Pacific, Missouri
How do I, a young writer, pitch my book to publishers?
I am a writer and I would like to pitch my book of poetry to publishers. Which publishers are most open to publishing new, young writers?
#creative-writing #poetry #publishing
What kind of companies are looking for social media experts?
Which marketing firms / companies should I apply to in order to use my expertise?
#socialmedia #social-media-marketing #marketing
What is the potential to make connections for a future career at a private university verses a large public university?
I am a Junior at a St. Louis area high school looking at my options for colleges. To help me decide where to go if I am accepted I am looking for feedback regarding connections available at smaller private universities. I am a person who gets along with pretty much everyone and will have no...
As a mechanical engineer when did you pick out what specific you wanted to work at?
I'm in my second year of school and I feel like I am behind because I do not know what I want to do with this degree yet. There is no specific subfield that I want to go into. #mechanical-engineering
What are some challeges mechanical engineers face when working?
It's still taking me a while to figure out whether this will be the best career for me. I want to know eveything before I finish college. #mechanical-engineering #engineering
How long can it typically take to establish youself as an artist after college?
I want to do art for a living, but I know I need to establish myself if I want to be successful. #fine-arts #success #life-after-college #jobs #fine-art-photography #photography
What jobs can you get with a photography major?
I'm strongly considering doing a photography major, but other than working as a freelance photographer or working for a magazine company, I don't know of many jobs that are specifically for photographers. #photography #majors #job
Teachers, do you like what you do? And if so can you explain what you like about your job?
I am looking to be a teacher, and I believe it will be nice and informing to know what other teachers think about their job, Thanks!
#teaching #education
I want to be a teacher because I love to interact with people, and kids are easy to understand and it’s great to watch them grow. But can someone give me optimism on the pay, and being able to support a family on the income?
I want to become a teacher, but the pay may not be enough to support a family I might possibly want in the future. #education #teaching #children #working-with-children #salary
Political Science or International Relations?
Which should I major in? I am interested in working in foreign policy, but I'm not sure which is the better major to pursue for this. Should I go with the less specific Political Science, so I have a safety net if I don't like foreign policy? Or should I go more specific and really specialize...
Should I major in French if I only took 1 year of French in HS?
I took Spanish for 4 years in high school, and in my senior year I decided to take French I. I've fallen in love with it, and I want to major in French, but is that a good idea? Will it cost me more money in the long run? Will I be too far behind? #majors #French #foreign-languages
What does a week look like for an account at a firm like Nike vs a small business owner?
I took accounting as a junior and never fully understood what the difference in jobs a big time company accountant would do vs a small mom and pop shop. #accountant
I do not know what majors to do in college and I would love to know some tips in becoming a nonprofit lawyer.
I want to become a nonprofit lawyer, (a lawyer who helps with advocacy, public defense, legal services, etc.) #college #lawyer #majors #and #nonprofit
Are there advantages to completing a masters degree in cyber security or would it be more beneficial in completing a bachelors degree and also having cyber security certificate?
I am considering a major in cyber security and would like to possibly work for a government security agency.
I don't know if the bachelors program is better to have with several certificates or should I continue my schooling and get a masters program? #engineer #computer #software #it
I enjoy playing video games and am considering becoming a video game designer. Is it better to go in to a regular computer science degree or some other specialized computer or graphics program?
There are many schools that offer computer science degrees but not as many that offer video game design as a major. What option is better for a career in this field? #engineer #computer #software #it
How much is the starting salary of a mechanical engineer coming out of college?
I want to be a mechanical engineer and want to know more about it #mechanical-engineering #financial-planning
What classes are commonly taken in college to become a mechanical engineer?
I want to be a mechanical engineer and I was wondering what classes I would need to take. #college #engineering #mechanical
How hard is it to find a job as a mechanical engineer?
I am planning on studying this field of engineering. I was wondering if other fields might be easier to get a job in. #engineering #jobs #mechanical-engineering
How do you approach your boss about asking for a raise?
I work at a marina during the school year and I recently got promoted to a supervisor. Is it appropriate to ask for a wage since I am monitoring other workers? There is more responsibility but I just started the new position. #work #supervisor #dockhand #marina #raise
If I were to become an OB/GYN or a Pediatrician, would obtaining a nursing degree be appropriate? Will I have to obtain a Chemistry or Biology degree instead?
I am currently a Junior in high school; however, I am also enrolled as a Dual-Enrollment student. Currently, I am working on classes to satisfy my high school requirements and soon after, I will begin working on my classes that are needed to obtain either an Associate's Degree or a Bachelor's...
What is being in a medical school like?
I want to go to medical school in the future. I'm curious about what it's like. Are you always up late? Was it too stressful? Did you enjoy yourself? Was it all worth it? #medicine #doctors
What is the day in the life of a neurologist like?
I'm interested in studying neurology. I'd like to know what I'd do everyday to see if it is a right fit for me.
Are your families satisfied with your career choice?
Many families, children especially happen to be unsatisfied with their parents' career choice. Parents are supposed to be the beacon of hope and the people their kids can look up to for their own reasons. When kids aren't happy about their parents' career choice, that leads to resentment and...
Does your overall career choice satisfy your personal goals in life?
Hi my name is DeMarcus and I am a rising college freshman hoping to attend either Old Dominion or Radford University. My pursued major of choice is Information Technology. Reasons for my pursuit is because of my love for computer technology and helping people in the same manner. Technology will...
What are the advantages of being a part of National Honors Society?
I am a member of NHS and would like to utilize this membership to the best of my ability. #engineering #science #technology #national-honor-society
What are the best schools for engineering?
I am a high school senior who wants to pursue a career in engineering. #engineering #science
In Sports Medicine, when you are taking care of the athletes, do they act like jerks and are stuck up, and how do you deal with it??
I'm an 11th grader from St. Louis, MO and really want to pursue to be an athletic trainer, and I wanted to know, if the athletes act like jerks most of the time, and how to deal with it if they do. #sports-medicine
In sports media, how long do you usually work in a day or week, and is there a lot of outside work that you have to do?
I am an 11th grader, from St. Louis, MO and I play RBI Softball. When I was traveling with the team we had the chance to talk to some of the head of some of the baseball stadium's departments. I talked to one of them afterwards and I was blessed with the opportunity to get a tour of the...
Why have you chosen a career in helpin people?
I want to be a genetics researcher when I am older. That means I can eliminate illnesses in children before they are born, putting many families at ease for the future. It would be awesome to see what other reasons people why people choose to help others. #nursing
How do you think that your first year of college changed you?
Being a junior in college I have seen so much growth mentally. I feel as though I am a whole new person after the experiences I have had or have been put through. I wanted to know if anyone else has ever felt that they too have changed at all, and in what ways? #college #education...
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