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Is it easier to get into more prestigious universities if I applied as an astrophysics major rather than a physics major?
I'm a highschool student trying to decide what type of major to apply to.
How important is it to get a job or internship going into college as a freshman?
I want to decide what my priorities are in college. A job is a good source of money and may even be beneficial towards one's future career. On the contrary however, it may hinder my studies if I am too immersed in my job/internship.
#college-jobs #college-bound
What is the deep understanding about metrologist ?
This is a field that deals with science
What does a normal day for a forensic pathologist look like?
I am a college student with the intention of becoming a forensic pathologist. I have researched the career and am aware of the courses I must take, the schooling required, and the description of what the job entails; however, I am having a hard time finding what it is forensic pathologists face...
Is it hard to own your own architecture firm? And what are tips and things you have to do to do it?
One of my biggest dreams, though kind of daunting, is to have my own architecture business. It seems like a hard task to accomplish, and I would like to know any helpful tips that could help. #architecture #architect #architectural-design #sustainable-design
Do most people that become audiologists go to school full-time or part-time after graduating from college?
I am planning to get a master's degree in speech pathology and am then considering continuing on to become an audiologist. I was wondering if most people continue to work as a speech pathologist while attending additional classes to become an audiologist or if they go to school full-time...
What do you wish you knew before deciding to become a physical therapist
I'm entering college next year and plan on becoming one, but not much people talk about this career at all; What about the level of competition? What are some thing you struggle with on a daily basis? Etc. #health #physical-therapist #therapy #wellness-and-fitness
How can someone get certificated as a psychologist?
I am asking because I minor in psychology. #social-psychology #child-psychology
What other higher-education support programs are there in the Military?
#community-management
How to find volunteer work that promotes gaining skills for wildlife conservation and research career?
In the last year, I have volunteered anywhere I can: local forest preserves with prescribed burns, invasive plant control, promotion of native plants, and weed scouting and a wildlife center educating the public about conservation challenges, introducing guests to resident animals, and caring...
What are Liberal Arts colleges? What makes them different from a private/state university?
Interested in learning more about college🙃 #questions
Is makeup artistry a competitive career?
I would like to know how much competition there is for this career and if there are many people who do it or just a few. #special-effects
What qualities do you think is needed to handle being a physical therapist
I have heard that it tends to be very stressful? #health #physical-therapist #therapy #physical-therapy #wellness-and-fitness
To grasp understanding/answers, what website or platform is a good site for a Pharmacy Tech students to watch/read? If so is there a book you could recommend perhaps?
I like to think... In order to become the best, you have to learn about the rest any useful knowledge a person has to offer. So while having this time to use wisely. Any suggestions?
#pharmacytechs #readers #teachers
How did you began your career as a Immigration And Customs inspectorr?
How long they took to hire you? How many recommendations you needed?
What do you like more of being a Immigration And Customs Inspector ?
Reasons that you like to do on your job. What made you choose this career? Do you like the work environment ?
What's the most conventional way to get into the FBI, and what's the most unconventional?
I am studying to be a psychologist and I have a great interest in criminal profiling. I understand to be accepted into the BAU most agents have been working 7-10 years. I understand there are 5 different ways to be accepted into the FBI but I'm wondering if there is a simple or a different way...
What is the best plan for budgeting expenses in college in preparation for graduate school (such as medical school)?
I will be a college freshman in September and I plan to pursue a premedical track, but I am already worried about how my family and I will be able to afford the next 8 years of school. #doctor
Is it worth pursing a degree in bio engineering? Is it hard to find a job after college?
I am currently a high school senior who is going to be majoring in bio engineering in the fall. I am not sure if I should major in bio engineering or civil engineering. #engineer #civil-engineering #bioengineering
Psychology
What are the needed requirements to work in the psychology field? #psychology #special-needs
When in nursing school, how do you balance your personal life, social life, family, and etc.
I am asking this question because I know that when you are in nursing school, you have to be very dedicated and focused, and I was wondering how you would find balance between your career and your personal life. #nursing #registered-nurses #pediatric-nursing #neonatal
Are there careers in astronomy?
I like astronomy as a hobby, but can you work as an astronomer these days? #graduate-school
What is a day in the life of a pharmaceutical chemist like?
Having a family and having personal time is important to me, but so is having a successful career. How much time would I put into this job each week? Is overtime involved? Would I have time for a family? #pharmaceuticals #chemicals #pharmaceutical-industry #medicinal-chemistry
For a special effects makeup artist, what are the names of the majors, and what school is the best school for it?
I really want to go into 3D special effects makeup and having this question answered would really help me to find what I should look for in colleges to achieve my goal. There is so much help for regular colleges but when it comes to an art school no one is able to help me. I would highly like...
what course do you need to take to become a neonatal nurse?
I need to know if this a career I should pursue for myself since I love helping other. #nursing #healthcare-administration
What kind of jobs can I get in the future with a degree in physical sciences?
I have always wanted to go into the sciences, my junior year I took physics as a class and loved it. I've been researching majors in physics and there are many schools in my area with astounding physics programs. I'm simply unsure about what I would be able to do in the future with this type of...
What is it like being a funeral director?
My parents are both funeral director and I would like to see what it is like to be one! I find it SOOOO cool and just want to learn more about the profession.
How is a registered nurse different from a licensed practical nurse?
I want to know is it is worth the extra money to become more qualifies or if the label of a degree is less important in the scheme of things. #nursing
What are the steps to become a Dentist?
I am currently going to Hygiene School. However, my dream is to become a Pediatric Dentist. Due to lack monetary struggles, my first step was hygiene school. I plan to apply for Dental School but I don't know what steps to take.
#dentistry #dds #pediatric-dentistry #teeth #dental-school
What struggles can I expect when starting college?
I want be as ready and prepared as I can when starting college. I want to avoid mistakes many generations of students make when starting college.
#struggle #beready
Why should you take years of school for different careers?
Why should you take years of school for different careers?
Why is it that teens are so reluctant to take eight am classes in college when in reality they'll probably end up working at a job that starts at eight am for the next twenty years?
As a perspective college student I have been advised by numerous college students and admissions officers that I won't have to take early classes when it comes to starting college, when college is meant to be for preparing students for starting rigorous and time structured jobs. #8amclasses
What steps should I take to get accepted into Dental School? Any good recommendations?
I am currently going to Hygiene School. However, my dream is to become a Pediatric Dentist. Due to lack monetary struggles, my first step was hygiene school. I plan to apply for Dental School but I don't know what steps to take, I heard it is very difficult for acceptance. Is that correct?...
What is the difference between the different certification exams to become a nurse practitioner?
Is one test easier? More widely accepted or preferred? Does it depend on what state you plan to practice in? #FNP #APRN #boardcertified
Why is the journey of completing a degree so intimidating for alot of individuals who know they need it for the career they eventually want?
I hear potential students complain about why they are not in the career that they want to be in or complain about not making the amount of money they want to make. The main thing that irritates me is that they expect things to be given to them like society owes them. I was always taught that...
What is the best way to stay in contact with previous mentors or intern/volunteer supervisors?
After my last internship, a colleague asked me to stay in touch. Thank you!
#stayintouch
How do Kids going to college now keep a work/life/school balance?
Does anyone have stories of them pushing the limit has that helped you find balance? #stress
What do I need to do to ensure I can become a veterinarian?
I am particularly interested in Equine Medicine. #veterinary #veterinary-medicine #veterinarian
What are credit hours and how do I get them?
I always hear my older brother talk about having to get enough credit hours for the semester but I never really understood what it meant
#undergrad
Is first semester too early to start joining clubs and student organizatons?
I am very excited about getting involved on campus, but I am a little worried about becoming overwhelmed. I know that I will need to time to adjust to life away from home, but I do not want to have too much on my plate. #getinvolved
Are research opportunities more favorable to climatology or meteorology if I pursue a degree in Atmospheric Science?
I would like to be a meteorologist although I’m not sure if I’m leaning towards being the weather person on a local news station or forecaster behind the scenes. I would like to participate in research study and long-term predictions and am wondering if I could be more successful as a...
what's it going to take to stay motivated throughout college?
It's becoming a little harder to remain in the running for everything
#help
What is the best way to get scholarships?
I have asked my school and been online to scholarship websites, but I just can't seem to find any good scholarships. Is there a website to help me out or another way to earn money for college? #nomoney #scholarships #help Is there a way to find scholarships for a major or a place I live?
How do you get the opportunity to shadow a radiation therapist ?
I’m a senior in high school who is going to graduate soon and I was trying to see if there was any way to shadow radiation therapists so I could get a good idea of what it’s like in real life. However, I haven’t seen many opportunities posted. Any tips?
What is the difference between a lead radiation therapist and a regular radiation therapist? #Spring24
I was curious about career growth in this field and saw that there was a position that could advance you to a lead radiation therapist. What duties does this entail? Are there any requirements besides experience such as further education? Thank you! #Spring24
Is it better to spend a lot of money on your dream school?
This is a question that does not necessarily have a concrete answer, but it is one I constantly ponder nonetheless. My father did not go to an expensive school and regrets it, I believe, because he wonders if his college experience may have been better at a more elite school. As I try to make...
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