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Is it more sensible to enter an RN program vs a LPN in nursing since the LPN part time is 2 academic years?
Weighing options #nursing #medicine
Is it common for medical students to enter the medical field and have a nervous reaction to the sight of blood (blood phobia)?
I was accepted into a nursing program which begins at the end of August and am dead set on overcoming the fear. I believe that maybe with enough exposure, you become de-sensitized to it?? #medicine #nursing
How To Be A Leader as A Programmer
As someone who is a natural born leader and likes to be in a position where I can mentor/lead I would like to have a leadership at in my future career. But I understands that right out of college I will be more of a worker than a leader to gain experience so that I can be a great leader in the...
How vast is the overlap between a career as a translator and a career as an interpreter?
At the moment I am studying Spanish Translation & Interpretation in undergraduate school. I adore reading and writing, but I also value the spoken and listening aspect of language as well, and therefore feel that I would be suited professionally not just for translation, but also for...
How does a PhD program work as opposed to a Masters program? What does it entail?
Hi, I'm an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Spanish Translation & Interpretation and I'm interested in pursuing a Doctorate after I graduate. However, I've heard a number of different explanations of what a PhD program entails and I am honestly so...
Game Programmer Vs App/Software Programmer
I have been in love with computers and technology all of my life and starting next year I am perusing a degree in Computer Science. One of the questions that I still have is how should I go about how to deciding whether if I should be a game programmer or a app/software programmer? The...
Is working for an NGO or a Government entity more useful for helping enact a positive change and gain practical experience?
My undergraduate research used data from both governmental and non-governmental agencies to assess local water quality. I wanted to know which route would provide me with better experience? #environmental-science
In the field of environmental science, how relevant will a Ph.D or Master's degree be?
I just finished my undergraduate career and will be entering into a Master's program this fall (2016). I am attempting to figure out whether a Master's degree is sufficient to begin a career or if it would be better to persue a Ph.D immediately after the graduate program. I know it's a little...
Is voluntary services in a specific work setting considered as experience to other job hiring officials?
I want a business management minor, but my focus is culinary arts. If I volunteer at a local restaurant, would that time spent be considered as experience in the field to others? #business #volunteering #culinary-arts #volunteer
What's the average amount of hours Finance Analyst contribute in work on a weekly basis? Do they stay happy?
I heard working as a finance analyst often requires staying in the office for more hours than the average 9-5 worker. Will I have a life if I pursue this career? #business #finance #economics
Is it smart to have a Bachelor's/Master's in business as a backup while you're trying to pursue a career in a different industry (ie. entertainment, music, theater, etc.)?
I have a strong passion for performing arts, specifically theatre. However, I know being an actor does not always guarantee a stable job every moment of your life. Therefore, people have told me to have a Plan B career and I've chosen on that to be Finance. I was just wondering if I'd have to...
What is the next big thing after touch screens?
Recently I've been seeing post and articles including pictures of holograms and devices where a touch of a fingertip is not necessary for it work. The touch screen was a big step ahead from the previous button touching but how much more can technologists push? I would like to be an innovator...
Would Electrical Engineering be considered a stressful career?
I plan to graduate college with a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and would like to know how stressful it can be so that I can research ways to relax in this career.
What would a daily schedule mostly likely be like for an Electrical Engineer?
I am currently a high school senior who will be graduating June 5, 2016. I will be attending Baker College this fall. I would like to know what a typical schedule would be like for an Electrical Engineer so that I may adjust myself as such. #electrical-engineering #electrical-engineer
Which field of engineering gives me the greatest opportunities for advancement and flexibility to evolve/grow?
I wish to major in engineering but am unsure about what subspecialty, for example, chemical, mechanical, etc. #professor #manager #or #project
What field of engineering leads to the greatest number of start-ups?
I also want to start my own business one day. #entrepreneur #start-ups #science #college #engineering #career #career-counseling
Is having a very specific career goal putting to many limitations on my future?
Becoming a video game developer is all I've ever wanted to be. I'm concerned that being so specific will limit my options down the road. Should that not pan out, I worry about what other careers will I be qualified for. I want to have something to fall back on. #career-path #guidance-counselor...
Is attending an ouit of state college financially responsible?
I have received a scholarship to attend a local university. However, the career I've always dreamed of having as a video game developer isn't offered at the local university. I have been accepted at a major university out of state. Though I have been offered a honors at entrance partial...
How do i know i am cut out to be a doctor when i am the first in my family to persue medical school?
i am a tenth grader who wants to be a surgeon.Wanted a job in the medical career is highly rare in my family let alone a surgeon. This question has been on my mind a lot lately and it would be extremly helpful if i can get an answer back #doctor #health #medicare
If I want to become a psychiatrist, should I major in biology in college with the pre-med track or psychology with the pre-med track?
I want to become either a clinical psychologist or a psychiatrist. I know that to become a clinical psychologist you don't have to go to medical school but to become a psychiatrist you do have to attend medical school. Is it better for me to major in psychology or biology if I want to get into...
How long does it take me to reach my doctorate degree in psychology? Is it benefical for me to get a Psy. D in psychology or a Ph. D in psychology at the end? Should I double major biology and psychology in college to give myself an edge when applying t
I am going to attend stony brook university in the coming fall to major in psychology. My career aspiration is to become a psychologist or a psychiatrist so I can help people with mental disorders. I don't know whether or not if I should double major psychology and biology or chemistry in...
Will Computer Science knowledge be necessary in every field in the future?
Technology is changing and computers are every where, will it be vital to learn computer science to help in business. #business #finance #computer
Why do I have to take Spanish to fulfill core requirements?
I hate Spanish but my college requires a foreign language. Why do I have to take it? #foreign-languages
Is dentistry a good field of study
In my area there aren't a lot of dentist offices and jobs available for dentistry #general #knowledge
Is Radiology a good career to become apart of?
I was asking this question because, where I live the average salary is below. #general # #financial-planning #career-details #radiology
Should I focus more on excelling in my major or taking care of my family?
I was raised to always take care of your family no matter what, but my family members want me to go to college and get a degree that I will be able to use to earn money and have a stable life. I am conflicted on what would be a better choice to make if I ever had to choose between one of these...
I am debating on whether to study teaching or psychology. I know that if I put my mind to it I can do which ever one, but how can I come to a conclusion on which major to focus on when I love helping others?
I am a senior in high school and I have always loved helping and putting others before me. With having to help out in the house as well as my siblings, helping is second nature to me and it is something that I excell at. I really want to have a profession in which I could help others with...
what courses are affiliated with a major in marketing?
My future career goal is to establish a real estate company , the college that I plan to attend does not have real estate as a major so I will be taking marketing instead. so I was just interested to know what courses I would be taking in the marketing major . #teacher #professor #undergraduate
Can I get a job without any prior work experience?
I'm looking for a job. #jobs #resume
I want to be an English major, but I'm wondering if there are jobs other than writing related things that English majors are good for? I want to know about availability and diversity in careers for people with this kind of education.
I want to be an English major. #english-composition #academic-english #business-english
Is it hard to find a job as a chemical engineering major?
I am worried I will waste my education for a major that won't be useful. #chemical-engineer
Will I be able to keep busy and learn more in a field like chemical engineering?
I am worried that I will stagnate in my education and career in the future, and I cannot see myself in a position where I am not challenged. #education #research
If you could only choose between pursuing a career that has a high salary, or pursuing a career that you always wanted to, which one should you choose and why?
I'm still deciding my major. My parents want me to select a major that would help me acquire a high paying job, however the major I want to go into is not that high paying. #financial-planning #personal-development
What are some areas that I could intern while in college?
I'll be attending college in the fall and majoring in business administration and would like to know what kinds of fields I could intern before graduating college. #business #internships #entrepreneurship #internship #intern
Can I make a living as an actor?
It is my dream career to be on the stage performing. #musical-theatre #live-theatre
Is it necessary to have a masters degree in todays times to really get a job?
I am going to school for Theater Performance and due to the field of study and alumni connections it is smarter at this point to go to the " more prestigious institution". The majority of my big student loans will be from these 4 years. How necessary will be be to continue with my masters...
What are some fields that one can work in after college with a bachelor's degree in business administration?
I'm asking this question because I will be attending college in the fall and will be majoring in business administration and want to get an idea of what fields I could go into with a bachelor's degree in business administration. #business #college-major #entrepreneurship
do you have to go to college to be a programmer for games?
i hate school. it's expensive too #software #engineering #gaming
What job can I get with an undergrad in Genetics and Biotechnology?
Ahh yes. I want to be a radiologist but, I'm wondering if I can start a job after my undergraduate degree. What options am I looking at? #jobs #biomedical-engineering #radiology #biotech
What are the math requirements needed to be taken for a major in Biology?
I want to know the possible maths I might have to take in college if I have Biology as a major so I can prepare for them #doctor #college-major #biology #mathematics #molecular-biology #cell-biology
What is the difference between an Advertising Designer and a Graphic Designer?
I kind of know what is the difference between an advertising design and a graphic designer? Someone explain in the simplest terms as possible. Also, is one more stressful than the other? Or both of them is stressful? #design #graphic-design #advertising #graphic-designer
Would University of California, Berkeley accept me If I kept these grades up? ENG - 102 Trig - 98.37 Science - 96.32 Global History - 95.5
I'm a Sophomore and I really really want to get into Berkeley. What things would I need to do, other than have good grades, in order to have a higher chance for getting into Berkeley ? #college #university #berkeley #acceptance
What does it take to become a math teacher?
My name is Mac, and I am a high school senior who loves mathematics. I was the pi champion last year because I recited about 200 digits of pi with memory. I took an engineering class at Baruch College, and we had to build a bridge in a triangular structure. I had to use math in order to convey...
How does the college experience help you figure out your career choice?
I am very indecisive on what I want to pursue in college as a major and just went #undecided, and I don't have a specific career interest. So I am very confused on what I want to do in and out of college. #engineering #teacher-training #physical-fitness
Where can mechanical Engineering take me in college and in the future?
Hi am a current high school student who has been accepted to college for this fall and I was wondering based on my intrest on mechanical engineering I was thinking what kind of careers could come out of mechanical engineering and the benefits that one gets out of it. As my interest grows and...
What are main key components to know when entering the fields of health services(Surgeon)?
The reason why I am asking because I want to know when I take my classes I know what key terms or ways that will help me to learn about my career the most #experience #doctorate-degree
What careers can I fulfill that will combine my interest in both becoming a veterinarian and also a social worker?
Hello, my name is Chantel, and I am currently a senior. I will be starting my first year in college in Franklin and Marshall next fall, and I desire in becoming a social worker and a veterinarian for years though I have been receiving some disapproval in just choosing one career since both are...
What background do I need to go into the Child Psychiatry field?
I am currently a senior in high school and I know for sure that I want to go into childcare and medicine in college but I wanted to know what kind of requirements I would need for child psychiatry.What classes in college would best prepare me to go into this field? #medicine #psychiatry
How can you combine clinical psychology with women's studies?
Hi my name is Bryanna and I am a senior in High School. Every since I was younger I have always been called the "mother" of my groups of friends because I take care of everyone and make sure they are all happy and feeling good. Little did I know I actually enjoyed the feeling of knowing that I...
Can I be a pilot and still have the time to create my own business?
Hi, My name is Nathaniel and all my life I wanted to become a commercial pilot. As I got older I became more interested for owning my own business. Specifically having a more modern bus transportation system in Barbados. Will I be able to accomplish this goal while being a pilot or not and If i...
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