Oakley, California
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
How can I improve my chances at winning scholarships?
I'm looking to apply for a wide range of scholarships while in my last year of high school. How can I make myself more competitive amongst other submissions? #scholarships #high-school
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...
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 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...
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 do you get a job without any prior work experience?
I want to get a summer job but most of the job you need to have work experience for. #jobs
What is considered a "good" SAT score to have in order to get into a ivy league?
I got an average score on the SAT but I am well rounded everywhere else. #college #admissions #college-admissions #ivyleague #sat #testing
How do I get a job on Wall Street?
I’m in high school, just asking out if curiosity.
What are the steps to doing this? For those who have worked on Wall Street, how was your experience?
#wallstreet #business #finance
What are activities or internships I should pursue if I want to major in business?
I want to apply for extremely competitive undergraduate business programs and I want to stand out among applicants. What internships or extra curricular activities should I do? I am already holding an officer position in FBLA and have won an award for global business. #business #wharton...
How is NYU Undergraduate Stern?
This is a program that I’ve really been looking into and was wondering if those who have graduated from this program would be able to give any insight on. #nyu #stern #business-school #college #undergraduate
What are colleges with the best internship opportunities for business and political science students?
I know that getting internships throughout my college career is important to getting a good job and building experience, but are there any specific universities in target locations that have an increased number of opportunities as opposed to other colleges? #internship
What are the best undergraduate business programs?
I know of NYU’s Stern and UPenn’s Wharton but how many more are there? I’m planning on getting an undergraduate degree in business because that’s what I’m genuinely interested in and the activities that I’m pursuing line up with that but I don’t know whether I should pursue something else for...
What national colleges have the best business/economics or international relations/political science programs?
#business #international-relations
What are the best study abroad programs for colleges in the U.S?
#study-abroad #college #international
What should every student know before majoring in political science, economics, or international relations?
I’m conflicted on what to major in and feel like these are good options for me.
#major
I know I want to major in something business related, but what are the best majors before getting an MBA?
I don’t want to do my undergraduate degree in marketing or business but I want a concentration of study that emphasizes people centered and economy based curriculum.
#business
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...
What is the best route for me to take to achieve my goals and reach my full potential?
I really want to go into medicine but worry about the cost of school and I do NOT want to graduate with hundreds of thousands of dollars in student loans. I also don't know how to choose my under grad school and worry that if I don't pick the right school it will be harder to get into med or...
What is the best branch of medicine for me to specialize in?
How do I choose classes if I am not sure what branch of medicine I want to enter? I haven't even decided on human or veterinary medicine and I am a junior, so I have a very short time to decide on which schools are best for which branches of medicine. #medicine #veterinary-medicine...
How will technological advances change how medicine is practiced when I become a doctor?
I am seeing robotic technology that allows doctors to do surgery remotely and this seems like a completely different type of training than what I thought I would be doing to be a surgeon. It is exciting, but I hope that I don't get my education only to find technology has left me behind....
I'm planning on studying Linguistics, and would love to learn new languages while I do so. Is there any language certifications I can get at a State level to put on my CV without having to take a class?
I'd like to learn languages without having to take a class because I can work at my own pace and study what I want in a language at any point in time. However, I feel that having a certification or award would look better on a resume than just self reporting. If you could give me ideas about...
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...
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
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