Pinole, California
I want to do a lot in college! Is it possible to enroll myself intramural sports, major in biology/neurosciences, minor in Chinese literature/culture, be part of Greek life and also work/part-time job?
I'm super excited for college, but because of the major I want to pursue, I'm not sure if I'll have enough time to do everything! Is college life mainly studying? I've heard from multiple people that college is going to be the best time of your life, but they also say that high school does...
Is it smart to pursue a career in medicine if you aren't good at math?
#career-choice
What are the benefits and disadvantages of becoming a occupational therapist?
#therapist
How do I manage money to pay off student debt?
The particular school I am going to has a very steep tuition. How can I make sure that I am not submerged in debt? #money #debt #scholarships #scholarship #financial-aid
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
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...
I am a shy person, however, people don't believe me. How do I get people to actually understand my frustrations and challenges of being a shy individual?
#experience
I have a very hard time when it comes to talking to adults, specifically when in school and classroom situations.
What should I do if I find it very hard to write about myself for my college apps and scholarship essays?
#scholarship #scholarships #creative-writing #writing
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 can I do as a US resident waiting for citezenship?
Currently an immigrant high school graduate starting school at a city college soon. I would like to transfer to a state after and graduate in 2022. I will be getting residency that same year from my grandmother, I believe. My dream has always been to work for SFPD as the job interests me the...
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...
How do you go about finding scholarship opportunities specific to you?
There are so many, how do you decide which ones are the best choice to apply to?
#scholarships
What is the best way to make connections with others ie: networking?
Many jobs ask for multiple recommendations, what is the best way to find people to be these recommendations ? #networking
What are good ways to stay motivated?
There are tons of things to think about and it feels like a lot of work when it comes to staying in the right track of your goals. What are good ways to stay on top of these things? #college-bound
How do i become better at managing time?
I currently do part-time at work, while at the same time I go to school full time. I do about 20 hours of working and whatever time I have left is dedicated to school but I feel really stressed out cause its feels like work overload and this doesn't feel great. #college #school #work...
How hard is it to have two majors or multiple minors?
I'm someone with vast interests from acting to journalism to government to human rights, but wants to major in marketing.
#psychology #theater #marketing #majors #minors #business #government
I'm currently struggling to fit everything I want to do into my schedule, so I was wondering what colleges see as best in an applicant: having a job, volunteering, or taking JC classes?
#applications
#busylife
#jobs
#volunteering
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...
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
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