Michigan, USA
I'm concerned that because college will be more challenging academically than high school that I might have some trouble keeping my grades at a top level. How can I make the adjustment to college learning without stressing myself out?
I have always done well in school and pride myself on my working knowledge. I am concerned that my grades might suffer due to all the changes I will have to deal with being on my own for the first time. I'm sure many students have experienced this, and want to avoid it, if at all possible....
I've applied for many scholarships, but haven't won any yet. What other financial support can I find to help me pay for college?
My family supports my education and are proud of me for pursuing an engineering degree. College is very expensive though, and my parents and I are going to be in debt for many years if I can't find some external financial support. My parents are retired and live on a fixed income, so any...
What professional steps can I take in enhancing my music career?
I am a 17 year old who is graduating in ten days. My passion is music, mostly performance, but I also play many instruments. I would like to know what steps I can take in helping me become a successful musician. I am from a small tow in Jackson Michigan, where I don't have many professional...
What is the best way to get into the music business industry?
I am going to a community college for two years for my generals and the transferring to a four year college to pursue my music career and I would like to know what is the best way to get into the music business industry faster. #business #music #performance
How hard is a job and going to nursing school?
My grandmother is a RN and my mom is attending nursing school, how hard is it to keep a job during time being? They tell me how time consuming school is with rotations and studying but I need my job to be able to afford college. How intense is nursing school really? (I plan on being a cardiac...
Everyday life
Is living at home while attending college a good idea? Would it be more stressful with your parents and siblings around? #nursing-education
Difference between actually counseling and being a psychiatrist?
I'm considering being a counseling psychologist or a psychiatrist, I'm wondering what people who are in these professions think about the two different careers. How do they differ? What kind of work do you do day to day? #psychology #counseling #psychiatry #psychiatrists
Doctorate degree or medical school?
I am considering becoming either a counseling psychologist where I would need to earn a doctorate degree overall, or a psychiatrist where I would need to attend medical school. I'm asking for opinions on the two different options. #psychology
Can employers see how often I changed my major/minor?
Employers may see these changes as indecisive, and that is an undesirable trait. Especially if the majors/minors change through a broad spectrum of job areas. #college #major #majors-and-minors #employer-relations
Can your employer see how many times you have changed your major/minor?
If an employer can see that I may have been undesicive in college, I am worried it may hurt my chances of landing the job. #college #major #majors-and-minors #employer-relations
Is it possible to get an internship at a company while studying abroad?
I'm currently a senior about to go to college and would like to study abroad in my second or third year of college. It would be great to study in another country and gain experience on what I want to do. Also seeing how another country does what I will do can open my mind on how to approach...
What kind of skills do you need to do well in majoring marketing/advertisment?
I want to know if I have what it takes and if it's for me. #college #career #marketing #job #advertising
What are some college courses that I would be likely to take in persuing marketing/advertisment?
I am very interested in the career but I'd like to know what I'm getting into. #career #marketing #job #advertising #sales
Does anyone believe that it is harder to achieve your college career goals far away from home on campus?
I was thinking about going farther away for college but now I'm not so sure I can handle it. I think I would miss my family too much.
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