Moorpark, California
Why are there no scholarships specific to graduate school?
I am applying to graduate school, and many scholarships (70% I would say) are specific to undergraduate studies. In addition, there are very specific graduate school scholarships around stem, a field I have no interest in. #stem #college #college-advice #graduate-school #financial-planning...
If medicine improves and allows people to live much longer lives, how will we provide for everyone?
As medical technology improves, people live longer, healthier lives. Anti-aging technologies are getting better and better. If people start regularly living to 100 or longer, or if human life is extended even further beyond natural limits, how we provide for everyone? How will people in my...
If many jobs in the future (perhaps MOST jobs) will be replaced by machines and Artificial Intelligence, what should we be studying in college?
I read Kurt Vonnegut's "Player Piano" as well as several of his short stories that depict a future in which all "jobs" have been eliminated - machines do everything. The people who have meaningful work find their life has less meaning. They ask, "What are humans FOR?" So, I wonder what...
How do I use the privileges I've been given in life to improve the quality of other people's lives?
As a white middle class female, I have not gone through a lot of trauma or heartache in my life. I have a loving family who can provide for me, good friends that I trust and adore, and a future at a well respected university. I have decided to major in neuroscience so that I can help people by...
What is the best approach to getting an internship?
I will be entering college in the fall and I want to know what strategies I can use to get an internship that I want.#internships
What are the most effective study habits?
I have found effective ways to study for some classes, but not all of them so I wanted to what other people have done.#studying-tips
Is it advisable to pay $50,000+ a year for college since the chances of making that annual salary directly after college is slim?
I have recently been accepted to one of my top choices for school, but unfortunately the annual tuition is over $50,000 a year. I would rather not have to take out loans and start my working career in debt. #tuition #education
Along with studying for a specific major, what type of internships or beginning job opportunities are best to get your foot in the door if you want to become a producer?
I know that the entertainment industry is a hard field to get into, so I am curious to know the best route to take to achieve my goals. #entertainment #careergoal
Should I take out loans for school?
I was recently accepted into UCSB and I was wondering if I should accept loans to pay for school? #loans #student-loans #financial-aid #college
Should I live on-campus at UCSB?
I got accepted into UCSB and I was wondering if I should live on-campus? #apartments
Should I live on-campus?
I was recently accepted into University of California Santa Barbara and room and board is very expensive. Should I live on-campus or find an apartment elsewhere? #college #college-advice #college-bound
Are college loans really necessary?
I recently was accepted into University of California Santa Barbara and to pay room and board, they recommend $8,000 in loans. Are getting loans a good or bad idea for college? #college-tuition #loans #college
What is the difference between data science and machine learning?
I've been looking into data science careers, and I know that it is closely related with machine learning and big data. I'm confused as to what the difference between data science and machine learning is, and also how big data plays in a part in both fields. What exactly is data science and...
What are the best data science courses/nanodegrees I can take online?
I'm currently a third year computer science major, and I've recently discovered a passion for data science and machine learning. I've been trying to learn more about it, and I've found many online resources (Udacity's data analyst, machine learning nano degrees, Stanford's Intro to Machine...
What are extracurricular activities I can be involved in as an alternative to a sport?
I am not an athletic person, or a big fan of sports, so I’d like to know what other activities I can be involved in as a sort of “alternative.”
#sports #extracurricular #activities
What are volunteering opportunities that I can apply to if I am under 16 for the time being?
So right now, I am involved in three programs that I recieve good hours in, but I want to do more hours, as well as having a variety of experience in other fields.
#volunteering #nonprofits #volunteer
Can you change your major after you transfer to a four-year institution?
I am transferring to a four-year institution this Fall 2018, and I would like to know if I can change my major from one science to another if needed or if I desire.
#transfer #college-transfer #college-major #college-advice #college
Are you allowed to have more than one career?
I'd like to have a lot of jobs when I'm older. I'd like to be an environmental activist, a teacher, an archaeologist, an author, and many more! How can I do all these if I can only go to college to prepare for getting one job?
#overachiever daily
How many jobs are there for people who want to work in the environmental field?
I'm wanting to become someone that helps the environment when I grow up. It's my preferred field of study and I'm currently taking AP Environmental Science at school and I really want to get involved in it when I go to college.
##environmental-science
How do you know if you have found yor dreamed career?
I love science but I also love writing short stories and sometimes I wonder if I will ever regret not choosing English as my major. I love biology and everything that involves it but how do you know if you are making the correct decision?
#undecided
How can you discover which study method works for you?
I have realized that I don't know how to study, I could be reviewing vocabulary and the next day I'll forget it. I have tried many methods but I don't think they are helping.
#help #studying-tips
On average, what do people in the BSU make?
People who work in the behaviour science unit get how much money on average? Also, what jobs can I get there?
#bsu #behavior-science #salary #jobs #science
What GPA do UC schools look like?
When applying to UC schools in California, what GPA do the schools look at (i.e. scholastic, weighted, unweighted, etc), because I want to be prepared to take the right classes?
#uc #gpa #admissions #college-admissions
What are the best ways to prepare for a job interview?
I get really nervous before a job interview and feel like I may come across as less confident because of my nerves.
#job-skills #jobinterviews #confidence
What are the best methods for effective studying?
I sometimes find it difficult to figure out the best way to study for exams and tests. I feel that no matter how much time I give myself or how early I start studying, I still don't feel as confident as I would like to.
#studytips #exams #test #studying
Tips for surviving bad classes and/or horrible teachers?
I'm open to answers from both fellow students and former students for this question! I'm currently taking a literature class, and I absolutely love it, but that's in regards to all the novels on our reading syllabus being outstanding reads and my own innate passion for literature. When it comes...
Can you be both a copy editor and a content editor?
Rather than being one or the other, I'm wondering if you can be both. I'm aware that each type of editor has a different skill set; however, I love the idea of doing both types of editing and I wouldn't want to limit myself to one type. Plus, wouldn't the flexibility of being able to do either...
What is the workload like for someone pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine and what is the most complicated objective that you have to go through ?
The veterinary field is a great interest for me so knowing some extra information beforehand seemed like a good idea. Plus i wanted to know what the work load is like for someone in pursuit of this career whether in college (undergraduate,graduate) or already working within the veterinary...
What does a typical day for a veterinarian consist of and is it worth the time spent in school ?
In the future i hope to pursue a career in veterinary medicine and was interested in what they do on a daily basis or what a day for them would look like. Also what makes them stick with the job and causes them to love it. Since it takes years to be able to work as a vet, i wanted to know if...
How do I get started in the field of data science/big data/machine learning?
I'm a third year computer science major, and I've been trying to learn more about data science/big data/machine learning. There aren't any classes offered at the college that I'm attending that cover these topics, and I'm a little lost as to how I would get started in any of these fields. What...
What are the major engineering job locations?
For those who are in the engineering work force, where do you all live? Do most engineers live in major cities, or more in the suburbs? I don't really want to live in a big city, but I am worried that that will hinder my choices at getting a job, at least a first job. Do any of you all live in...
How important is it to have a graduate school degree in the engineering work force?
I will be attending college as an engineering major, and I don't know if I want to pursue a graduate degree or not. I was wondering what percentage of the engineering work force only has undergraduate degrees and what percentage has graduate degrees. How significant is the job difference...
What do architecture programs in college look for in portfolios when applying?
I've heard that applying to architecture schools is really competitive. I've looked up some sample portfolios online, and they're always so amazing! I think of myself as an artistic person, but I don't think my art skills are phenomenal. If I don't have fantastic art pieces for my portfolio,...
How hard is it for architects to get clients or projects?
I'm asking this question because I'm interested in studying architecture in college and maybe making it my career. Before I do decide, I just want to know the difficulties of being an architect and see if it is for me.
#architecture #architect
What is a day in the life of an editor like?
My dream career is to be a fiction author, but I know it's not really a financially-stable career, so I've been thinking of being an editor because I really, really love editing writing. I think I have an eye for it since I've always been the one that my peers come to for proofreading and...
Can you get an internship at a publishing company?
I'm not in college yet, so it might be a little early for me to be asking, but I'd really like to be a copy editor for books and I was wondering if I could get an internship at a publishing company in the future, to scope out the environment and get more experience with the job. Will I have...
How can you land a job from a phone interview?
Aside of having my first job interview, it was a phone interview. It was intense.
#jobinterview #phoneinterview #landingthejob
What degrees are best for pre-vetrinary studies?
I understand that majors in animal science are helpful, but are degrees like biology, zoology, and wildlife biology acceptable?
#pre-veterinary-medicine #veterinary
How do you find scholarships?
Some websites do offer "scholarship matches," but they skip some that you do qualify for, and it's difficult to sort through hundreds just to find one or two you qualify for.
#scholarships
Is it better to go in or out of state for college/university?
I am psychologically set on furthering my education out of my home state at a four-year university, but is there any disadvantages in doing this besides out-of-state tuition? Advantages? #university #career-path #workforce-planning #college-advice #college-choice
Is a doctoral degree worth it?
I want to major in Nuclear Medicine and become a doctor/physician in the field, but I'm unsure if it's worth taking a large student loan for med school. My family isn't the wealthiest and I do not desire to spend my parents' money on anything past a four-year university. I'm willing to work...
What's after college?
I don't know what to do after I obtain my degree. Finding a job would be ideal, but where do I start? Should I already be in touch with companies or should I simply apply to some? Should I find a job to keep income steady while I search for the position I desire? I have many questions such as...
What stepping stones should I take in becoming a Physical Therapist?
I go back and forth in what my first steps should be in becoming a Physical a Therapist. Volunteer at hospitals and private practices or shadow athletic trainers and physical therapists.
#physical-therapy
im interested in #photography and art and # i dont know how im gonna get to that and where to go
because im a little concerned about it, i want to do art and photography but i dont know where to start. i feel like if i can get there i already know what do do but how i even get to the #photography and art place is unknown,# im not sure where the right place for me to go is
how can i become a athletic trainer?
because i what this for my career also i like health i like to help people with injuries #medicine #athletic-trainer #sports #athletes #physical-therapy #athletic-training
How do I improve my guitar skills?
There are certain artists I look up to (#JimiHendrix, #TheWho, #TheDoors, #TheBeatles, etc.) that have certain techniques in their playing. Whether it's musical knowledge or just their natural ability on the instrument, these guys differ from everyone else. I already mimic them when I...
Do I need a degree in programmig to become a video game story writer?
I've always enjoyed video games and writing stories, I wanted to know if i need to get a degree in programming in order to write the story for a video game. I'm in 12th grade and I already know what I want to do when I go to college. If a degree is needed to write a story for a video game what...
How do I get information on different programs and clubs outside of school?
Recently, I have learned about different programs that are offered to students in my community, that I have never heard of before, until now. With this realization, I'd like to know how to be able to get informed if there are other programs or clubs that I'd be able to participate in. Not only...
How should I know which medical career is the best for me?
As I get closer to going to college, I have decided that I'd like to work in the medical field. As a result, I have researched different specialties that are offered in order to become a doctor, but since there are so many, I do not know which one would be the best for me. As of right now, my...
How hard is it to become a video game story writer?
I've enjoyed writing stories since the ninth grade and I enjoy playing video games. I just wanted to know how hard is it to become a story writer for video games? do i need a major in programming in it or can I just come up with a story while others do the programming part? #video-games
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