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How does the process of college work? Do people help you, guide you, through college or is it more independent?
I am asking because I am currently being pressured to start my college search and applications and do not know exactly how the process of collefe works. #education #leader #college-teaching
Do school counselors' role vary depending on the grade of school they are working in?
I want to know if a school counselor's role differ in an elementary school, middle school, high school, and college due to students' age and their behaviors. I can see a school counselor in a middle school would likely to deal with behavioral issues where as high school can be different....
What is the best way to overcome test anxiety?
I have struggled with test anxiety beginning in early elementary school. I am looking for advise as to how to overcome this issue
so I can be the most confident when tests are presented. #test #anxiety
What subjects do you feel are the most imortant when looking to pursue a career in sports marketing or sports management?
The university I am going to attend does not specifically offer a major in Sports Management. I will be majoring in Business Management/Marketing.
I want to take advantage of any courses that you feel are 100% necessary to help me be successful in my career. #business #management #sports
What should I know about my first year majoring in education in community college?
I am planning on going to Dutchess Community College. #college #professor #students #professors #community
What else can you do with a major in adolescence education with a concentration in English?
Besides teaching, what else can I do with this degree if I choose to pursue it? #college #teaching #teacher #school #english #students
What would you change about the health care system if you could?
I am wondering what people think about the system now and if they would change anything to improve it or not. #healthcare
How much human contact to Biomedical Engineers generally get at their job sites after college?
I am high school senior who will be attending Columbia University next year and I plan on majoring in biomedical engineering. #engineering #engineer #biology #higher-education
How can I use an MBA degree after attending business school to help me bring my Biomedical Engineering expertise to the business world.
I am a high school senior who will be attending Columbia university next year and I plan on majoring in Biomedical Engineering. #business #engineering
What are the different career options for a student studying Psychology?
I am going to be a college Sophomore in Fall 2016 and I want to understand more about the different paths I can choose from if I continue to major in Psychology. I specifically want to become a Mental Health Psychologist. #psychology #mental-health-counseling
How can I choose field of work that'll assure me that I'll enjoy the rest of my life working?
I am still very young, sixteen years of age, and there is yet anything that sparks my interest in terms of vocation. I'm constantly hearing that every individual inhabits a special talent, perhaps I've yet to find mine, but how can I be certain that eventually I will? This thought constantly...
Is it vey difficult to get a business job in NYC upon graduation
I am interested in working in NYC upon graduation #business
Is it more sensible to enter an RN program vs a LPN in nursing since the LPN part time is 2 academic years?
Weighing options #nursing #medicine
Is it common for medical students to enter the medical field and have a nervous reaction to the sight of blood (blood phobia)?
I was accepted into a nursing program which begins at the end of August and am dead set on overcoming the fear. I believe that maybe with enough exposure, you become de-sensitized to it?? #medicine #nursing
How To Be A Leader as A Programmer
As someone who is a natural born leader and likes to be in a position where I can mentor/lead I would like to have a leadership at in my future career. But I understands that right out of college I will be more of a worker than a leader to gain experience so that I can be a great leader in the...
How do I manage to find out which type of accounting firm is the right one for me?
Having an accounting job after college is something I am very excited to pursue and work hard for. However, I do not know which types of firms I should apply for. I know I should go and look at all types of firms, but what makes a work-place the "right one"? #business #finance #accounting #economics
What are the most efficient ways to obtain an internship in an accounting firm during my college career?
I plan to be an accountant and I want to have as much experience as I can receive to prepare me for my job after college. I want to find out the right path for an accountant major. #business #finance #accounting
How vast is the overlap between a career as a translator and a career as an interpreter?
At the moment I am studying Spanish Translation & Interpretation in undergraduate school. I adore reading and writing, but I also value the spoken and listening aspect of language as well, and therefore feel that I would be suited professionally not just for translation, but also for...
How does a PhD program work as opposed to a Masters program? What does it entail?
Hi, I'm an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Spanish Translation & Interpretation and I'm interested in pursuing a Doctorate after I graduate. However, I've heard a number of different explanations of what a PhD program entails and I am honestly so...
Game Programmer Vs App/Software Programmer
I have been in love with computers and technology all of my life and starting next year I am perusing a degree in Computer Science. One of the questions that I still have is how should I go about how to deciding whether if I should be a game programmer or a app/software programmer? The...
Is working for an NGO or a Government entity more useful for helping enact a positive change and gain practical experience?
My undergraduate research used data from both governmental and non-governmental agencies to assess local water quality. I wanted to know which route would provide me with better experience? #environmental-science
In the field of environmental science, how relevant will a Ph.D or Master's degree be?
I just finished my undergraduate career and will be entering into a Master's program this fall (2016). I am attempting to figure out whether a Master's degree is sufficient to begin a career or if it would be better to persue a Ph.D immediately after the graduate program. I know it's a little...
Is voluntary services in a specific work setting considered as experience to other job hiring officials?
I want a business management minor, but my focus is culinary arts. If I volunteer at a local restaurant, would that time spent be considered as experience in the field to others? #business #volunteering #culinary-arts #volunteer
If I want to teach Theatre on the Hish School level, what should I minor/double major in?
Ap/honors student who has been active in Theatre since the age of 7. I have recently been accepted into the Theatre Studies program at Chapman University #education #theatre
I want to teach Theatre. Is it harder to get a job teaching on the High School or College level?
I am an AP/Honors student who has been active in Theatre since the age of 7. I was recently admitted into the Theatre Studies program at Chapman University #education #theatre
What is the next big thing after touch screens?
Recently I've been seeing post and articles including pictures of holograms and devices where a touch of a fingertip is not necessary for it work. The touch screen was a big step ahead from the previous button touching but how much more can technologists push? I would like to be an innovator...
Would Electrical Engineering be considered a stressful career?
I plan to graduate college with a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and would like to know how stressful it can be so that I can research ways to relax in this career.
What would a daily schedule mostly likely be like for an Electrical Engineer?
I am currently a high school senior who will be graduating June 5, 2016. I will be attending Baker College this fall. I would like to know what a typical schedule would be like for an Electrical Engineer so that I may adjust myself as such. #electrical-engineering #electrical-engineer
Which field of engineering gives me the greatest opportunities for advancement and flexibility to evolve/grow?
I wish to major in engineering but am unsure about what subspecialty, for example, chemical, mechanical, etc. #professor #manager #or #project
What field of engineering leads to the greatest number of start-ups?
I also want to start my own business one day. #entrepreneur #start-ups #science #college #engineering #career #career-counseling
Is having a very specific career goal putting to many limitations on my future?
Becoming a video game developer is all I've ever wanted to be. I'm concerned that being so specific will limit my options down the road. Should that not pan out, I worry about what other careers will I be qualified for. I want to have something to fall back on. #career-path #guidance-counselor...
Is attending an ouit of state college financially responsible?
I have received a scholarship to attend a local university. However, the career I've always dreamed of having as a video game developer isn't offered at the local university. I have been accepted at a major university out of state. Though I have been offered a honors at entrance partial...
How can I educate myself and learn to manage my finances (Bills, taxes, insurance, etc.) ?
I was recently employed and was wondering how can I start to learn about my finances. I am do not know much about organizing and paying bills, taxes and things of that nature. #finance
What do you recommend to get involved with in college that will prepare me for getting a job in marketing after graduation?
Nothing excites me more than going into a field that allows me to be creative and do something new everyday. I really want to do everything I can possible to make sure that I will be successful in a marketing career. Any kind of feedback would mean so much! #marketing
Will Computer Science knowledge be necessary in every field in the future?
Technology is changing and computers are every where, will it be vital to learn computer science to help in business. #business #finance #computer
Why do I have to take Spanish to fulfill core requirements?
I hate Spanish but my college requires a foreign language. Why do I have to take it? #foreign-languages
What are good ways to build the best resume to impress employers?
I just graduated college and will be trying to continue school and I want to know good ways to build up my resume so it will be impressive to employers. #professional #graduate #resume #employment
How do I stay active during the summer so I am making continuous progress towards bettering my career path?
I am not sure on how I can make the most of my summer. I do not want to have days where I am doing nothing, I want every day to be a day where I am making strides toward my career. #career #graduate #time-management #organization
Is dentistry a good field of study
In my area there aren't a lot of dentist offices and jobs available for dentistry #general #knowledge
Is Radiology a good career to become apart of?
I was asking this question because, where I live the average salary is below. #general # #financial-planning #career-details #radiology
Should I focus more on excelling in my major or taking care of my family?
I was raised to always take care of your family no matter what, but my family members want me to go to college and get a degree that I will be able to use to earn money and have a stable life. I am conflicted on what would be a better choice to make if I ever had to choose between one of these...
I am debating on whether to study teaching or psychology. I know that if I put my mind to it I can do which ever one, but how can I come to a conclusion on which major to focus on when I love helping others?
I am a senior in high school and I have always loved helping and putting others before me. With having to help out in the house as well as my siblings, helping is second nature to me and it is something that I excell at. I really want to have a profession in which I could help others with...
Can I get a job without any prior work experience?
I'm looking for a job. #jobs #resume
I want to be an English major, but I'm wondering if there are jobs other than writing related things that English majors are good for? I want to know about availability and diversity in careers for people with this kind of education.
I want to be an English major. #english-composition #academic-english #business-english
Is it hard to find a job as a chemical engineering major?
I am worried I will waste my education for a major that won't be useful. #chemical-engineer
Will I be able to keep busy and learn more in a field like chemical engineering?
I am worried that I will stagnate in my education and career in the future, and I cannot see myself in a position where I am not challenged. #education #research
Is it okay not to know what I want to pursue as a career?
I'm a sophomore in high school, and a lot of people around me seem to be set on what they want to do in life. However, I haven't really found a topic or field that I'm incredibly passionate about. #career #career-choice #career-path #career-paths #undecided
If you could only choose between pursuing a career that has a high salary, or pursuing a career that you always wanted to, which one should you choose and why?
I'm still deciding my major. My parents want me to select a major that would help me acquire a high paying job, however the major I want to go into is not that high paying. #financial-planning #personal-development
How do you begin looking for jobs after college?
I recently graduated as a psych major and am nervous about job searching. What is a good place to begin and what are some tips to help improve my chances of finding a job? #psychology #graduate #career-paths #time-management
Can I make a living as an actor?
It is my dream career to be on the stage performing. #musical-theatre #live-theatre
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