Ohio, USA
What should I be doing during my "waiting period"?
I sent in all of my college applications before the New Year, but don't hear back from them until late March, leaving me with approximately three months of crippling financial worries and general stress about acceptance. I've been spending my time applying to as many scholarships as possible,...
What advice or steps should I take in starting a business?
I want to start up a boutique to sell my own line of clothing after college, but I'm unsure of where to start and what the first steps I should take.
#entrepreneurship
How would I start a boutique for selling my own designs?
I have had the dream of becoming a fashion designer ever since I was ten years old, but I also want to be an entrepreneur. So, I decided that I would like to open up a boutique to sell my own line that I would design, but I would also sew them myself.
#fashion-design #entrepreneurship
What is the best way to pay college debt?
I plan on attending a private university for four years and then plan to move onto graduate school. After that many years of schooling I will most likely have a sizable amount of debt. #money #debt #collegedebt
How easy is it to get a veterinarian job right out of grad. school?
I plan on majoring in animal sciences/pre-veterinary studies in college and I'm curious if it would be easy to get a job right away. Am I going to be able to get a job right away or am I going to have to search for that right employer? Or is it all just simply the luck of the draw? #veterinary...
What is the best way to find a roomate your freshman year?
Many people pick roommates from Facebook and I am not sure if this a good method or not.
#college #housing #student-housing #dorm #college-advice #roommates
Best piece of advice you can offer about college?
I am looking for the biggest "watch outs" of my freshman year.
#Iwillsurvive
Is this the career for me?
I want to be a musician and I know I do, I always have wanted to but I fear I won't be able to actually achieve it no matter how hard I try because it's such a competitive career, I also love art and while I don't want it to be my career I know it'll be my fall back plan. I just want to know...
I need a job for during the summers.
I'm going out of state for college and I need a job during school and during the summer but i'll be going home for the summer's and I don't know how i'll be able to keep a job. #college-jobs
Do you have any resources for identifying different types of jobs after receiving a degree in finance
I will be attending a college in Michigan to obtain a degree in Finance, but I am not for certain what all type of jobs would be available in that field, other than financial services. I am curious to see what else I might be able to do with this degree. #finance #business #college...
Once accepted into my undergraduate program, where do I start to find internships?
#athletictraining #exercisescience #internship #undergraduate
What major is most effective if I want to go to grad school for physical therapy?
Universities offer a few majors/routes for undergrads that could work for PT grad school... which one puts me ahead?
#physical-therapy #undergraduate #major #college-major #college #academic-advising
Hardest part of becoming a PT
What is the hardest part about becoming a Physical Therapist? #physical-therapist #physical-therapy #college-bound
Should I work as a sport Physical Therapist, or as a Physical Therapist in a children's hospital?
I know that I want to be a Physical Therapist but I don't know what kind of job setting I would prefer. I play soccer and I have had the help of physical therapist and they impacted my life so much. I also love children and want to impact the life of little kids and watch them grow....
Is it easier to start my own law firm or to start off as a lawyer for someone else’s law firm?
My father has a law firm that i would like to work for but I was also wondering if it would be better to start my own because he practices a different law than what I would like to practice.
#law
Branch or Main Campus?
My dad was relatively okay with the college he heard I was going to... until he realized I would be going to the branch that's only 15 minutes away from home, so I can commute, instead of receiving my education at the main campus of the school and staying in the dorms. I decided to go to the...
Where is a nice and convenient location for a young immigration lawyer to get his career started?
Once completing college and law school I would like to become an immigration lawyer and jump start my career immediately. I am a very good Spanish speaker and would like to broaden my language spectrum but i would start out with Hispanic immigrants.
#lawyers
Are there lucrative job opportunities for students with a PH.D in Exercise Physiology?
I am interesting in following this career path, but have heard that it is tough to find a high paying job with this degree. Is it worth my time to strive towards getting a PH.D in this field? Or should I explore other options? #psychology #exercise-psychology #sports-psychology
Do I have a chance of getting into UNC Chapel Hill?
I have always dreamed of attending UNC Chapel Hill, and I understand that their admission requirements are quite prestigious. I’m in my Junior year have roughly a 4.45 cumulative gpa thus far, and a 30 on my ACT. I also have a lot of extracurriculars as well. Do you think I have a good chance...
Best Way to Become an Editor?
I want to be a novel editor, but my family thinks it's too wild of a career goal and I'll be a "starving artist" simply because I want an English degree. With a major in English and a minor in creative writing, is that a good choice to help me land a job in a publishing company? And does it...
Will the computer science industry inevitably become oversaturated?
I am an amateur self-taught programmer in high school with interests in engineering. Given the recent boom in excellent jobs due to an expanding tech industry and the large number of people majoring in computer science to meet this demand, I often wonder if the field will become oversaturated...
How have you been influenced by individuals in unrelated fields in college?
I am enamored with science and technology, and plan to major in electrical engineering in college. One aspect I have carefully considered in the colleges that I applied to are versatility and strength of programs across several disciplines. I would like to become acquaintances with English and...
I am interested in pursuing a career in finance, what kind of jobs would that qualify me for?
I am looking into being an entrepreneur , so would finance be the best major for that?#corporate-finance #finance #college-major
What would be a better option-to be a nurse practitioner who specializes in pediatrics or a pediatrician
I have always wanted to be a pediatrician. That is my long term goal. I plan on being a RN first, then obtain my nurse practitioner degree, and finally become a pediatrician. Recently, a lot of people have been telling about how great a career as a nurse practitioner is, I wasn't sure if I...
Is the grade card for nursing different for all schools or is there one universal grade chart for all nursing school students?
I am going into nursing school and noticed a grade chart and I wasn't sure if that was for just the specific school or if it related to a universal grade chart. After becoming an RN, I will be a pediatrician. #medicine ##grades #nursing #college #pediatrics
How much money can you get if you are a professional trumpet player?
I am trying to think of back up possibilities of what I’m wanting to major in doesn’t work. I’ve been told by multiple that I am very good at the trumpet and that I could be a proffessional. I just don’t know if I will be able to live on that money, depending on how much. #trumpet...
I am a senior and I am trying hard to keep my grades up. What is a way to get over senioritis. I am lacking the effort to care or do my work. I haven’t fully lost my effort, but it is slipping more and more each day. How can this be fixed?
#needtogotocollege
#senioritisisakiller
#lovenaps
Is being a lawyer fun or it is mostly like doing paperwork all the time?
My parents want me to become a lawyer, but I’m not sure. #undecided #lawyer #law #legal #legal-services
Is wanting to become an FBI agent too unreasonable for someone who’s not a genius?
I want to work for the FBI but I’m not sure if it’s possible. #criminal-justice #criminology #law-enforcement #fbi
What are some ways you can build confidence in public speaking, specifically for teaching?
I have around 7 years experience (or so) in tutoring, and I am pretty comfortable educating individuals and very small groups. However, I am considering pursuing an educators license and becoming a science teacher. I am not very confident in speaking in front of a group of more than 5 people at...
How do I pick my major?
I am having trouble narrowing down what major to go into.
#college
What is the best way to learn outside of the classroom?
In school the obvious way to learn is to study and learn from a course. What are ways you may learn while in school? Would it be best to learn from other students or spend time talking to professors of our of course topics? I would personally prefer to learn more than my classroom material....
Statistically am I going to be happy with my career?
I will be pursuing a degree in marketing and I was curious to if many people in this type of profession were happy/satisfied with their career. #marketing
What other instruments will I have to learn for a career in music therapy?
I already play two instruments–piano and French horn. I have yet to be able to master French horn to a certain extent. The piano is going well.
I'm just interested in knowing what other instruments I'll need to learn for music therapy.
#music #music-therapy #instrumentation #career
What are some ways to become active (more) in the field of entomology?
I am a student in environmental sciences with a huge passion for pollinators, specifically bees and butterflies. I currently am the leader for the campus pollinator and native species garden, I have helped a variety of individuals build these sort of gardens from scratch, attended every lecture...
Should I get a part-time or university job while attending classes?
It has been something that I have been questioning since I started at university. I know that I need a greater amount of experience than I have currently, and in getting a job, I will have more funds. Which is just a touch important. On the other side, a part-time job may not be in the field of...
Is pursuing a master's degree or higher worth it?
I currently pursuing my Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, and I originally was going to pursue a master's and a Ph.D. after its completion. However, in speaking to advisors, classmates and a couple of individuals in related fields, I have become hesitant about my original plan. With...
What does the typical day of an environmental scientist look like?
So, I understand that it a very, VERY broad field. But, I am curious as to the range of jobs and daily activities associated with working within the environmental sciences/biology/geology?
Thank you!
#environmental-science #biology #environmental-geology #geology #ecology
How does one become a book editor?
I love to read, and I have always thought it would be interesting to be a book editor. What sort of background would one need to become one? How does one become an editor for things like scientific journals? Thank you!
#editor #college #books
Does having experience outside of your preferred career field do anything to you?
I do not have a lot of experience (job or otherwise) in the field that I am currently pursuing, however I do have experience in areas such as working in a museum, teaching and working in the arts (glass blowing, painting, sewing..). Is there anyway to incorporate those skills in the...
What are some good ways for high school students to gain experience?
I did not have a lot of experience outside of school and volunteering when I started at university, and my brothers are both looking as they could be in the same boat as I was. I have given them a couple of suggestions from things that I learned, however, is there anything that anyone would...
What are some of the best ways to network as a student?
I am attempting to make my presence known, I guess, outside of my university and connect with different groups that I think perhaps I would like to work for. What are some of the best ways to do this? Are there specific events that would be better for me as an environmental science major? Is...
What certifications would be beneficial to pursue for an environmental scientist/biologist?
I know that just pursuing my degree and having it will likely not be enough for me to stand out to potential employers. I was wondering what sort of certifications or training would be beneficial to me, not just for finding a job, but as a scientist in general. What would you recommended? Thank...
What can one do with a degree in religion or religious studies?
The last few semesters, I have taken a few courses outside of my major and found that I rather enjoy the religion and mythology based courses that my university offers. It has been brought up to me by my professors that a religion degree is offered, and while I have looked into it a bit, I was...
What is the difference between getting a B.A. and a B.Sc.?
So, I am majoring in the sciences and have been debating between getting BA and a BS. There are only about three classes that differ between them, there is mostly more of a math element to the BS. However, I was wondering if there is actually a true difference, and if graduate schools or...
What langauge courses would be most beneficial to study in university?
Most universities (that I have seen) require a language as a part of your study program. Are there any languages that are preferred by employers or should be considered more (i.e. ASL, Chinese, Spanish..) or can it just be our preference? Thank you!
#foreign-languages #university #language #college
How do Independent Research Positions or Projects Work at University?
I recently completed and presented a project for a class in which my professor was over the moon about. After class, he suggested that next semester I could turn this project (it was a GIS campus project, in which I worked with Services and various other departments to complete) into an...
What sorts of activities could I be involved in outside of University and Internships that would improve my resume?
I know that there are a range of options that are supposed to be available to students at university in order to help them begin to get involved in their field of choice, however, I have had a hard time finding internships, research or work through my university. What are some other options...
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