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How do I know when I've found a potential career mentor?
When is safe to approach someone in a higher position than you to form a connection? How can you ensure you're not stepping out of line in doing so? #career #mentor #connections
For Counseling Psychologists, what are some thing I need to know about this career?
#psychology #knowledge
I am a current student at Woodstock Career Center, and I am wanting some advice for the career of Counseling Psychologist..
What are some of the best guidelines when writing a scholarship essay?
I have been looking at scholarships to help pay my tuition and realize that most of them require some form of essay writing.I tried a couple but didn't succeed and I believe its my essay writing skills that's my biggest challenge.What are some essay writing tips to consider when writing a...
How do I become an excellent nurse?
I have chosen nursing as a career path and would love to know what i need to do to succeed in a nursing school and become an excellent nursing?#career path,#healthcare,#nursing
#good nurse
What do I need to know to succeed in the field of Economics?
I'm planning on majoring in Economics and I'm looking for advice on what I need to do to be successful. What topics should I focus on in college and what kind of job/internship positions should I apply for both during and after college?
#knowledge #skills #career #job #economics
Should I get a job/internship in my first year of college?
Should I focus on just doing well in my academics and making connections, or work during the school year? And if I did work would a job or internship be better?
#jobs #internship
When you graduate from college, will it matter what college I went to?
Does it matter where I go to college? Is it worth going to an Ivy League? I want to get a great job with opportunities for promotion, learning and earning a good living. #college #job
How important is it get experience in your field before you graduate from college?
I'm a senior in high school and was wondering if getting experience in my field would help me find a job after I graduate from college? #jobs #internship
Will I still feel part of my University if I am an international student?
I will be attending Graduate School in either Ireland or the UK this fall, as an international student I am nervous about not feeling part of my University as much as I did when I attended an Undergraduate course in the US. Will my status as an international student make it harder to feel...
If I attend Grad School abroad will it be easier to work internationally with my degree?
I am attending Graduate School abroad this upcoming year for a one-year Msc in Applied Behavior Analysis. There are currently many positions in the US for careers in Behavior Analysis, however my main interest is to work internationally. Since my Master's degree will be from an international...
What can I do during the summer to prepare me for a career in mechanical engineering?
I am particularly interested in applying mechanical engineering to artificial intelligence. #engineering #mechanical-engineering
How can I balance my time?
How can I balance my time between after school activities and my academics? I’m involved in only 2 school related clubs but I feel as though that’s not enough in order to make myself stand out in a college application. I want to be more involved in other clubs but my main concern is that I’ll...
Whats the difference between MSN and DNP?
A DNP degree generally takes a longer time to complete compared to a MSN degree. Aside from that, what would be the difference in job duties between these two degrees? Would a person who has a DNP degree get to experience more than the one who has a MSN degree?
#Medicine #Nursing #DNP #MSN
How much do Medical Assistants make on average?
Hi, I am senior in high school and about to go off to college. I am currently enrolled in a program to become Certified Medical Assistant. I really want to be able to afford college and take some financial burden off my parents by working as a CMA part-time. Also, I will be getting exposure to...
Why do most individuals that have a pre-med track do their major in biology?
Hi, I am currently a senior in high school who will be attending college this fall semester. I aspire to become a doctor one day. I understand that I would have to be on the pre-med track in college to be considered by medical schools. I am a little confused on my major right now. I did ask a...
How much expenses do the doctors have to pay?
I know doctors make a good amount of money but how much do they have to pay via taxes, college, and other fees if there are any? Also, since there are many fields in medicine, is it possible to become a doctor in two professions at once? Like being a psychiatrist and a dermatologist? #medicine...
How is a dermatologists life outside of work?
I aspire to be a dermatologist and I wonder how their life is outside of work. Like do they have a lot of free time if any and what are their typical hours? Also, do they always work at a hospital or can they have their own business? #medicine #business #dermatologist
Is getting an Electrician’s License after earning a B.S. in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) wise?
I am a College Senior majoring in Electrical Engineering. My long-term goals include: 1) using what I learned in school to create, build, and repair things; and 2) owning an Engineering firm. I, therefore, think learning a technical skill similar to my present major might be very...
What is the best way to continue practicing what you learned in your Engineering courses?
I am a College Senior majoring in Electrical Engineering. I love my major, but I feel that some classmates have a lot more hands-on experience and practice than I do. What is the best way to continue review of engineering materials after the semester ends and get more hands-on experience?...
How focused is an economics major on fiance/business?
I'm thinking about majoring in Economics, but I have very little interest in going into a career related to Wall Street, the stock market, etc, or continuing on to business school. I'm most interested in economics research in behavioral economics, and some in policy. To what extent would a...
Are there any problems with entering college in the spring semester?
I've recently gotten accepted to a good college, but with admission deferred to spring semester. Once I get in, I'll be student just like any students, but I was wondering if there were any academic or social problems with not entering in the fall with most admitted freshman. Does anyone have...
What is it like to work as a fashion magazine editor or journalist?
I am considering pursuing fashion journalism, but I don't know what the lifestyle of a journalist is. Is it mostly a desk job or would there be more walking around?
#fashion #journalism #choosing-a-career
If I chose finance as my major, how difficult would it be if I decided to later pursue medical or law school?
I have many interests, and I am still somewhat undecided. I want to keep my options open, but I don't know if I would be able to pursue more than one interest in college.
Thank you.
#undecided #medicine #finance #choosing-a-major
How does chance play into employment?
Is there ever a set path that is definitively stagnant, or do we always run into spontaneity? #theunknown
Am I too young to make my mind up on what I want to be?
I am a sophomore. Should I wait till I am a senior to make a definite decision, or is it okay to make up my mind now and work towards that goal? #medicine #doctor #pediatrics
If I want to become a pediatrician, what major should I begin with?
I plan on doing a double major, so I would like to know which ones I should take to pursue a career as a pediatrician. #working-with-children
How competitive is the chemical engineering field?
#chemical-engineering #chemical-engineer #engineering
Can I become a doctor in another country with an american M.D.?
If I were to earn a degree from a medical school in the United States, how complicated would it be to work as a doctor in a country such as Germany?
#medicine #international
Is it better to have more student loans from an amazing quality college or less student loans from an average college?
I am just wondering which would be smarter? Do I invest my money in a good college or do I try to stay away from debt? ##studentloans
What are the best type of scholarships to enter in?
I am really hoping for results in scholarships that I enter in and I am wondering which scholarships I am going to get the most out of. I am willing to write essays and answer questions, however I want them to be worth my time. #scholarships
How do I get into publishing?
I'm aware that it requires some level of internships but I'm not aware of the amount. Where should I intern? When? How do I acquire an internship?
#publishing #interships #english #magazines #books
Can Journalism really be a "lead-way" major into publishing?
My counselor knows that I wanted to be a book editor as my final career. However instead of majoring in English, she told me to major in Journalism because English is more for Education? I just wanted to know if I should put English or Journalism or if it matters. #journalism...
Does the reputation of the school you attend really matter?
Are Ivy League schools really any better than state schools? Do employers have a preference?
#college #college-advice #career-advice #career-counseling
How do you cope with regret?
There is an endless variety of jobs available, from software engineer, to anesthesiologist, to landscape architect. Most people are not simply skilled in one area, but in multiple arenas of study. There are many times I have overheard conversations of jobholders wishing they had entered this...
What career pathway is most effective in changing lives?
I have decided a long time ago that I would make the most of the time I am given on this Earth. My desire is to have a positive impact on as many people as possible. I want to be a key instrument in the improvement of society. The occupations I am considering include options such as doctor,...
What kind of experience is the best to seek out in college?
Many colleges brag about their co-op, research, and internship opportunities for students. Are any of these better than the others? I am interested in chemical engineering, and would like to know what I should seek out during my time in college. #chemical-engineering #engineering #internships...
How do you pass IB biology
#IBBiology #biology #grades #exams #studying #time-management
How do you take a GAP year?
#gap-year #college #graduation #college-prep #life-transitions
Switching careers?
I'm 42 and a little apprehensive about making a career change. I have four children and as they get older it is becoming more financially difficult at my current position. I have read that #Anthropology is a good field to go into, but not if someone is interested in making money. As old as I...
Is making friends hard when you first get to college?
It seems alittle scary to be in a totally new place and not know anyone. #friends #college #social #work-life-balance #life-transitions
How do I pay off student loans once I graduate college?
College is very expensive and no one has explained this part of the process. #money #everyonedealswithit
What tools and equipment do occupational therapists use?
What tools/ equipment do they use
#tools #equipment #occupational #therapists #occupational-therapy
What is the best way to study for the final exam for Anatomy and Physiology ?
I will be taking this class in the spring semester of this school year, and knowing it is a lot of information to absorb and memorize for the final exam in one semester I am looking for any helpful tips on studying for this class so I can be as successful as possible. #studytips #science...
If I major in research and experimental psychology would I be able to create psychological programs (international, local, etc.)?
I was told I could be able to create psychological programs, for example a program for children suffering from ptsd, but was not told specifically what to study or how to do so. I would truly like to have this a future career option and would like to know how I would be able to achieve it....
If you are interested in studying occupational thearpy as a major, but it is not listed in the majors offered at the school can you study it under another major at the school?
There aren't many schools that I have looked into that offer occupational therapy as its own major and I am starting to question if it is its own major. In addition I was wondering if it could fall into other majors/fields of study in college. #occupational-therapy #college-majors #career...
What should I do to get into Virginia Tech?
What are the minimum grades and how to should I approach the school in my Essay?
#school #virginiatech
Should I get a B.S. or a B.A.?
I'm going into psychology and wanted to know what would be right for me. WHat's the difference? #psychology #bachelors-degree
Does the FBI or CIA like for an employee to have a certain major?
If I go into the FBI or CIA, do I need to take certain classes in college. Can I major in a field like engineering or business and still get the job, or is there a specific major they are look for when hiring? #criminal-justice #business #engineering
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