Northfield, Minnesota
How to start a new career in the medical field after 40?
After 18 years in corporate marketing and a BA in psychology from 20 years ago I’d like to start a second career in the medical field. I am thinking of starting with a certificate in phlebotomy and then hopefully use tuition reimbursement to help pay for surgical tech school or another two year...
What kind of major will lean me towards social media and big corporate companies? I really like social media, communications and graphic design!
#socialmedia #design #art #insta #twitter #vlogging
What is a typical day like working with athletes?
#athletic-training #sports-management #sports
How do you pay for college through loans and how do your parents help?
#college #help #graduate #financial-aid #money
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
As a woman, is it ever difficult to work in a male-dominated work environment?
Being a health professional is often seen as a job held by men, which could get intimidating. #medicine #health #hospital-and-health-care
What's the most common mistake people make in interviews?
Tips on how to get hired and things to avoid. #interviews #job-application
Do I need to go to grad school to find a decent job?
#gradschool #after-college
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 hard is it to be an event planner?
I'm asking because I'm not sure if I want to spend my whole college career trying to become an event planner if it is not something I'm up to the challenge for! #business
Degree vs Certificate
When comes to getting an education in the field of Cybersecurity, is it better to get a certificate in the field, such as the Comptia security+, or a bachelors degree in Cybersecurity. I want some thoughts on this question and want to know what do you have as your education when you start your...
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
Med School
How do I make myself stand out amongst other med school applicants? #doctor #premed #medicine #medical-school
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...
If undergraduate university does not matter, why am I being disregarded and overlooked in the job field and MBA admissions process?
I attend a fairly new, medium size, public state university. I have a 3.94 GPA and a list of involvement and service hours. I want to apply to MBA programs in about a year (after graduation,{grad. Fall 2018}), but I am wondering if the admissions officers will overlook my profile because I...
How soon should I find an internship in my field ?
I'm waiting until the summer of my junior or senior year to apply for internships so I can continue another job I'm committed to. Will that affect my options later on as I pursue a career in Bio-medical Illustration ? #internships #jobs # #general
How do start making money at a young age?
I am in 8 grade my favorite class is gym and math class.
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....
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
computer science
What does a day in the life a computer scientist look like? #science #computer
How can I make the most of my college experience in order to ensure a successful future career?
#makeitcount #UIowaJournalism
When did you know what you really wanted to be?
I think I want to be an engineer but im not completely sure. How will I know if ths job is right for me? #engineer
What are some possible job position with CS degree?
Hello, I am going to CS major. I wonder what are some job positions with a CS degree. What is annual salary for those jobs? Is it easy to find those job? How should I apply for a job? Does the company I worked for matter? What are some great quality of a company I should look for?...
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 much schooling does it take to become a wildlife biologist?
I am interested in biology but I want to be outdoors and in action looking at animals and nature. I was wondering the amount of schooling needed to become a wildlife biologist #biology #wildlife-biology
What's the best way to decide what I need to do with my life?
I used to know exactly what I wanted to do. I wanted to be a doctor, but then I wrote a play and now my entire life plan has changed. What is the best way to figure out what will actually be my best bet?
What are some commonly chosen minors to go with a chemistry major?
Hello, I am an incoming freshman for the fall semester of 2018 and well, this is stressful time. I am trying to figure out what I want to do and how to go about it and all that fun jazz. I really enjoy studying chemistry and so I am probably going to be majoring in it. I would really like some...
Is law school a good decision for an aspiring politician?
My dream job is to an elected official. Many officials as of today have law degrees. Would it be smart for me to go to law school as well?
#Ismoreschoolingalwaysgood #Brokecollegestudent #lawschool
Do you recommend living in dorms or apartment?
#collegefreshmen #dorm #apartment #financialcontrol
How hard is medical school?
I've heard that medical school is really hard, is that true? I know it requires work, but how much? #medicine #surgeon #medicine-education #doctors
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
What degrees or special certifications are needed to be a psychiatric nurse?
This is what I aspire to do when I'm older, and I was wondering in case one had to minor in psychology #psychology #nursing #psychiatry
Where or how do you start looking for jobs once you've gotten your degree?
I want to be a Dietician and personal trainer, but I always get scared when I think about what should I do after I graduate? Should I got to hospitals? I'm really confused on that part. Could you give us some tips on where to start looking? #life-after-college
How do you reconcile between following your passion and choosing a career that can support you financially?
Hello! I am a recent college graduate (got my BA), and I've been recently doing some deep soul searching in terms of life purpose and mission. There is a part of me that wants to go straight for things that I'm interested in but at the same time, I do want to be practical and be in a...
Can a 37yr old mom join the military to become a CRNA?
Hello! I am 37-year-old single mother to 3 teens. One is enlisted in the Navy and the other 2 are home (will be having a family plan in place for bootcamp and deployments). I have an Associate's Paralegal degree and am working in criminal defense. I am looking into changing my career into...
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
When do you do it stop stressing about little things and crying inside ?And how do you stop it? How do you stop or calm down anxiety?LMK
When do you tell yourself it's ok and no one else can you do it??I was like 9 and up and stop caring about myself and my health so When do I tell myself yes what helps you please let me know
What are some job possibilities for a Biotechnology major?
Biotechnology is the exploitation of biological processes for industrial and other purposes, especially the genetic manipulation of microorganisms for the production of antibiotics, hormones, etc. So creating new drugs and testing them for results of the strategic genetic changes? Which...
What are some grad schools that offer a Master of Finance degree?
Looking into graduate school and starting a list of possible graduate schools that offer a Master of Finance degree. #finance #higher-education #colleges #masters-degree #mba #corporate-finance #business-school
How to become a data scientist?
Hello, I am going to a liberal art college in a fringe town next school year. The school does not have a data science major but I am highly interested in data science. (I will be going to double majors in Computer science and Statistics.) What are some steps should I do to become a data...
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...
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
Is drawing necessary for Architecture?
I want to start preparing for my career, is drawing necessary for architecture. If so, how would it be? I want to be prepared and get a head start by learning the basics of drawing now. #architect #architecture
What are some possible occupations that involve cultural preservation?
I recently graduated with a degree in Sociology/Anthropology (that's one major) and currently live in Japan. Living in Japan has given me many opportunities to visit sites of cultural and historical importance. I've always been fascinated by the history of each place and have thought of...
I want to attend only cosmetology school but my mom makes it sound like I will be broke if I do this is this true?
I want to instead of college go to aveda can i still be successful?
Should money determine what college or university you go to? What if you are absolutely in love with a college but you can't afford it?
I'm going to a university I can't afford and I don't know what to do. #money #HELP # #money-management
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
How do I create my own internship opportunity?
This summer I want to pursue an internship in government or nonprofits. In my local area there aren't a lot of opportunities for me, a first year college student. What would be the best way to approach some of the places and people I am interested in working with to create my own internship...
What’s background knowledge and experience should I know before becoming an architect?
I’ve always wanted to be one, and I don’t know where to start!
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