Hamburg, New Jersey
What steps can I take to make college affordable?
I am a current college student in my sophomore year. I recently learned that my parent will only be able to contribute about 5% of my college education. What are some steps I can take to make college more affordable? I am already working as a co-op and saving as much as I can. I would prefer...
Why is it so confusing getting student loan information?
I find a lot of information about why private student loans are the worst way to go to pay for school, but as the last of 8 kids in my family I need to pay my way through college. I received a good package from my school, but there is still a gap and it seems like no one from my financial aid...
I would like help finding scholarships that are not scams.
I have received a good package for college, but am still short of paying for the degree I am pursuing in art therapy.. I am the last of eight kids in my family and I have to pay my way through college. I don't mind spending the time writing essays, etc. but I am finding it difficult to find...
What is the best approach to find low competition scholarships?
I have noticed that there are literally thousands of scholarship programs out there and there are hundreds that most students would be qualified to apply to. However, I, like most people, don’t have the time or the energy to apply towards hundreds of scholarships in a year, so I need advice on...
How does one choose the best career path for oneself?
I would like to know what are the most important factors when considering the best career path for oneself. I realize money is obviously important, however what about work-life balance, intrinsic and extrinsic awards, the speed of career progression, the type of education required to pursue the...
Does taking challenging courses in high school actually pay off?
Initially, when I began taking accelerated courses --which evolved into Honors programs and AP classes-- my goal was to complete most necessary classes so that by senior year I could go home after fourth period. Now here I am, at that aspired goal of checked off credits and possessing the...
How can I pursue a career in pharm while also having fun in college?
I want to go into the medical field of pharmacy --whether that's PharmD or pharmacology, I don't know yet, I know that I'm in that vicinity-- and get a good job where I can make an even better salary. But I also want to live the normal college life and not live four more years of stress-induced...
How can I make money with Photography?
I love Photography as a hobby. How best can I use it as a career choice? #Photosarelife
What career choices are available for Photography and Visual Arts Majors
I have been accepted into he Photography and Visual Arts program at Ringling School of Design. #Art School
What can I do with a bachelors in biology? I can really use some help
Hey guys, I am here seeking for advise. I graduated in 2016 with a bachelors in biology and now I don’t know what to do. I originally planned on going to med school but soon found out that school is not for me. - I have a 2.7 gpa. For the past two years, I’ve been doing little jobs but nothing...
I will be taking a Fieldcraft / Outdoor Proficiency class as part of my major (Geology). Should I still participate in a Geology Field Camp?
I plan to have a career in geoscience. I want to be prepared for my future career. I also wonder if a Field Camp experience is especially important to employers. #geology #geoscientist #environmental-geology #geoscience #geologist
As a graphic designer, how important is the thumbnail process?
As a senior in high school taking #graphic-design, at times making thumbnail sketches seems monotonous and time consuming. In the "real world", I assume it is emphasized.
What skills are most important for me to learn in preparation for a career as a Geologist / Geoscientist?
I am a freshman Geology major and want to choose the best coursework to prepare myself for a career in geology / geoscience. #geology #geoscientist #environmental-geology ###geology
Does adding a Computer Science minor with my Geology major make sense?
I am a freshman Geology major at Alfred University and thinking of adding a minor in Computer Science. #geology #computer-science #geologist ##geology
Getting over fear of taking the initiative
I'm currently in an internship and I'm being constantly told to take the initiative. What are some tips to doing this? Also, consciously, I know that I am here to learn, that mistakes will happen and that I'm not going to get hated for asking too many questions. But whenever I am supposed to...
What is the best way to prepare for SAT test?
I am taking the test next year and I am looking for some good ways to prepare for it. #SAT #testing #college-admissions #studying-tips #personal-development
What is the best way to stay in contact with co-workers after an internship?
I currently have an internship in Ohio but my school and permanent address is in New Jersey. The people here are good people and might help me in the future. I want to maintain some contact so the opportunity doesn't disappear. What is the best way to maintain contact even when I get busier in...
What are the top medical schools on the east coast?
I am beginning to look for medical schools to attend in a few years, and I would love to have a jump start and having an idea on which are ranked highly.
#medical-school
How can I best prepare myself in my undergraduate years for medical school in the future?
Ever since I was young, I always wanted to be a oediatrican. Now that I am in college, my dreams can start to become a reality and I want to know the best tips on how to be as successful and as prepared as I can be for medical school.
#medicine #medicalschool
Know what your dream job is?
As a mechanical engineer, I know that I have many options for my career choice. But I am also worried that I won't be able to find a job that I enjoy. What are the best ways or what are the right questions to ask to find out if I like a job or not? #enginnering #happiness...
Is Organic Chemistry a hard course in college?
I'm thinking about going into pharmacy.
#pharmacist
Is it possible that I could spend a day in a profession, so I know what I could be dealing with in the future?
I don't want to get into a profession where I don't like the environment I'm working in. I rather know what it feels like before I enter the profession.
#beproactive
How can I get an internship in my field
I am looking for internships for Food Scientists but all I can find are companies looking for experienced scientists. #internships #foodscience
#college-transfer, How can I make it more enjoyable and smoothly for myself to transfer to another school?
#college-transfer It is so a dainty task to transfer from one school to another with all the paperwork involved. Schools should make it easier for students to do so. They always make the transfer students feel like freshmen right out of high school instead of professional students with experience!
#college, how can I better balance school and personal life?
#college I am having difficulties balancing it all with work life, family life, and school life. I am a perfectionist and I tend to focus a lot on school leaving behind family and friend time. You know the time to socialize should be important too, but I seem not to able to do so, too little...
What path should I pursue if I'm interested in history and business degree?
#loveboth #history #business #choosing-a-major #college
How much do AP classes matter when applying to colleges?
#college #college-applications
What is a skill or quality most people overlook when it comes to interviewing that is actually vitally important?
As a college student, the transition to the workforce is happening really soon. Since I will have to do many interviews, what soft skill or quality should I make sure I have in order to make myself as hirable as possible? #interviews #jobs #computer-science #professional-development #stem...
How should a computer science major keep up with the constant changes in the field and with technology itself ?
I'm a computer science major and I constantly hear about new strategies, programming languages, and technologies that are supposed to be the next big thing. It would be impossible to keep up with all of them, but, in order to stay up to date, how do I tell which new thing is the best to invest...
Best Extracurriculars for a Book Editor?
Now that I'm looking at internships, I want to be an attractive candidate for publishing companies. I've just started working as an editor for one of my college's newspapers. My other extracurricular is very inactive now, so what clubs should I approach? Book clubs, maybe? #college #english...
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