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How would you go about studying for an accelerated nursing program?
I will be starting an accelerated nursing program (1 year program) in November and was looking for any tips or advice to help me succeed. Since this is an accelerated program, I am not sure if my normal study habits will suffice. Nursing programs are normally 2-3 years, so my program will be...
Becoming an anesthesiologist?
I would like to attend med school and become an anesthesiologist. How long will I be in med school and how difficult is it? How much time will it take between going to med school and becoming an anesthesiologist?
#medicine
I'm a graphic designer, but I can't draw. Will this hurt me?
I'm a graphic designer (think layouts, typography graphics, and aesthetic designs) but I've never been able to draw. Seeing as that's a big part of designing, will this hurt me in a real world setting? Might be important to note that I do actually also have a background in photography, so I...
What can I do with a PHD in Mathematics
Its what I plan on pursuing in college #math
How can you know if it's the right decision to take a gap year before college?
I have been considering taking a gap year before I start college, however, at the same time I feel ready to begin college life. I researched and talk to others but didn't really receive any great advice. How can you make this decision? #travel #maturity #hardchoice #college #college-advice...
How do I put my best into my college and how do I grow with my college?
The reason why I am asking this is because I want to give my best to the college that I am in and I want to take my privilege at my college. I will value my time and effort being at my college because we are learning and growing together. Not only that, I am representing my college and I should...
How can I become an activist in my community/school?
I want to be more engaged in my school and community but more specifically in my field of study. I am a poly sci major minoring in environmental studies and want to eventually work for a non-profit organization. I've tried applying online but living in San Francisco makes it difficult to make...
Should I get a Mac or a PC for college if I am majoring in architecture?
This fall I will be a freshman majoring in architecture at Cal Poly SLO. My dream is to become an architect and I really want to make the most of this college experience. I am trying to decide whether I should get a Macbook of some kind of a Windows laptop. The students I have spoken with who...
How can students start up an organization?
I am planning to make an organization where people can support online learning, like Khan Academy, edX, and Coursera. I already have a plan of how to make a website and stuff, but I don't know if this is an organization, company, or charity. This plan also involves donating money. Right now I...
Should I wait a few years before starting an MBA program?
I will be graduating this semester and am thinking about graduate school. The school I currently attend has a bridge program that would allow me to complete my MBA in two semesters (option expires after 5 years). While all this is great, I have been told that getting out into the workforce to...
How does a person decide on an area of study without a vision of what they would like to do?
My roommate was going to school and took a semester off because she was really unhappy and unclear of where she was headed. She started taking classes again, but still feels lost and without grasp of her future. We were talking over breakfast this morning as she was expressing her frustration...
How can I set myself apart when applying for jobs?
I will be graduating this semester (Woohoo!) and am currently looking for jobs to gain work experience to act as stepping stones in building a career. I work as a server at a restaurant, but realize I need to focus on my future. To the jobs I have already applied to, there are many I have yet...
What was your first job in the game development industry? Please share your experiences--the good, the bad, the ugly, all of it--with me.
Hello. I am an aspiring Game Designer/Developer who's attending college to get my Bachelor's Degree. I was just wondering to all the veterans and professionals in the Game Development world, what was your first job title working in the industry? Did you like it? Was it memorable? What game...
Which major in the business field will give me the most opportunities?
I am interested in business, but I don't know what degree will be the most desirable to companies which are hiring. #business
Is it worth it to pursue an advanced degree in business?
I am interested in the pursuing business in college and want to know if the major is required to get a job in business/marketing. #business #marketing
What are some important things to consider when looking at colleges?
As a Junior I need to start thinking of schools I want to study at. I am kind of clueless about this subject. #college #college-bound #college-selection
what kind of jobs are open for people who study structural engineering?
As a junior I need to start thinking about colleges and career paths. I am looking for a more specific goal. #engineering #structural-engineering
Is it difficult to find a job as a cosmetic chemist?
Just wondering! #chemistry #cosmetics
If you could meet the person who inspired you to pursue a STEM field who would it be and why?
I want to know who inspired those before me, why they chose to help set the way for me. #doctor #scientist
Is chemistry considered a difficult major?
I'm really interested in going into cosmetic chemistry but first I have to get my bachelor's in chemistry. I've heard that it is a difficult major and I just want to make sure. In no way will anyone's answer change my mind about what I want to be but I just want to make sure. #chemistry
When asked the question, "Why do you want this job" what's the best way to respond?
When I apply, this is the most common question, however, I do not really know what they expect in an answer. #science #technology #mathematics #interviews #interview-questions #job-application
Should I talk about my failures when being interviewed for a job?
I read an article about how a recruiter who interviews students got an answer of "I expect failure" from one of the students. Then they went and wrote an article on how this answer was amazing. Should I do the same and state some failures like struggles in class or should I keep that to myself....
What is the primary difference, whether it be course work and classes or what kind of study each are, between a applied physics/ engineering physics major versus a mechanical engineering major? What career opportunities do each of the majors give?
I am confused between applying to college for an applied physics and engineering physics major or simply a mechanical engineering major without clearly understanding what each major entails. I don't know the specific differences between the two majors and it would definitely help if someone...
Is there a merit selecting an Applied Physics/ Engineering Physics major over a mechanical or aerospace engineering major career wise in the future? Which offers more critical problem-solving requirements for these jobs?
As a student primarily interested in math, physics, and engineering, I constantly wonder which major I should decide. I have loved the necessary logic and problem solving required in some of the math and physics courses I take in high school but always consider if engineering is the right major...
I am taking Physiology . . . Should I drop it?
I am a senior in high school and I am enrolled in a Physiology course at my school. It has been a month since school started and I have been struggling with Physiology. The entire course is based on memorization and that tends to be hard for me sometimes. I have taken Biology and Geology in my...
Is it okay if I am unsure as to what I want to study in college?
I am a senior in high school and I am about to start applying to colleges. I have done two Health Care-related internships but I am unsure if Health is the right career path for me. I am also interested in Education and Business and have been trying to consider my options for what major I...
what do I need to do in order to be a band teacher
I really have a passion for playing instruments (guitar and trombone) and I found out that teaching comes naturally for me.do I need a certain degree in order to become a band teacher?and I also see art as a language,and really awesome way of Communication.I have a deep passion for arts in...
Industrial Design and Environmental Science, can I blend them in my studies and make it a career?
I have just recently started to think about college because I'm in my junior year of high school right now, and i have really taken an interest in environmental science. And what I really hope is that once I get out of college I can make a career out of what I have learned and I am not super...
How would I start a career path towards becoming the owner of a professional sports team one day?
I eat, sleep, & breathe sports and I would love to own my own professional team one day. #business #sports #sports-management #strategy #team-management
What would a day in the life of a sports attorney be like?
I have a passion for sports; I love to debate; and I can be very persuasive when I want to be. I'm curious if I might like being a sports attorney. #lawyer #sports-management
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