McHenry, Illinois
How can I make myself stand out through writing?
I am going into journalism and I want to stand out against my mostly male peers.
#writing #journalism #writing-and-editing
What to do when you're denied from your top colleges?
I've recently been denied from my reach schools and a few of my safety schools. I've applied to a couple more but at this point it's hard to get scholarships from those schools since i've applied too late. However, i've been accepted to two small private liberal arts schools but they're not...
What do I base my college major on?
Should someone be choosing their major on whether they'll be making enough money in the future to financially support themselves or if it's a major that will in the end make them happy. I know the ultimate answer would be to do what makes you happy but is it possible to do that while being...
What are some good scholarship websites?
I need a free websites. I am looking for scholarships because I am paying for my own collage.
#sacredofcollage #scholarships
How can I choose the best collage?
I want to be an Elementary Teacher but I do not know what collage to go to? There are so many options. BTW I am paying for my own collage and i do not have much money.
#scaredofcollage
What are some ways to save/earn money while in college?
I have a part-time job and I'm commuting from home to college (so that's helped a lot), but I'm still trying to save for additional costs and even the next year.
#college-advice
What are really good study habits for any subject?
I ask because I have terrible study habits (namely me cramming the night before and even then not really studying like I should). I'm trying to find habits that will help me when I get to classes in college.
#studying-tips
Certificate in Administrative Assistant worth it?
I’m currently enrolled in college to get a certificate on Administrative Assistant but I’ve seen the job postings and mostly all of them say Masters or they need previous experience. Would I need to get an Associate in Administrative Assistant?
#administrative #administrative-work
Where would a Bachelor of Science degree in Atmospheric Science with a minor in Mathematics take me in a career?
Looking forward to eventual graduate work with strengths in science, math and chemistry, I am fascinated with the dynamics of weather. I want a good scientific or research related internship or employment with a weather-related agency, whether environmental or governmental. I know my strength...
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...
How do I find more scholarships for College?
I am in Nursing school currently and am looking for ways to find more scholarships that I could possibly win. I have had a rough childhood and I am the first i my family to go to college. I am wondering how to find the right sites or keywords on ways to find scholarships that I could apply to....
What is the best way to learn more about editing photos in Photoshop?
I love taking photos and I own a DSLR camera. I want to learn more editing techniques, especially on Adobe Photoshop. I am looking to own the program, but it looks like it is a yearly fee now. I am wondering if there is a way that I can just own the product totally, and what tools I can use to...
how does the class work in college differ from high school?
They always say college is very different from high school and that the work is more difficult. I'd like to know how the work is different and what you can do to succeed in the classroom. #classswork #college
What is the best way to balance a social life in college with school work?
I know it might be difficult to balance trying to have a social life with school work so I'd like some insight on how some people in college do it. I'd like to do both so I want some helpful tips. #college #time-management
What kind do employers look for in students that are fresh out of college?
Next fall I am going to college and I want to know what types of activities or goals that I should pursue to make my self a better candidate when I graduate and start looking for a job in my field. I know that I should obviously do well academically and get some work experience, but I want to...
Is all the debt that I will take on going to college worth it?
I know that my education is going to be very costly and that over the four years it will take to get my degree I will become massively in debt. I plan on becoming a biomedical engineer, so I know I(eventually) will be making pretty good money, but I'm worried that all my efforts after I...
Where is the best place to buy college textbooks?
I know amazon prime is a good online access to everything to buy. Should I buy it in person to make sure it is in good condition? I have also heard about websites that sell used textbooks? Is that trustworthy? Is buying a used textbook worth it?
#college #textbooks #online #confused
What are the best classes to take as an Animal Science major trying to become a vet?
I have been accepted as an Animal Science major in college. I plan to apply to a veterinary school in 4 years. What are the best classes that would prepare me for this path?
#animalscience #animalsciencemajor #college #collegeclasses #veterinary
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?
Is it beneficial to buy used textbooks?
I have heard a lot from others that textbooks are expensive in college. I know a girl who paid full price and as a student with little money, I would like to know if it is worth it to buy ones for cheaper even if they are used or in poor condition? Also, I have heard of websites that sell books...
Whats the best way to get a job in game design
My dream job is to work on video games, preferably independently but experience at a major game studio would help. I was wondering what are the best things I can do right now to help me get a job at a major game studio? #games #computer-games #game-design
Whats better- double majoring or getting a major and a minor
I'm going into the computer science major but I was wondering if it would be smart to take up a second major or to just get a minor in another interest. I know taking on a second major means a lot more workload but it also looks a lot better to employers. Just wondering what the smartest...
What is it like being a woman in STEM?
I’m considering going into a STEM career & majoring in STEM in college but I’ve heard it’s hard being a woman and finding a career in it because of the male dominant community.
#women-in-stem #stem-education #college
Which industries are in need of more mechanical engineers?
I am debating between civil and mechanical engineering. Mechanical engineering is so much more broad, just curious if I'm interested in the industries that are most pursuing Mechanical Engineers. #mechanical-engineer
What are the biggest problems civil engineers will have to face in the next 10 years.
I am interested in looking into the future to help solve problems for the US with civil engineering projects. #civil-engineering
What jobs can biochemistry majors achieve?
One of my possible majors is biochemistry and I was wondering what job options there are. #curiosity
What can I do to figure out what major is right for me?
I need to pick classes soon and would like to start on a career path but I am interested in so many things. #undecided
Should I participate in a college curricular band with a possible minor in music or join a club band?
I am definitely going to do marching band, and I know some colleges require curricular band to participate. However, not all of the schools I applied to require this. #band #music #minors
What is the best way to become a prosthetics and bionics engineer?
I am already majoring in mechanical engineering, but should I pick another field for grad school, like robotics? #engineering
How difficult is it to land a job as a pilot in the Air Force?
I am currently going through JROTC, and I am looking to go into the officer candidate program. I would like to get into the Air Force Academy, and I think that will better my chances. I have already started the long and grueling application progress, and have gotten into contact with my...
How to stay motivated ?
I enjoy learning and I like school, but I have this bad habit of losing motivation and focus. I usually get discouraged after receiving negative feedback or a bad test grade which then only makes me get even worse scores due to lack of motivation. Any tips on how to stay motivated and ask for...
How to narrow down your field ?
I'm majoring in Bio-engineering but it's such a big field that I'm not entirely sure of what subset I want to go into. I really like genetics and animals are there any possible fields that would involve those ? #bioengineering #engineering #college-major #stem #academic-advising #career-advice
Who should I ask for letters of recommendation?
For a multitude of #scholarships, I have been asked to provide letters of #recommendation and I am at a loss for who I should ask. I am a wrestler and pole vaulter but I have little faith in my coaches ability to draw up a well-written letter that would help my case. I am not involved in any...
What are the best ways to get organized for college?
I have always struggled with being #organized with my classes and homework. Everything gets done on time but its kind of a hot mess of a system. I keep a #planner but its always overflowing with notes and reminders. I honestly think I need a better system seeing as I usually forget about the...
If I work in a medical career in another country, what are the regulations I need to follow?
If I become certified with IJCAHPO (International Joint Commission on Allied Health Professionals in Ophthalmology) after graduating with my Associates, I can pretty much find a career in another country. If there is anyone working abroad or internationally in the medical field, I am interested...
What will the future look like for ocular medicine and technological advancements?
The reason I ask this is because I am going to college to become an Ophthalmic Technician and I graduate in May 2019. With technology moving at a fast pace, I wonder if my professors will be able to create advanced lessons and labs in regards to the medical advancements occurring in the future....
What are some good ways to make connections and get ahead while still in college?
Also, how can I land an internship in college and what year of college is best to complete one? What other things should I do in college to give me a more competitive edge for jobs when I graduate?
#jobs #internships #extracurriculars #graduation #college #networking
If I would like to be a journalist with an international focus, should I major in journalism or international relations?
My goal is to work in journalism, however I'm not sure which major would be best. I know that journalism is a competitive major, and an international relations degree offers more versatility, so I would like to study both. My choices are to major in journalism and minor in international...
What do you have to do to become the best at what you do?
I️ mean how do you become the best at what you do, like does it happen once you’re in the fields or does it start with what you do in college? What is the first step to it? #life #nursing #healthcare
How do you know if you’re really choosing the right career?
My career choice has been the same since I️ was young. Most people at my age have changed up to fit their interest, but not me. So what if I’m choosing the wrong path, how do I️ know?
#healthcare-it #registered-nursing
How do I decide where to live in order to maximize my financial stability.
I want to live somewhere that the job opportunities are ample and I can provide for my family but I also don't want to end up in a bad area or somewhere that is known for paying less in the profession I am going into.
#nursing #relocation #job-opportunities #financial-planning
How do make money while I'm working to meet the requirements for grad school?
I am on the path of becoming a CRNA which is a lot of school and work. After graduating with my BS in nursing I have to work for two years in an ICU but I'm worried I won't even be making enough money to pay for grad school by doing that.
#registered-nurses
Can a teaching degree in Art History take me farther than just in a classroom?
I want to teach more than just students in a school, I want to teach communities about art history and its effects on society but what more do I need to do so? Another degree? Experience?
#arthistory #teachingart #communities #teaching
What other degrees will be good to go into a Museum Curator based job?
I want to work in a museum as either a curator or a preservationist but I don't know what employers are specifically looking for
#arthistory #curator #museumstudies #museums-and-institutions
What if you have a question?
While working on homework is it often that you have a question that doesnt get answered. In such a large group of people I am nervous that my questions eventually won't get answered and I will be stuck not fully understanding my work or being able to grasp the concept. #studytime
How hard is balancing social and school life in college?
I'm pretty worried that in entering college I will get lost in the school aspect of things as I try to maintain good grades and I won't make a bunch of friends. #college #balance #time-management
Are Criminal Justice Summer Internships a thing? Should I seek one out?
I am asking because I plan to go into law enforcement. I want to know if these internships exist and if it is recommended I seek one out. Where do I even look? #law-enforcement #police #internships #police-and-law-enforcement #law-enforcement-internships #chicago-police
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
What's the difference between a Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, and a Registered Nurse?
I'm asking because I'm looking into going into the medical field, and I'd prefer to pursue a short career.
#college #medicine #choosing-a-major #college-major #nurse #
What is the best major or minor to pair with an International Relations major?
Looking for something to double major with my IR degree. And not a language, I'm already minoring in French.
#internationalrelations #doublemajor #college-major #degree #liberal-arts
CareerVillage is here to help you reach your goals. Get your career questions answered by professionals.
Learn how CareerVillage can support you →