Killingworth, Connecticut
help with deciding please
I'm William. I have a bachelor degree oof general sstudies major communication. I have a associate degree ggeneral studies. I like audio recording aand editing, writing, media, cyber, reading, history. I have lots of interests and would love help for focusing on a career. #questions #career...
What would be the best major for Occupational Therapy?
#occupational-therapy #major #college-major
Do I have to enter college with the major I want to have all 4 years?
I find political science and anthropology both very interesting, but I'm not sure that I want to carry these out through all four years and make it my career because I also have many other passions.
#anthropology #politicalscience
What is the best course of action to take when your struggling with paying for books?
Although i am not in college yet, my mother was once in college. When i was younger i watched her struggle with her balancing providing for us and paying for her college books. I just do not wanna go through what she had to. #cllege
What Happens if i graduate from college and do not get my dream job?
This Question is explanatory, but It is a serious question that i have never taken into consideration until my senior year of high school. I would just like anyones opinion on the situation and has it happened to anyone before? #college-major #Lifeaftercollege
How easy is it to find summer jobs or other kinds of jobs throughout your school ?
A lot of people struggle finding jobs during school ..Does your school offer little jobs or help students find one ? #support #benefits
Do Colleges and Universities offer support to Incoming freshman?
Being a freshman in college isn't going to be easy at first... Do people help the freshman's learn their way around..? #student #college
I want to be a nurse. How do i start ?
My dream is to be a nurse . I need help along my way ... any advice #internships #human-resources
How do I not give up on myself?
I have been losing my will to do things . How do you keep yourself motivated to do things ?
#sad
#us
What kind of essays are admission officers looking for when it comes to the application process?
I worried that I might not get into my dream school. #college
Do I have a higher chance of getting accepted to a school if I declare a major?
#school #college #majors
Will I actually be able to succeed as a Social Worker?
I really want to help people but also be able to provide for myself while being happy. How will I know if my job will be self fulfilling? I want to make money but more imporatantly I want to be happy. But I don’t know if all the debt I’ll be in after college is worth it, I’m not rich. I’ve...
How do you make the most of your STEM college education to succeed in your career? What elements that helps you establish yourself in a work/research environment? Any important set of skills, experiences, courses ...?
#career #engineering #success #career-path #STEM
Is it true that low-income first generation students find it hard to succeed in and adapt to an Ivy League school?
#school #education #IvyLeague #low-income #success #college #ivy-league
What to expect in an education program at college?
#being-an-elementary-teacher #k-12-education #primary-education #teaching #teacher
Why are education programs so different from state to state?
Looking to go into the education field. #college #education #education-management
I tend to get very anxious towards the end of each semester. How do I maintain my focus?
Despite being on top of all my classes' assignments, tests, and even arriving on time, I still get overwhelmed with anxiety each semester. That makes it so hard to concentrate and complete the work, as I had done earlier in the semester. I tried meditation, exercise, prescribed medication and...
What skills are important for a future graphic designer to have to become most marketable when finding a job?
I'm a sophomore in college taking a variety of graphic design classes as well as courses required for graduation. I'm trying to figure out what skills or possible college minor to choose in order to allow for the greatest range of career choices.
#graphic-design #graphic-designer
What is better, joining a small game development company or a large one?
I aspire to become a video game developer, with one of my plans being to join a game development company. After I graduate college, should I start out by applying to work at small ones or large ones?
#digital-media
#video-games
#video-game-design
#video-game-production
Are game design companies constantly looking for interns?
I plan to go into Digital Media and Design in college so I can learn how to become a Video Game Developer. I was thinking that if I wanted to get a chance at joining a game company, an internship at one might be good for my resume. Are U.S. Game Design companies always open to hiring interns?...
Should student debt be a major deterrent in determining which university to attend?
While there are many factors to consider when choosing a college, one of my largest has been the cost to attend. I know there is no clear-cut answer to whether or not a certain university is worth attending over the other, but should student debt be one of the most important (if not the most...
How much debt is too much debt when deciding on which college to attend?
Like many seniors in high school, I am trying to decide which college I should attend next year. One of my biggest concerns of course is the massive cost required to attend a university. My question is whether there is a limit on how much I should spend on my education. Is there a generally...
What are some tips for a beginning entrepreneur to learn about branding
I am a grad student starting a health and environmentally conscious skin care line and need to figure out what my company will embody. What are some suggestions I can get to help guide me towards my ideal customer, what my brand stands for and how it's different than the rest. I really want it...
What is the best study tool to learn economics for beginners?
I am taking Competitive Strategy at the Yale School of Management this semester. I have no economics background and even though the material isn't completely over my head, I feel intimidated and behind. What can I do to catch up, even a little? Is there a one-stop website or book that can...
How does a startup go from selling to independent boutiques to large retail stores?
I am in graduate school developing a health and environmentally conscious skin care line. Since I have reached out to different stores of how I can acquire shelf space, I feel that there is a gap in my knowledge between small and large retailers. I'm aware that I need to make bigger sales and...
What is more important, a degree or networking?
They say its not what you know, but who you know...is this just a saying or is there more truth to it than I think? #networking
Which professions are best in the field of finance?
I'm newly returning to school after taking a few years off and completely changing my degree to finance. I'm good with numbers, but still not entirely sure which route to go after college. #finance
If I am asked to apply for financial aid, did I get accepted to the college?
I have been asked to apply for financial aid by multiple colleges and afterward, I receive my admission packet.
#collegeapps #financialaid #acceptance
How can I master Time Management?
I have always been a giant procrastinator and I've deduced that the only way to succeed in college is to have good time management. #collegefreshman #success #procrastination
Aboout how many classes should one expect to take in a semester in college?
Taking 6-7 classes in a row in one day for high school can be a grueling task, but I have heard that most people take far fewer in college with breaks in between. What should I expect going into freshman year? #class #freshman
What is the workload for an average finance major?
I am currently a high school senior anxious to get out of high school and pursue a major in finance. I have received many mixed messages regarding the workload of an average college student (which makes sense), but I would like to know more specifically what the workload would be for my major?...
When does one determine when they have made it and is successful?
I'm asking because I cannot imagine myself in the future at the moment, so I am curious about when that feeling comes and what that feeling actually is. #success
How can you tell when ou know what career or job you want to pursue for the rest of your life?
I'm asking because I am currently undecided about my major in college and ultimately, what career I want to pursue as well. #clueless
What are the best electives to take for a nursing major?
Due to the fact that my schedule is very tight and I only get to take a few electives, I was wondering what electives are best for my major. Is there any that would help me to build relationships with my patients, help me further my nursing skills, or be good extra knowledge to have as a...
What are the best ways to stand out as a new grad nurse?
I am curious what employers want to see as far as experience, community service, and past work experiences from a new grad nurse. Also are there any clubs that really stand out that can help me land a position on a labor and delivery unit.
#nursing #labor-and-delivery
Is it true that the further away you live from a college, the more likely you are to get accepted (of course compared with others with the same GPA, activities, etc . who live closer)
Wondering if I should look at colleges with a further distance from my area #collegeacceptance #acceptancerate
How would you recommend going about getting a Pre-Med degree? Should I get my undergraduate from a lesser known school and then apply to a Duke or Johns Hopkins for medical school? I'm just nervous about how much I will be racking in up in student loans
I want to become a pediatric endocrinologist as I was diagnosed with diabetes at age 12 and want to help other children accept and deal with this disease. #medicine #studentloans #typeonediabetes #wanttohelpothers
What is the best school in New York to transfer to if I want to become a gym teacher?
I need help deciding where to transfer to #physical-education #education #teaching
What are all the requirements to become a physical education teacher in New York State?
I want to become a physical education teacher and am unsure of certain classes I need to take, as well as certifications after college is over. #gym #education #physical-education #teaching
Do you think double majoring is particularly hard to do?
In college I want to double major in writing and engineering. I'm really passionate about writing it's my favorite subject and thing to do. I'm getting more into the field of engineer and I enjoy it minus all the math #electrical-and-electronic-manufacturing
#writing #journalism
What are my (and anyone's) chances of getting a scholarship online?
A lot of people apply for scholarships online, so I want to know that if I apply for a scholarship, what are the chances of me getting it? What are some better ways that I can get a scholarship?
#scholarship
Where can I find good amounts of scholarships?
Hello, my name is Edona B. and I am currently a senior in high school. Stress and anxiety has been accumulating throughout the days as a senior because college is around the corner.... I am very nervous and anxious to go into college because I keep thinking about the loans and payments I will...
What are the things I have to do in order to become an orthodontist?
I want to be an orthodontist but I not completely sure what I do after I graduate with a bachelors degree in biology #dental #orthodontist #orthodontics #orthod #academic-advising
What is the biggest struggle when doing pediatric nursing?
I am currently a nursing student about to go into my second to last class for nursing and I am doing my pediatric rotation as well as OB. I am really nervous about pediatrics since I have not had much experience with sick children, but I am excited to start. If there is anything you can give me...
Is it easy entering in the job market after you graduate college and how can you make the process easier?
I want to be able to be successful after getting my diploma. #job-market #job-search-strategies
#Career Help
I'm not sure what I want to do as far as a career. I love taking pictures drawing and writing stories, I'm great at organizing I like working with other people as a team, I love animals, helping other people I'm very creative I like clerical office work I think history is interesting, I'm a...
What majors should I go into to become a dental hygienist.?
I'm a junior in high school and I am interested in becoming a Dental Hygienist. I have a 3.2 GPA. I am not interested at all in going to community college because I want a bachelors degree. What colleges are there in the United States that would prepare me to go into this field and what majors...
When interviewing for a job, what should you answer when asked about your weaknesses?
Are there answers that show you are thoughtful and honest without ruining the chance of getting the job? What are companies really looking for? #interviews #college-jobs #summer-jobs #interviewing-skills #high-school-jobs
I'm considering a career in biomedical engineering but I have heard a little bit about biomathmatics. Is it possible to integrate biomathmatics into a BME career?
I've always been good at math and science. I participated in Moody's Math Challenge last year and really enjoyed the experience. Math comes easy to me. I enjoy adding science into the equation as well as science fascinates me but I find it more challenging, therefore I want to find a career...
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