New York, USA
How can I pursue a major and academic study that I'm passionate about and be successful?
I currently find myself to be especially interesting in areas of study such as sociology and anthropology, however I worry that majoring in either of those topics would not provide me with a successful future career. So often it seems that the only majors that lead to a successful future is...
Do potential employers look at whether you went to a state school or a private school? Does it sway their decision?
As a New York native, state education would be a cheaper option. However, my #1 choice school is a private school in Pennsylvania. Do employers have a preference of which of these schools they would rather have someone go to? #college #future
Will extracurricular activities make college more difficult?
The constant hours of your nose in all sorts of textbooks could be grueling, but does doing an extracurricular activity (band, sports, clubs, etc.) help or hinder your success in college? #college
What's your most effective study habit?
I'm trying to do better with my studying and need some advice on what may or may not work.
#studying-tips
What's your favorite medical profession?
I originally wanted to go to medical school after college to be a physician but realized that is in fact not what I wanted. I wanted to be more behind the scenes now. I do know that I want to be in medicine though. Anyone have ideas for possible professions? My current major is Biology....
I would like to develop software for the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.
A large problem in our country is the amount of undocumented persons within its borders. How can I develop Software to make the process of deportation more effective for the ICE. While President Trump has seeked to finish this goal, I fear that without the proper software and monitoring devices...
If you don't know what career you want to pursue in, is it okay to take a gap year?
I am not sure what I want to do in the future.#confused #need-help
AP Bio junior or senior year?
I'm a sophomore going into junior year and I'm planning to take AP Bio since I might go into the medical field. One of my teachers said that if I take AP Bio junior year I'll start to forget it by the time I take pre-med classes in college. Also whichever year I don't take AP Bio I'll take AP...
What are the qualities that colleges look for in prospective students interested in journalism?
I really want to partake in a few colleges that I've done excessive research in regards to their journalism programs and I'm still unsure what they are looking for precisely. What appeals most to them when they think of accepting a student into their programs regarding the field of...
Should I transfer schools? [College transfer]
Hello CareerVillage community! I'm currently a college student in my second year. I'm about to complete my fourth semester at my public school, where I'm pursuing a BFA in Studio Art, concentration in Graphic Design. I just declared my major as Graphic Design, but the program that I am in is...
How can I get interested in studying and improve the way I study?
I don't like studying but I do study, it just feels to me like it's not helping me in one of my classes and that's the class I need the most. How can I improve my studying techniques and be better?#studies #studying-tips
Is it possible to be a dancer, martial arts learner, pediatrician, missionary and still have time for my kids and family in the future?
I really want to be all these. They are my goals in life but I also don't want to abandon my children by traveling too much or not being a good mother to them. How can I balance all these goals?#college-advice #medicine #pediatrics #dance #martial-arts #career-choice #career-counseling
I will be taking a Fieldcraft / Outdoor Proficiency class as part of my major (Geology). Should I still participate in a Geology Field Camp?
I plan to have a career in geoscience. I want to be prepared for my future career. I also wonder if a Field Camp experience is especially important to employers. #geology #geoscientist #environmental-geology #geoscience #geologist
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