Lawrence, Kansas
Finding loans
Where should I look to get loans for college? It's unlikely that I'll be able to get enough scholarships to pay entirely for college, and I'm not sure where to find reasonable loans
#loans #college #financial-aid #student-loans
Places to Work
My interest is in robotics, and the other day I was asked if I had any particular places I wanted to work in mind. I said I didn't, but it got me wondering what the best places to work in the field of robotics are?
#Robotics #career #tech #computer-science
Finishing Homework
What is the best way to stay focused on homework? Does it help to listen to music? #homework
Study Habits
When studying for a test, is it best to take practice tests, study the material, or a combination of the two? #study
What courses should I take?
I am going to college two years early and I now know what I want to major in. I want to major in Mechanical Engineering and minor or double major in Music. But, I don’t know which courses I should take to meet my high school graduation requirement and follow the career pathway of each major....
Are there jobs available for Linguistics majors?
I've been passionate about language for the majority of my life, and I've finally settled on my major. Linguistics with an emphasis in English is my passion, but I assume the jobs are limited since I hadn't heard of this degree before applying to college. Any #linguistics fanatics care to...
Do you have any advice pertaining to how to make the most of a freshman summer program?
I'm doing a summer program that allows me to get 13 credit hours before the rest of the freshman. I think it will be a fantastic way for me to get to know campus before 'real' school begins. This means a smaller, more individualized class size, but it also means a shorter term. Should I take...
Do psychologist ever feel that their job is to much to handle/ too overwhelming?
I ask because I've heard the job can be emotionally draining and I can be a sensitive/emotional person. #counseling-psychology #therapy #psychology #psychologist #stress
How long do you have to spend in school to get a Doctorate in psychology?
I ask because I want to know if I can even afford to be a psychologist. #clinical-psychology #counseling-psychology
How good do I need to do on the Act?
What is considered a good Act score? Are there any ways to go do a decent university for free solely based on your Act score without financial aid?
#Act #testing #college #financial-aid #scholarships
How do you apply for colleges?
During senior year, what is the process for applying to colleges? A lot of the deadlines for applying is in November, but that is before the first semester of your senior year is done, so would your grades from that year not matter than?
#college
What are scholarship essay judges usually looking for, aside from good grammar and syntax?
When someone is applying for a scholarship that includes an essay, how do the judges usually choose the winner? Obviously it will vary based on the topic, but what makes up a good scholarship essay?
#scholarship #scholarships #scholarship-essay #college-essay
If one is studying to become a Nurse Practitioner, what category of college major would it land in?
I want to become a Nurse Practitioner. While looking for scholarships and applying to universities, there is usually no NP option in the list of study. I've heard that the degree consists of BSN and MSN, but usually neither that nor NP is in the options bar. Would NP count as part of the...
What can a medical student do to boost their chances of landing a job straight out of college?
I'm studying to become a Nurse Practitioner and I was wondering what employers like to see on resumes of newly graduated students. Are there any classes or skills that would give me an added edge in the job market? #college #nurse-practitioner #new-job #resume #resume-building #career-advice...
How soon do I have to choose a major?
Do you have to have a set decision when you start? #majors
How difficult will it really be to get through medical school?
Is it worth it? #medicalschool
How do I know if medical school is my "calling?"
I've read different answers on this site from professionals who referred to med school as their "calling," or they just knew that's what career they would choose. I'm interested in the medical field, but I don't know what type of doctor or specialist I would be, or even if I would pursue a...
What advice do you have for students looking into anesthesiology career? Do you believe the hard work in med school is worth it?
Although I'm only a freshman in high school, I plan to go into the medical field as a future career, specifically anesthesiology. I've heard that pre-med and medical school have rigorous and difficult courses and exams. Do the benefits that come with anesthesiology outweigh the stressful years...
Is it better to follow my interests or hobbies as a career?
I know that I want to do something that associates me with people in a meaningful way as a career. By helping people I was thinking the medical field, but I'm not the greatest at math or science. As for my hobbies I'm much better at writing and artsy things. I want to know what I should go for...
how is a typical day for a creative director?
I would like to become a creative director for a big time company. I would like to know what a creative director usually does everyday. #art #creativedirector
What does it mean to have a passion?
What does it mean to have a passion? #life
Do I have to know what career I want my freshman year of college?
I have decided on a major but have not quite decided on a career yet. #psychology #career-choice
What are the different career options that are psychology-based?
I am passionate about psychology, but do not quite know what exactly I want to do with the psychology degree I am pursuing. It would be helpful to have some ideas as to what types of careers I can go into with a psychology degree. #psychology
Will I regret not making money?
I am choosing the education field, which is where my passion lies. However, will I regret making next to no money? Now I think not, there are more important things. But still I wonder. #education #money-management
Will I still love my job in 20 years?
I know that I want to work in the early childhood field. I work in it now and am pursuing a degree. Will my passion still be there after 20 Years? What should I do if it changes? #education #teaching-adults
What are some good study tips for when I get to college?
My high school is quite small and I feel like I haven’t had extremely challenging tests where I needed to study a lot. I know there will be very difficult exams in college so I’m looking for the best ways to study to pass them with flying colors. #study #exams
Will I need to observe all grade levels if I only plan to teach band in high school or above?
I plan on becoming a band director in a high school and possibly a private school or boarding school later on in my career. I’m curious when I am getting my teaching degree if I will have to observe younger classes like elementary and middle school if I don’t plan on teaching in those...
What qualifications it takes to become an architect?
To influence my decision into going in a career in architecture by providing me more knowledge of what an architect do. Thanks for reading my question.
#architecture #architecture-and-planning #information-architecture #interior-architecture #server-architecture #architect
What challenges women face everyday working as an architect?
I Am a young Hispanic women who is interested in becoming a future architect. Architecture in the world is seen as a man career. I like to take challenges in life but I can't wait to know the challenges. Thank you.
#architecture
I wonder if I made the right choice on my major
I always wanted to be a forensic scientist, so i wanted to major in Criminal Psychology. But once i started looking into the kind of job I wanted, I changed to Business with a minor in Criminal Psychology. It is the biggest decision I have made in my life. #college #college-major...
What does it take to become a wildlife rehabilitator?
Helping and conserving wildlife is an interest of mine. What major or classes should I look at to become one? #wildlife-rehablilitation #wildlife-conservation #wildlife-biology #biology
What happens in a typical day for the Department of Conservation?
I'm interested in working for my state's Department of Conservation, but I don't really know what their average day looks like. #conservation #wildlife-conservation #biology #nature-conservation #wildlife-conservation
Is having your own practice better than working for someone?
I would like to have a practice of my own as a clinical or counseling psychologist, but I am not sure if it would be best for me to do that or just work at a company. What are the complications, the benefits, and such that could have me either choose one or the other or I could do both?...
Which is best to part of psychology is best to major in: clinical or counseling?
I will be attending college to major in psychology. I was pretty sure that I wanted to study in clinical psychology, but as the time gets closer to next fall I wonder if I should go into counseling psychology. I would like to help general people with everyday problems (like why they are failing...
How do you choose the right career?
I wanted to become a surgeon since I was little, but as I got older, I also found an interest in both music and engineering. I want to choose the right career for myself, but I don’t know how.
#surgery #engineering #music #whatdoido #passion
How do I know I'm in the right program?
How do I know I'm in the right #program in college for my #career?
What does a communications major do in his free time?
Talk? Sign? Exchange looks over pasta? In all honesty, do most communication majors sit at a desk all day exchanging emails, reading graphs, and plan for meetings? I wouldn't mind doing so for a part of my day, I'd just prefer being more hands on and up close with what work with other people is...
How did failing a class in college affect your career decision?
I have recently just finished my first year of college. I am currently an Industrial Engineering major and i have failed calculus 2. At the moment, i am feeling very disappointed in myself and am considering switching majors. I know that is is my fault that I did not put in the necessary time...
Is doing an unpaid intership during summer instead of a paying job a good idea?
well i am thinking of doing an unpaid internship during summer instead of working a paying job wondering if this is a good career move. #internships #college-bound #summer-jobs
Should I go into clinical or criminal psychiatry?
Both careers seem extremely fascinating to me but I am unsure which one I would like to pursue.
What's the daily schedule of a psychiatrist?
I love Psychology and it's always been my dream to go into psychiatry due to the lack of doctors in the mental health field. But I'm curious about the various types of psychiatrists and what their day is filled with. #mental-health #psychiatrist #mental-illness #forensic-psychiatrist
How many volunteer/interning hours should I try to have before applying for veterinarian programs?
Also anything relating to what I could have on my application that would make me more valuable, or appealing, over other candidates! #college #graduate #veterinary #veterinary-medicine #graduate-programs
What Veterinarian programs are the hardest/easiest to get into?
Wanting to apply to as many as I need to, but don't want to waste time at some! #college #veterinary #graduate-programs
How many Veterinarian schools should I apply for?
I would like to become a Veterinarian, and have multiple questions about the process. Relating to this question; I want to know about graduate veterinarian medicine programs. #college #graduate #veterinary
Do Emergency Medical doctors and nurses enjoy working in the ER, or is it really stressful?
I used to volunteer in the ER and the doctors and nurses never looked flustered. I am just wondering if this is the same for all medical staff working in the ER, or if it was unique to them. They always seemed to have control over their situation even when it was chaotic. #medicine
Is it worth the extra money and years at college to become a doctor instead of a nurse?
I want to become a doctor, but I do not want to have all the medical school debt after I get my degree. #medicine
What form of project do Mechanical Engineers get into and what other types of engineers do they work with?
I am asking this because I have friends who are pursue engineering major in college different from mine (mechanical engineering) so its good to know who I can communicate with when I need help on projects in the future. #mechanical-engineering #mechanical-engineer
What are some tips to getting through med school?
I am currently in high school and am interested in the becoming an MD one day. The thought of medical school frightens me and I was wondering what kind of tips there are for getting into and through medical school. I am very interested in surgery (cardiothoracic and general). #medicine...
What are the most important traits for a successful surgeon to have?
I shadowed a surgeon about a month ago and loved my experience! I got to scrub in and see many different surgeries and I handled a removed gallbladder and thyroid. It was an exhilarating day and I have been more and more interested in surgery the more I learn about it. I have been told...
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