Hamtramck, Michigan
What are the benefits of attending a Liberal Arts college?
I am currently attending a small private liberal arts school in Ohio, and while I believe that my education will be very useful, others tend to think that these degrees do not mean as much and are not worth as much as public university degrees for example. #liberal-arts
Should I stay on campus?
I can't afford to stay on campus but my mom is offering to pay for my room and board. #college-life #campus
What should I major in?
I love animals. I want to become a veterinarian but I don't know what I should major in. #veterinarian #animals
If my long term goal is to be a elemantary principal would it be smarter to become a teacher first or just go to college to become a principal?
I feel like becoming a teacher would be the smart thing to do, but I also don't want to waist my time. My short term goal is to be a teacher gain experience and then become a principal. Then my long term goal is to be a principal so I just need to know if I need the experience of being a...
If I become an elemantary teacher, how much teaching freedom will I have?
I am asking this questions because if I become a teacher I want to be a teacher that has class outside sometimes. I want kids to learn in a fun, hands on way. This is one of the main reason I want to be a teacher and it would be great to know now if I will be able to do things like this. #education
What is the hardest part in being an animator and multimedia artist?
I want to major in animation and visual effects and become an animator and multimedia artist but I have my preconceived notions about the career path. I want to get some insight from people who have decided on this career. #career-counseling #film #animation #cartoons
How long will it take to pay off student loans from university and medical school, or does differ for everyone?
I'm asking this question because I am scared off the debt that I am going to be in. I want to be a doctor but this is the only thing that is making me question whether I should do it. #doctor #psychology #medicine #finance #pre-med #pediatrics #pediatrician #trauma
Is it better to work in college and pay off student loans as you go, or just wait until you are done with college?
I recently enrolled in college and was wondering if I should look into getting a job. #college #finance #student-loans
What is the biggest challenge about running your own business
I want to be an orthodontist, so I could possibly be in charge of my own practice #business #owner
Can employers see how often I changed my major/minor?
Employers may see these changes as indecisive, and that is an undesirable trait. Especially if the majors/minors change through a broad spectrum of job areas. #college #major #majors-and-minors #employer-relations
Can your employer see how many times you have changed your major/minor?
If an employer can see that I may have been undesicive in college, I am worried it may hurt my chances of landing the job. #college #major #majors-and-minors #employer-relations
Is it possible to get an internship at a company while studying abroad?
I'm currently a senior about to go to college and would like to study abroad in my second or third year of college. It would be great to study in another country and gain experience on what I want to do. Also seeing how another country does what I will do can open my mind on how to approach...
What kind of skills do you need to do well in majoring marketing/advertisment?
I want to know if I have what it takes and if it's for me. #college #career #marketing #job #advertising
What are some college courses that I would be likely to take in persuing marketing/advertisment?
I am very interested in the career but I'd like to know what I'm getting into. #career #marketing #job #advertising #sales
What are the best schools for mechanical engineering?
I would like to be some sort of engineer after college, but I especially want to be a mechanical engineer. #engineering #engineer
What classes should I take to become a writer?
I am a high school senior and I have always been fascinated with writing and how books are so compelling. It is my dream to do what other writers have done and entertain readers with worlds that I create. #college #college-major #journalism #writer #editor
How important is a business degree when trying to start your own business?
I am a high school senior who is planning to get a degree in business in college #business #entrepreneurship
How does playing college sports benefit you in the work field and when applying for jobs?
I am currently a high school senior who will be playing college football this fall. #athlete
Which will better the chance of one getting into pharmacy school or even getting a good job in the pharmaceutical field. Experience working at an independent pharmacy or working at a corporately owned pharmacy (such as Walgreens)?
As a high school senior, I believe I should get a job that will prepare me for my future. I would like to know which will benefit me more when it comes to college and the real world. #college-admissions #pharmacists #admissions-counseling
How did you feel when you first left off for college?
I have never been away from home for very long. I am a home body. I am anxious, but I am also very nervous. I just wanted to know if that was normal and if you could share your own personal experiences. #college #human-resources #help #life-coach #advising
Which loan is better the subsidized or unsubsidized federal direct loan?
I am a senior who will be graduating in June. I do not really want to take a loan, but I may have to. On my financial aid report it gave me the federal unsubsidized direct loan. #financial-aid #student-loans
How do I go about getting my college in mind do recognize me ?
I am planning ahead for my future in college and would love to learn more about the application process. #college #college-admissions #college-advice #higher-education #career
I want to become a wildlife vet should i look for a college who has more vets graduating of the Highest ranked College
I am applying for scholarships and have some college suggestions but needed advice on which on would fit best #graduated
How do i prepare for college?
I'm asking this because i have no idea how to. #college #graduate #experience
How do i get more scholarships?
I'm asking this question because i want to prepare for my future and not have to take a lot of loans out. #college #experience
How can I learn about durable eco-friendly materials for building architectural structures in the future.
I am very concerned with the preservation of our world and also providing shelter to all those who may be without, so I would like to find a way to help others and help the planet at the same time. I look to use eco-friendly materials for my architectural projects, but I don't know where I can...
If you are an architecture student who is interested in starting a local practice, how would you go about establishing things after college graduation?
I am an architecture student who seeks to start my own practice in the city of Detroit eventually after I graduate from the University of Michigan school of architecture and urban planning. Starting my own practice, refurbishing old buildings and providing eco friendly shelter for the homeless...
What are the best jobs to have while in high school?
I want my resume to be impressive, even when i'm young. What are the best jobs to have on your resume going into college? Which jobs will give me the most valuable experiences? #career #human-resources #career-development
What conferences or events are good for me to attend if I want a career in STEM?
I want a career in STEM (not sure what yet, exactly) and I heard a good thing for me to do is attend conferences and events related to STEM education /careers to learn more about my options and to meet new people. I live in Michigan, and couldn't find many events for high school students in the...
What are my job options if I want to work in tech but don't want to be an engineer?
I'm in high school, struggling to figure out what to do with my life. I love technology like anyone else my age but I'm just not sure that I want to be an engineer. Do I have other options? #technology
How long do I have to go to school to become a financial planner?
I'm debating majoring in finance when I go to college, but I don't know if I can become a financial planner straight out of college. I want to get my MBA, but I want to work as a finanical planner for a few years between undergraduate and graduate school. #finance #financial-services...
Do you travel a lot working in investment management? For what, exactly?
I love to travel so I'm hoping this career path would allow me to do that often. #finance #financial-services #investment-management #travel #investing
What was the best piece of advice anyone gave you about getting into finance?
I would really love to hear what your most valuable piece of advice was that helped you get to where you are now and who gave it to you. #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
What skillsets should someone inerested in a career in finance have?
I'm thinking about a career in finance because i'm really good at math, but i'm wondering what additional skills I should have to really be successful in that industry? #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
What kind of training and certification is necessary to become an investment manager?
I'll be going to college soon so I need to learn more about how I need to prepare for a career in investment management. Can you tell me what kind of training and/or certification is involved? #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
What does asset management mean and how does it differ from investment management?
Are all investments considered to be assets? Is there a difference. I want to know how to start thinking about money and investments. #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
How does PIMCO's university recruiting work?
I know a lof of companies recruit for entry level roles right out of college but I don't know any of the specifics. How often do you recruit college students and from what schools do you recruit from? #college #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing #recruiting...
How did you decide which part of investing you would get into?
I heard that there are all different types of investing including stocks, bonds, and other things (actually I’m not exactly sure what). Could you please tell me what part of investing you do personally, and how you picked that type of investing? If you have moved from one type of investing into...
Without getting too specific, how has working in invesment management helped you with your personal finances and investment portfolio?
Do you, as an investment manager, feel more confident in investing your personal money? I want to be financially literate for my personal finances and confident in my own investments one...
Can you tell what it's like to be an investment manager on a day to day basis?
What does an average day in the life look like for you? Are you in meetings all day long or working on your own most of the time? #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
What are my career options at a company like PIMCO?
Can you work at PIMCO and not work in finance or investment management? I like the idea of working in an office, but I don't have any interest in finance. What are some other job options for someone like me? #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
What are the differences between working in finance at a company and investing at a fund?
I would like to learn about the differences in what I would be doing, what the lifestyle would be like, and the qualifications to achieve it. #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
How much of being an investor is about mathematics or calculations?
To make an investing decision do you mostly focus on mathematical calculations or is it more about gut feel or other judgments? I ask because I want to understand how interesting or boring it might be. I don’t have any trouble with math, but I don’t really want to spend all day calculating...
How do you know if you have what it takes to beat the market in an investing job?
Investing seems like a really competitive job because I think in order for you to make money someone else needs to lose money. For the investors in the group, how did you get the confidence to believe that you could be smarter and make better investments than all of the rest of the people...
What are my career options if I major in atronomy? What kind of options do I have regarding careers and availabity/growth/wages?
It is no secret that I have a passion for astronomy. From the research I have bee reading, there are no jobs available for astronomers and they make terrible money. I want to be able to take care of myself but also have my dream job. Not everybody gets to do what they love in the long run, but...
What advice would you give to a student interested in medical field?
I'm interested with working with people one on one and being able to do things rather than just sit at one place. #career #nurse #advice
What should I get a degree in if i wanted to be an Operations Officer for the CIA? What is a good way for me to stand out from the many applications that the CIA receives each year?
I am asking this because I want to be in the CIA but, I'm not sure what degree I should get for the specific job I want to do in the CIA. #military #cia
Is there any career where I can just build computers.
I love doing IT but I mainly love the hands-on parts about it. Building my own PC was fun so I was wondering if there are any careers out the just for troubleshooting and pc building. #computer #it
What kind of jobs can microbiologists usually find?
I want to major in biology, specifically I want to be a microbiologist, and I was curious to know what kind of jobs do microbiologists find after college? #college #biology #job-search #microbiologists
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