manage and operate a Theme Park. Although I am well aware that this will require some work in existing amusement park contexts, I am uncertain whether it would be best to first attend four years of college and graduate with a business management degree in hospitality...
#communication #entertainment #training #entrepreneurship #higher-education #business #communications #international-trade #management
