Provo, Utah
How transferable is Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering to Mechanical Engineering?
Hi, I plan on interning at a civil engineering/structural engineering firm, but I know I want to study Mechanical Engineering. There aren't any mechanical engineering firms nearby, only civil and structural. Is it worth it to conduct an internship at a civil/structural engineering firm? Will...
How can I get a research opportunity or internship with a professor or company as a high school student?
Hi, I am an high school junior interested in conducting a research or interning in the engineering field this summer, but I’m not sure where to start or how to go about it. I contacted a lot of engineering firms around me and most of them either don’t do internships or don’t have any...
What does it take to be a great doctor/surgeon?
I always wanted to be one but I just don’t know if I could ever achieve it. I feel like I would be clumsy during a surgery or I would forget diagnosis for a patient. What can help?
What should I expect going into medical school?
I would like to know what i can expect so that way i can properly learn how to handle it before i go. #pediatrician #neurosurgeon #plastic-surgeon #cardiologist #medicine #hospital-and-health-care #college
What degree would be best for becoming a counselor for grief, addiction, abuse, etc.?
I have been looking at the degrees that are out there and I noticed that there's a lot of different counseling degrees. I want a degree that will allow me to counsel people who struggle with some things that I mentioned in my question. Of course, I won't limit myself to just these areas. I also...
Do you feel any bias towards your work being a woman in STEM?
I want my work to be as credible as a male's. Is there any unfair actions or bias against being a woman in STEM? #women-in-stem #stemcareers
Is it worth getting any sort of degree when I really just want to become AMGA certified and guide?
Hi, I am really passionate about the outdoors and getting people outside. I'm experienced in rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, canyoneering, caving, and skiing. I really would like to become AMGA certified and continue to guide and even get paid for it. I feel a lot of pressure to...
What do I do if I don't get in to my program?
I will have finished all of my generals by then, if I don't make it in what could I do? #radiology
Is it worth it to apply to ivy league schools even though out of state tuition is much higher? I am worried I will have a lot of student debt and get homesick.
In state tuition is very cheap and there isn't any ivy league schools in utah.
#out-of-state-student #college
what class do i have to take to become a pediatrician?
because i want to know #doctor #person
How can I minimize how much I change my major.
I know an average student changes their major more than three times. This just adds up to time and money. #college-student #major #student
What is the typical day of an engineer at work?
Whenever I have taken a test which tells you something you would enjoy and be good at, an engineer seems to be pretty common. I had never thought much about it and would always push it to the side and went with my previous plans of going into education or something in the medical field. In a...
What are good majors for becoming a medical doctor other than biology, chemistry, and etc?
I'm a senior and I've been looking into majors but I'm just not sure. I want to find something I will enjoy but still line up with the needed. #university #college-majors
How do you get started with your career?
What’s a good career to have? How do you get started with it. I still don’t have a career picked out so any advice helps. When did you decide your career choice?
Should high school be fun?
Should I take classes that are hard, and will prep me for college and career, or should I wait for college to teach me what I need to know, and take fun classes in high school? So that way I'm not so stressed with athletics, extracurriculars, and my job? #college #education #high-school...
How does the residency process work following medical school?
I want to go to medical school, and I know this is followed by a residency, but I don’t know a lot about that process. How does the application process for residency work? Do residencies focus on specialties? #medicine #residency #medical-school #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care
How can I get more scholarships?
I am going to #graduate-school #online and working at the same time. It is getting really difficult to find #scholarships that I can apply for. Where can I find more?
What is a good way to make sure that you have time to get everything done?
I'm working #fulltime and going to #gradschool . I have 2 babies and am worried about having enough time to do everything! #time-management #student #college
Are there online tests or surveys that could help me narrow down a potential major/career?
#career #college-major #career-counseling
What is the difference between a physicians assistant in dermatology and an actual dermatologist? Which is the better way to go?
As a future dermatologist, I have looked at the many different options out there in the world. The issue is that I am confused on which path to take. If someone could help, that would be great!
#medicine #dermatology #dermatologist #medicalfield #school #college-major #biology
What job opportunities are available for those pursuing a degree in Bioinformatics?
I am a bioinformatics major, and while I love the field of study, I am still a little uncertain on all the job opportunities available with a Bioinformatics degree. Do the jobs tend to be more computer/programming based, or more lab work? Or is there some of each?
#bioinformatics #job-search
What is the best way to get into designing and building homes
What majors, minors and other paths will get me to eventually have my own building and designing company? #architecture #construction-management
What is the best route for pursuing a career in precision medicine?
I have become very interested in precision medicine and pharmacogenomics. What majors are best for preparing you for a career in these types of fields? What education level do you typically need to work in this field? #career #pharmacogenomics #precisionmedicine #medicine
What extracurricular activities look best on a college application? Must they be school affliated?
#extracurricular #college-admissions
What summer trip is going to look best on college and job applications?
I can either do a Summer Seminar at one of the service academies (USAFA, USMA, USNA), FLC at Norwich University, or a 16-day Humanitarian Trip (Probably a HEFY trip). #college #job #career #college-advice #job-search #resume #humanitarian #military #job-application #networking #academy #efy...
What methods of organization have been successful for managing school, work and home obligations?
I have tried everything from lists to sticky notes to keep my life balanced and to remember all my assignments and due dates. I currently use a bullet journal and like what it offers, but I would still love to hear about methods that have allowed others to successfully meet all of life's...
How do you get started creating your own dance studio?
I have danced for 9 years and want to be a Dance major in college. I'd like to own my own dance studio someday. #dance #dance-education #hip-hop-dance #jazz-dance #tap
What are some career options that involve wildlife preservation or forestry?
I am extremely interested in Wildlife and Forestry. I want to study something along those lines for my major. But when it comes down to it, what kind of jobs are available under a degree along those lines? What options do I have in the State of Utah? #wildlife-conservation...
What is the hardest part of medical school?
I want to be better prepared for the hardest tasks in medical school si that i know how to properly handle it. #cardiology
What does a psychologist do everyday?
I'm considering a career in psychology and I want to know more about it #medicine #psychology #social #psychiatry #criminal #social-skills #family-services
How can I get experience in the publication feild?
I want to become a book editor, but I live in a place that doesn't have much opportunity to break into that career. #bookworm #opportunities #workexperience
How do I start right now to become an programmer?
I a sophomore in high school, and i am interested in learning as much as programming language as i can specially Java, and python. i tried many youtube course, and i get the basics of all of them, what would be my next move in becoming fluent with all the languages. #computers #java #python
Best way to differentiate self from other students at tech companies?
What is the best way to differentiate myself from other students when competing for tech jobs? Extracurriculars, or internships?
#tech
What would be a good career to be? Why?
I am 10th grader and in High School. #doctor #engineer #nurse #scientist #pharmacists #botanist
What are the best studying and note taking habits to have in college?
I am going to college next year and I've never been the type that needs to take notes or study. I know it will be a lot harder, so I need good studying and note taking tips.
#college
where do i look for an Internship relating to computer engineering?
I'm currently studying computer engineering, planning on getting a bachelor's in said field. I heard that internships are a great way to gain experience and prepare one for there future career. If i was to get an internship, where/how do i find one?
#computer-engineering
Why is there not a lot of collages that can do online during high school?
i know that slcc and snow does but is there other collages?
What is the best way to avoid burnout as a programmer?
#burnout #computerscience #programmer #coder
Is there such a thing as an accredited, online, FREE university?
I am so tired of debt that has accumulated from my studies. I want to learn and grow and have a brighter future, but the more I study, the heavier my debt load becomes. I am applying for scholarships, however, they of course do not guarantee funding. So, is there a university that one does not...
To what extent does being a woman interested in a STEM field benefit or disadvantage me in terms of college admissions and later career opportunities?
I am asking this question because I am interested in entering a STEM field. I am currently undecided on the major I want to go into in college, though I know that it will be in a STEM field. I want to be aware of the opportunities that will come along with my choices to go into a STEM field,...
Is it beneficial to show evidence of branching out in my career and expanding upon my future career options by minoring in a field different from my major?
I am planning on entering college as a bioengineering major, though that is subjective to change depending on the college. However, I was wondering whether it would be beneficial for me to apply with a business, political science, or history minor to add more to my resume and degree. It would...
When is the best time to go to college?
Should I work for a year and then attend college or should I go straight to college even though I might have to take out some student loans #working
What are the best tips for freshman college students that plan on attending medical school in the future?
I want to become a doctor one day and do not want to cheat myself out of any opportunities. #college #medicine #freshman #college-major #higher-education
How do you know which college is best for you?
So many different colleges #toomany
What is the future job outlook for a virologist?
Will there be many virologist jobs? What is the average salary?
##virology #job
Is it possible to increase your memory retention and reading speed to read a 200 page book in just a couple of hours?
It seems that it takes hours and hours to complete a reading assignment and I can never remember all that I have read. I have been told that the speed at which a person reads is something non-alterable, but I am sure that there is a way to be able to read faster and retain more information so...
What would I have to do in order to get into an Ivy League University?
I want to go to Stanford and become a doctor. I'm going to be a sophomore and my freshmen year GPA was a 4.0, so I'm not doing to bad :) I'm wondering about things like what classes I would have to take, what Ivy League universities look at when accepting students, and how easy it will be to...
Should I go to college if it's not payed for?
This question is important to myself because I am recently beginning to search for colleges and scholarships and I need advice on how to maneuver through the next couple of years. #college
Should I take classes that are irrelevant to my major?
I am asking this question because I recently looked at some classes I would have to take in order to major in my intended major and that are different for each school. So I am wondering if I should go to a school that offers my major but I have to take unrelated classes in return. #major
What kind of technicals should I expect in a finance interview with a tech firm?
Do tech companies ask technical questions during the interview process (if going for a finance position)?
If so, what sorts of technical questions should I prepare for in my interview prep?
#tech
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