Highland Park, Illinois
What does it take to be a graphic/video game designer?
I've always been crazy about video games and always wanted to create them myself. #graphic-design
How to take a small business and make it global?
Small businesses are thriving. I want to create a skin care business that uses natural methods to healing skin. As well as alternative types of healing such as binaural beats. For example selling binaural beats playlists for college students struggling with finals or day to day activities. I...
Is it worth pursing a degree in bio engineering? Is it hard to find a job after college?
I am currently a high school senior who is going to be majoring in bio engineering in the fall. I am not sure if I should major in bio engineering or civil engineering. #engineer #civil-engineering #bioengineering
What can I do in high-school to prepare for majoring in Psycology?
I was wondering if there are any ways for me to get a head-start on Psycology during high-school #psychology #college-major #college-majors
Should I get a bachelor, double major, or masters?
To stay competitive in the work force and earn a high salary, which route should I take regarding my degree. I had three options: 1. Get a bachelor's in Computer Engineering and either do an internship or a co-op during college. 2. I major in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering or...
How to make connections as an intern on a political campaign?
I am an intern on a political campaign, making calls for about 16 hours a week. In addition to this I participate in other events such as weekend canvassing from time to time. What is a good way to make sure that I make a positive and memorable impact on the political operatives or even...
What would be the best skill to achieve in college before becoming a civil engineer?
I am a freshman in college who is studying civil engineering. And I would like to know what would be the best skill in college to learn and take with me throughout my career as a civil engineer. #college #engineering #technology #civil-engineering #architecture #construction...
Do all Engineering fields require 4 or 5 years of college?
Some colleges we've visited have leaned more towards 5 years, suggesting first year is when you really are deciding on a Major or considering changing course. Has that been anyone's experience? #engineering
What is the most common goal between all civil engineers?
I am a civil engineering student in college and I'm wondering how to understand the most common goal between civil engineers when working on a project.
What is the average salary for a contemporary blacksmith?
I've been learning forge technique for a while now, nearly two years. I am curious to see if there is any potential for a career. Thank you! #architecture #history #welding #blacksmith #fabrication #financial-planning
What is the hardest part about being a nurse in today's society?
I am asking this question because every year something gets improved or things change, and that can make it difficult for new incoming nurses.
For a special effects makeup artist, what are the names of the majors, and what school is the best school for it?
I really want to go into 3D special effects makeup and having this question answered would really help me to find what I should look for in colleges to achieve my goal. There is so much help for regular colleges but when it comes to an art school no one is able to help me. I would highly like...
What qualities do you think is needed to handle being a physical therapist
I have heard that it tends to be very stressful? #health #physical-therapist #therapy #physical-therapy #wellness-and-fitness
Do you have any helpful tips on becoming an animator?
Hello! I'm interested in pursuing a career in animation but I don't have much experience in the field. I was hoping on receiving some helpful advice on what it is like to be an animator. #animation #career-plan
Should I go into animation?
I really enjoyed art and I can't think of any other career to pursue, however I have been told that animation is a really bad career to pursue. I was hoping if somebody could tell me a piece of information that would help me feel more positive and assured that going into animation isn't a bad...
Is makeup artistry a competitive career?
I would like to know how much competition there is for this career and if there are many people who do it or just a few. #special-effects
To what extent is the technical knowledge of video and audio editing softwares important in sports broadcasting?
Because I am studying Broadcast Communication #broadcast-media #sports-journalism #sports-media #broadcast-television #marketing-communications
Why is it that good colleges have to be the most expensive?
If you want to get in to a good college you work as hard as you can in school so you can get in a good college but one you get accepted you can't even go to that college because financial reason even despite the scholarships you obtain. #general
How do I get involved in Theatre?
What is the best way to become involved in big productions, whether on stage, on in films?
What does studying "business" actually mean?
I am the type of person that enjoys history and writing...not exactly the "business" type. However, I feel pressured to study that in college and I want to know just how creative the major can be. #business #professor
Should I get a job during the first semester of freshman year or wait until second semester?
I really need money both for college and for my pockets. I've heard people say not to get a job as soon as you start college and to wait until you get settled in and I've heard the exact opposite.
After majoring in Psychology, what jobs are available to me?
I want to major in Psychology, but I'm not sure what careers follow this path #psychology
What career has the highest out of college job placement rate?
I am #undecided on my major, and I have a wide variety of interests, but I don't want to go to college, spend thousands of dollars, and go into a field with no jobs available. #jobs #growing-jobs
How can I get a need based scholarship
My parents make enough money to pay for my college but I have three younger brothers who are all going to college a couple years after me. How is my family going to be able to afford four colleges all with a couple years, especially if we do not qualify for state scholarships and/or need...
How can someone get certificated as a psychologist?
I am asking because I minor in psychology. #social-psychology #child-psychology
Are taking AP classes and a language in high school better than college?
People have told me you don't even get a lot of credits for AP classes and that they just drop you GPA. Is this true? What option will save me more money? Also, when the high school speech guy talked about what he wished he would do he said that he would take the lanuage four years during high...
How is a registered nurse different from a licensed practical nurse?
I want to know is it is worth the extra money to become more qualifies or if the label of a degree is less important in the scheme of things. #nursing
Looking back on your college experiences, would you say that the social and net-working aspects from college are just as valuable to your current careers as the education you recieved in college? why or why not?
Although the point of college is to learn and become educated for future careers, I've been told the importance of networking. I am wondering, from others' personal experiences, how being social and networking may have helped them build their careers. #college #career #graduate #social #networking
Why is the journey of completing a degree so intimidating for alot of individuals who know they need it for the career they eventually want?
I hear potential students complain about why they are not in the career that they want to be in or complain about not making the amount of money they want to make. The main thing that irritates me is that they expect things to be given to them like society owes them. I was always taught that...
What is the best plan for budgeting expenses in college in preparation for graduate school (such as medical school)?
I will be a college freshman in September and I plan to pursue a premedical track, but I am already worried about how my family and I will be able to afford the next 8 years of school. #doctor
Why did you pick your field of psychological study?
I recently took a class on different types of psychotherapy and it had me wondering why people decide on what psychological path is best for them. #doctor #psychology #therapy #clinical-psychology
What is the most important thing to look for when looking for a location for a Bar and Grill? How did you keep your costumers coming back?
I have seen very successful Bar and Grills in slow and very busy locations. How do you, or how did you decide on where to build your Bar? What do you look for in a customer base and how did you get them coming back? #business #real-estate #restaurants
Is it guaranteed that I'll get a job after graduating from college?
This relates to my first question, where I asked "How can I choose a major that will benefit me in the long run?"
When looking at prospective colleges what are the top three questions to ask your school that are usually mot addressed?
I am looking at colleges to attend and I never know what to ask the school after they give the usual speech. #student #graduate
Is it hard to own your own architecture firm? And what are tips and things you have to do to do it?
One of my biggest dreams, though kind of daunting, is to have my own architecture business. It seems like a hard task to accomplish, and I would like to know any helpful tips that could help. #architecture #architect #architectural-design #sustainable-design
What does work as a psychiatrist entail?
I enrolled as a psychology major at Rutgers and am interested in pursuing a career as a psychiatrist but am unsure if this is the right choice for me. I am more interested in the science and research aspect of this field rather than the communication aspect. Should I look into another career...
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What are the needed requirements to work in the psychology field? #psychology #special-needs
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What are the different specialty areas in psychology? #psychology #moral-psychology
How difficult is it to get in military or veteran psychology and what steps do I need to take?
I currently have 8 friends in the military, ranging from the army, marines, and navy. They say sometimes it can get pretty tough and I try to help them by staying positive. Most of them are only doing one term and I want to try to relate to them when they get back into civilian life. I have...
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