Eugene, Oregon
How do you find a lifelong career that you will love and be passionate about?
I'm still young, in my early twenties asking for advice or helpful insight on finding the right path for me. I'm currently enrolled in a Jobcorps Center and am pursuing Pharmacy technician and or other trade work training. I have several small interests that I enjoy but none that I feel...
Where do I look for opportunities for future marine biologists?
I want to be one and my networking skills need some work. #marine-biology #networking
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 #project-manager
Are you a full-time or part-time college student?
What made you decide you wanted to go to school either part-time or full-time?
#college #university #communitycollege
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 #degree
Why would you recommend working for this company?
This is just a question I would ask an employer who's interviewing me
(College Student) Are you supported by an academic advisor? In what ways has that been helpful to you and how has your experience could have been made better?
#college #college-advice #college-bound #college-selection
What is the biggest lesson to learn about performing arts?
The performing arts industry is very scary, and I don't have much support. I know there is going to be a lot of lessons I need to learn on my own and was hoping to know the most important one to help me succeed.
What classesdo i need?
I am a senior in high school and I am lost on what classes I should take next year
(College Student) If more academic advisors were provided at your school, would you have a better or more personalized and effective experience?
#college #student #college-advice
What kind of schedule comes with this type of position?
I am currently practicing asking questions for future interviews
How often should I reach out to my Academic Advisor ?
I think it is a great idea for me to establish great communication with my Academic Advisor so I can keep on taking the necessary course for my degree. Not only that but I have been given great personal and professional advice and resources. I don't want to overstep my boundaries by asking a...
If I’m sure that I am going to attend a community college because there is no way I can afford a University without scholarships covering most or all of my tuition, should I still apply to universities incase I am lucky enough to receive scholarships that will cover all of my tuition? Or is it best to only apply to a community college?
#highschoolsenior #applying #scholarships #communitycollege
How can I be the most successful in this field?
I am going for Pharmacy Technician and want to know how I can be the most successful within that occupation?
When should I know what I want to do for my future because as of now I am going into my 10th grade year?
What are some things I should know after graduation and when should I know what I want to do for the rest of my life as a career because right now I am confused? I am in 10th grade
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 #loans
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 #college-life
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...
How important is it to know Spanish with a degree in social worker?
I'm wondering if I should just take language classes in college or actually immerse myself and try to become fluent. #work #social
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
#school-life-balance
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...
(College Student) Have you ever heard of TRiO at your school? Tell me about your experience with it?
#college #college-advice #graduate-school #TRiO #support
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 #forensic
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...
How can college student support programs adapt to overcome the changes of the pandemic?
As we are in a pandemic, students who are still enrolled are in need of support now more than ever. Support programs need to reach out and help as many students as they can beyond their offices. #studentsupport #counseling #academicadvice
Would having a class specific in teaching how to find and utilize resources to benefit the discovery of your career interests be benefitical for college students?
At some point in our lives, we become lost and uncertain about what to do with the rest of our life. Many of us go to college not knowing what we want to major in or what we want to do after we graduate. So, a class that helps students learn more about themselves in a way where it brings out...
What does it take to be an Actor?
I am an aspiring actor, and I want to know what it takes to be the best actor I can be. #acting #theatre #actor
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...
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...
(College Student) If you do not use any of the student support programs at your school, what is something that is holding you back from seeking any?
#college #student #college-advice #college-student
For current college students, With more safety protocols placed on campus, would you be interested in attending more in-person activities? Why or why not?
#college-advice #student #college
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. #nonprofits
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...
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...
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 #college-choice
What do need to need to become a professional security guard?
What kind of education did you complete to get where you are today? Did you need to complete college or any other kind of requirements?
How important is it to know Spanish for a degree in social work?
I'm wondering if I should just take classes in college or actually become fluent. #work #social
Does being an Ultrasound Technician pay good?
could i live in a house alone? could i have 2 car payments? could i have an entire family? what’s it like to live on the salary. i wanna be middle class
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 #autism
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 #degree
What is the best incentive to ensure student retention at community colleges?
As we are in a pandemic, many students are dropping out of college or overall not applying. This is due to many barriers, so what can colleges do to help. #college-advice #college #studentretention #studentsuccess
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...
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 #social
What should I expect going into the security field?
I am a student in Job Corps and I am going into training to become a security guard. I would appreciate your perspective on the practical aspects of working in this area. My questions are as follows: What should I expect going into this field? What would make someone a good fit for the job?...
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....
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...
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...
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