Portage, Indiana
How do you change your major after starting college?
I'm not sure what I'll be studying yet but I am leaning towards medicine, chemistry or music. I feel like I'm going to end up changing my major, and I would like to know ahead of time how to do it.
#medicine #chemistry #music #majorchange
What would be the ideal Engineering field to pursuit ?
Well my goal in life is to be a part of this world as in knowing that I have helped create something in the everyone uses on a daily basis.
#engineering
#imnotsure
#committed
What is the best website to look for good internships?
I need to do an internship before I graduate but I'm not sure if the sites I go on are giving me legitimate information.
#internships
What are good questions to as a potential employer during an interview?
I've always had a hard time during interviews. I'm not sure what the right answers to the questions are or what to ask myself to show the employer I'm serious about the position.
#interview #interview-questions
What are the secrets to surviving and doing well in college?
I am asking because I am going to college in September and I want to know how to succeed without failing first. #College #freshmen #Newbeginnings #Newplace
#Carrer
What is the most effective way of networking?
I am asking because I am going into Culinary and networking is very important in order to be considered for anything or even to be acknowledged. I am asking because I want to excel in my field and I need tips. #Culinary #JWU #FututreChef #networking
What's a good way to get into a habit of study?
I've never been one to study, just pay careful attention in class. I want to get into studying since the end of the semester is coming up and colleges will be asking for my grades.
#studying #studying-tips
How to gain connections to those with similar interest as you?
I would like to interact with many more people in my future major(through internships . workshops, or jobs) but I don't know how and I fear that it may be too late.
#interested #internships #connections #networking
How to deal with racial discrimination in college and future career?
I am excited about beginning the second quarter of my life, however, the aching fear is always scratching my back. I am scared to go to many places because I do not want to deal with racism but I know I have to encounter it one day. I know my first reaction will be to cry but I want to be able...
What is the average daily hours worked by a computer programmer?
Searching for a career in this field, but I would like to know the average hours worked on a daily basis as well as is the pay ok? I have a growing family here in Chicago.
#computer-science
What is the work life balance like as a Financial Engineer
I want to make sure I am going into the right field.
#finance
What is it like to be a Financial Engineer
I want to make sure I am going into the right field.
#finance
Should I participate in a college curricular band with a possible minor in music or join a club band?
I am definitely going to do marching band, and I know some colleges require curricular band to participate. However, not all of the schools I applied to require this. #band #music #minors
What is the best way to become a prosthetics and bionics engineer?
I am already majoring in mechanical engineering, but should I pick another field for grad school, like robotics? #engineering
What is the difference between the different certification exams to become a nurse practitioner?
Is one test easier? More widely accepted or preferred? Does it depend on what state you plan to practice in? #FNP #APRN #boardcertified
Why should I get a Doctoate versus a Masters degree to become a nurse practitioner?
I am currently in a DNP program but there are masters program that take less time to complete and you can still work as a nurse practitioner. Is the extra school to get the doctorate worth it? #DNP #FNP
How do you know if you've hit your "moment?"
Being indecisive really complicates the college search. I'm always afraid that my "moment" of realization will miss me. What if I never realize what I want to do? What if there are other people who have missed their boat? These are honestly the biggest stresses for me as I'm hitting the end of...
How did you realize what you wanted to do for a living?
I honestly love everything and I have trouble deciding what I want to invest my future in.
#indecisive #general-career-advice-for-young-people
Is the phlebotomy field growing?
I would like to know if the need for phlebotomist will increase or if it's expected to decline in the future. #phlebotomy
What resources are available to deal with stress from classes?
Sometimes the workload from assignments and frustration from not understanding material can be overwhelming. Are there resources provided to help students during these times or during midterm and finals? #college-stress
What is the best way to network in an online only school?
I will be attending an online school for my Master's Program and would like to make some contacts that may help me later. #networking #online-schooling #graduate-school #connections
What is the workload for a Master's degree in Forensic Psychology?
I'm getting ready to start my Master's in Forensic Psychology and am curious how the workload is. #psychology #forensic-psychology
How much writing and reading are expected?
Sometimes you can't understand what you're reading unless you break it down to annotate, and annotating takes long itself to do. Do all subjects require to do that as well?
#reading #writing #education #college
How can you manage your time in college?
I'm asking this because college can take up a lot of your personal time. Like will there be a lot of homework everyday for every subject? There will be deadlines around the same time so what can you do to turn it in on time.
#time-management
How do I know if my major of choice is right for me?
Right now I'm somewhat torn between majors. Depending on what school I attend I will choose a different major. Illinois Tech is my number one school right now, and seems to be the school I will most likely attend, and I'll be studying architecture. The field has always interested me and I've...
How do you concentrate on your studies when you just can't focus
I have a hard time focusing on my homework and get distracted very easy. #focus #motivation #homework #studying-tips #study-skills
How do you get an internship job in sports management
I am studying sports management with a dream of getting a job with a sports team after graduation and would love to get internships to put on my resume #internship #sports #sports-management
How do you know which college choice would be best for your career path, but that would also benefit you with many different circumstances in the long run?
Since I was little, I had a dream of getting accepted into the college of my choice, but realized that as I got older, my dream became more realistic and I soon came to the conclusion that it may not be possible to get into that college. That is where I started to discover and read about other...
What if I want to have a job that supports and pays well, but that I genuinely like and have time to do things in my free time?
I have heard many stories of people having their dream jobs that pay, "big bucks," but then having these jobs take away a lot of time from their outside lives and take away time from things that are truly important to them, for example, family. I have also heard of people having jobs that pay...
How does it look to future employers if you work in a different field for a while?
I am hoping to pursue a career in biomedical engineering. However, I will likely work in an electrical product engineering position for a non-biomedical company following graduation. How will biomedical companies I apply for in the future see this? Will this experience help me or will they...
What industry areas of Biomedical Engineering are the best for recent college graduates hoping to pursue a lifelong career in biomedical product engineering?
I am hoping to pursue a career in Biomedical Engineering. Since this field is so broad and full of various areas of concentration, I want to know what areas professionals think are the best to begin with. What areas will help those new to industry narrow down their interests and applicable...
What steps should I take if I want to work outside of the US with an engineering degree?
I want to travel the world and still work when I get out of college #abroad
Specifically for women in STEM, what made you want to pursue stem in college?
I want to pursue STEM in college and I’m curious on how other women got interested in it. #women-in-stem
Will roommate be the main problem when going to college?
When I have roommates will he be noises or quiet, also if they're extremely annoying?#college #dorm #housing #roommates
Where to start at a college with so many choice?
I'm asking this question due to the number of clubs and groups.#college #choosing-a-college #choosing-#college-major #student-clubs #student-activities
I would like to participate in a Summer STEM program prior to attending college in the Fall of 2018. Do you have any programs that I can attend
Looking for STEM programs to enhance my love of mathematics. I plan to become a Secondary Education Teacher and later a Superintendent . I would love as much exposure to STEM as possible.
#stem-education #stem
#mathematics
I have been accepted to many universities for Mathematics Education, but I don't have enough money to attend most of them.
I am looking for as many additional scholarships to assist with my college expenses.
#education #stem-education
If I decide to double major in both Political Science and Writing, what are some future careers I could potentially have?
I am currently majoring in Writing and Journalism and am thinking about switching to Writing and Political Science. I was wondering what possible jobs I could obtain that possibly use both of my degrees. #political-science #writing
How can I begin building a writing portfolio for future jobs and internships I would like to apply to?
I am currently a Writing and Journalism major and am unsure as to how to begin building a portfolio for the future. I would like to know how I would begin a process like this and if there's a way I can show my own legitimate writing to professionals when I am still a student. #writing...
How much debt is considered too much for education majors?
I’m majoring in elementary education and and my parents can’t afford to pay for my college which means I’ll have to do it myself. I have been applying for scholarships but haven’t been awarded any yet. I’ll be required to take our student loans. How much college debt is too much debt...
What are good ways to study for a quiz, test, etc?
I'm asking this questions is because I suck at studying for quiz, test, etc and plus I'm not a good at taking these kinds of things. Even though I go over #math problems or other questions that I don't get to make sure I understand it well. I need some tips on ways to study for these things.
What are always to get back into something you love doing before?
I'm asking this question because I use to draw and I was always been creative. But then I stop. I would love to get back into drawing and being creative again because this is one of my majors that I want to study in #college. I also really enjoy art a lot ever since I was in grammar school. I...
Is retirement going to be available for millennials through 401k?
I've heard a lot rumors about companies getting rid of 401k. Therefore forcing employees to do retirement plans on there own but, it will be be hard to do if a person doesn't make a lot of money.
#retirement #financial-planning #millennials
Technology is advancing every day. That is one of the reasons why I chose to major in information technology. What jobs would be open to a person with an info. tech. degree ,and would this soon be a competitive field ? if not already.
I'm really into technology. Things like computer programming and networking. But from my my experience I've never really knew anyone who studied that. Usually I run into people who major in business. Thats why I'm so curious about job opportunities and is this a good field to go into. Im a...
What's a good major to pursue if I want to have a "back up" career?
I want to study psychology, criminology, marketing/accounting, or sociology. Eventually I want to become an FBI Agent. I know there are people who don't stay in the same career all their life or sometimes their careers even fail. What's a good major I can pursue that will guarantee me a job in...
How do I know if I will enjoy becoming an FBI agent? Or if I'll be good at it or successful?
I love watching TV shows related to law enforcement, whether it's from the perspective of a criminal or law enforcer. I wanted to become an FBI Agent ever since my brother was murdered and for some reason it really interests me that they solve different kinds of cases all over the United...
What are the benefits of pursuing a career that require you to be stoutly but yet your passionate about?
Coming from imigrants parents ,growing up i been told to finish high school and pursue something small.At first i thought that maybe i should do that but once entering high school i was able to learn more about myself. I seen how stereotypes defines us and i want to change that.Some stereotypes...
If I Major In Buisness How Would I Turn That Into A Career ? What Could I Do With A Degree From That ?
I Need To Kno That I Can Have A Career With What I Would Major In . And How Could I Use My Degree To Be Successful In Life , Because I Really Still Am Undecided Still But I Have A Couple Ideas Of What I Wanna Do But I'm Still Not Completely Sure #business-management #undecided #business...
I Really Wanna major In Theatre But I Also Want To Take Business Classes . To Have As A Back Up . Would Me Taking Business Classes Help Me In The Future Or Would I Have To Major In It For It To Really Help Me ?
I'm Asking This Question Because I Want To Know That If My Acting Doesn't Work Out N I Took Business Classes Would That Help Me In The Future Or Would I Have To Go Back To School In Major For That.
#theater #women-in-business #career-paths
What does a typical resume look like? How do I know if my resume is up to par?
I wrote a resume but I am not sure if it is properly formatted, too vague, too broad, etc. I would love an example of a model resume from the CareerVillage.org community! #thinkingforward
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