Novato, California
Is it smart to pursue a career in medicine if you aren't good at math?
#career-choice
What are the benefits and disadvantages of becoming a occupational therapist?
#therapist
How do I manage money to pay off student debt?
The particular school I am going to has a very steep tuition. How can I make sure that I am not submerged in debt? #money #debt #scholarships #scholarship #financial-aid
How can I be sure that college will help me get a profitable career or land internships?
There is a lot of talk that degrees don't mean as much as they used to. How can I guarantee a comfortable potential job/career? #career #college-major #career-path
Is it safe to take gap years for internships
Most people drop out to pursue a job opportunity, but I would prefer not to go down that path however is it recommended to go through with a presented job/internship or to continue with school until the very end? #career #experience
How can I be sure that these classes will help me get a profitable career or land internships?
I hear a lot that degrees don't mean much any more and I want to make sure that I am not going to school to get the same result as if I did not. #career-path #career
Do Professors ever have a fear of public speaking?
I've considered being a professor, but I have a fear of public speaking. This is one of the most common fears so I wonder if this is something I could work through. Do Professors initially have a fear of public speaking? How do you work past it? #professors #public speaking
Are there many job opportunities for research outside of being a Professor?
I would like to pursue a career in research within water treatment/ desalination, however I haven't had much luck in determining whether I'll be able to find a job once I complete college. Are there any resources/ insight that might be helpful in my search. Are most research jobs at...
I am a shy person, however, people don't believe me. How do I get people to actually understand my frustrations and challenges of being a shy individual?
#experience
I have a very hard time when it comes to talking to adults, specifically when in school and classroom situations.
What should I do if I find it very hard to write about myself for my college apps and scholarship essays?
#scholarship #scholarships #creative-writing #writing
Need help deciding
I have no idea what to do after college. I debated on whether to be a zoologist and study animals in their natural habitats or be a wildlife conservationist and help endangered animals by working at a rehabilitation center or something. Any advice on which to pick like pros and cons ? thanks...
How can I find internships? They aren't posted online. So, should I just cold email?
#engineer #research #technology #software #career #major
What are some good websites to learn CS?
#programming #management #high-school-students #education #computer #learning
Does the major you studied relate to the job you have now?
#major #job #choosing-a-major #majors #college-major
To be a product manager, do you have to know some basic CS skills?
#computer-science #product-manager #technology #management #knowledge
Is it hard being in a completely male dominated environment?
#women-in-tech #computerscience
Is economics a good major if you are interested in having a career in Business?
#major #careers #choosing-a-major
Are internships important to have in high school?
#buisness #high-school #high-school-students
I will be a sophomore in high school! I am very interested in studying business! IS there any programs I should join?
#high-school #business #extra-curricular-activities
what can I do as a US resident waiting for citezenship?
Currently an immigrant high school graduate starting school at a city college soon. I would like to transfer to a state after and graduate in 2022. I will be getting residency that same year from my grandmother, I believe. My dream has always been to work for SFPD as the job interests me the...
What do I have to do and know to study abroad in college next year?
The studying at sea and going to multiple places sounded nice but I would also like to do studying in Australia or Europe. Who do I go to for information at my school? What needs to be done to make it possible? I am going to be a freshmen in college in September and I was thinking of doing...
What are good ways to stay motivated?
There are tons of things to think about and it feels like a lot of work when it comes to staying in the right track of your goals. What are good ways to stay on top of these things? #college-bound
How do i become better at managing time?
I currently do part-time at work, while at the same time I go to school full time. I do about 20 hours of working and whatever time I have left is dedicated to school but I feel really stressed out cause its feels like work overload and this doesn't feel great. #college #school #work...
How hard is it to have two majors or multiple minors?
I'm someone with vast interests from acting to journalism to government to human rights, but wants to major in marketing.
#psychology #theater #marketing #majors #minors #business #government
I'm currently struggling to fit everything I want to do into my schedule, so I was wondering what colleges see as best in an applicant: having a job, volunteering, or taking JC classes?
#applications
#busylife
#jobs
#volunteering
Why is it so hard to find a job ?
I'm 16 year old and i'm getting pressured to find a job by my parents and my friends. My closest friend already has a job and that really made me agitated to get a job. I desperately need a job so it could help pay for my college tuition because I come from a low income family. The problem is...
How can I get free money for off campus housing for college?
I will have a part-time job to help pay for housing and have a little help from my family but it would really be helpful to have some type of cushion. What can I do to get free money particularly for house rent? Is there any special programs? I've applied to many scholarships already and will...
Is a Master's degree necessary?
I am pursuing an engineering major and was wondering if I should pursue a Bachelor's degree or a Master's. Is it necessary for engineering students to continue their studies after undergrad? Also, is a BS degree a lot more practical than a BA degree?
#engineering
Does ABET accreditation matter?
I am pursuing an Engineering major, specifically computer engineering, but the program at my school that I will attend is not ABET accredited. Does it matter much? Will it affect my career path?
(the school I will most likely attend is University of California, San Diego)
#engineering
Are there any scholarships or grants that cover my mental health services fees?
I suffer from acute anxiety and I would love to keep my current therapist to help me with the transition from being a full time worker to being a full time student. I'd like to know if there is any money available to cover this necessary service. #mentalhealth #anxiety #undocumented
Are there scholarships that cover living expenses?
Now that I'll be attending college full time, it means I'll have to work part time to cover my living expenses. However, I foresee having miscellaneous expenses at school such as materials, books, etc. #college #scholarships
Are there any scholarships for transfer students interested in art school?
I am a community college transfer student and I'm looking for scholarships that can help me finish my Bachelors in Fine Arts. #design
When you get out of college how do you land a successful job?
what do you do next? can you just start your own business when college ends or do you have to start doing that before college ends? Where do you look or who do you ask? #search #successful #college #job #business
What was the hardest parts of college? and why?
literally any struggles during college that you had #struggles #college #hard #money #procrastination #life
What full-time/part-time jobs would be great for experience when wanting to pursue a career in Forensic Pathology?
I'm new to the work environment relating to the medical field and I do a lot of research, and ask others questions, on this topic, but the answers are either broad, or unanswered. I would also appreciate learning from what someone else had to do to build themselves up to this specific type of...
What are some basic plans I need to have for college when I get there?
Food plans? Going out? Eliminating procrastination. Transportation? Living place? Making friends? #plans #college #procrastination #goingout #basics
How do I find a good apartment to rent near my college?
I live in California currently and I need to apply for renting a place in New York because that's where my college is. It is super difficult looking for places when I can't really be there in person at the moment. I need to rent because the room and board at my college is super expensive and it...
How do I begin to network with people?
I want to have people that I can branch out with and have solid relationships to begin my own business involving digital media and film by the time I finish college. I am currently a high school senior about to graduate in a couple months. I am planning on attending the New York Institute of...
How is it balancing classes in the nursing program and the clinical trials?
I am about to start my first year in collage and a nursing program #school #college #nursing #healthcare #hospital-and-healthcare #nurse #medicine
After earning my BSN and becoming a Register Nurse, what are the minimum requirements to become a travel nurse?
#nursing #mycareer
I am interested in fire science. Are there any professionals willing to share their experience on how they became a firefighter?
My grandfather was chief fire inspector for the state of Hawaii. He was really good at what he did. I heard most of the stories from my father, who would tag along during the days of his youth. My father even regretted not going into the fire department. I've heard about the benefits in working...
For physical therapists.. to go into programs accredited by CAPTE, would schools consider choosing students who've gotten health related majors?
I'm looking into physical therapy. The CAPTE programs in universities like San Francisco and Sacramento don't have any references on what majors would work well for the student. I'm not confident yet if I want to go on this field, but it would help. #physicaltherapy #college-recruiting
What are some interview tips?
I am applying to optometry school this year, so hopefully I get some interviews! #eyes #optometry #interviews #professional-development
What are factors that make your career interesting?
I would like to be an optometrist, so I am worried that in the long run, I will get bored looking at just eyes. #eyes #optometry
On my college application, can I list things I accomplished prior to high school?
I am going to apply for colleges by the end of the year. I have a lot of things I can talk about prior to high school because I was an immigrant and I did a lot back then in another country. I hope I can put those on my college application so then the people can understand me more. #college...
What is an average day like for a psychologist and how demanding will this job be in the future.
For most of my colleges, I chose to major in psychology. Although I have a broad understanding of the topic, I have considered perhaps becoming a psychologist one day as I enjoy working with people and helping others out. But I have a very basic idea of what a psychologist does because how...
On average, how many times do people change their career?
As an upcoming freshman to #college, I still don't know what I want to do, and sometimes I fear in the future that whatever I will be doing isn't what I actually want to be doing. But if I get a degree in a job I no longer want to pursue, then what will come out of my future. Sometimes I just...
Do you pay per quarter or per year for financial aid?
My financial aid net costs shows a certain price. Do I pay for that 3 times (there are 3 quarters in one school year) or is that price just one school yer already? #financial-planning #loans #college #debt
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