Friendswood, Texas
What are medical school committees looking for in an applicant (research experience, extracurricular/volunteer activities, grade point average,...)?
I am a research postdoc fellow in life sciences. I was recently asked how to get accepted to medical school. This is not really in my field so I figured I should share this question. Hope the answers will be helpful to any student going through the selection process. #doctor #medicine...
What are some things you wished you did back in college?
What I'm wondering is, do you regret not joining more clubs or taking certain classes you were curious about taking or just overall spending more time on campus to see what else the campus offered the students? #college #college-life
How do you deal with comparing yourself with your fellow classmates?
I feel as though I've begun doing this ever since I've started college. I always hear that my fellow classmates are coming to school and working a part time job, and for some, they may even have a family to provide for. It makes me wonder how they manage all of that but then it makes me think,...
What can you do when you're feeling stressed about not having a job while in college?
I'm almost finished with college and I have yet to find a summer job. I'm afraid that this may hinder my job search after I graduate, since I have very little job experience. This has caused me to begin to stress and worry and wonder what am I going to do once I finish school. I feel like now...
Can volunteer work help in the long run when it comes to a career?
I'm almost out of college and I've been trying to get a summer job with no success. I would like to do something with my time and I've read somewhere that volunteering is great, especially if its related to your degree. For me, I'm majoring in Art and Design and I've already set up applications...
What are some ways to prepare for my final semester at college?
I have one final semester to go at my current school in order to get my Bachelor's Degree. Are there any steps I should take during this final semester? Should I join any clubs or get involved with any other school activities? And if so, do those ultimately affect my career search after I...
I want to be a a mft therapist but i found out there is christian counseling which one is better and which one earns more
To learn more info about my choices of my career #career #people #involving
How and Where to gain Industry Project Management experience as a volunteer, while still working in academia?
I am a postdoc fellow in life sciences. I have been in a lab doing bench work for years and this is not as much fun and exciting as it used to be. Now, I am looking at my options, trying to figure out what my next move should be; I have just started learning on my own what PM is and would like...
How do you find the right volunteer opportunities that help in building experience for the career of choice ?
I love to volunteer and have been volunteering since I was young. Recently I received an advice that I should volunteer strategically. I wanted to find out what others thought. #career-counseling #volunteering #student-counseling #admissions-counseling
How do I transition from Academia into Science and Information (Technical writer/Science writer/Entrepreneurial editor)?
I am a postdoc fellow in life sciences. I have been in a lab doing bench work for years and this is not as much fun and exciting as it used to be. Now, I am looking at my options, trying to figure out what my next move should be; but I know that the academic world is no longer an option....
Can an Agriculture business degree be used as a typical business degree?
Although this type of degree is based on agriculture practices, marketing and financial practices could be similar. I was just wondering if my degree could work more than one way so my I have options. #business #finance #marketing #agriculture
What is agriculture business really like?
I've worked with livestock plenty of times but I'm not very familiar with the horticulture aspect of it. I was just seeing what kind of business actuaclly takes place. #agriculture #livestock #horticulture
what outside activities help you get into an art college?
i want to get into an art college to pursue art. I have gone to summer art programs, attended art shows, and go to an art high school. Will all this help me get into an art college?
what makes up a stong body of work?
i am developing my portfolio to attend an art college to pursue art #art #arts #fine-art #visual-arts
is it a good idea to start interning at museums or art related places?
i want to get involved in my art community and hopefully find a job that specializes in fine arts #art #fine-art #the-arts
what jobs can you get with a BFA?
I want to go to an art college and pursue art, I am asking so I can choose which classes to take when I apply for college #fine-art #the-arts
Would you recommend a mechanical or chemical engineering degree
trying to decide which one to choose #industry
What careers are good that involve psychology?
I am mainly looking at going for counseling but I want to look more at the different careers that involve psychology. #counseling #clinical-psychology #psychologist
I am trying to decide if I want to find a fireworks distributor/manufacturer job as a human resources professional, or wether I should start up my own resale stand and work my way up into owning multiple stands and being able to sustain a good life?
I have been selling fireworks since I was 12 years old, I am now 31, and I thoroughly enjoy it. I have worked with distributors, and have also managed stands for the company I work for. I enjoy both ends of the business, and am even willing to relocate from my snow-less SE Texas to a more...
What are good scholarships to apply for?
I'm just hoping to help pay for college #counselor
How do I know what to major in?
I'm just having a hard time deciding what exactly to major in #counselor
Is human resources as bad as everyone says it is?
I am studying for a bachelor's in human resources and accounting. I love accounting, and am curious if that will be enough to make my future career enjoyable. #management #accounting #human #resources
Can someone who starts out as a Mechanical Engineer advance to become a CEO and would they still be able to practice engineering?
My dream is to someday own a company and I would like to know if I could still practice while doing so #engineering #mechanical-engineering #tech #ceo
What is the greatest unexpected contribution that your Mechanical Engineering degree has made to your life?
I would like to know if there is a difference outside of career or academics that this degree makes. #engineer #mechanical-engineer #life #learning
Should I go to school in the region that I intend to work?
I understand that it would help to already live in the region that I will be searching for jobs but will it hurt me if I went to school further away? #technology #it
Consulting Time Commitment
I have always heard that consultants have to work long hours and don't have a good work life balance. Is this true? Does the firm that you work for have an impact on this? #consulting
What are major difference between college and high school classes?
As an incoming college freshman, I am wondering what are major differences between college and high school classes? (Size of class, volume and difficulty of material, teaching styles, etc.) #college #high-school-classes
How will the college classes I pick help prepare me for my career?
I am an incoming college freshman. I am majoring in communication sciences and disorders because I want to pursuing a career in communications, particularly speech and language pathology. I know there a major specific classes, but I want to know how will those courses I take help prepare me for...
What is the best way to go about scheduling my courses?
How many classes should I have scheduled in a day? Should I do morning, afternoon, or evening classes? As an incoming college freshman, I want to know the best way to schedule my classes without overwhelming myself. #college #courses
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