Forest, Virginia
How do I convince my parents to let me be an engineer?
My name is Sky. I'm heading into 10th grade this school year and some advice on how to convince my dad to let me be an engineer would be greatly appreciated. My dad wants me to go into the medical field and be a primary doctor or a surgeon so that I'll always have a job and make lots of money....
How to nail an interview?
What are your best tips for being successful in an interview? I'm in college and thinking about having to start applying for real jobs once I graduate and even for internships etc. and need some help! #interviews #interviewing-skills #interview-preparation
What benefits should be important other than a 401K and how do they affect your work life.?
is there any other benefits that would end up being crucial to a good and healthy work environment
What type of engineering field is right for me?
My name is Sky. I'm in tenth grade and I'm having a career crisis. I need to know if engineering is the type of career that can get me hired straight out of college anywhere in the US. If so, I also need help deciding exactly what type of engineer I should be. I love learning about the periodic...
How to break out
I’m a college junior interested in sports journalism, how do I get my first opportunity to break out? #sports #journalism
PA or Nurse Practitioner?
Of the two which one has a more appealing/promising career path in the next 10 years? #nurse-practitioner #physicians-assistant
Do you need an iPad + stylus to be successful in the med school in the US?
I frequently watch "day in the life of a med student" videos on YouTube and every med student seems to have one. #medicine #doctor
How necessary is an internship during college for future jobs?
#internships #intern #summer-internship #medicine #psychology #doctors #phd
Is it okay to attend a college even though you're not sure if you'll be able to pay it off?
I'm going to a REALLY expensive art school and even though my parents tell me not to worry, I worry about putting my family in debt. :( #college #finance #art #money
How do I make the best out of a lecture class?
Since i'm a very hands-on learner, I find it hard to succeed in a lecture class, which is what most of mine are this semester in college! Any tips on how to stay focused and make it feel like you're not just a number? #classes
How did you complete a science college degree as an adult?
I am pursuing a science degree after taking a few years away from school. Knowing science and math are subjects that build up on material, what advice or tips are available to get up to speed? #back-to-school #nontraditional #college #science #adult-education
What are the different pathways to becoming a sports medicine physician?
I have a B.S in Biochemistry. love sports and I hope to combine my passion for sports with my desire to be a doctor. Are there other fields of medicine other than Orthopedic surgery that afford me the opportunity to work with professional athletes? #medicine #sports #sportsmedicine
Should I choose a major in something I'm good at? Or something I would like to learn more about?
I could develop my talents by majoring in something I'm already good at, but I would also like to learn new things. I'm good at journalism and advertising type things, but I would like to learn more about biology and computer science. #computer-science #biology #marketing #journalism...
What are the best medical specialties for extroverts
I am a biochemistry graduate with strong interpersonal skills. I am applying to medical schools and I am gathering all the information possible.
#medical-school #healthcare #MD#DO
What qualities make a good roommate?
I start college in the fall and I don't have a roommate yet. I just wanted to know how I can be the best roommate I can be and how to know a roommate is for me. #college #roommate
How should I go about looking at college majors if those that I am interested in may not be the best for supporting a future family?
I'm asking this to help me figure out wither a job I enjoy is better than a job that would economically set me for the future. #college
I'm in 7th grade. I'm interested in the career of Theater and arts. What skills do I need to improve in order to achieve my goal
What skills will help me to get better at theater and arts
#theatre #arts #performing-arts #theater #stage-management
As a 10th grader how could I reach a goal if my school can't help me?
How would I as a 10th grade student achieve me becoming a doctor l. I've always dreamed of being a doctor but my school doesn't have any classes we're we are learning that kind of stuff is there like a after school thing anywhere that I could sign up ?
What is the likelihood of finding an animation job after college?
Does the art college you go to make all the difference? I know one college could strengthen your portfolio by having more resources and better connections to companies. But is it worth the huge investment if you could go to a cheaper place, and use your own talents and determination to get a...
How can I find good internship opportunities as a high school student?
I have a Linkedin but all the internships require one to be currently pursuing a college degree but I'm still a senior in high school. I'm interested in UX Design and Computer science.
#computerscience #user-experience #user-experience-design #internships #highschool #highschoolsenior
What are the most important skills to have to succeed in Entertainment Management?
I understand that networking plays an important role in the Entertainment Industry as a whole, which means social skills are a must in this industry, right? I worry because I can be a bit shy at times. Does this mean I will not be good in this field? I can be friendly, but I'm definitely not...
How much computer science experience do I need before I decide to major in that in college?
I want to major in computer science because I think it's a really cool subject and I want to learn more, but I feel like I don't have as much experience as everyone else who majors in that. I'm in AP computer science right now and I'm getting it as I go along, but everyone else in the class is...
What colleges on the east coast offer an animation major or an animation concentration?
I live in Virginia and I want to study animation. I do not want to leave the east coast to attend college; I am currently interested in the Savannah College of Art and Design. #art #animation #3d-animation #illustration #character-design
How do I choose between colleges? Is area an okay deciding factor?
im deciding between George Mason University and Virginia Tech. I want to do Computer Science (at Tech, i have to do gen engineering as a first year and then APPLY to cs meaning i may not get in). I haven't heard from Tech yet but I got accepted into Mason for CS. The area around Mason is more...
Should I attend a U.S DO med school or one of the top two Caribbean MD schools?
I am international student currently in the U.S on an F-1 student visa. I need to know how my residency placement will be affected especially as a non-US IMG coming from the Caribbeans. #medical-school
How do you create a great art portfolio?
I want to go to an art school to major in animation. What are ways to improve my portfolio? #design #arts #animation #fine-art #illustration
What influenced you to pursue studies or a career in chemistry?
I am interested in pursuing a career in STEM. I have enjoyed the my chemistry labs and I'm wondering what other factors to consider if I decide chemistry is the field I want to focus my studies/career on? #decisions #career-path #chemistry #science #stem
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