Missouri, USA
Any suggestions on free resume building websites?
I am currently working on updating my resume and I would prefer to use a website to put my resume together. Any suggestions for free resume building websites? #resume
Suggested experiences to boost resume in health professions?
I am currently in grad school and I am interested in boosting my resume prior to graduating in order to increase my employability. Does anyone have any recommendations on good resume boosters? #health #resume
How do I stay on top of homework and still get a proper amount of sleep?
This past semester has been, for lack of a better word, a nightmare. It is not the first semester where I have had to pull multiple all-nighters within the same week, but it has resulted in the most. I work hard in my classes to achieve nice grades, but sacrifice much sleep along the way. I...
How can I get my foot in the door?
This upcoming semester, I am fortunate to have a smaller course load than I've ever had. To compensate for the new, bigger blocks of free time, I feel that I should acquire a side job, other than the one I have at home. Getting a job at a child care center that is nearby would be preferable,...
After receiving my double bachelor's degree, how can I stand out when applying for teaching positions?
I plan to major in Human Development and Family Science through North Dakota State University, as well as Elementary Education through Valley City State University. I have also considered possibly minoring in Special Education, would this be wise? #elementary-education
What do I need to do to be certified to teach kindergarten?
Receiving a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education certifies an individual to teach Grades 1-6, and "with additional course work and an additional student teaching experience, be certified to teach kindergarten as well". What "additional courses" will I need to take? Does this just mean...
How do I find people who want to hire me to play music?
I am a saxophone player pursuing saxophone playing in college and wanting to make that my profession. It's very hard to find enough gigs to fill up one's time or get a desired income. How do I get the right people knowing who I am and what I can do for them. #music #networking #saxophone...
How do I best make sure I am understood and not argued with when I give instructions?
I was in a situation where someone was expecting me to pay them when I knew they weren't getting paid all along and I thought they knew too. We did not part as friends. How do I prevent more situations like this from happening where there is such a disconnect and misunderstanding? #music
I know getting into medical school is very competitive; generally is it better to go to a "lesser" undergraduate school and excel or is is better to go to a prestigious school and wind up in the middle of the pack?
It's a difficult decision to make, especially when you factor in cost, and scholarship availability in the more competitive schools. I have been going back and forth about trying to get into a more prestigious school for my undergraduate degree, realizing that I'll also have continuing costs...
If you are an SLP, in what area do you work in and why did you choose that path? Is it a school, hospital, rehab, or private practice atmosphere?
I am an incoming first year student looking to major in Communicative Sciences and Disorders. #language #speech-pathology #pathologist #speech
How challenging is a career in electrical engineering?
I want to be an electrical engineer but I know little about what I will actually be doing in class and in the field. Do the jobs get harder? How big of a degree would be good for a long term career? As a female should I even consider a career here? #engineering #higher-education...
How hard is it for a girl to enter the engineering field?
I have heard some positive things about entering the engineers world, but with being a minority in engineering it should be tough, right? Sure there are a lot of programs and scholarships to motivate girls into engineering but once they are there what happens? Are we just going on into a dead...
Is it better to go to grad school at a different university than your undergrad?
I've heard people say this and I'm just curious if it was true or not. #career #career-path #graduate-school
Will I be at a disadvantage if I pursue a masters-level entry into nursing program instead of getting a BSN first?
I am going to Harvard in the fall to study, and they don't have a nursing program, but if I decided to pursue that career, I was wondering if it would work if I just did a direct entry program at Johns Hopkins or something or if it would be better to just go to PA school. #nursing #medicine...
What General Education Class should I take over the summer?
Hello, I am a senior in high school and I am preparing for college. I am taking summer course over the summer at a community college that is worth 3 credits. What GenEd class should i take over the summer? I plan to major in electrical engineering if that makes it easier for an answer....
What documents do you need to apply for college?
While it is summer I want to prepare for the college deadlines. What would I need to gather to submit to the colleges? #college
What does a degree in finance get me?
I am debating on whether or not to pursue this major. I am good a math. Is there any other attributes that would be helpful in this field that I need to know of? #mathematics #numbers
Which branch of engineering is more math than physics?
Hello,
I am still trying to figure out which branch of engineering is best for me. I like to do math, but i am not that great at physics. I am ok with chemistry but not a whole lot go it. Could i get a list of which branches would be best for me? If applicable #engineering #math
Which branch of engineering is best for me?
Hello, iam a junior in high school and I have an interest into engineering. I am debating on which branch is best for me. Currently, I am taking statistics in high school and i am fairly efficient in chemistry. Physics is not my strong suit but I can learn. I am leaning towards software...
What area of study should you go into to become a substance abuse counselor?
I would like to pursue a career as a substance abuse counselor #counselor #substance-abuse-counselor
Aerospace Engineering
I'm a Junior in highschool and i have an interest in aerospace engineering. I wanted to ask a few questions about the field. Questions: What are some of the classes that I can take right now in Highschool that would help make it easier? (I know physics is probably a major one.) What is the job...
Would photography be a wise career path?
Hey, I'm Quin, a 10th grader at Sumner Academy. I was just wondering if being a photographer would be a wise career path because its something I would really love to do for the rest of my life. Thanks. #career #photography #life #summer
Do you require any skill sets other than the classes to be a technical engineer?
I am asking because some jobs require a lot of patience or being able to hold your tongue or just have to be outgoing. Are there any certain skills I will need to have to become a technical engineer? #engineering #engineer #skills #technical #social-skills #technical-engineer
How diffucult is it to make it to a big name school (UCLA, KU, Akron, USF)
I want to go to a big name school, but my GPA and class rank are not so good. I live in Kansas, and about half the senior class in my school go to KU ever year. #college #student-recruiting
What kinds of classes will I have to take if I choose Business as my major?
I want to take business, but I am unsure. I don't want to have to take any advanced math. #college #business #business-major
What are the steps to follow to become a neurologist (college, medical school, residency, etc.)?
I want to be a neurologist or a pathologist, both of which require time and I want to know what are the steps to become one and possibly what majors will better help me fulfill my requirements to get into medical school. #college #medicine #pre-med #medical-school
What are the essential differences between neurology and the other fields of medicine?
The fields I am most interested in are forensic pathology, and neurology but I am still undecided on which one to pursue the most, so I want to know what makes neurology distinct from the other fields and if it's worth it? #medicine #neurology #pathology
In what ways can I begin to prepare to join a pre-med program in college?
I'm an 11th grader who wants to know different programs or classes I should be taking to be better prepared for the process of eventually going to med-school? #college #pre-med #neuroscience
How did you go about choosing the career you did? Do you regret your decision?
As a junior in high school it is very easy to be manipulated into changing your belief in thinking a lot. I want to do what I want to do, but i also want to please my parents. I'm scared that I could be making a decision that I don't like. How did you go about making your decision in a career/...
How difficult was if for you to find an acting job out of hghschool/college?
I am a junior in high school and am considering majoring in theater. As much as i would like to do this I still would like to weigh out all of the pros and cons. I would like to know how long or difficult it was for you to find a job as either an actor for the big screen or live stage theater....
Is it possible to submit an ACT score instead of SAT score (or vice versa) if one is bad but the other is good?
I am a sophomore and am just curious about this #sat #act
What should I base the decision of my college on?
I am a sophomore at Sumner Academy. I tend to be indecisive and I have no idea what I want to even do at college #college
What should I base the decision of my major on?
I am a sophomore at Sumner Academy. I tend to be indecisive a lot and do not really know what I want to do with my life #college
Does the Art Institute offer film class?
If I don'e to into my target colleges I am going to go to the Art Institute. I really want to know what film classes do the offer #art #film
What are the best film schools?
I am going to school form film and I really want to know which film school is the best to go to for screenplay and script writing. #film #screenwriting #screenplay
When pursing a more demanding college major, is it best to remain close to home?
I'm a junior in high school looking at out-of-state colleges. I want to go to a 4-year college for pre-medicine/medicine, which is a demanding major. I should just remain close to home so i have a strong support system? #college #pre-med #major #out-of-state
What would I need to major in to become a child-life specialist?
I'm a junior in high school. I've always been interested in the medical field and at this point, I think i want to work with children. #medicine #nursing #pediatrics #children
How exactly does minoring in a field work?
I don't really know a lot about minoring in a field. I just know that it's not your major and it may be like your backup plan or extra skills you may need. Do you take classes for it, just like with a major? Does every college allow you to double-minor or is it just some? #colleges...
Do you need to achieve your masters or PhD to be able to be be called Dr.?
I want to be Dr. Finch #doctor #medicine #phd
What is the difference between a psychologist and psychiatrist?
Which one would be best for me to become. #psychology #psychologist #social-psychologist
How long do you have to be in college to become a neuropsychologist?
I want to be one. #psychology #neuropsychology
How do I choose which type of engineering is right for me?
I am a sophomore in highschool and I really do have a lot of decisions to make. Civil engineering seems like something I want to do, because it seems similar to architecture, which is another major I am considering taking. Electric Engineering seems like something I would want to do, but I...
What are some good colleges to apply to for dentistry?
I am a sophomore in high school and I am looking into attending college for dentistry. UMKC is my top choice due to the close location and outstanding dentistry program. UMKC is a really great school to study dentistry, but I also want other options and backup plans ready. I live in Kansas City...
What is the highest paying engineering job ?
I did my research and I couldn't really find out which engineering job paid the most for example aerospace engineering. I just was curious in which field I could make the most money and be happy with what i'm doing in life. #engineering #aerospace #salary
How difficult is it to start a career in dentistry?
I am a sophomore in high school and I am interested in starting a career in dentistry after high school and college. I would like to know the possible road of going to college, finding a place to work, and starting a career could go. Was finishing school difficult? Long? Was finding a place to...
After going to college is it hard to find a great engineering job that pays well? and are they stable jobs?
I was wondering were the jobs for engineering anything like construction jobs. I ask this because I heard construction jobs are not stable jobs and you could get fired if the sight was closed down. I also wanted to know were engineers well needed jobs in the world because I don't want to study...
What steps can I take to begin my process of becoming a successful engineer?
I am a junior in high school. I am starting to look at colleges and also trying to figure out what area of engineering I would like to major in. I want to be the best at my craft and not just average. I would just like to know what steps I could take to becoming one of the best. #engineering...
What is the least amount of time you can spend in college to become a doctor? (ie. dentist, anesthesiologist, small time doctors)
I honestly do not want to spend another 10 years after high school going back to school and spending insane amounts of money to become a doctor. I'm not necessarily looking for a cheat to become a legit brain-surgeon. I just know that biology and anything of the sort intrigues me. I have a...
What careers are related to cell-biology, molecular-biology, biomedical Engineering, and biotech?
Im interested in science. I can't see myself doing anything else honestly. All my life i was intrigued by science - biology to be specific. I like to see how organisms work and how lives can be affected by altering biology (ie GMO, vaccines, cell-reconstruction, etc...). MY STATS: Year: Junior...
What does it take to become a Biomedical Engineer?
I'm thinking of going to school to be a Biomedical Engineer. What school would be right for me? What is the average wage? How long do I have to attend a post-secondary institution? If I only wanted to go to school to receive a Bachelor's Degree, what would be a good option for me if the above...
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