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Is there a better career outlook to double major in accounting and a computer related major (CIS) or accounting and a language major (Chinese)?
I soon have to declare my major in order to sort out the necessary courses with my college adviser for the upcoming years. However, I am stumped. I have always intended to major in accounting and a computer related major like Computer Informational System, but recently I started hearing about...
Does one bad grade like a 80 on my transcript affect my chances with top tier colleges?
I have been freaking out lately due to the constant drop in my AP US History quiz grades. Except for this class, I have excelled in my other classes. Additionally, I have never gotten a grade below 90 before and my overachieving mind hopes to find some reassurance from college counselors and...
Private Loans vs. Federal Loans. What are the pros and cons?
From what I can understand there are many types of loans for undergraduate or graduate school. Can anyone explain why I should choose a federal loan over a private loan or vice versa? #college #finance #financial-services #student-loans #federal-government #fafsa
What classes are the best classes to take in college if i want to own my own dance school?
I am a dancer and I've been dancing since age 4. I love dance and i love children. I feel that dancing is a positive way of expression. I live in Far Rockaway, Queens and not a lot of people have lots of money to pay for professional dance classes for there children so they don't introduce it...
What type of degree do you need to become a pediatrician and are there any courses i can take now to become more experience in that field?
I am a senior in high school and i want to take pre-med courses in college. I want to become a pediatrician because i love kids and i am passionate about helping children and being a big help to the world by a little part. I want to go into college knowing exactly or at least close to what my...
How important is your GPA when trying to get a job in your field?
If I'm trying to get a job in any field, does GPA matter or is having relevant experience more important? #college #job-search #experience #undergraduate #gpa
Should I major in theoretical mathematics or applied mathematics in undergraduate?
I've taken both theoretical and applied math courses, but I was wondering what the different prospects in terms of career paths there are from one versus the other? #career #career-path #mathematics #undergraduate #applied-mathematics #theoretical
What are some good questions to ask a professional panel?
I have had the opportunity in the past to visit accounting firms and converse with accountants. However, I always found myself at a dead end with an inability to come up with good questions. I had a train of thought, but I could not put them into words. Now I want to get an idea of what would...
What are some good experiences to add when thinking about applying to medical school?
I'm trying to figure out what are the most important activities that will help me improve my candidacy for medical school. #medicine #graduate #research #medicine-school #volunteering #undergraduate #admissions #medcine
I have an upcoming interview at a medical school, how do you prepare for a one-on-one interview?
I have a one-on-one interview at a medical school coming up. Does anyone have any helpful tips on what to prepare for and how to approach the interview.
For reference: I have a masters degree in biomedical sciences and a bachelors degree in mathematics. #medicine -school #interview
How to interview at a medical school? (MMI)
I have an upcoming interview at a medical school that hold their interviews by a Multiple-Mini-Interview style. Can anyone give a way to prepare for a MMI? I have read up on it, but was wondering if anyone has any personal anecdotes on how it went for them and if they would do anything...
How would I go about getting an entry level clinical research position?
I am looking for an entry level research position that will further strengthen my application to medical school. The only experience I have in research is community health research, but I am trying to find something more clinical or even lab related. Since I am lacking in experience how can I...
How can I combine my interest in neurology and music?
I am passionate about music and I am fascinated by the brain. How can I combine these two to make a career out of both?
What is a day in the life of a neurologist?
I'm interested in research, but what would I do during the day? Is it mostly hands-on or writing or both? #research #clinical-research
How does one develop and execute their own Private Practice as an Obstetrician?
Thinking whether or not to develop my own private practice or be affiliated with an accredited hospital. #medicine #ob-gyn
Is it possible for an OB-GYN not to become attached or effected by still born births? If so, how?
I am focusing on this area of expertise however I am aware of potential emotional events that way happen within my career as an Obstetrician. #ob-gyn #medicine #career-counseling #hospital-and-health-care
What occupations and fields are stagnating or decreasing in growth?
As time progresses, some occupations become obsolete because of society and technology. The factory worker was beat out by the robot, the mail delivery man was beat out by the drone. As a student and future contributor to the workforce, it is imperative to know where the money is at and where...
Will there be an over saturation of engineers?
I want to be an engineer and am curious about the field. Presently, engineering and other STEM occupations are quite popular. But as time passes, there will be many who major in it like me and due to that, won't the job market be more competitive? And if so, when? #engineering #employment...
Can I go into pre med if I'm unsure what occupation I want to pursue?
I need help. #medicine #biology #dentistry #orthodontist #undecided
Should I major in biology if I'm going into pre-dentistry?
Filling out college apps I've been putting biology or pre-med but im unsure. #biology #pre-med #dentistry
Is it enjoyable to pursue the same career for the entirety of your life?
I take many classes, almost all that I can grab my hands on, in school. They include Biology and Physics because I am unsure of what I want to pursue in College, and eventually as a career. I enjoy math, but at the same time science. I want to know if I should choose one path and follow it, or...
What would you say are the general steps into becoming a doctor?
I've been wanting to be a lot of things including an engineer and and going into business as well as medicine. I would love to know the steps into becoming a doctor and the things I would have to do outside of class work like volunteering in hospitals or working around medicine or working in...
For those of you who went to medical school but didn't major in a Science, what did you major in?
I want to become a pediatrician in the future, however, I've heard that just because you plan on going to medical school doesn't mean you have to major in a science. I would like to keep my options open and seeing what else people have majored in would help me do that. #college-major #medical-school
Do you enjoy being a broadcast journalist?
I love broadcasting and I want to hear if someone working that actual job loves it still. #broadcast #journalism #broadcast-media
What types of journalism companies should I intern for?
I was thinking more of the magazine companies. I want opinions. #journalists
Should I pick my college solely for its program even if other ones have everything else better?
I want to go to SUNY Stonybrook for its program but Binghamton has a much nicer facility. I'm not sure what to do. #college
Is it difficult to score a job at Google or Microsoft as a computer science major?
I was wondering if it is the type of field where you start low and rise up in the ranks or a more static position once you are in. #computer-science #google #microsoft
Is it okay to feel scare to start working?
Im new to all of this "independence" #work-life-balance
What is it like being a women in the engineering field?
I am really interested in entering the engineering field and have been for awhile and I just wanted a little insight on the day in the life of a women in these types of fields. #engineering #women-in-tech
As someone interested in building biomedical devices which would be better doing a major in Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering?
I have wanted to be build medical devices in children's hospitals since I was 11 and as time has gone o my interest has expanded from initial just being fascinated in circuitry and wanting to focus on that side of medical devices to also having a love for coding. I know that I want to minor in...
What programs are available for forensic science?
Is it realistic to get a good job in forensics science? what kind of jobs would that include? #college #job-search #forensic
What is an average day like for an occupation therapist?
One of the careers I'm looking at for the future is Occupational Therapy. To help me decide, I was wondering what an average day at work is like for an occupational therapist. #medicine #science #therapy #occupational-therapy
When choosing a career which is more important, interest or benefits?
i know it is important to pursue a career in something you love and find genuine interest in. However, with the way the economy is now a days, it is more important to choose a career based on the benefits and salary. Can you sacrifice not making any money to have a career you enjoy? Can you...
In a College/ University, how do people take notes efficiently
I'm only in high school but i still know a little bit about how to take notes for college. My question was about how professors act about people saying to wait on a slide or to repeat an idea so they can copy it down? Are those two notions even a thing in college? I just want to be an efficient...
How much Math does really play into being a robotics engineer?
I love the engineering field, but I am not good at any of the math part that comes into play. I know that I am only in Highschool, and the fact being that my mindset of math is just to plug and play formulas. I don't want to think about it, just get it done. If I was to become a robotics...
What are "worthwhile" contributions that I could make to today's society as an astrophysicist?
I want to get a doctorate in astrophysics but I don't want to do all of this work and spend all of this money/ pay off loans for several years if I can't do something worthwhile with it. #stem #women-in-stem #astrophysics #stem-education #stemcareers
Why is it hard to find an affordable college or university that offers an undergraduate astrophysics program?
I'm a senior in high school who wants to major in astrophysics and work in that field. The only colleges/universities that I can find that offer Astrophysics are really really expensive and I don't want to pay off loans for the rest of my life. #stem #women-in-stem #astrophysics
What is the most interesting thing about engineering?
I am debating between types of engineering. #engineering
Is being a nuclear technician a family-friendly job?
I am asking because I am deciding between majors and I want to pick the most family oriented career. #technician #nuclear #college-major #career-counseling #career
I am worried about paying for college and graduating with a large debt, how can this be avoided?
I am hesitant about attending college because my family earns to much money to be considered low income and to little money to pay for school. How can I alleviate some of the costs? with out being in high debt after graduation? #financial-planning
Do you have to take many Math classes to major in Engineering?
I am considering Engineering as Major however I have difficulty with some Math so not sure how successful I would be studying Engineering #professor
What are some techniques/advice I can use to promote myself even more during a job interview?
I have just landed a job interview for a position as a secretary, but I lack the past office job experiences that they prefer. In the past, I have mainly worked as a camp counselor as well as volunteered at a couple of shelters. Are there any techniques or just advice that can help me make...
During what year of college should I start looking for internships?
I am currently a freshman in college and almost every week my inbox would be filled with emails concerning job fairs, company presentations, and other possible career opportunities. I do not want to stress myself out, but the massive emails are getting me anxious and worried over my progress....
Is a degree in law essential to succeeding in the field of forensic pathology?
I am seeking a possible future as a forensic pathologist, and before I begin college next year, I need a plan. #medicine #lawyer #pathologist
With a PharmD degree can I use that to go into pharmeuctical law?
Not sure what I want to do once I become a pharmacist but I don't want to do retail. #law #lawyer #pharmacy #pharmaceuticals
How does the gender gap effect productivity in the work force?
As a woman of color, I am concerned about being marginalized in the workplace. #scientists
Is technology decreasing the number of jobs in the pharmacy field?
Recent news is about a robot who found a cure to cancer it has not been confirmed as the patient died before the treatment was implemented. #medicine #research #biomedical-engineering #pharmacy #pharmaceuticals
What are the funnest jobs in the stem fields?
unbiassed towards your favorite job, but funnest locations and jobs that provide lots of activities. #computer #engineering #stem #teachers #architects #mathematicians
What kinds of jobs would be most beneficial in the career category of computer science?
list some jobs with the highest pay, that are most beneficial and won't require an unstable scedule, and will be a helpful and necessary career to others (i.e. a market that hasn't been filled and would help people). #anyone #to #has #opinion #good #that #contribute
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