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What are jobs like for general studies majors?
I am currently pursuing a general studies degree at Indiana University Indianapolis. I am getting a certificate in business foundations and a minor in advertising, which is in the journalism and public relations department. I didn't chose one subject over the other because they are both equally...
Would you say becoming a lawyer is "worth it"?
I am interested in becoming a lawyer but know that with that comes lots more schooling (I am a current freshman in college), LSAT, and can cause much debt. Would you say that your work as a lawyer has paid off? Do you feel that all of the extra schooling was worth it? How much time did you...
What are alternative ways to make money during college other than working for a store or restaurant at campus.
Hi, I'm a senior who is about to go to college and want to know all the various opportunities out there to make money. #college #jobs #internships #money #college-bound #college-jobs
Do you feel as though money is the motive when choosing a career?
A lot of my friends talk about how much money their going to make with their careers, but I don't necessarily care about money. #money #career-path
What should I major in?
Im still not sure what to do with my life. #indecisive #exploring
Veterinarian, IT, or both?
I want to be a Veterinarian, but I'm also very interested in IT. Is there anyway I can combine the two? I've heard about Health Information Technology and Veterinary Technicians, but I don' t really know anything about them. Should I just focus on becoming a Vet and pursue IT later in life,...
For what areas of study are research grants useful?
Are research grants useful for more areas of study than science? For example, in business or the arts? #research-grants
Should you strive for a high paying occupation or what you like to do?
I really want to be a high school teacher, but my mom always tells me how they do not make enough money, and to go for something that pays more like a doctor. I have no interest in being in the medical field or law. What should I do?
#teacher #doctor #career #money
Should I be taking summer classes to get ahead?
I already have sophomore standing in my freshman year of college, but I feel like I need to be doing summer classes (or at least one class) to stay ahead and give myself time to complete minors and possibly another major in my college career. Would it be beneficial to take a summer class or...
When is the best time in college to start a job search?
When should I start looking at jobs that will start me in my career? Is freshman year of college reasonable? #career-planning
How quickly do most people get jobs out of college?
When I graduate, I won't have much money left. I want to make sure I can get money as soon as I graduate. #money #jobs #career-counseling
Which choice of engineering would be harder: eletrical or civil?
Im considering going into one of these. Is there any insight or help you could give. #engineering #electrical #civil
What careers could I go into with a biology major?
I'm majoring in biology and want to go into some animal research field... got any ideas? #science #biology #animals
Is it more beneficial to take more credits per semester in a shorter amount of time or less credits per semester in a longer amount of time?
As a student trying to save money on college fees while still maintaining a great GPA for my resume, I want to know whether or not I should be taking 14 or 18 credit hours per semester. I am in the Public Health Sciences Field. I want to make the most of my college experience. #college #health...
What is the best way to combat anxiety going into college?
I am an extremely shy person who gets nervous easily around new people. Like many other people, I get intimidated being in new facilities and being around people I'm not familiar with. I have a hard time talking to people and making new friends and I feel like this will worsen when I leave for...
What is the best major for someone wanting to be a physician's assistant?
Also I am a little confused by come of the requirements for the career as I have been told it is vigorous to get into some programs and requires a lot of volunteer hours. #college-major #physicians-assistant
How would minorities be successful with a degree in Biomedical Engineering?
I know there is a small percentage of minority ethnicities within the STEM field, and I wanted to know if it would be a field worth going into, considering it's predominantly Caucasian. #engineering #science #biomedical-engineering #stem
If I want to medically assist exotic animals in the future, where is the best place to go to learn how to do so?
This is what I want to do when I am older, so I need to know where I can get the best education so I can do the best job possible. #veterinarian #veterinary #veterinary-medicine #marine-biology #animal-health #animal-rescue #animal-conservation #animal-welfare
If Im going to apply to art colleges, should I focus more on my art portfolio or taking and retaking my SAT and ACT?
#art #portfolio-management #sat
How do I make sure that my academic and extracurricular life are well-balanced?
I am in my first year of college and trying to figure out the right balance for my involvement with clubs and academics. What is a good level of involvement that I should try to achieve? #extracurriculars
Do you need to get go to grad school?
I am going to college for engineering, and was wondering you need to go to grad school to get a job an engineer, or if the basic four years will suffice.
#engineering ##gradschool
I want to have a career in forensic pathology, but I don't know what to major in?
I'm looking at a career in forensic pathology but I'm not sure what classes to take during college. I know I have to continue on and go to medical school,but what do I do in college?
#collegeproblems #medical-education #forensicpathology
What is the best approach to take towards a poorly taught course?
I am a graduate Electrical Engineering student and throughout my career as a student I found that there were a few classes that provided less than satisfactory learning experience and I've always felt unsure about how to approach such classes. I feel that I tend to be uncertain about who to...
What does it take to be an entrepreneur?
I ask because i see myself owning a business at some point in my life, I want as much help as i can get to prepare myself with the correct knowledge to pursue a business. #business #marketing-and-advertising
What are some good tips for finding a job without experience?
I am a graduate student in Electrical Engineering and I will be graduating very soon. It has been hard for me to find a job by searching and applying for jobs online. I find that my application gets turned down often because I lack engineering work experience. Your tips on this matter will be...
How should I negotiate the pay rate of a job?
I'm an Engineering student and I've been actively looking for jobs to apply for. I have found several attractive opportunities but I would like to have a higher pay for some to help with my finances without risking losing them. I wonder how I could do that. #engineering #career #job-search...
What is the best major to do in a STEM career while being a student athlete in college?
I am planning on running track and cross country in college so I am somewhat worried about the work load for someone who may want to pursue a pre med major or related. #medicine #collegiate-athlete
How exactly do I start a business
I am thinking about starting a music business. I want to make a career for myself singing hopefully. But I don't know how to go about doing that. #music #experience #in
When is it a good idea to repeat some courses you've taken?
I'm just curious about when it is a good idea to repeat courses you've taken but didn't do very well in. #college #engineering #career #graduate-school #electrical-engineering
How easy is it to find career opportunities after graduating college?
I want to know if it is a large priority of the college you attend to find you internships/openings after finishing your academic courses. #Continueyourpassion #chemical-engineer
How crucial is the choice of the thesis vs. non-thesis option in the Master's degree?
I am a graduate student in Electrical Engineering who opted for the non-thesis option in order to avoid the uncertainty of the time of graduation that is associated with the thesis option. However, I am also planning to pursue a PhD in the future and I have heard how not choosing the thesis...
What is the most important thing to focus on while complete college applications?
I will soon be a senior in high school and will need to be filling out lots of applications. I am worried by applications will not impress the people reading applications. #college #students #applications
Is it better to live on Campus or get an appartment?
I'm looking at housing options and trying to decide where I would get more for my money. #college #money #college-bound #student-housing
What are the benefits of working a traveling physical therapy program?
I have heard of "Nurses Without Borders" and am aware that there are physical therapy options like this as well. What are the positives when working for a company like this? #therapy #physical #physical-therapy #science #medicine #hospital-and-health-care
If you are struggling to receive scholarships and you are low on money should you attend college?
I am Dedreonna and I am asking this question because my fear is not getting scholarships or many scholarships and being in a bad debt. Should I attend if I am unsure of money situations #money #finance #struggle
The high school I go to has a health sciences program that lets students take their CNA but after high school I would like to immediately find a job in the medical field while taking my pre-requisites for nursing college. What would be the best job option
I am asking this question because I would love to immediately start putting what I learn to good use in my selected career path. However, the catch is that I would still have to be able to go to college at the same time. #nursing #nurse #health #registered-nurses
What are the benefits of studying abroad? Or going abroad for an internship?
Hi, I'm a senior who is about to go to college and want to know all the various opportunities out there to study in other locations and the pros and cons of doing so. #college #internships #money #college-bound #travel #international #study-abroad #traveling
How do you handle behavioral interview questions when not prepared?
Say you are in a job interview and you get asked a behavioral interview question such as "cite a situation when you had to adapt to changes beyond your control" or the like and you had no particular story present even though you might have had that exact situation happen to you. How would you...
How important is including voluntary activities in one's resume?
I am an Electrical Engineering graduate student. I wonder if, in such a technical field as mine, adding voluntary activities such as working for X charity and the like can have any impact on the recruiter's decision to hire me. #mechanical-engineering #human-resources #civil-engineering...
Will being a teacher ever earn me a sustainable salary?
I want to be an elementary teacher but I know that money in that field is tough. #teacher #financial-planning
Is it hard to find a job in the field of marine biology?
It is a dream to be one, but I want to know if it could possibly be a reality. #biology #professional #marine
What research do marine biologists do?
I'm majoring and biology and am curious about marine biology. #science #biology #marine-biology #marine
What is the best way to begin searching for internships?
Majoring in film, wondering how I should begin to go about looking for internships? #film #television #media #radio #production
Is there a job title where I can be a nurse as well as a counselor?
I've always known that I want to go into the medical field, but lately I've been taking an interest to counseling. #professor #nurse #counselor
Is it best to move to the east coast to find more experience for the job I want?
Since I want to help more exotic animals, should I move to the east coast to possibly get experience helping ocean life and mammals that live in the area? #veterinary #marine-biology #animal-health #marine-mammals #animal-conservation
Which major would be more beneficial: Biomedical Engineering or Music Technology?
I love the STEM field and music, but I'm having a hard time choosing which major would be more beneficial in the long run. As well, after graduating from college, I would like to go into a career that I would enjoy, and not just do for the money. #science #college-major #technology #music...
Do you have to be good at chemistry to go into the medical field?
I'm a junior in high school and I'm thinking about studying medicine, but I can't do chemistry.
What steps should I take in attempting to become a marine biology?
I am a junior in high school that has an interest in studying marine biology. What should I do to get started? #college #biology #majors #marine
What are the advantages and disadvantages of becoming a psychologist?
I am considering majoring in psychology and I was wondering about the good and bad parts of becoming a psychologist. #college #psychology #psychologist #advantages
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