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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
Is it worth it to switch schools in a college if you're already a few semesters in?
My college has different schools for different kinds of majors, each with different requirements. If I'm already a few semesters into one school and have all prerequisite classes done,is it worth it to switch to another school to change my major? #college-advice #choosing-a-major
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,...
Any advice on how to successfully complete college being a single mom?
I recently just found out that I'm expecting, and I'm only 18 years old. Right now I'm in my second semester of college, but my baby is due in September which will be the first semester of my sophomore year. I want to be a Veterinarian which means I have a long way to go until I'm completely...
If I were to join the military for tuition assistance as an Asian female going for a Pharmacy degree, which branch would be more suited for me?
I've been thinking about joining the military for tuition assistance, since my scholarship will expire after next year but my degree is 6yrs. I've heard a lot about the hurdles that women have to overcome in the military, primarily sexual harassment, and I wanted to know if I joined which would...
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
What if the College of your dreams accepts you, but the college you know you should go to does not?
I have been accepted into the school of my dreams which happens to be the best school for engineering in the country. However, it costs significantly more than my second-choice school -almost three times more- However, my second-choice school, which is the one that my family can afford, did not...
How do I pay for college if I'm not the best?
I'm an average high school senior, and I only do colorguard, so how do I get good scholarships to pay for college?
#scholarships #financial-aid #college #college-tuition
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
Is it worth it to take out a student loan?
I want to make sure that taking out a loan is a good idea. If I don't get a job right out of college, it will be hard to pay back any student loans, and I'm not guaranteed a job out of college. Is it a good idea to take out a student loan, or should I try to find a less costly option of getting...
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
Best Scholarship Programs?
I am looking for scholarships right now and I am wondering what the best online resources are for finding great scholarship opportunities, preferably tailored more for my location and major. #scholarship #financial-aid #grant-writing
Apps for Studying
I am majoring in Information Technology. I am wondering if there are any apps that are useful for delegating study time or for possibly saving notes for later, in order to better manage my time. #technology #onlineeducation
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
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
What degrees and fields of study does it take to become an induced pluripotent stem cell researcher?
Induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) research is very new in the biology field. I have read articles stating that you need to fulfill requirements in x, y, and z. Though if I don't have "z" I am not hindered from being a iPSC researcher.
#biology
#ipsc
#stem cells
#research
can you focus on both software and hardware as a computer engineer?
I want to be a computer engineer, but based on my research I found out that computer engineering has two main category; software and hardware. I'm not sure which one is better for me. #computer-engineering
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
What are the basic differences between a Computer Science major and a Computer Programming major?
I am interested in majoring in something to do with Computers, whether that be engineering, programming, etc, and I would like to know the basic differences between such majors. #computers #computer-science
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
Is an internship viable even after graduation?
I'm an Engineer student and about to graduate. I am actively seeking jobs and kind of struggling to find a suitable job due to lack of work experience. However, internships seem to be attractive for me since most of them require little to no work experience. So I wonder if an internship is...
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...
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's the best way to approach clubs in college?
I'm a senior looking to decide how and what kind of clubs, I want to approach and join next year. #college #college-bound #extracurriculars #college-recruiting #student-clubs
Is work experience more valuable than educational background?
I am a graduate Electrical Engineering student with little to no experience in the engineering field outside of the classroom. Lately, I have been applying to jobs and receiving little to no interest from engineering companies due to lack of experience even for some entry-level jobs. That made...
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...
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...
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 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 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 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
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
What are the best ways to get noted and recognized by professors?
I'm going to start college this year and I wonder about the best ways to get noticed and build report with the faculty and potential recruiters or interviewers for college jobs and internships? What are things to do and things to avoid? #college #job-search #leadership #college-bound...
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
How much does college GPA matter when applying for a job?
As an honors college student with a 4.0 GPA, I want to know how much my resume would drop in value if my GPA went down to say a 3.5 or lower. I want to push myself to the hardest I can, but not be too disappointed if I get a B somewhere down the road. #college #professional #career-path...
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...
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 exactly does the work of a social worker entail?
I am possibly interested in going into social work after high school but was unsure what exactly the job consists of. Thank you #psychology #social-work
How do I get internships for my major if I do not have much experience in the field?
Hi, I am Nicole and I am a student in college. I am a Marketing major and am required to finish 2 internships before I graduate. The only thing is, I haven't had any experience in marketing before so landing my first internship may be difficult. Any advice? #marketing #internships...
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
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
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