Litchfield, Illinois
How have setbacks shaped your academic and career goals?
Hello, my name is Justin and I am currently a 3rd year college student balancing both academics in psychology and a full-time medical work schedule. One of the mot significant setbacks I have faced has been managing time effectively while working and attending school. there were moments when I...
What path do I need to take after getting my nursing degree in order to become a NICU Nurse? #Spring26
I am a high school senior planning on going to get my nursing degree and from there I don’t know what to do to get to the NICU department.
Would you recommend going striaght to grad school to get your APN or working in the nursing field and going back to school? #Fall25
I am in my second year of nursing school and trying to decide if I should work and try to get it paid for by my job later or continue my education right away.
What is the difference between what top medical school are looking for in applicants compared to other schools?
Hello! I am currently a freshman pre-med student at university. I am trying to prepare myself for medical school applications (I know it's a little early, but I want to be prepared with my extracurriculars and activities). I hoping to attend a top medical school, but I do not know exactly what...
What is the best way to connect with professors outside of just attending office hours?
I am currently a pre-med college freshman. I am leading the curve in all of my classes and understand the information taught in lecture, so I feel awkward about attending office hours because I do not really need help with the information but rather just want to get to know my professors.
What route do I take to become a nurse?
What major should I do in college or what specific classes?
Will I be able to find a career that I truly love while still maintaining a healthy work-life balance?
Nursing Major, College Sophomore
What are the biggest challenges you face as a special education teacher? What's the biggest reward you get from being a special education teacher? #Spring25
I am interested in being a kindergarten teacher, perhaps in an international setting.
How can I get into the sports field as a data analyst? #Spring25
I have an interest in statistics and a strong passion for sports. With dreams of becoming a data analyst for a sports organization some day, how can I land a career similar to Peter Brand from the movie "Moneyball"?
What brach in engineering should I choose?
Hi! I am Gabriela, an International Student in the US, I am Hispanic. I am currently coursing engineering as my degree, first semester and year, I am still a little lost in what engineering branch should I pick? Taking in count opportunities for internships and jobs in the future.
What is the best way to format a resume and what information should be included like volunteer work, awards, extracurriculars and skills?
I tried using the resumes google docs has but I don’t believe they are the best unless otherwise. I also do wonder if there is a website that can help with this process.
How do I start earning scholarships ?
I am going back an forth between a few career paths at the moment. I'm mainly looking into the medical field.
Why is college necessary in some states?
is it to get a possible better life or have a better education?
How can i get a job at 14?
How can i get a job at 14? Its very hard to get a job at 14 now and days. Is there anything i can do to get a job at my age?
What can I do to ensure that I will succeed in my career choice as an interior designer?
How can I make it worthwhile?
What’s the best college to go to for nursing ?
What’s the best college to go to for nursing
How many years of schooling does it take to become a sports psychologist?
I want to be a sports psychologists or do any form of psychology.
How would I get noticed by professors, specifically of larger universities?
I’m looking to get accepted into the Ivy League specifically in anesthesiology, I know that this is a very difficult field, but I think that if I work my very hardest and pay attention I can reach the goal.
Which degree(s) will I need to go into the criminal psychology/criminology field?
There are a lot of different degrees regarding this field and I’m not sure what or which colleges and degrees to look at. It would be helpful if I could get suggestions as to which colleges/universities and degrees to look further into.
Is a career path such as criminology worth it?
I’m currently a junior in high school and have always want to be a vet like a ton of kids when they’re younger. However, I recently started thinking about criminal psychology after watching “The Silence of the Lambs”. I just felt like that was something that I absolutely wanted to be. But I...
What should I do to kickstart my coding career.?
I am starting college this year and want to be a software developer. Im not sure where to start and what to use for my coding.
How will I know if I’m committing years and years of education to the right career? What if I learn it hate it?
I want to be a zoologist, and I’m starting high school next year.
How do you know what occupation is right for you?
I am very good at and like a lot of different things and have been confused on which road a should take . I don't want a boring nine to five job. I want something I can have fun with and enjoy on a day to day basis.
Do I need a college education to proceed with becoming a Music Composer/Arranger?
Is a college education required for me to start this career?
What are some of the highs and lows of being a Music Composer/Arranger
What are the best and worst things about this career?
What can I expect from being a Music Composer/Arranger
What is something that I should that I look forward to heading into this career
What do you most and least like about being a music composer/arranger?
What is some advice you would give me about this career before getting started?
What are employers looking for as a gaming supervisor?
Do I need to further my education in order for me to get into this career?
What is a typical day like as a music composer/arranger?
Can you explain the type of feelings that may come with being a music composer?
I want to start learning now but I don’t know where to start where should I start?
I am in 7th grade and I love little kids and I want to be able to help them at a doctors office and see kids! #pediatrics #doctor #nursing
Would you take different college courses if you were to work with exotic animals rather than pets?
Working with animals than you are more likely to see in zoos seems to be more challenging and an experience worth having. I know that not all animals have the same anatomy set up and I'm curious as to if you learn all the anatomy in verterinary school or just the common anatomy's such as the...
Will volunteering at local animal shelters help me better prepare for a future career as a veterinarian ?
Animals have been my passion since I can remember. When other people see animal they might make a comment and leave the subject alone, but when animals are in my eyesight, they are all I focus on until they are away from me. My dream is to help animals be as healthy as they are able to be....
What are some credible scholarship websites?
I need more websites that I can apply for scholarships on because the ones that I use now are not very good. #scholarships
How do I know that I am going to the right college for me?
I have been accepted into two colleges and they are both around the same price. I know my parents want me to go to one, but I want to go to the other. How do I pick the right one? #confused
How often can you release albums as an up and coming artist?
My friend and I are both musicians and tech geeks and I'm his producer. We released an instrumental EP at the beginning of December, is May too soon to release an original EP?
#recording #music-producer #album
Will joining the police force after college affect my job placement?
I'm in a music business program to hopefully work in a recording studio and run FOH audio for bands, and I'm curious if joining the police force right after school would affect my opportunities in these fields.
#audio-engineering #production #music #law-enforcement #police #audio
I have no idea what I want to major in what is the best way to find out?
#college #college-major #undecided
Does the amount of Federal Student Aid increase when applying for a 4 year college?
I am currently enrolled in a community college and have been granted $5,000 in student aid for full time, and was wondering if when I transfer that the amount granted would pay for the yearly tuition of a four-year school. #graduate-school #college-admissions #federal-government #federal-work-study
What classes are out there for Customer Service representatives?
I really need to work on my social skills and I know that there are speech classes, but I want to know what classes are specifically for working in Customer Service. #customer-service #social-skills #customer-support
Which businesses/jobs have prerequisites of Microsoft Office experience?
I am currently studying to obtain my Microsoft Master Certificate for 2013 Word, and will be obtaining my Excel Expert later on. I really was wondering about how often MOS experience is needed and who would be impressed by it. #business #office-management #microsoft-office #prerequisites...
Can I major in zoology and then minor in elementary teaching? Or the other way around?
I have always had an interest in becoming a zoologist, basically since 6th grade, but I have also wanted to become a teacher for maybe first or second graders. My top choice would be zoology, but I am afraid that there won't be many jobs in my area, so I would like a backup plan. #college...
What is more important: Programming Languages or Bilingual Languages when it comes to Information Technology in Business?
Currently, I am earning a degree in Information Systems Technology but plan on going into a transferable degree. What I am leaning towards is working as an administrative assistant and working my way up in the business world. Although, I am a little curious on what would suit the job better....
How far can a recommendation go when it comes to a career in Business?
I am currently working towards a degree in Information Systems Technology, but I plan on someday either becoming a worker as an administrative assistant and working up or owning my own business. #business-management #business-development #recruiting #office-administration #referrals...
How would I help implement my Microsoft abilities into a career in business?
I am currently earning my degree in Information Systems Technology but am planning in going into the business part of IT. Also, I am earning my Microsoft certifications - going for the MOS Master certificate. #information-technology #business-intelligence #microsoft-office #presentations...
What things can I do to help brand my Twitch streams/YouTube videos?
I am more of asking this question for my brother, of whom is starting his own Twitch streams and is looking to gain more subscribers. #graphic-design #social-media #youtube #video-production #personal-branding #online-video-streaming #twitch
What kind of jobs are out there for someone who just wants to live stream and play video games?
My brother and I have thrown around the idea of someday uploading videos onto YouTube and becoming really popular. Although recently I have been really busy with college, and my brother got hurt while working in the Carpentry field. So, he has to take nerve supplements and all he can really do...
Does a Gold level in the NCRC mean that I am actually ready for a job, or is it just an ego boost?
I scored a Gold in the National Career Readiness certification exam and wondered about its 90% qualifier. And I wonder if it just judges the test taker by their abilities on the job or just at testing in general. #job-search #job-skills #employee-training #employee-benefits #ncrc
What are the prerequisites to become a professor at a college?
I am studying Information Systems Technology and am planning on becoming a teacher some day. #teaching #professor #information-technology #university-teaching
Does the National Career Readiness certification imply that your employer will want to promote you?
When I was taking the National Career Readiness certification (NCRC) exam, there were many people who are being employed by places like Fanuiel and Eastman Chemical. So, I wonder if their employers actually want to promote them or if they just want to see their employee's status....
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