Ojai, California
What GPA do UC schools look like?
When applying to UC schools in California, what GPA do the schools look at (i.e. scholastic, weighted, unweighted, etc), because I want to be prepared to take the right classes?
#uc #gpa #admissions #college-admissions
How do I get a job as a psychologist in law enforcement?
Ever since I saw Dr. Sweets in Bones and the show Lie to Me I thought it would be a really cool job to be able to get to help out with criminal profiling and interrogations. Do I just need to get a psychology degree to get the job or do I need to double major in something else as well?...
What are the major engineering job locations?
For those who are in the engineering work force, where do you all live? Do most engineers live in major cities, or more in the suburbs? I don't really want to live in a big city, but I am worried that that will hinder my choices at getting a job, at least a first job. Do any of you all live in...
How important is it to have a graduate school degree in the engineering work force?
I will be attending college as an engineering major, and I don't know if I want to pursue a graduate degree or not. I was wondering what percentage of the engineering work force only has undergraduate degrees and what percentage has graduate degrees. How significant is the job difference...
What degrees are best for pre-vetrinary studies?
I understand that majors in animal science are helpful, but are degrees like biology, zoology, and wildlife biology acceptable?
#pre-veterinary-medicine #veterinary
How do you find scholarships?
Some websites do offer "scholarship matches," but they skip some that you do qualify for, and it's difficult to sort through hundreds just to find one or two you qualify for.
#scholarships
Is it better to go in or out of state for college/university?
I am psychologically set on furthering my education out of my home state at a four-year university, but is there any disadvantages in doing this besides out-of-state tuition? Advantages? #university #career-path #workforce-planning #college-advice #college-choice
Is a doctoral degree worth it?
I want to major in Nuclear Medicine and become a doctor/physician in the field, but I'm unsure if it's worth taking a large student loan for med school. My family isn't the wealthiest and I do not desire to spend my parents' money on anything past a four-year university. I'm willing to work...
What's after college?
I don't know what to do after I obtain my degree. Finding a job would be ideal, but where do I start? Should I already be in touch with companies or should I simply apply to some? Should I find a job to keep income steady while I search for the position I desire? I have many questions such as...
How do I get information on different programs and clubs outside of school?
Recently, I have learned about different programs that are offered to students in my community, that I have never heard of before, until now. With this realization, I'd like to know how to be able to get informed if there are other programs or clubs that I'd be able to participate in. Not only...
How should I know which medical career is the best for me?
As I get closer to going to college, I have decided that I'd like to work in the medical field. As a result, I have researched different specialties that are offered in order to become a doctor, but since there are so many, I do not know which one would be the best for me. As of right now, my...
Why do so many of my high level peers go straight to a 4-year university?
I’m in many high level classes with a high GPA and I feel a pressure to jump on the bandwagon to a university. But is it worth that? I am thinking about going to my local college and then transferring to a university, but is that a waste of my talents? #university #college #college-transfer...
Should I get a PH.D, and MD, or and MD/PH.D?
I don't know yet if I want to go into practice or research so I don't know what type of degree to get. can I do research with an MD so thats safer? or do I need an MD/PH.D to do both? #degrees #research #neuroscience
Should I practice as a Neurologist before I go into Neurobio research?
I've talked to multiple professionals and some say its required and others say if you want to do both always start at research. So I'm confused. Because it would change the type of education I need. #research #neuroscience #science #biology
When in my education is it best to take a gap year?
I want to serve a mission for church (I can only go once I'm 19) but I want to be able to still get a Ph.D or MD #research #LDS
Where can one find any job/internship opportunities in the Santa Barbara area?
Latino Business Association actively tries to be consistent on finding job and/or possible internship opportunities for our students from all different majors and years. #business #uc-santa-barbara #job-search
What's the difference between financial accounting and management accounting?
I am interested in this and am a little confused with the research I have done. #accounting
How difficult is it to get a job as a Spanish teacher?
I'm asking because I am currently in college studying Spanish and I really want to one day teach people the language. I want to know how difficult it is to find a job. #jobs #spanish #ap-spanish #teaching
Any help with scholarships?
Hi, i am currently transferring to UC Irvine and want to know of any scholarships out there that can help me with tuition since it is so expensive at the moment. I really want to go into the pharmacy field and thats why im trying to get my BA in chemistry. It is really hard to keep working at a...
What major is most versatile?
I'm still a bit uncertain on what I want to major in, at this point I don't know if I ever will. What major can be accommodating in different fields?
#major #undecided #college #college-major #career-choice
Is there any website that I could sell products online with minimal fees?
Hi, I would like to start my own business/website, in which I would like to sell some fashion items. I would like to know if there is a website that allows you to blog and sell items with minimal fees. #business #fashion #business-development #websites #selling #items
How can I become a real estate agent?
I would love to start and help out with my family business, by getting a real estate license. I am unsure about what education or steps I need to obtain my real estate license and become a real estate agent. #business #higher-education #investing #real-estate #real-estate-agent
How can you apply for internships as a college freshman?
Hi, I am graduating high school this year and I wanted to apply for some internships at companies and/or hospitals. I would love to find out about some internships and how I can apply for them. #college #business #career #internships #entrepreneurship #job-search #college-jobs #applying
What are some good universities for double-majoring?
I am totally lost on where to go because I am not so sure which university has the best double-major program. #college #college-major #university #college-admissions #college-majors #double-major #choosing-a-major #double
What major is required or essential to become a physician or medical professional?
I am going to be majoring in Biology and Business this upcoming year. I aspire to become a physician in the years to come. I just wanted to know if those majors would cover the pre-medical requirements. #medicine #college-major #college-admissions #physician #college-majors #premed
Communication vs. Film and Television Major
What is the differences between the two majors? What can I do with a communication major vs a film major and vise versa.
Thanks! #journalism #communications #film #film-production #sports-journalism #broadcast-journalism #film-making #film-editing
What is your favorite thing about being a woman in the STEM field?
I attend an all girls school that is very STEM based and I was wondering what the advantages of not only this type of education, but of the career in STEM as a woman are. There is particularly controversy in math and science about the amount of women who occupy these jobs. I would like to know...
What do you find is the hardest part of any research in the STEM field?
I am very interested in researching marine science, but I have heard several different views of becoming a researcher. Some people say that it is slow and tedious, but others say that it is extremely gruesome and tiring. I would love some different perspectives on this! #researcher #marine-biology
What are the odds of getting into veterinary school if you don't attend a top level college?
I would like to become a marine mammal veterinarian but the odds of getting into veterinary school are very small. There are only 28 vet schools in the USA. So is it better to attend a top flight undergraduate college where it's also very difficult to get in or go to what is considered an...
What type of degree is recommended for a career in sports broadcasting
I see a lot of ex-athletes in sports broadcasting. Do they all have college degrees? Some of them have degrees because they talk about them. But after speaking to my parents, it's possible many went to college but didn't finish. So do you really need a degree or do you just need to be one...
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