Huntley, Illinois
Whats the best way to handle all the college offers received?
I've gotten plenty of offers, some better than others, but i know i can't accept them all. How would i go about denying the others? #college #college-admissions #college-selection
What is the best approach to handling loans?
Not only in regards of getting them. Are they available elsewhere, apart from the colleges themselves? Interest? What would be the best way of repaying them?
#management #loans #finance
What are some helpful tips to effectively manage my time between school and a social life during college?
I am off to my first year of college in the fall, and I am going to have to learn how to balance my time between school and a social life in a way that keeps me mentally healthy and happy. #college-advice #time-management #college
What job opportunities would be available to me with a declared double major in Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology, and what steps can I take while in college to better my chances at obtaining a job?
As stated in the question, I am double majoring in Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology. I want to study the relation of the brain to cognition and behavior to gain a better understanding of the only partially unlocked human mind and how this understanding can help with mental health and...
What to do when you're denied from your top colleges?
I've recently been denied from my reach schools and a few of my safety schools. I've applied to a couple more but at this point it's hard to get scholarships from those schools since i've applied too late. However, i've been accepted to two small private liberal arts schools but they're not...
What do I base my college major on?
Should someone be choosing their major on whether they'll be making enough money in the future to financially support themselves or if it's a major that will in the end make them happy. I know the ultimate answer would be to do what makes you happy but is it possible to do that while being...
What is a life quote that person should live by through out their life?
I want to know now what quote should people life by for future career or a life with family. #quoteforlife
What is something that a lot of college alumni have about not in your college years?
I would like to read off of everyone's experiences in #college because I do not want to miss out on anything in college and regret it later. Since you only get the college experience once, so I want to make the best out of it.
#experience #career
How to be successful in life and what does it look like?
I am one of these people who likes to know what it looks like to be successful in life. I know that I want it but how can I get it. #succesful
What does an Occupational Therapist's average day look like?
I would like to confirm that every day is not going to be the same because I do not want to have career where every day is the exact same. I want each day to have it is own experiences.
#OT
#occupational-therapy
What are some good scholarship websites?
I need a free websites. I am looking for scholarships because I am paying for my own collage.
#sacredofcollage #scholarships
How can I choose the best collage?
I want to be an Elementary Teacher but I do not know what collage to go to? There are so many options. BTW I am paying for my own collage and i do not have much money.
#scaredofcollage
Is it better to spend a lot of money on your dream school?
This is a question that does not necessarily have a concrete answer, but it is one I constantly ponder nonetheless. My father did not go to an expensive school and regrets it, I believe, because he wonders if his college experience may have been better at a more elite school. As I try to make...
Can I study abroad in multiple locations? Is this financially attainable?
I hope to study cultural anthropology and journalism, so travel is absolutely crucial to my success professionally and as a student. I hope to travel to Africa (where I want to focus my studies) as well as Europe simply because I am fascinated by the continent and diverse cultures that serve as...
What are some ways to save/earn money while in college?
I have a part-time job and I'm commuting from home to college (so that's helped a lot), but I'm still trying to save for additional costs and even the next year.
#college-advice
What are really good study habits for any subject?
I ask because I have terrible study habits (namely me cramming the night before and even then not really studying like I should). I'm trying to find habits that will help me when I get to classes in college.
#studying-tips
Certificate in Administrative Assistant worth it?
I’m currently enrolled in college to get a certificate on Administrative Assistant but I’ve seen the job postings and mostly all of them say Masters or they need previous experience. Would I need to get an Associate in Administrative Assistant?
#administrative #administrative-work
Where would a Bachelor of Science degree in Atmospheric Science with a minor in Mathematics take me in a career?
Looking forward to eventual graduate work with strengths in science, math and chemistry, I am fascinated with the dynamics of weather. I want a good scientific or research related internship or employment with a weather-related agency, whether environmental or governmental. I know my strength...
Are research opportunities more favorable to climatology or meteorology if I pursue a degree in Atmospheric Science?
I would like to be a meteorologist although I’m not sure if I’m leaning towards being the weather person on a local news station or forecaster behind the scenes. I would like to participate in research study and long-term predictions and am wondering if I could be more successful as a...
how does the class work in college differ from high school?
They always say college is very different from high school and that the work is more difficult. I'd like to know how the work is different and what you can do to succeed in the classroom. #classswork #college
What is the best way to balance a social life in college with school work?
I know it might be difficult to balance trying to have a social life with school work so I'd like some insight on how some people in college do it. I'd like to do both so I want some helpful tips. #college #time-management
What kind do employers look for in students that are fresh out of college?
Next fall I am going to college and I want to know what types of activities or goals that I should pursue to make my self a better candidate when I graduate and start looking for a job in my field. I know that I should obviously do well academically and get some work experience, but I want to...
Is all the debt that I will take on going to college worth it?
I know that my education is going to be very costly and that over the four years it will take to get my degree I will become massively in debt. I plan on becoming a biomedical engineer, so I know I(eventually) will be making pretty good money, but I'm worried that all my efforts after I...
Where is the best place to buy college textbooks?
I know amazon prime is a good online access to everything to buy. Should I buy it in person to make sure it is in good condition? I have also heard about websites that sell used textbooks? Is that trustworthy? Is buying a used textbook worth it?
#college #textbooks #online #confused
What are the best classes to take as an Animal Science major trying to become a vet?
I have been accepted as an Animal Science major in college. I plan to apply to a veterinary school in 4 years. What are the best classes that would prepare me for this path?
#animalscience #animalsciencemajor #college #collegeclasses #veterinary
What is the best way to get scholarships?
I have asked my school and been online to scholarship websites, but I just can't seem to find any good scholarships. Is there a website to help me out or another way to earn money for college? #nomoney #scholarships #help Is there a way to find scholarships for a major or a place I live?
Is it beneficial to buy used textbooks?
I have heard a lot from others that textbooks are expensive in college. I know a girl who paid full price and as a student with little money, I would like to know if it is worth it to buy ones for cheaper even if they are used or in poor condition? Also, I have heard of websites that sell books...
Whats the best way to get a job in game design
My dream job is to work on video games, preferably independently but experience at a major game studio would help. I was wondering what are the best things I can do right now to help me get a job at a major game studio? #games #computer-games #game-design
Whats better- double majoring or getting a major and a minor
I'm going into the computer science major but I was wondering if it would be smart to take up a second major or to just get a minor in another interest. I know taking on a second major means a lot more workload but it also looks a lot better to employers. Just wondering what the smartest...
What is it like being a woman in STEM?
I’m considering going into a STEM career & majoring in STEM in college but I’ve heard it’s hard being a woman and finding a career in it because of the male dominant community.
#women-in-stem #stem-education #college
What do colleges mainly look at in your high school experience
I want to know how I can boost up my applications #college-recruiting
How hard is it to get a internship in college?
Because I’m looking for an early job shadow experience #internships #college
Best wording for leaving a job?
When i'm leaving a position solely for the fact that I do not agree with the administration. Should I just say its for personal reasons?
#quitting #howto
Whats the best way to get your foot in a new career?
After I just finish my degree, what would be the best way to get my foot in the door to a new career?
#newcareer #postgrad
What would be the ideal Engineering field to pursuit ?
Well my goal in life is to be a part of this world as in knowing that I have helped create something in the everyone uses on a daily basis.
#engineering
#imnotsure
#committed
What jobs can biochemistry majors achieve?
One of my possible majors is biochemistry and I was wondering what job options there are. #curiosity
What can I do to figure out what major is right for me?
I need to pick classes soon and would like to start on a career path but I am interested in so many things. #undecided
Should I participate in a college curricular band with a possible minor in music or join a club band?
I am definitely going to do marching band, and I know some colleges require curricular band to participate. However, not all of the schools I applied to require this. #band #music #minors
What is the best way to become a prosthetics and bionics engineer?
I am already majoring in mechanical engineering, but should I pick another field for grad school, like robotics? #engineering
What are good ways to save/make money?
I know we all have a hard time with money and school and bills. Does anyone have some good advice on how to save and then continue to save. I have had a savings account for a good year now and it just seems like I am not making enough money to even put money in my savings account. and how do...
Why isn't there a fast track program for all majors?
I am a photography major and I went to Loyola University for my first two years and decided to move home to finish an Associates degree. I moved home mainly because of my money situation. I hoped that by finishing my associates I would be able to find a job that I would like to turn into a...
How difficult is it to land a job as a pilot in the Air Force?
I am currently going through JROTC, and I am looking to go into the officer candidate program. I would like to get into the Air Force Academy, and I think that will better my chances. I have already started the long and grueling application progress, and have gotten into contact with my...
How to stay motivated ?
I enjoy learning and I like school, but I have this bad habit of losing motivation and focus. I usually get discouraged after receiving negative feedback or a bad test grade which then only makes me get even worse scores due to lack of motivation. Any tips on how to stay motivated and ask for...
How to narrow down your field ?
I'm majoring in Bio-engineering but it's such a big field that I'm not entirely sure of what subset I want to go into. I really like genetics and animals are there any possible fields that would involve those ? #bioengineering #engineering #college-major #stem #academic-advising #career-advice
Who should I ask for letters of recommendation?
For a multitude of #scholarships, I have been asked to provide letters of #recommendation and I am at a loss for who I should ask. I am a wrestler and pole vaulter but I have little faith in my coaches ability to draw up a well-written letter that would help my case. I am not involved in any...
What are the best ways to get organized for college?
I have always struggled with being #organized with my classes and homework. Everything gets done on time but its kind of a hot mess of a system. I keep a #planner but its always overflowing with notes and reminders. I honestly think I need a better system seeing as I usually forget about the...
How much money will I need to complete my Bachelor Degree in Cyber-Security
I am almost out of .money and I need to know how much more money is it going to take for me to reach my goal
#information-security #information-technology-and-services #computer #cybersecurity #computer-and-network-security #computer-networking #cyber-security
How can I land my dream job.
I am currently working on my bachelor's degree in cyber-security and I am planning on working with either Homeland Security or the NSA. .
#information-technology
If I work in a medical career in another country, what are the regulations I need to follow?
If I become certified with IJCAHPO (International Joint Commission on Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology) after graduating with my Associates, I can pretty much find a career in another country. If there is anyone working abroad or internationally in the medical field, I am interested...
What will the future look like for ocular medicine and technological advancements?
The reason I ask this is because I am going to college to become an Ophthalmic Technician and I graduate in May 2019. With technology moving at a fast pace, I wonder if my professors will be able to create advanced lessons and labs in regards to the medical advancements occurring in the future....
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