Indianapolis, Indiana
What is it like doing an alternative postgraduate teacher training program?
I am currently pursuing a general studies degree at Indiana University Indianapolis, but I plan to be a teacher a few years down the line. The government website don't give much information about what it's like to go through the intensive training and apprenticeship programs, nor are they clear...
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...
How do I job shadow a Therapist if there are the privacy things?
So my teacher sent out an assignment where we all have to job shaddow the career that we scored highest on in this group of surveys; I scored highest in Art Therapy, Music Therapy, and Psycology. I can't job shaddow any of those (that I know of) because of the deal that the therapist makes,...
Is it better to go to college for criminal justice for a cop or not?
#law #criminal-justice #college #police
What types of jobs are the best to start getting experince?
I am getting ready to apply for my first job, I just want to know what places are the best to go, so I can get the best experience for my field.
#anyone #firstjob
What should I major in?
Im still not sure what to do with my life. #indecisive #exploring
How many hours a night will I be up studying if i want to be a doctor?
How much time should i put into my classes. #doctor
What are some good study habits to have when you are in college?
How can I improve my studying once I get to college. #help
Do you have any tips for finals week?
During finals week, I feel pressured and stressed because of the amount of final exams I have to complete in a short amount of time. #college
I'm looking high and low for scholarships. Any advice?
I want to score a scholarship of $20,000 so I can stop searching and focus on my upcoming classes. #scholarships
What is the number one thing you hate to see on a resume?
I know that this is a basic question, but it matters to me in my future job search. Obviously, spelling and grammar are things to watch for, but there has to be something else that employers can't stand. I want to avoid mistakes that I just may not know about yet. #business #job-search #resume
Where can I find really good examples of college level resumes?
I am a sophomore business major and I want to make a good resume. Subsequently, I tried to research examples online. The problem is that there are so many and I am not sure if they are leading me down the right track. They all look slightly different and I do not want to embarrass myself....
Does it help or hurt to take out student loans?
I am afraid that I will not have enough to pay for college and may have to take out student loans, but i often hear adults talk about the stress of student loans and how long they take to pay off. Should I take as many student loans as i need and worry about paying them off later, or be...
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
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...
Would it be better to go after a high paying career that is difficult to be accepted in to, or go after a career that is easy to be accepted in to, but with bad pay
I am stuck between majors. I want to major in the psychology field and them go into criminal profiling, but I also want to major in art education in secondary schools. The criminal profiling field pays extremely well in most states, but selection for the training and actual job is difficult to...
Can you appeal for more financial aid? If so, how?
I want to get the maximum amount of financial aid possible because I am scared I will be in loads of debt. #debt #student-debt ##debtfree #financial-aid #financial-services
Will taking a Spanish course in college really help me with my future career in psychology?
The school I want to go to requires that I take a Spanish course. #spanish #foreign-languages #psychology #college
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
If I am looking at majoring in Marketing, how do I know which specific type is right for me?
I don't have time to take a class for every specific type of marketing major to give things a try, so how do I know which major to go with? #college-major #choosing-major
What level of involvement do employers look for on resumes?
I am involved with a club that I will be taking a leadership role after my first year of involvement, but I feel like I need to be joining more clubs. How many different things should I be involved with to get hired? #resume-writing
What is the best question to prepare for job interviews?
When preparing for an interview and practicing potential questions an interviewer may ask, what is the best question to practice? #interview-preparation
How do I get degrees that show I'm well-rounded?
How do I make sure that my minor(s) complement my major to show that I am a well-rounded student? #college-major #
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
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
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...
How early should I start applying for internships?
I hear everyone starts to apply for summer internships in February and March, but I feel like I'm not qualified enough yet to apply for most internships, but would I be too late to get one if I wait until April or May to apply? #internships
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