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Should the rigorousness of a job be considered for when choosing a career?
Ever since 3rd grade, I have put myself in more rigorous academic situations (specifically Gifted and Talent and the International Baccalaureate Program) and I respond well to hard work. Will all of the difficult courses I have been taking, I started to look at jobs that require a lot more...
What do you suggest doing when the majors you're interested in are vastly different and require very different schooling?
I am interested in early education or being a pediatrician. I do not know what type of schooling I'll be able to afford and do not have enough basis to make a decision likely until a few years into college. Unfortunately, these two majors seem to require extremely different schooling and I do...
If I earn a bachelor's degree in Political Science and Public Health Policy, what are a few of the best graduate schools I can further my education in?
These next four years, I will be working hard to earn my undergraduate degree. However, I want to know some of the best graduate schools that will assist me into becoming a community public official. #law #government #politics
Will double majoring in Public Health Policy and Political Science serve as a good first step to become a politically involved public official?
I aspire to become a public official in a community, such as a mayor etc. I want to become more informed about politics, law and how communities work in order to help guide and improve them. #law #government #politics
What careers can I get with an English Degree?
English is the major I am pursuing in college. I like reading and writing. #professor #university #graduate #writing #english
What was your method of finding a career after college?
Many students like myself could benefit from advice on how to enter the job market. #career #university #graduate #career-paths #work #employment
Is being good at physics directly correlated to being a good engineer?
I am a college student studying aerospace engineering. I have taken three college physics courses (mechanics, waves, electricity/magnetism) and have gotten a C, B-, and C+ respectively. I have studied extremely hard for these classes, but I think my underlying downfall was my lack of thorough...
What should I pay attention to or do as an intern, especially as a computer science major aspiring to be a software engineer?
I will be working on application development as an intern and am looking for advice on networking/opportunities I should look for/people I should talk to/specific topics or projects I should get ask to get involved in/how to establish relationship with manager etc. #computer #software #intern
How much would a masters degree in computer science benefit me if I want to be a software engineer in the near future but unsure in the long run?
I am a computer science major junior, and right now I am considering if I should pursue a BS/MS 5-year program offered at my school. I am considering working as a software engineer but am unsure about my long-term professional goals. #engineer #computer #software
Is being a Graphic Designer at a studio/company a better option than being a Freelance Designer?
I am soon going to graduate if I can get my act together and I have been trying to figure out what companies I should intern at. In the end I always thought being a freelance artist would be cool because of the flexibility in my schedule but after taking my last Entertainment Graphics Class and...
As a graduating Graphic Designer what skills should I focus more on learning?
I am currently proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop and indesign but as I am in the upper level classes I am learning new programs like, Adobe Animate, After Effects, Dreamweaver and so on. So i am just curious what are the most sought after skills that employers are looking for?...
How do I get into the comics industry?
I'm interested in making comics for living (or at least part-time), and I was wondering if there are any recommended college programs geared towards prepping someone for comic-making #artist #comics
Does a college's rating really matter?
I know there's a lot of emphasis on going to a well-rated and prestigious school, but does it really matter in the end? Do schools with better ratings offer better courses? Will I learn anything more there than at a lesser known school? #college
In an interview for a profession, will you get asked if you have any tattoos?
I'm a chemical engineering student in my senior year. I don't know many people who work in a profession such as engineering or business, but, is it common for those big corporations to ask you if you any tattoos? #college #engineering #career #engineer #interviews #hire #tattoos
What are some things to prepare for when searching for a part time job?
I wanted to know if there were some interview questions to keep in mind and how a person should dress when inquiring for a position. #hiring
What are great places for a first part time job?
I am currently in high school and I am 16 years old (turning 17 by the end of the year). Recently I have been wanting to help my parents with paying my phone bill and learning to manage responsibilities. I don't have any valid working experience, so I want different suggestions. #experienced...
Does having more volunteer work on your resume look better than having regular job experience?
Im a chemical engineering student in my senior year and because my major makes it hard for me to have a job, i only have time to do volunteer work. i want to know if that can help me in being considered for a job. #college #engineering #engineer #interviews #volunteering #volunteer #hire
How different is college and high school?
I have been attending the same charter school for over 9 years. Transitioning into a new environment is going to be harder on me because I've grown up and gotten used to certain people for half of my life. I just want to be prepared and know what to expect before I go into college. #person
How will I know of college is the right step for me?
In my family, I am apart of the first generation to attend college. Recently, I've gained some doubts about going to college, because most of my family is not supportive of me attending college. I have been accepted to my dream school and enrolled, but I don't know if I'll be able to continue...
What’s the latest and greatest book you’ve read related to mental health, psychology or psychotherapy?
I am always looking for more educational material to read and learn from. These topics in particular are what I am interested in going into as far as careers go. #psychology #career-advice #mental-health #psychotherapy #books
As a counselor or other psychology professional, how do you mentally handle the stress of being unable to help a patient?
I am interested in beginning a career in child developmental psychology as a counselor. #psychology #counselor
Am I making a good career choice or should I consider other options?
I am a high school senior currently taking computer animation and graphic design. I enjoy art, drawing, and computers and this field combines all of my passions into one. #career #general
How do I know if I made the right choice in choosing the university I will be attending in the fall?
I am a high school senior currently studying computer animation and graphic design in my school. I enjoy both art and computers and this field combines both of my passions into one. With so many schools out there it is hard to choose the right one. #general #graphic-design #animation...
Is it a good idea to work out of the country after college?
I want travel and exploration of other cultures to be part of my career, but I don't know how necessarily easy it would be for me to do that as a broke college student. What are your recommendations? thank you! #travel #financial-aid #international-affairs
What kind of job allows me to travel the world?
I am interested in the international relations/politics/non-profit work area and I was wondering if that type of career path would allow me to travel as an important part of my job. If not, what career would? #travel #international #politics #international-affairs
What is it like working as a chemical engineer in the refinery industry?
I am going to be a chemical engineering major at Northwestern University in the fall. #chemical-engineer
What kind of roles do chemical engineers play in the renewable energy field.
I am a chemical engineering major at Northwestern University. #chemical-engineer #renewable-energy
Is psychology really a dead major in most people's opinion?
I love psychology, and I really want to learn everything about it! But I've heard there's not much to do with that major but become a psychiatrist, which may be an option, but I'd like to explore and know more. #psychology #teacher
How does one simply select a career out of all the other possible paths to choose from?
I'd like to know how people are able to select a career pathway and how or what it is that interest them. #college #doctor #teacher #student #graduate
How will I know if the career I am aiming for will be the right choice for me?
I am a tenth grader at my high school and I am still undecided on what I plan to do with my life. I am pretty much open to anything in the world from the military to a teacher to a doctor, but I am nervous that I will make a choice than regret it later on in my life. #doctor #professor...
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