Porter, IN
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
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...
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