Fitchburg, Massachusetts
How to Maintain a Balanced Life
How do I manage a job, school, studying, and hobbies? I feel as if all of my time is wasted and that I’m not productive. How do I stop feeling this way? How do I get myself to be able to fit in at least an hour of doing the things I love? How do I become less obsessed with my phone, and...
Applying for Scholarships
I am a 2018 high school graduate on a gap year. I am using my time away from school to apply for more aid and really getting to myself as well. As I try to find scholarships, I notice most are for those who are seniors in high school and graduating in 2019. I have gotten lucky with some,...
Self Discipline and Motivation
I’m going to begin #onlinecourses in a few days and I’m not sure how I will stay on top of them. I have to get through 20 courses within the next 12 months, and have 8 weeks to complete each course. My question is, how do I stay on top of the work and receive good marks? #motivation...
What should I do if my professor does not tolerate opposing thoughts?
#professor #college #discussion #tolerance #differentbeliefs
Looking for advice to a future therapist applying to graduate school
Hello, I would like to get in touch with current professionals within the clinical / counseling / therapy / social work field. I would like to know the pros and cons, challenges, and what an average day would look like!
#social-work #therapy #counseling #clinical #psychology
What should I do if I know what major I want to pursue, but not what profession?
I'm a high school senior #scholarships
What are ways to increase your changes of being accepted to four year colleges, despite being from a low income area?
Another question I have is how can I stand out to colleges while being from a low income area that, to me, seems to limit my opportunities? I have had personal experiences losing great opportunities due to where I am from. #college #high-school #low-income-area #workforce #steam #stem #science...
What are the challenges I may face pursuing a career in science, and how can I stand out among the rest?
For my first two years in high school I have been studying biotechnology and I have been working diligently in preparing myself for college and the workforce. Though I have not decided on an exact career, I am deeply considering one within forensics, pharmaceuticals, or in the space exploration...
What is one invaluable lesson you learned at a job or internship?
job #first-job #job #summer-jobs #college-jobs #jobs #internships
What is most valuable to employers when looking for a potential employee who has just graduated from college?
#career #job #jobs #careers #writing # #job-market # #college-jobs #business
Is is hard to balance academics and social life?
#social #social-psychology #career
At what moment in college do you get the feeling that the major you have chosen is truly for you?
I have known folks that graduated with a law degree and ended in medical school and those that graduated with a petroleum engineering work at banks. How and when do you know what you have chosen is for you? #careervillage.org #scholarship #career #frustration #confusion #satisfaction...
Upon graduating with a decent engineering degree and working just about enough to pay off the debt, how can one give back to the society?
My mother always emphasized on something - "always leave something better than how you found it". I would like to live up to her model.
#engineering #volunteering #payback #mindfulness #satisfaction #technology #upliftment #careervillage.org #scholarship
How do I make the right choices when there is peer pressure?
I don't want to be pressured to do anything but what happens if I am tempted to do something I may regret? #peer #pressure
How do I know what job is right for me?
How do I know what jobs are good? Do I judge it by the benefits or the job itself? #job #first-job
Should I get a job during school?
I want to earn money but I'm not sure if i can manage my time. #job
How should I manage my time so that I don't wake up so groggy?
I would always go to sleep at 2. I always wake up groggy. I think i should go to sleep before midnight, but I can't seem to do so. #sleep
What is the best way to prepare for starting your own restaurant?
#chef
#restaurant
#business
#advice
#entrepreneur
#food-industry
If multiple schools that i'm trying to apply to require a common application essay, will I need to write an essay on a different prompt for each, or is one enough?
#common application essay #advice #college-application #college
Should I do marching band in college?
I know that in college, marching band is intense and takes a lot of time. Is it fun and challenging and worth the time investment? Or is it not worth the time spent? #Band #Marching
Should I do a sport in College?
I heard that doing a sport in college is really intense. I am on my school's swim team and I'm not good but not bad either. I mostly do it for fun. Would joining a swim team in college be worth it? #sports #swim #college #athlete #athletics #college-athlete
public vs private
Do you guys recommend being a public or a private accountant? Why? #college
What kind of jobs would people with a doctorate in linguistics get?
#college #english #linguistics
What kind of jobs would fit a double major in linguistics and business?
#majors #college-major #college-majors #double-major #major #linguistics #business
What is the most interesting field in early childhood education?
I want to major in early childhood education and I was wondering what the most interesting thing to do is in this field? #college #major #majors #field #education
Why is applying for scholarships soooooo harddddddd?
The only thing between me and my dream school is money. I have been trying every trick in the book and nothing seems to be working out, they all have these crazy requirements that I just don't fit. #stressed
What degree is best for working as a game programmer?
I am currently studying to get a degree in Interactive Media and Game Design, but would it arguably be better just to get a degree in computer science?
#game-programming #game-development
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