Flossmoor, Illinois
Is "drafter" a still-used position at engineering firms? What skills does a drafter need?
For example, if you were going to a college with vocational courses, would it make sense to try to pursue something that prepares you to become a drafter? Are engineering firms still looking for people to handle just drafting, or do they only want engineers? If they are, what are the...
Would someone graduating at 40 with their first degree in civil engineering have a chance in the workforce?
Is it sensible or feasible (or how does the outlook seem in general) to get one's first degree at 40 as a civil engineer? (Entering college at 35, graduating at 40) Would potential employers be biased against an "old" newbie, making it impossible to pay off school debt at such a late date...
Can I apply to dental school and hygiene school at the same time?
I have been put on a wait list to dental schools. I am going to reapply again but I am keeping my options open just in case dental school will not accept me again. I am also going to apply at a hygiene school. ( Note I have all the requirements I needed for dental my scores were not that bad....
How do you write a good cover letter?
There are millions of formats online for a cover letter. Some are longer and more specific. Others are short and don't provide much information (i.e., bragging points) about the writer. Some are double-spaced and others are single-spaced. Some are twelve-point and others are ten-point. Does the...
I love school but I've learned that I hate being in the workforce. How can I be sure to get a job I will enjoy after I graduate?
I can't stay in school forever. I graduate with my MFA (yes, I'm going for specialization), but I'm worried that after I'm specialized, I still won't be able to find a job I enjoy. #workforce #career #career-advising #finding-a-major #passion
What are the most and least rewarding aspects of pursuing a career in which you are interested in but not great at.
I am going to pursue Engineering, however, I have never taken a physics or calculus class. It is the only career field that I enjoy and have participated in many engineering programs. #engineering #chicago #computer-science
Is it a good idea for me to be in a Dual Degree program?
I want to study engineering, but the school I want to go to only has a dual degree program. Will it make a different if I get two degrees compared to one? #engineering #college-major
How hard is it to get a full ride from a school?
I see a lot of full rides based on sports but not on merit. #scholarships
Does obtaining minors to your degree benefit you financially when getting a job ?
Im asking this question because schooling is very expensive , especially for nursing , and I want to know that with me minorin in something useful to my major the job I get will be able to help me pay off my loans. #nursing
What are some good summer jobs to have before going into your first year of college
I'm just curious
#work-life-balance
How do you deal with a professor that you suspect is racially bias?
I am a black girl going to a PWI and I just want some tips and advice on how to handle this situation if it ever happens in my undergraduate and graduate college experience. #african-american #college-advice
What is the hardest part about being an African American woman in a white, male-dominated field?
I am an a African American woman who interested in going into the journalism profession.
#journalism #magazines #online-journalism #broadcast-journalism
How important are summer jobs in getting a job after college?
I play basketball and some of my summer is taken up by touring with my team. Is it necessary for me to stop playing over a summer to concentrate on and internship and if so, which year? #internships #basketball
What are some professions that would fit my interests in statistics and probability?
I enjoy math and my two favorite subjects are stats and probability so I'd like to know what career paths are open to me. #statistics
Is it a good idea to practice the SAT Test with different books from different companies?
I am asking this question because I am getting ready for the SAT, and I have different book from different companies like College Board, Princeton, and Kaplan and I am no sure which book is best for SAT preparation.#sat Practice #college #college-advice
What are the things that starts to change, when you start paying your bill?
I am asking this question because I want to know what's going on with people who pays bills.#futurelife
What are the benefits of attending a community college first?
What are the pros and cons of attending a 2 year institution before transferring to a 4 year Vs attending a 4 year the entire time?
#community-college #university #college
How will I know which classes will transfer from a community college to a University?
I'm going to community college to earn an associate of science and then plan on transfering my credits to a 4-year but I don't want to waste my time on classes that won't transfer.
#technology #computer-science
How can I have more faith in my dreams than my fears?
I want to be the best in my field that I can be, but I am struggling to see if my goals are unrealistic an crazy or something in my reach. #career #career-counseling #career-development #confidence
How can I make myself stand out through writing?
I am going into journalism and I want to stand out against my mostly male peers.
#writing #journalism #writing-and-editing
What are some helpful tips to effectively manage my time between school and a social life during college?
I am off to my first year of college in the fall, and I am going to have to learn how to balance my time between school and a social life in a way that keeps me mentally healthy and happy. #college-advice #time-management #college
What job opportunities would be available to me with a declared double major in Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology, and what steps can I take while in college to better my chances at obtaining a job?
As stated in the question, I am double majoring in Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology. I want to study the relation of the brain to cognition and behavior to gain a better understanding of the only partially unlocked human mind and how this understanding can help with mental health and...
Is changing your major normal or am I just overthinking college?
I am entering #college in the field of #engineering but unsure if it's safe to be changing my major all "willy-nilly". #college-major #career
What jobs can I enter with a Bioengineering Degree?
I plan to enter the #college of #engineering with a major in Biological engineering but I can't help but feel I am missing something.#college-advice #bioengineering
What strengths should I have to be a OBG-YN or a general peds surgeon?
#futureleaders #future-careers-consulting
I want to proceed to the medical field but I have a weakness of second-guessing myself what strategies can I do to help myself?
#future-careers
how will my strengths help my career
i loike doing make and hair and i want to be a cosmetologist
#career #cosmotolo
A couple of my strongest strengths are being honest and very reliable. What are some other jobs in the medical field besides a nurse that I could possibly go to college for? (ShytoriB)
#Strengths #Medical #Field
What should I major in college to become a doctor (Guadalupe Andrade)
#medical-school #college #doctor #hospital-and-health-care
My strengths are Teamwork and Communication,so I was wondering what other strengths I need to become an RN?
also what weaknesses would cause me from doing good at my job #registered-nurses #nursing #communications #career-choice
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