Marion, New York
I made the decision to attend college and become a skilled welder. I can do this in two year. Should I go to work right after that, or continue to get my BBA in Technology Management before I enter the workforce?
#weldingcareer During the time I did my Eagle Scout Service Project, an accessible bird blind for the Trail of Hope, Lyons, NY, took some welding and blacksmith classes I took at the Rochester Arc/Flame Center, and Technology classes in High School, I learned about the emergency shortage of...
I have been searching forskilled trade scholarships since October 2017. Very few exist despite workforce need in trades. Could anyone here share info about opportunities you've found?
Despite the critical shortage of skilled tradespeople in the American workforce, very few scholarships exist for students who want to attend vocational school or attend college for training in applied technologies. I know - I've been seeking scholarships since October 2017, for my Fall 2018...
I have an offer that expires before I get a final decision from other summer programs. What are my options and what should I do?
Good news: I've received an offer for a physics REU at the University of Arkansas! Bad news: I need to respond by Feb 26th, even though final decisions from other REUs, national labs, and NASA come in early March. What are my options? I've already asked if my application review could be...
Looking for a full time job with part of a college degree
#job-search #jobs #full-time
Where are some places that I can apply to that are hiring full time positions for at least $15 an hour? I have my high school diploma and part of a physics BS and psychology minor. I'm interested in working with people whether they be customers or co-workers.
What benefits do i get as a CMA?
I just want to work in the healthcare field near my home but i don't want to work in the nursing home, #CMA
Is Pre-Med a good minor to pursue a speech pathology degree?
Currently I am a psychology major with no minor. Due to credit requirments I need to find a minor. I fully intend on reciving a masters in speech language pathology, and my school does not have a speech program. I am enrolled in psych courses, ASL and science. I was thinking about...
i would like to be a police officer when i'm older but i am also looking into the military. Should i go to college first and get some my degrees or should i enter into the military and use the money to pay for college after?
#military #police #college #law-enforcement #navy #reserves?
As a new graduate (bachelor's in physics), can I apply for internships as a way to get my foot in the door?
I'm trying to find research (possibly contracting) positions in physics, laser science, data science, or imaging science. Looking at indeed, the only entry level positions I find are for new PhDs. Could internships be a good route to getting a foot in the door for full time positions?...
How feasible is it to have a job in research?
I'm in high school and currently pursuing astrophysics. I've been involved in some programs and internships and I think research is what I want to do. Most people tell me the only jobs in this field are university professors, NASA paper-pushers, and Bill Nye. Is it possible to have a job...
I will soon be attending dental school and am trying to gather information on specialties. General dentists seem to see a wide variety of cases, whereas specialists focus only on certain types of situations. In what ways do specialties, such as periodontics and endodontics, remain exciting if many of the patients present similar problems?
#dentistry #specialties
Is there any kind of "out of the way" advice that you got that turned out to be really helpful?
Did you get advice or hear about something from a person or resource you didn't expect that might be helpful for an incoming college student to know?
How formal should my college essays be?
I'm a bit unsure as to the exact style in which admissions are expecting essays. I was told to make them both personal and professional, but I'm not quite sure how to integrate the two. One person said I should avoid contractions at all costs and another said it is most important that the...
I've seen the We Need More ad on Youtube. How can I contribute to this cause?
I saw Verizon's Youtube ad for their #weneedmore campaign about providing more kids the resources needed to pursue science. As a student, how can I contribute?
Link for reference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tgao5EKVkSU
#stem #women-in-stem #youth-leadership #youth-advocacy #science
How do I make a consistent living doing what I want?
How do I make a good, steady, and consistent living doing what I want to? How do I make money on the road? How do I figure out what I want to do for the rest of my life?
Can I turn down my ED school if the financial aid package isn't sufficient?
If I were to apply early somewhere (with a binding agreement) and then accepted, would I have the opportunity to turn them down if it turns out I can't afford it? What's the protocol?
#college #financial-aid #financial-services #money #early-decision
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