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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...
Is it worth paying that extra out of state tuition?
>>for the Penn State University Park campus
#college #college-tuition #university
Also, are there any Biology majors from the Eberly College of Science that can provide some insight as to how rigorous that program is?
#biology #penn-state #bio-major
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...
How do you choose a specialty in nursing?
Do specialties make you more or less attractive to prospective employers? Do you choose based on interest, availability, pay, or other aspects?
#nursing #nurse #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care
How do you screen jobs for work culture before you accept an offer?
Once, I interviewed and got a position that seemed perfect... until I saw the long list of people who had the position and then quit. The manager was mean, sneaky, and micro managing and I wish I knew that before I accepted! How do you get truthful answers about managing style, and get info...
What are the main job objectives when being an Architect?
#architecture #architect #information-architecture
After receiving a BS in biology, and going onto medical School. Is becoming a dermatologist the smartest idea?
I have came to the conclusion that I would like to major in biology. Biology is fascinating, as you learn about evolution and ecology. I have decided to become a dermatologist. I do not know much about dermatology but I am willing to learn. #dermatologist #dermatology #bio #biology
When entering into the medical field, is it better to major in nursing or biology?
Throughout most of my life, I always wanted to become a pediatrician. I love helping others and making a difference. Whether it be an accomplishment or a tough obstacle , everything you do in life reflects upon your character. I am kind , loving, and nurturing, which makes me gravitate more...
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
What education level is needed to become a Medical, Dental, and Laboratory Technicians?
#dentistry #medicine
Would it be a smart choice to base the college you go to on whether or not it has programs relating to the job you want to have?
Finding a college that has an aviation program is really difficult, however, there are a select few that do have this option. Would it be a wise decision to attend a college just because it has this program, or would it be a better idea to attend any college that stands out to me and figure out...
How can a woman become a pilot in such a male dominated field?
I’ve always loved planes, they’re never scared me, in fact, I’ve always felt safe in them somehow. I want to be a pilot, but knowing that the chances of them choosing a man surpasses the chance of a woman being chosen is frightening. I mean, how many times have you boarded a plane and heard a...
What career in software engineering pays the most money?
There are different careers in software engineering, out of all of them which one benefits you the most in like pay.
#software-engineering
What can I do with a bachelors in biology? I can really use some help
Hey guys, I am here seeking for advise. I graduated in 2016 with a bachelors in biology and now I don’t know what to do. I originally planned on going to med school but soon found out that school is not for me. - I have a 2.7 gpa. For the past two years, I’ve been doing little jobs but nothing...
I would like to develop software for the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.
A large problem in our country is the amount of undocumented persons within its borders. How can I develop Software to make the process of deportation more effective for the ICE. While President Trump has seeked to finish this goal, I fear that without the proper software and monitoring devices...
If you don't know what career you want to pursue in, is it okay to take a gap year?
I am not sure what I want to do in the future.#confused #need-help
What are the qualities that colleges look for in prospective students interested in journalism?
I really want to partake in a few colleges that I've done excessive research in regards to their journalism programs and I'm still unsure what they are looking for precisely. What appeals most to them when they think of accepting a student into their programs regarding the field of...
Should I transfer schools? [College transfer]
Hello CareerVillage community! I'm currently a college student in my second year. I'm about to complete my fourth semester at my public school, where I'm pursuing a BFA in Studio Art, concentration in Graphic Design. I just declared my major as Graphic Design, but the program that I am in is...
How can I get interested in studying and improve the way I study?
I don't like studying but I do study, it just feels to me like it's not helping me in one of my classes and that's the class I need the most. How can I improve my studying techniques and be better?#studies #studying-tips
Is it possible to be a dancer, martial arts learner, pediatrician, missionary and still have time for my kids and family in the future?
I really want to be all these. They are my goals in life but I also don't want to abandon my children by traveling too much or not being a good mother to them. How can I balance all these goals?#college-advice #medicine #pediatrics #dance #martial-arts #career-choice #career-counseling
Are doctors able to take vacations?
I want to be a pediatric oncologist but I also want to travel and see the world, is this still possible? Thanks! #medicine #pediatriconcology #doctor #vacation
How do you get schools to pay for you to continue your education?
Like being paid for by a school to attend med school? #college #money #medicine #medschool
What are some actions or thoughts that defined you'r career?
50-70% of students change their majors at least once. Among 2,134 workers, 32% said they have never worked in a field related to their major. I was wondering, what lead you to choose your career and how are you different from the next person in the same career? #career #choices
How do people get rich?
When you look around, some of your friends own expensive while you look on the other hand, and they could barely support a meal.
#struggle #gap #poverty #wealth-management
what is the meaning of life?
When you are at your senior year, classes get easier and workloads just decreased. However, when I sat in the car alone, staring at the school. Wondering what was the whole point, after struggling for 3 years, there's a leap relaxation. And after that, you do it all again with college and...
How to bounce back from failure when you have depression ?
For most of my life, I’ve been a pretty good student. People always expected me to get into Ivy League but I went to SUNY instead. The work load is easy for me but after getting severe depression and anxiety, my grades have plummeted and I lost all my financial aid after appeal. I feel like...
Are there internships available for Accounting in my area?
I am interested in started a job in my new career as soon as I am able. I am interested in an internship in #Accounting.
Are there many job openings for accounting (bookkeeping)?
I will be returning to college to take accounting courses. Wanted to know what to expect once I am finished? Or even sooner. Will there be openings in #accounting?
How does applying to college as a high school senior compare to applying to graduate school as an undergraduate?
Hi! I ask this question because as a highschool senior, I wonder how independent the graduate school application process truly is. I understand graduate students usually receive far less scholarships than highschool students, but are there ways around that? Also, did the application process...
Whats the purpose of struggling on your own through college?
I live alone with no support, first time in college. I work hard and try everything that I can do to better myself. My #life lesson is still pending to me.
What are some ways I can start to be an investor or a business owner?
I ma a Finance major and I wan to know ways I can succeed at getting internships during and after college? #finance #university #investing #business #entrepreneurship
What are ways I can succeed in getting internships?
I ma a Finance major and I wan to know ways I can succeed at getting internships during and after college? #finance #university
What is a better and faster way to find scholarships for youself?
As im approaching the end of my high school years, ive been trying to get opportunities to find scholarships but it seems to be very hard. As student who has a low income it is important for me to be able to get as many scholarships as I cant get. I woukd appreciate to have some suggestions in...
If your indecisive on what you want to be when your an adult how is the best way for you to really know?
As I was going throught my hign school years more ideas on how I wanted to help the environment and us as humans kept coming to my mind. However, as time went by I found myself lock down with two many options and not being able which to choose. Yes, many people haved told me to worry about this...
How does an aspiring mathematician stay motivated in researching pure mathematics?
Hi! I am a high school senior set on becoming a "pure mathematician." Ever since I learned the proof to the quadratic formula in 10th grade, I have been chasing abstract mathematics and working to improve my problem-solving skills. Less than a year ago, I came across a very interesting problem...
What to do after graduation?
Recently declared a biology major, but not sure what my path should be once I graduate. Should I go to grad school, med school, or start working and see if I want to go back to school later on?
#recentlydeclared, #postbacpath, #gradschool, #medschool, #career-paths
How should you go about getting a job after graduation if you have no work experience?
You can't include work experience/history or applications or resumes if you don't have any, so what do you do instead? How does this affect your application process when you're looking for a career?
#job, #career, #noworkexperience
Should I go to a safety school for now (financial safety/school safety), and then transfer after 2 or 4 years?
I want to complete my general education/major requirements, so is going to a safety and relatively cheap school advisable? Thanks!
#college-transfer #college #college-admissions
I am interest in electrical engineering, but I also like finance/money-related topics. Any advice on these two careers?
I want to go to college with a major that will help me secure a job in the future while enjoying my work. I am currently deciding between engineering and finance.
#technology #finance #personal-finance #electrical-engineering #engineering #money-management #investment #career
Those attending colleges what can you recommend High school Students?
What are some things a college student or professor, would recommend a high school student to do, or accomplish, before they graduate?
#high-school #college #college-admission #college-prep
Is it worth it to have a perfect GPA?
I am able to sustain perfect grades only when I am sacrificing all my time and patience. It is very exhausting. How can I make my GPA work for me?
#college
#hard-work
#gpa
#depression
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