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How would you describe each college major and its potential in a sentence?
#career #major #potential #college #academic-advising
What is college like compared to high school?
I feel like college will be so much better then high school, both time wise and social wise. However I feel like I am getting my hopes too high about what I think college will be. #high-school-students #college-bound #college
What is your advice for a student?
I'm a junior in high school, and I was wondering if there was any advice anyone could give to their younger selves that could potentially give them hope, better habits, etc. #student #advice #higher-education
Whats the best way to keep maximum focus on school studies?
Just trying to improve myself/study habits. #study-habits #studying-tips #studying
Is it better to go to an art college, or an arts and sciences college?
I'm a freshmen in high school, and I'm currently trying to choose between a college specifically for art, or an arts and sciences college. If I wanted to major in illustration, which type of college should I go to? Is it better to go to an arts and sciences college because I will meet different...
What specific factors affect the chance of a freelance illustrator getting a job offer from a client?
I understand that freelancers have to manage their own money, time, daily schedule, as well as their marketing, and various other things. Because of this, I would like to know the specific actions taken by a **freelance illustrator** (who is looking to get an offer from a client in any...
Is proficiency in Java enough to get you placed in good company?
I'm a graduate student(MS Computer Science) and I'm gonna be graduating in a year and a half and I wanted to know if there is any skill that I must have besides Java. I would like to know what are the other programming languages/skills that any employer can expect from a potential employee with...
How do I choose my major that I will acquire a succesful career in?
I currently can't decide if the major I am choosing will result in a good career or whether I should change my major. #college-major #choosing-a-major
How will changing my major prolong my graduation time?
When I applied to college I was a political science major, but now I'm thinking about changing my major to finance. I want to change it but I am scared that changing my major will set me back another year or so. #college-major #finance #political-science #switches
How do I get a credit card with no credit history?
I'm a freshman in my second semester of college and I have been looking at credit cards that will help me start a credit history. #finance #credit
When should I start investing my money or ?bounding??
I have been working a lot recent ally and I know that your supposed to start investing or share holding your money at an early age. When would be a great time? #business #education #money #economics #investment-management #business-analysis #savings #economic-research
What would you say are the general steps into becoming a doctor?
I've been wanting to be a lot of things including an engineer and and going into business as well as medicine. I would love to know the steps into becoming a doctor and the things I would have to do outside of class work like volunteering in hospitals or working around medicine or working in...
I understand that as a Forensic Biologist you are looking at DNA and the small micro details to solve a crime, however, how often does this evidence actually lead to a great discovery that solves the case?
I want to be a Forensic Biologist. I know what the job implies, but I really want to know how often the evidence actually leads to solving the crime. #professor #forensicscientist #criminologist #dnaanalysist #forensic #forensic-chemistry #forensic-analysis #biology #law-enforcement...
Why is the gender gap so big for computer engineering?
I am interested in computer engineering. #computer #computer-engineering
What crucial skills does one need to be a computer engineer?
I want to be an engineer. #computer-engineering
What daily tasks does a computer engineer do?
I want to be a computer engineer. #computer-engineering
What is the difference between computer science and computer engineering? I heard that computer engineering is more hands-on. Can you give me more details on other differences?
I am interested in computer engineering. #computer #computer-engineering
How does one go about getting into working in the management of a professional sports team?
Interested in working in sport management, but not sure how one gets involved in the back-office of managing a team/franchise. #sports #sports-management #soccer #sport
What fields of study are beneficial to a career as a sports agent?
I'm interested in working in the sports world, but still trying to figure out in what regard. The ideas of sports law and sports psychology appeal to me, but not sure how to put them to use? Sports agent is one career that comes to mind. #sports-management #sport
how can i be a singer and songwriter as well as a food and beverage server
Just want to know if thats a good opinion to work for. Even though thats my goal #singer #songwriter #songwriting
Is college for everyone?
In the past people have found success without attending college and furthering their education. Is college really meant for everyone; it does not guarantee success and some people just aren't college material. #education
What fields of study and careers will we see start to disappear if technology continues to advance?
Many people in older generations have seen their careers and areas of expertise become insignificant through better technology. I am curious about other fields we may see disappear. #technology
What makes DO's and MD's different?
I went into college thinking I was going to become an MD but I have recently been looking into becoming a DO (Doctor of Osteopathy). I know that the schooling is relatively the same but I am curious to know the distinctions between them other then the teachings of osteopathic medicine being...
What qualities does a good doctor possess?
As a 3rd year bio-medical science major, I am curious to see why people pick certain doctors over others and the specific characteristics they have that makes them more appealing to a patient. #medicine #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care
What kind of jobs can you get with a minor in music?
I am minoring in music and I play the flute.
What jobs are offered in the Marine Science field?
I am majoring in marine science. #college #graduate #job-skills #marine-biology #biology #science
What are some of the concepts needed to know before taking Physical Therapy classes?
I am thinking about pursuing this career but do not know exactly what is to be studied. #pre-med #therapy #physical #medicine #hospital-and-health-care #physical-therapy
How does the process of college work? Do people help you, guide you, through college or is it more independent?
I am asking because I am currently being pressured to start my college search and applications and do not know exactly how the process of collefe works. #education #leader #college-teaching
What is the best way to overcome test anxiety?
I have struggled with test anxiety beginning in early elementary school. I am looking for advise as to how to overcome this issue
so I can be the most confident when tests are presented. #test #anxiety
What subjects do you feel are the most imortant when looking to pursue a career in sports marketing or sports management?
The university I am going to attend does not specifically offer a major in Sports Management. I will be majoring in Business Management/Marketing.
I want to take advantage of any courses that you feel are 100% necessary to help me be successful in my career. #business #management #sports
What should I know about my first year majoring in education in community college?
I am planning on going to Dutchess Community College. #college #professor #students #professors #community
What else can you do with a major in adolescence education with a concentration in English?
Besides teaching, what else can I do with this degree if I choose to pursue it? #college #teaching #teacher #school #english #students
How much human contact to Biomedical Engineers generally get at their job sites after college?
I am high school senior who will be attending Columbia University next year and I plan on majoring in biomedical engineering. #engineering #engineer #biology #higher-education
How can I use an MBA degree after attending business school to help me bring my Biomedical Engineering expertise to the business world.
I am a high school senior who will be attending Columbia university next year and I plan on majoring in Biomedical Engineering. #business #engineering
How do I manage to find out which type of accounting firm is the right one for me?
Having an accounting job after college is something I am very excited to pursue and work hard for. However, I do not know which types of firms I should apply for. I know I should go and look at all types of firms, but what makes a work-place the "right one"? #business #finance #accounting #economics
What are the most efficient ways to obtain an internship in an accounting firm during my college career?
I plan to be an accountant and I want to have as much experience as I can receive to prepare me for my job after college. I want to find out the right path for an accountant major. #business #finance #accounting
Is it difficult to obtain a nursing degree while playing varsity basketball for four years?
My major will be Nursing and I'm not sure about a minor but I am committed to play basketball and want to know the difficulty level of playing a varsity sport at the same time
#nursing #college-major #varsity-sports
When attending college are your professors easily accessible to get extra help?
What if a topic doesn't come easy? Can extra time be set up with a professor? #college #nursing #professor #extracurriculars
journalism and computer science major
What type of career opportunities are there for a person who double majors in computer science and journalism? #computer-science #journalism #double-major #science-journalism #computer-proficient
computer science major and nursing major
What type of classes do you take if you double major in Nursing and Computer Science. #computer-science #nursing #computer #double-major
How much is the average income for a person who develops meicine?
I'm interested in creating medicine and just want to know more about it. #medicine #science #scientist #bio-chem
What degrees do you have to get to be able to develop medicine?
When I searched on google they told me to get a doctorate in science but it wasn't that specific. #medicine #science #bio-chem
How can I educate myself and learn to manage my finances (Bills, taxes, insurance, etc.) ?
I was recently employed and was wondering how can I start to learn about my finances. I am do not know much about organizing and paying bills, taxes and things of that nature. #finance
What are good ways to build the best resume to impress employers?
I just graduated college and will be trying to continue school and I want to know good ways to build up my resume so it will be impressive to employers. #professional #graduate #resume #employment
How do I stay active during the summer so I am making continuous progress towards bettering my career path?
I am not sure on how I can make the most of my summer. I do not want to have days where I am doing nothing, I want every day to be a day where I am making strides toward my career. #career #graduate #time-management #organization
How do you begin looking for jobs after college?
I recently graduated as a psych major and am nervous about job searching. What is a good place to begin and what are some tips to help improve my chances of finding a job? #psychology #graduate #career-paths #time-management
Is a career in psychology likely to be successful, and if so, is there a need for it in today's medical field?
Im consudering psychology as a backup after a career in law. Woukd like to be a psychiatrist with doctorate degree if law path doesnt work out #psychiatry #mental-health
What is the best undergraduate degree for someone seeking a career in law?
I wnat to be a lawyer and i am wondering what major i should get as my undergraduate bachelor degree that would best set me up for a law career #college #business #lawyer #business-administration #graduate #experience #college-student
What are the top employers of students who graduate with a bachelor's in marketing?
This fall I will be entering college as a Global Marketing major and I am curious about what companies lead in hiring students like me. #marketing #job-search
Which is more important to a future employer, the grades I receive in my college courses or the number of activities I am involved in at my university?
This Fall I will be an incoming college freshman and am wondering whether I should begin the school year by focusing mainly on my grades or spreading myself out and getting involved with multiple different activities and organizations. #college #career #career-counseling #career-development...
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