Massachusetts, USA
What are some tips for integration of your own values and beliefs in a college application essay?
I am planning on applying to a range of colleges with many highly selective institutions. How do you recommend I stand out in the application process and essay? #college #applications #JULY20
What do you wish you had done differently in college or to get to where you are currently?
#college #career #JULY20
What is the best area in the U.S for oceanographers?
I am a rising senior and have been exploring future career options. I have always been drawn towards the water, so I have been thinking about going into oceanography. I know that it is competitive and want to get the best experience/education that I can. Where in the U.S. would I find the most...
How can I utilize my campus career center to its full potential?
#campus # #career-development #July #July20
Is there a "right" time to know which career path I'd like to take?
#career-path #July #July20
How can college students utilize their campus career center to its full potential?
Hi, I'm Caroline! I will be a senior in college and I am studying Accounting. #career-advice
How can I choose a profitable career when my interests don’t align with many?
I’m an upcoming senior in high school and I’m starting to seriously consider my future path. My issue is that my interest in the preforming and fine arts outweighs much of anything else, and From what I know those Aren’t fields that often get paid very much. I enjoy designing and drafting so I...
Is an internship the way to go?
I'm a student that lives on their own, without financial support from parents. I was wondering if an internship is absolutely necessary to get my "foot in the door", even though financially, I cannot take on an unpaid internship?
#internships #networking #JULY20
What's a good major for hopeful human resource managers?
I am transferring to a four-year school with an associate's degree in liberal arts and I think I want to be a human resources manager? I don't know what the best major would be that would give me the skills and experience to do that.
#JULY20 #major #humanresources #business
Double Major vs Major & Minor
I'm hoping to major in Mechanical Engineering as well as Astronomy but I am not sure as to whether I want to do so via double majoring or perhaps having a major in MechE and a minor in Astro. What're the pros and cons to both of these paths? #JULY20 #double-major #majors-and-minors
With the coronavirus running rampant, what are some ways in which I can discover opportunities for internships and jobs in general? Will the search be more or less difficult?
I'm a current prefrosh attending college this fall but I'm a bit anxious in regards to the amount of jobs that will be available during my first semester. #JULY20
How do you go through with an informational interview?
I have seen advice on Linkedin that in order to land a job, we need to network with people from our desired company by doing an informational interview. What kinds of questions do I need to ask during it?
#interviews #interview-preparation #interview-questions
What are some great pointers for a student, prior to attending college with a Psych major?
#college #student #psychology
What are the educational requirements for someone wishing to become a Psych major in college?
Psych has become a fascination of mine, and I'm willing to do whatever it takes to get the most out of any college program. #psychology
With my intentions of being a psych major, what kind of classes will I be taking in college?
I plan to major in psych, and then a dream of mine would to become a therapist or a school counselor. I fully intent on getting my masters as well. #college #psychology
Research in industry vs academia
I am a current graduate student in materials science looking into research careers after I graduate. Do you have any insights into the differences between doing research at a company, compared to a university? #science #research #graduate-school
Designers: What do you wish you knew before starting out in your career?
I am planning on pursuing a career in some type of design and I was wondering if you could let me know what you wished you knew before starting. Is there anything you would change about your education or your experiences before pursuing your career? #design #career
What careers would you suggest I look into if I am interested in art, fashion and marketing?
I am interested in many things and I am looking for a career that will utilize and fulfill my interests in business, art and/or fashion #fashion #art #artist #marketing #career
What are the educational requirements for a career in design and marketing?
I am interested in merging interests in business and art in college and I was wondering what classes I may need to take in order to be prepared for a career in design or marketing. #art #business #design #marketing #college
Is law enforcement the best fit for me?
Since I was young I have always enjoyed learning about the judicial system, criminals, and the fields of law enforcement etc. But do I have what it takes? I mean I don’t necessarily want to become a police officer. However, criminal psychology, csi, and the K-9 unit all interest me. I’m just...
what does it take to be a psychologist?
I am interested in psychology.. and have some knowledge of the field. However, I would love to know more about it... #psychology
Is there anyone with aquaponics experience?
I have have quite a bit of experience with aquaponics systems, and I am interested to see what people with professional experience think. Is it worth it? How big are your operations?
#aquaponics
How do you end up working outside?
I like to be outside in nature, and I think a place like a national or state park would allow me to help others while also enjoying what I do. How do I get there from high school?
#nationalparks #stateparks
How can I shorten the amount of years I have to go to school to become a veterinarian
I love animals and I want to become a mobile big animal vet in Texas. My dream school is Texas A&M. #veterinary-medicine
What courses must I take to become a big animal veterinarian
I love animals and I want to become a mobile big animal vet in Texas. My dream school is Texas A&M. #veterinary-medicine
What do you wish you knew before going to college and deciding your major?
I have one more year left of high school and am currently looking into colleges and majors to decide where I will be applying to in the fall. As excited as I am for the future, I am very new to all of this and want to make the right decisions when it comes to paying for college, choosing the...
As someone who has no idea as to what they want to do besides going to college, would you recommend majoring in liberal arts?
I have many interests, such as literature, art, criminology, psychology, fitness and health. However, I have yet to decide what I want to do as a career. I plan to explore each of these in my last year of high school as well as my first couple years of my four year college. I have been told...
Has making your hobby and passion, specifically art, as your career, ruined your enjoyment for it?
I have always loved making art and have been told by many that I should go into a line of work with art involved. However, I fear that once it becomes an assignment or requirement, I will find inspiration hard to come by and will no longer enjoy it; therefore, not doing my best work. #art #career
I would like a job where you can travel around the world, what kind of jobs do that? How can I take over the corrupt DCFS system?
#economics My name is Deborah and I like warm places. I am a people person, so I would like to travel around the world and learn different cultures. When I go to college I want to major in business so I can take over the corrupt DCFS system as well as build a better place for orphans....
Would you recommend doing a gap year between undergrad and law school?
I'm currently at college as an undergrad and considering law school #lawyer #law-school #college
What are some back up professions or careers?
I'm thinking about going into the medical field and I know that it's tough. Even though it'd be a dream to study medicine, I figured that I should be on the safe side and have a backup job I can fall back on if things don't work out. Any suggestions for those kinds of jobs? #job #medicine...
What is it like going to a BS/MS PA program like? Should I chose this route instead of taking a more traditional entry into the PA profession?
I'm thinking about being a PA (physician assistant/associate) which is why I thought about taking a more advanced program straight out of high school. It allows me to enter the work field sooner as well as cut down some costs. The one thing that concerns me is the amount of vigor/what it...
Do you have any book recommendations for someone interested in law school ?
I am a junior in high school and I want to know if there is anything that can help with improving my knowledge about being a lawyer ? #lawyer
Do you have any book recommendations for someone interested in law school ?
I am a junior in high school and I want to know if there is anything that can help with improving my knowledge about being a lawyer ? #lawyer
What communication skills make a good lawyer ?
#lawyer I am wondering about the specific communication skills like eloquence or such?
what subjects should i focus on in highschool to get into law school
i want to become a court judge #law #lawyer #highschool
What does it mean to be a material science engineer?
I am a senior in high school and I have applied to college as an undecided engineering major. I read an article on material science engineering and I am very intrigued about this field of engineering. #engineering #college #material-science-engineering #undecided
What is the difference between electrical and computer engineering?
I am a senior in high school and I have applied to college as an undecided engineering major. I have found some interest in electrical engineering but the more I research electrical engineering the more I start to realize that computer engineering is pretty similar. I know that there are...
What does it mean to be an electrical engineer?
I am a senior in high school and I applied to college as an undecided engineering major. I have watched numerous videos provided by colleges on what each field of engineering entails and what really interested me was electrical engineering. I am curious about what an electrical engineer does...
How will I know when a specific field of engineering is for me?
I am a senior in high school and I have applied to numerous colleges for engineering. My only problem is that I applied undecided engineering and after hearing numerous colleges talk about the different fields of engineering they offer, I still can't seem to lean towards a field that I like. I...
What basic knowledge do you need in order to pursue a future in engineering?
I am a senior in high school and I took numerous AP classes in my junior and senior years. During my senior year, I took AP Calc BC, AP Physics, and AP Computer Science. Were these classes enough to get me started in being an engineer? Also, what should I take in college to further help me...
How stable is being a TEFL teacher?
Another career I'm considering is TEFL.
#education #travel #english #teaching #tefl
Where is the best place to study to be a lawyer?
One of the careers I'm considering is being a lawyer or attorney.
#college-major #laywer #criminal-justice #attorney #law
What skills are helpful in becoming an environmental scientist?
I am going to be studying environmental science at college in the fall. What are the most helpful and necessary skills for someone working towards a career in this field of study? #environment #environmentalscience
What are some career opportunities in the field of wildlife biology?
In addition to environmental science, I am also interested in studying wildlife biology. What are some career opportunities in this field of study? #wildlife #wildlifebiology #environment #conservation
When is the best time to start looking for summer internships in college?
I am going to be a college freshman this fall. When is the right time to start researching and applying to summer internships? #college #internships
What is your best advice for college freshmen?
I am going to be a college freshman this fall. What is your best advice related to academics and career opportunities? #college
What are some careers in the field of environmental conservation?
Hello, my name is Allison and I will be studying environmental science and conservation at college in the fall. What are some careers related to this field of study? #environmentalscience #conservation
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