North Branch, Minnesota
What does a first job represent?
I'm a high school senior looking for a part time position as my first job. Should a first job like this be focused on whatever is available, or should it connect to the career I want to pursue in the future. For context, I want to work as a macro social worker in the future, but there are few...
What is the best way to get into writing articles?
I want to begin submitting my writing to independent zines and magazine style websites that feature writers, but I do not know where to begin. Do you have any advice on where I can find people to write for, as well as how to become a better writer? Thank you! #journalism #writing...
What college will I need to go to if I want to be a computer technician?
I am into the computer tech. Classes but I for one of my questions is what college do you need to take and all the other websites are useless? I NEED HELPPPPP!!!!!😫😫😫😫 #technology #computer-hardware
What kind of high school classes do I need to take to het in to a computer tech school?
I want to take a class for computer technology and I don't know what to do I am taking a class called Microsoft is this the choice for me if I want to be a computer technician get back to me soon thx 😜 #expert
What steps did you take to become an engineer?
What do I need to become a computer engineer because I need to choose and academic path because I was really interested in it and I just want to find a college to go to please get back to me asap thx 😀 #engineering
Do you find that some colleges are better for Zoology or Biology majors and if so what are they?
I am a senior who is interested in going into Biology with a concentration in Zoology or a Zoology major. I would prefer a college in the Midwest but I am willing to find a college somewhere else in the United States as long as it has a good academic program. #biologist #zoologist #biology...
Being a Zookeeper do you find that you are allowed to specialize in certain animals?
I am a senior in High School and I want to work in a zoo or somewhere with Big Cats. I will be happy as long as I can work with animals but I was wondering whether it depended on what you did in college or where you worked. #worker #zoologist #sanctuary
What classes best prepare you for a career in STEM fields?
I am getting to that point where I need to seriously get my future figured out. #college #science #education #stem #highschool
What are the challenges one faces in a STEM career?
I am a junior in high school and it is getting to that time where I need to seriously start considering my future. #science #biology #chemistry #physics #stem #anatomy
What does an average day for a civil engineer look like?
I know that I want to go to college to become an engineer but I am unsure what type of engineer I want to be. #engineering #civil-engineering
Would you recommend UMD or UND for a major in engineering?
I really want to go to college for some type of engineering but I am unsure as to which of these two colleges would be most beneficial for me. #college #engineering #college-major
How do you ( a medical doctor) calm yourself down in dire situations?
For example when a patient is dying. I would like to know because I've always wanted to be a doctor since I was little, but I'm not sure how I'll handle myself in those situations. I think tips would be helpful. #doctor #medicine #emergency-room #stress-management #emergency-management
I have been set on majoring in Biomedical Engineering under a pre-med track for a few years and I was wondering how difficult it is to switch majors within an engineering department of a college throughout the four years of my undergraduate degree?
I am not quite sure if biomedical engineering will be the best fit for me and I won't know this until I try it out in college and I am worried that I will not be able to switch majors easily. I also want to study under a pre-medicine track which might make it more difficult to switch majors. No...
As there are still not many women in the engineering field, what would I be able to do in college and my future career to earn more respect from men in that field?
I have heard from some female engineers that I have talked to about how they weren't given as much respect as they should from men in college and their workplace. This worries me because I want to major in Biomedical Engineering and I want to be fully respected in the workplace and in college...
How to get hired despite not having experience?
What can I do to prove I don't need experience to be successful? #job-coaching
What's the most common mistake people make in interviews?
Tips on how to get hired and things to avoid. #interviews #job-application
Any experience with Americorps?
After I get out of college, I am considering joining Americorps and becoming a Vista becore getting a Master's in Social Work. Do you have any experience or advice for me about Americorps? Do you think this path would be beneficial in the career I am pursuing? #psychology #jobs #social-work...
Good major for a future youth counselor?
If I would like to become a Youth Counselor after I graduate from college, should I major in psychology or social work? #career #psychology #major #social-work
What was the most useful course you took in your undergrad years?
I'm in the premed program and I'm planning to become a doctor. I am very curious as to out of all the information that needs to be learned, what the most helpful was. #doctor
If you could go back and change one thing, to prepare you for med school, what would it be?
I've heard that med school is very tough, and I want to prepare as best as I can. #medical-school #premed
Is it possible for individuals to be accepted into the ROTC Program that do not have a high enough ACT or SAT score?
Many individuals are really bad test takers, but will work harder than anyone who got an outstanding score on the ACT. If you can prove to the College that you want to attend, as well as the ROTC Program, is it at all possible to be accepted into the ROTC Program even if your scores aren't to...
What would be the best major to study if you are mainly interested in IT?
There are many majors surrounding computers to chose from such as Computer Engineering or Computer Science; which major would be the best if you are trying to learn about IT and Cyber Warfare in the Air Force? #computer-science #computer-engineering #military #air-force #cyber-defense
How would one go straight to becoming an Officer in the Air Force from AFROTC?
I am going to be doing AFROTC in college, and would like more information for how to go right from graduating from ROTC to being an Officer in the United States Air Force. #military #air-force #rotc
How much commitment should be put into becoming a veterinarian?
I love animals and would die for them! But I want to make sure that this is what I really want to do, help them and care for them. But how committed does one have to actually be into putting all the hard work into this? #veterinarian #veterinary-medicine
What majors are good to be going into becoming a Veterinarian?
I'm attending college this coming fall and I plan to major in biology. I'm wondering what other majors are out there that would qualify for going into vet school. #veterinarian #veterinary-medicine
What career options are there for someone with an art degree?
I was considering this. #art
How easy is it to transfer colleges?
I'm thinking about my college plan. #college
What are some classes I should take in college for interior design or architecture?
I have an interest in these two majors? #architecture #interior-design #interior
What are some classes I should take for becoming a veterinarian?
I am asking this cause I am interested in becoming a veterinarian. #medicine #science #veterinarian #veterinary-medicine #animals #veterinary-technician
What does it mean to be successful in the United States, keeping in mind the popular belief that it should be in everyone's interest to go to college and find a career?
Sometimes I would like to think and hope that life is more than going to school and working for the rest of my life. However, words such as college, career, jobs, fall into the goals of many Americans as well as many who live here. I would like to explore the question of how this has come to be...
How does one's home or family environment as a child affect their success in gaining an education and a career in their future?
I want to dig deeper beyond the surface by exploring the parts of a person's lifetime that contribute to their character as a grown-up in the college and career world, and whether or not a better or a worse home situation as a child has any affect on their future success. #psychology...
What can you do for a career with o ly a bachelors in social work?
I am majoring in social work #social-work #intercultural-awareness
What are the worst parts about being a university professor?
I'm looking at getting my PhD in mathematics and eventually teaching at a college level. It sounds like the perfect job: low stress, work with scholars and students passionate about the subject, continued study in the field of choice, and travel opportunities. I was wondering what some of the...
How much mathematics consulting work is available?
I'm looking at majoring in Applied Mathematics. I know that there is some consulting that mathematicians do for large businesses or government organizations. How much does consulting contribute to your salary? How often can you get consulting work? #mathematics #consulting #statistics...
Undergraduate vs Graduate degree in social work?
What are the differences in classes and the college experience between earning a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in social work? #psychology #degree #social-work #colleges
What is included in community development?
I see a lot of options for a social work major in working with community development, but I am still unclear on what exactly that entails. #college #career #social-work #work #community-development
Should I live on campus or should I save money by living in an apartment around the town or city of the university?
I've always been a guy who liked to get the best deal for anything, which inherently causes me to go with the choices that cost the least. I've been wondering if I should live on the campus where I might have more opportunities to be with other students and go to events, or if I should go with...
Is it worth being a decent student in a well accredited university or a great student at a normally accredited university?
I'm a 3.9917 student in a weighted G.P.A. school. I've always done well in class and I'm very willing to try new things as well as participated in academic related events and charity events. Although my credentials are noteworthy I still feel it is better worth my time to enroll in a college...
What can I do as a high school senior to prepare for majoring in social work?
I plan to pursue a bachelor's and master's degree in social work. Are there any specific steps you can give me that will give me an edge during my senior year? Do you have any advice for someone who plans on majoring in social work? Thank you! #psychology #social-work #senior
How can I be guaranteed a job after I graduate from college?
You've just gone through four years of college (or more) so now that you're done you need to find what you've been working so hard to obtain. A job. It will be nice to have peace of mind knowing how I can be guaranteed a job after college. #engineer #professor #graduate #electrical-engineer
What is a great study plan in order to not get distracted and ace tests?
I've heard from many college students that it is easy to get distracted and difficult to study especially when you are a freshman. This is due to the fact that you are new to college. Most everything is different which includes studying. Most may not know a great way to study and get good...
What majors should I take that will give me the skills to become a TV broadcaster, if my college doesn't offer courses for that exact career?
I am going to be an incoming freshman this fall at the University of Northern Iowa. I would like to become a TV broadcaster, but my college doesn't have a set course for that exact major. I would like to get a professional opinion on what communication courses should I take that will help me...
What should I major in?
I want to start a non profit organization about student mental health, but I don't know if I should major in psychology or social work or something else altogether. I only have one year of high school left, so I need to know what I am going to major in once I graduate. Thanks! #college...
What steps should be taken to create a successful non profit organization?
I want to start a non profit organization for student mental health after I graduate from college, but I'm not sure that there is a clear path for that. Does anyone have any advice?
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