New Richmond, Wisconsin
What motivated you to continue on with school?
I know I have a long road ahead of me as I start this journey of one day becoming a doctor. For all those Doctors out there. Can you offer some advice on what you did to keep you motivated to stay the course and never give up on yourself even when times got hard. #doctor . #physician....
Challenges ahead of me as I seek my goal of being a Doctor?
What type of Road Blocks do I face as a minority female entering the Biology/Pre-Medicine fields for college? #biomedical #biology #doctor #physician #medical-field #medicine
What is it like working in public policy?
I am getting a degree in social work, but my interest lies in the macro side of the profession. I was looking at getting a degree in public policy after I finish undergrad, but I'm not sure what exact jobs there are in public policy. What skills are taught? Would I work for a company or for a...
How to Get Out the Vote?
Have any professionals been involved in civic engagement? I want to get more young people on my college campus involved in voting and the political process, and I would love to draw on you experiences. I'm a member of the College Democrats, Ignite, AAUW, and SGA; all of these organizations are...
What specific skills do I need to be a community organizer?
Right now I am a social work major with a minor in political science at a university in Texas. I want to go into community organizing in the local area, and in the future in other areas. I have a broad idea of what a community organizer does, but I would love to get firsthand information about...
Becoming a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher, I want to know whether its better to teach middle or high school?
Im going into my third year of college, and I'm debating whether I should teach middle school or High school when I finish. I know there are pros and cons pertaining to each grade level but Im afraid that if i teach middle, they won't fully grasp the material or lesson.
#teaching #teacher
What other jobs can you go into that has good pay other than teaching with the degree of Family and Consumer Sciences?
I plan to become a Family and Consumer Sciences teacher and I would like to know the other alternatives I can go into if I end up with a bachelor degree and there isn't a teaching position available for me.
#Education #FamilyandConsumerSciences #FCS #teaching #teacher
Do employers care more about educational background than in-field experience?
If I am going into journalism, is it more important for me to attend graduate school or simply to obtain an internship and begin my hands-on practice right after receiving my undergraduate degree? #mind-over-matter
How can I make the most of my college experience in order to ensure a successful future career?
#makeitcount #UIowaJournalism
What do I need to learn how to do before moving out and living on my own?
I wasn't taught a whole lot at school about what living on your own entails, and now the time has come where I am becoming an adult and have started preparing for my future. I have yet to learn how credit works, as well as interests and loans. I dont know how to do my own taxes or what...
How achievable is it to open up my own architecture firm?
I am a woman who plans on being a licensed architect with a Master's degree, and also plans to have a home and children. How difficult would it be to open my own firm? How will debt come in to the equation, and how long would it take? #architecture #architect #architecture-and-planning #math...
How can I afford to attend my dream school?
My dream school, University of Texas-Austin, is $50,000 per year for cost of attendance. I want to attend, but it's out of my price range. What are my options?
#BigLeapForABigPrice #Cuttingthecost
How can I incorporate my interests into my future career?
#Bio-Journalism-Double-Major #How-to-take-the-next-step #What-does-it-take-to-study-both
Do You Think I Should Settle or Do Something I Love?
I've been on the fence as to whether I should pursue something I love for my career, something in the arts like photography and dance, or if I should pursue a career that I can at least put up with so I can support myself enough to be able to do the things I love? I'm torn and I am horrible at...
How Did You Figure Out What Your Dream Job Was?
I'm a high school senior who has wanted to be a veterinarian ever since middle school, but after shadowing every veterinarian in my area, I realized that I did not want to be a veterinarian anymore. Since then, I have changed my "career path" numerous times. I thought I wanted to be a wildlife...
What's the best way to approach student loan payments after graduation?
#finances #financial #loans #studentloans #postgrad
Do I need to go to grad school to find a decent job?
#gradschool #after-college
What of my interests would be worth making minors/majors on my planned degree in environmental engineering?
I plan to get a degree in environmental engineering, but I also love biology, chemistry, biochemistry, and non-science-related Spanish. Would it be too difficult, expensive, or otherwise to add any of those as a second major and/or have the remaining be minors? Especially in the case of...
Is it worth earning higher than a bachelor's when pursuing a career in environmental engineering?
I plan to get a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering for sure, but would it be worth the time, money($40K/yr at the school I am looking at), and effort to work towards a master's or PhD? #engineering #environmental-engineering #money #debt #degrees #bachelors-degree #bachelorsdegree...
how can i meet people in college?
in high school i was very quiet and by myself most of the time. i want my college experience to be different and i also want to have people to go to if i need advice or help with my classes.
#college-life
How do I make sure which college is right for me?
I get stuck with deciding on which college is the right choice for me. I have applied and heard back from 7 colleges. I know visiting a college also gives me an idea about the college and if I would like it there but I also want things other than a college makes me feel safe or has a good...
Why do I fear College?
Talking to my friends who are already in college, they describe college as being not much harder than high school. So why do I fear from college? I do want to go but when I go why is it that I still fear it. People have put the view of college in my head as being the same. Is it because I don't...
how do i decide which one i would want as a career?
I'm stuck between a few majors and their completely different. I have many interest and I want to narrow them down so I won't be stuck taking a million different classes trying to figure out what I want.
#criminaljustice #graphic-design #nursing #mathematics
Living on campus or living off campus?
When coming to college, money is the biggest problem for me. I feel like living on campus is way better because all my resources are around me but I don't have enough money to live on campus. Living at home will be cheaper but harder for me to get to places. What should I do? I do not want to...
Should I go into the business career or should I follow my dreams.
My parents always pressure me to aim high and get a good job that pays me well. My dreams are to become an idol, singer, dancer, actress, model (mainly more into the entertainment industry which is really hard to get into). My parents do not agree with my dreams and rather have to go into...
How can I fundraise professionally?
I was offered a scholarship to attend the National Conference for College Women Student Leaders, but it only offers tuition. I will be responsible for paying for my transportation, as well as another conference prior to this. I would appreciate advice for asking for funding from...
When should a person decide what they want to major in?
I am a senior in high school and I am not sure what I want to study and when I say that, my parents think I will not be successful in college if I am undecided. What should I do?
#futureblind
How can my field of career (computer science) benefit the world?
I’m interested in computer science and want to make a living out of it. I also want to help the world as well though. So I was wondering how this field could help benefit the world.
#computerscience #helpingtheworld
Is it ever too late to change careers? If so, what can you do if you aren’t satisfied with your career? If not, how can I prepare myself for the change?
I have many careers that I’m interested in and, as of now, one is more appealing. I’m not sure whether I want to stay in this field or not, so I was wondering when it’s too late to change career paths. Thanks!
#career-paths #career
What are the main differences between a nurse with a PhD and a physician ?
I’ve always wanted to become a Doctor, lately my mind fluctuates between the three. #RN #Medicine #physician
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