Ottawa, Illinois
How difficult is it to get into the journalistic field?
I hear that it's tough to get a job in journalism, even though the country will always need journalists. #journalism #job #career
What is the historical background as to why college is so expensive in the United States?
How did college get so expensive? College used to be nearly affordable, and other countries, especially in Europe, have affordable college. #college #money #unitedstates
How often do internships turn into a full time job?
As I am looking at colleges, I keep on finding out how important internships are. A question that I have is just once in the internship, how common is it for that place to become your new workplace? If it is common, is it always better to stay with the company that you are with?...
How to get an internship?
I know most colleges offer internships for college juniors and seniors, but how do you find some if your college doesn't offer any opportunities? Do you contact a business and instead of asking for a job do you ask for an internship? Do you need to fill out and turn in a resume when you do? How...
Any suggestions for staying on task?
I love my major and my classes but I often have a hard time getting work done
#college #studying-tips #studies
What is the average day like for a forensic scientist in the FBI?
I am just interested in forensics, as well as being affiliated in some type of federal job. #chemistry #forensics #fbi
Do all Engineering fields require 4 or 5 years of college?
Some colleges we've visited have leaned more towards 5 years, suggesting first year is when you really are deciding on a Major or considering changing course. Has that been anyone's experience? #engineering
I'm debating between Biomedical Engineering and Dentistry. Would most of my core classes for either contribute to my decision for a major?
I've done well in all of my STEM classes. I'm leaning towards Engineering, but haven't quite decided. I've started considering Pre Dentistry to see where my interests take me. #engineering #biomedical #dentistry #dental
What is the average salary for a contemporary blacksmith?
I've been learning forge technique for a while now, nearly two years. I am curious to see if there is any potential for a career. Thank you! #architecture #history #welding #blacksmith #fabrication #financial-planning
What is it like to be a research historian?
I love medieval research. #history #historical-research #archaeology
What steps should I take to become a successful mechanical engineer?
I'm really enjoy looking at cars, and everything about them. I plan on majoring in mechanical engineering, and I was just wondering what steps I should take to become in the engineer life. #mechanical-engineering
What Engineering major pays you the most?
I'm planning on taking mechanical engineering, and I don't know if that would be a good path for me or not. #engineering
Can you apply for colleges even if you havent completed Fafsa?
I haven't completed my Fafsa application because I don't have the documents I need. Can I still apply to colleges? #college #fafsa
How do I know if I am choosing the right major for the career path I want to take?
I am currently stuck between three different majors because they are all so similar. I know what career I want to pursue but I also know that it might take a while to get there. I want to make sure that I am choosing the right major so I can have enough versatility and not be at a stand still,...
Should I get a job during the first semester of freshman year or wait until second semester?
I really need money both for college and for my pockets. I've heard people say not to get a job as soon as you start college and to wait until you get settled in and I've heard the exact opposite.
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