New Buffalo, Michigan
What is the most effective way for me to start my career in electrical engineering?
I really want to be a electrical-engineer but I don't know where to start off .
Exactly how many levels are there to being a firefighter?
I am interested in becoming a firefighter, but I need to find out what I need to do to become one, such as classes or degrees to do so.
How does construction work and what are the skillful aspects of it?
Would I be paid a salary for construction and what would be the benefits? Ideally, I would like to start off with a job title that can lead to a future and possibly be helpful.
What do you like most about your career?
Internships offer you a peek into the environment you wish to work in someday. As you intern for a company , you get hands-on experience of how things work in an office environment .
What would you recommend I do ?
Try to understand what you can gain from being employed in this position .
When you are about to start the day, what are your first duties ?
I like to start each day by going over any schedule to make sure any calls or meetings I have are top of mind and I get any prep work for those done first thing . Then, I usually answer my emails while i'm still fresh.
What kind of in-depth description could I get for the daily schedule, requirements, and work environment of a Computer Scientist?
I am in eighth grade, and I want to get a better understanding of Computer scientists.
#computer-science
What advice do you have for switching careers/going back to school in late 20s?
I am 25 and have a job at a bank. I have some college credits but no degree. I am financially stable now and losing that to go to school full time is scary, but I am unfulfilled and not doing what I love. I know that I have more potential than where I am now. #careerswitch #backtoschool
What better Airplane mechanic or car mechanic
I love cars and airplanes only if i can do both i will but i don't know how pick . Please give some ideas
What better for the economy #mechanics
Is it worth the time and money to get a master's degree in social work?
I am currently a social work major at Grand Valley State University, and I have been considering getting a master's in social work. I am not set on that however, because of the cost and time. #social-work
What social work field is in highest demand?
I am currently a social work major at Grand Valley State University, and I am wanting to know what fields are in need of social workers. #social-work
Whats the best way to find out about about jobs in this field?
#buisnessowner #job
whats the most difficult part about having thus job
What problems do you see the most on this job #job
What does a typical day look like on a job
What do you do from clocking in and clocking out #business
What is the education level I need for my trade
Do I need a high school diploma or a college degree. #education
The best scholarships for an Automotive Student
I would like more information about some scholarships that I have a good chance of getting being an Automotive Student at Parkland College
#scholarship
If I finish my two year vocational program, will I be able to later go to a 4 year program?
Im going to Parkland College in Champaign Illinois currently to be a certified Ford ASSET Technician and get an associates degree in Applied Sciences. After I finish this program, in a few years, will I be able to take that associates degree to a 4 year school and get more education?...
How much time should I expect to put in to getting $70k+ in scholarships?
I know it's a lot, but I'm ready to put in the work required so that I won't be in student debt for the prime of my life. How much time should I expect filling out this many scholarships will take? #scholarships
Will founding a club and programming your own game get you a good chance at getting into the Ivy League?
I am currently in the process of these 2 things and I'm not sure how to beef up my chances of getting into Brown/Harvard. Do I stand a good chance with these under my belt + president of another club + solid Ivy level academics? Also I'm going into computer science, if that helps (or...
What are your top tips for college years?
What are some pieces of wisdom you have learned over your time, such as advice for studying, applications, scholarships, internships, etc.? #internships
Which is better: going to a community college and then transferring, or going straight to a four year college?
Some people tell me to save money by going to a community college first, and that is what all of my siblings have done, but others say that going to a four year college makes things simpler. I am not sure what they mean, but which do you think is better and why? #colleges #tuitioncosts
There are so many websites where you are given the opportunity to apply for scholarships, but the majority of them involve having to spend 20mins creating an account with every single website in order to start applying and most of them don't even apply to me after I've created my account. Is there a specific website or place where I can look for the best scholarships where there are hundreds of different types?
#scholarships #variety #websites #applying
What kind of experiences will make me marketable when I'm applying for jobs?
#experiences #marketable #jobs #graduate
Everyone says that connections are the way to success, but where do you meet these people and how?
#Connections
#Business
#Success
I'm a music business major and I'm trying to figure out where I should intern this next summer to fulfill my degree, where are some of the best places to look?
#MusicBusinessMajor
#ElmhurstCollege
#JuniorStatus
Should I go straight through to my PhD?
Should I get my masters and work while getting my PhD, or should I go straight through and get my PhD, interning along the way? Which way gets me more experience, and which would insure that I will have a job?
#social-work #PhD #internship #masters #PhD #MSW
Should my personality type dictate my career?
In school, we had to take personality tests to find our 'perfect career fits'. For the Myers-Briggs test, I got INTP (Introvert iNtuitive Thinking Perception), which is not known for its empathy. While it is true that I am not the most socially adept, nor am I the best at expressing (true)...
How do you find a relevant internship?
I need an internship when I go to college to study International business. How do you go about finding an internship? #internships
Do you take extra classes to minor in something?
I'm confused about the whole major/minor thing. Do you get a minor from select classes you're taking or do you have to take extras. Are minors required? I want my Bachelors in International business and an Associates in Communications. Does this mean I'm minoring in Communications?...
Is picking a higher quality school smarter than picking a more affordable school?
I have narrowed my selection down to 2 schools. One is more affordable but I fell in love with the other. I need help!! #DecisionMakingTime
Where can I find grants that can be used even if I'm going to school out of state?
For example, I live in Michigan and most Michigan grants I find can only be used on Michigan schools... But I'm going to school in Indiana and really need some financial aid assistance! #FinancialAid
What are the challenges of being a medical laboratory scientist?
This is my major. I want to learn more about this field.
#medical-practice
When should I apply for internships?
I'm debating on when I should try to get an internship.
#medicine #internships
Career after college while getting masters?
I am currently working for my Adviser as a secretary of a department and scanning books for a review website. These jobs work amazingly with my schedule because I make my own. But when I start graduate school, whats the best plan of action for a job? If its at a different school I may not be...
What is the best way to plan for your Graduates School?
I plan on going onto graduate school, and the amount of schools to further my history degree is overwhelming. I know I would enjoy archiving and ancient history, but after that I am stumped. #masters #graduate-school
How do you know if you've hit your "moment?"
Being indecisive really complicates the college search. I'm always afraid that my "moment" of realization will miss me. What if I never realize what I want to do? What if there are other people who have missed their boat? These are honestly the biggest stresses for me as I'm hitting the end of...
How did you realize what you wanted to do for a living?
I honestly love everything and I have trouble deciding what I want to invest my future in.
#indecisive #general-career-advice-for-young-people
What is the best way to network in an online only school?
I will be attending an online school for my Master's Program and would like to make some contacts that may help me later. #networking #online-schooling #graduate-school #connections
What is the workload for a Master's degree in Forensic Psychology?
I'm getting ready to start my Master's in Forensic Psychology and am curious how the workload is. #psychology #forensic-psychology
How do you concentrate on your studies when you just can't focus
I have a hard time focusing on my homework and get distracted very easy. #focus #motivation #homework #studying-tips #study-skills
How do you get an internship job in sports management
I am studying sports management with a dream of getting a job with a sports team after graduation and would love to get internships to put on my resume #internship #sports #sports-management
How do you know which college choice would be best for your career path, but that would also benefit you with many different circumstances in the long run?
Since I was little, I had a dream of getting accepted into the college of my choice, but realized that as I got older, my dream became more realistic and I soon came to the conclusion that it may not be possible to get into that college. That is where I started to discover and read about other...
What if I want to have a job that supports and pays well, but that I genuinely like and have time to do things in my free time?
I have heard many stories of people having their dream jobs that pay, "big bucks," but then having these jobs take away a lot of time from their outside lives and take away time from things that are truly important to them, for example, family. I have also heard of people having jobs that pay...
How much debt is considered too much for education majors?
I’m majoring in elementary education and and my parents can’t afford to pay for my college which means I’ll have to do it myself. I have been applying for scholarships but haven’t been awarded any yet. I’ll be required to take our student loans. How much college debt is too much debt...
what are some good apps to help with college?
I want to be prepared when I go to college. #medicine #nursing
Is a career as a social worker worth it?
Helping people is my passion and what I want to do as a career, but my parents tell me that I won't make enough money doing it. Do the #benefits of being able to #help people outweigh the drawbacks of a small salary? #social-work
Should I Become a Vet or a Pediatrician?
Hi, i'm Emily and I don't know if I should become a vet or a pediatrician. I've wanted to become a vet for my whole life, but I have recently had an interest in caring for children (and babies especially). I think I could have a good possibility of becoming a vet, but I want to get paid a lot....
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