Putnam, Connecticut
How does FAFSA work when your parent is recently unemployed?
There's not much information online about how to add in special circumstances like this. #fafsa #financial-aid #college-admissions #financial-planning
Where do you learn from the most, outside of the classroom?
When you're unable to attend school for any reason (financial, etc) how do you continue to study and learn more about yourself and the world? #RealLife #e-learning #learning #self-improvement
What are my chances of getting into an ivy league school?
I'm a junior in high school. I have a pretty decent GPA and I have all A's. I've done a tone of program like internships abroad at hospitals and labs and I'm currently doing a leadership program with Princeton and a mentor-ship program with a pharmaceutical company called Novartis. I'm in 5...
How do I decide what I want to do for the rest of my life? I want to do so much and do not know how to limit myself.
I am struggling with what I want to study and then do after college because so much appeals to me, but I do not know what to do. Right now, I am looking to possibly transfer schools because one school offers more options for me to explore, but I also love what I am studying at my school now....
what can you do with a forensic degree if you do not manage to get a forensic job?
its really hard to get forensic related jobs die to the closure of the Birmingham forensic services and most forensic jobs require experience of which the majority of university leavers will not have. #forensic #recruiting #recruitment
How do you answer situation based questions?
These questions are normally asked in graduate training scheme? #college #human-resources #recruiting #human
Any tips for an interview as an office assistant?
Hi! I have an interview for an office assistant with the Computer Science department at my school. I was wondering if there was anything in particular I could do to help myself stand out from any competition? Even just general interview tips would help me right now.. Job Description: Help with...
What's a good typing speed?
I took an online words per minute typing test a few times, and got between 85 and 90 each time. Is this a good speed? Is this something I can put on my resume? #career-counseling #resume #resume-writing #evaluating-resumes
What's more cost effective- minimum wage in an area with low cost of living, or an internship in a high cost area?
I'm trying to figure out what to do with my summer, with the knowledge that I have to pay for my own housing and all my living expenses. I'm a college freshman, so the internship probably wouldn't pay me too much more than a regular minimum wage job. Another possible option would be to stay in...
When to take the SAT Junior Year?
I've taken the SAT once, during june of my Sophomore year. I am planning on taking it again, but I am not sure what time (or how many times) I should take it this year.
My latest score is in the 1300's range.
Thank you for your help,
Jeffery P
#college #college-major #college-bound #sat #exam
Is taking Drama at my school a worthwhile club when perusing film making?
I think that by taking Drama I may gain some insights film making (acting, blocking, lights, etc). However, what role can Drama play in helping me become a better potential film maker #film-production #film-acting #video-production #drama #stage-management #studio-lighting
What is the most important piece of advice you would give to a future female engineer?
I am very interested in an engineering career and I want to know some great advice for a female in this industry. #engineering #mechanical-engineering #aerospace-engineering #chemical-engineering #industrial-engineering #nuclear-engineering
What is the best way to figure out which kind of engineering to go into?
I know I want to pursue a career in engineering, I'm just not sure which one is right for me and don't know the best ways to figure out which one I'd be most successful in. #engineering #mechanical-engineering #civil-engineering #electrical-engineering #aerospace-engineering...
Is it hard to manage playing a sport and being in college for nursing?
I am being recruited to run cross country and track in college and also will major in nursing. One coach flat out told me that nursing student runners do not last, but every other coach has not had a problem. I am looking to find advice from actual students. #nursing #nurse #registered-nurses...
What is the best advice you have ever received in nursing school?
I am looking for advice and what to expect once going to college for nursing. #nursing #college-major #nurse
Is there a demand for Forensic DNA Analysts?
I want to be a Forensics DNA Analyst but I would like to know if there is a need for this type of occupation. #forensics #biologist
What degree would I need to become a Forensic DNA Analyst?
I think I want to pursue this career but I need to know what kind of degree I would need to obtain. #scientist #forensics #biologist
Which forensic science related job would be best for me based on my interests?
With a forensic science major, I intend to work with trace evidence, but I can't determine which job would allow me to do so. I know of Forensic Anthropologists, Blood Splatter Technicians, Entomologists, etc. but I don't know which of these (and the rest) I would need to work as to be able to...
With a forensic science degree with a concentration in biology, what is to be expected job-wise?
I intend to major in forensic science (biology, not chemistry), but even after quite a lot of research, I'm finding it quite difficult figuring out what exactly one does if they have biology as the concentration (for the major). I prefer biology over chemistry, so I'm just wondering if a major...
If you majored in Computer Science, what is your current job title?
I want to major in computer science, but am #undecided as to what I actually want to do.
What is a day in the life of a computer programmer?
I am going into CIS but not sure exactly what I want to do after graduating with a masters degree. #computer-science #computer-programmer
Graduate School: Is it worthwhile when going into the Film making Industry?
For some industries, graduate school is more important that others. I may consider taking a graduate program over the years once I finish undergraduate school. However, after undergraduate school what's the best route? #film #entertainment #film-production #movies #cinematography #film-editing
Senior Project: Career Exploration or New Skill?
At my school, all the seniors have to do a senior project. As a Junior who is interested in majoring in film and animation, I do not know whether to make my senior project Career Exploration or a new skill. Which one would be best? A note: Students at my school have different opinions on...
How many Colleges should one apply to?
Some people apply to a lot of colleges while others apply to just one. What's the difference? #college #college-admissions #applying
How do you enjoy life as a premed?
I really hate all the restrictions I have on myself as a premed. Basically all the things I did to get into college (fancy extracurriculars, stellar grades, 20+ applications, standardized testing, etc.) I have to do again to get into med school- but with a job on top of it. And I'm majoring in...
Is it better to double concentrate or get an BS?
I am trying to decide whether I should receive an AB in Computer Science, and also pick up a degree in Economics, or if it would be better for me to get a BS in Computer Science only. I'm not sure of two things: 1) if a Bachelor of Arts gets as much respect as a Bachelor of Science, and 2) if...
What were your first seven jobs?
I saw the hashtag #firstsevenjobs on twitter and I was wondering what people's first seven jobs were. #career #career-choice
I am starting nursing school and I need some advice.
I am a college student. I was in a community college, doing my prerequisites for the nursing degree. I am done with most of them so I transferred to a 4 year college. I have 3 more years and I am done with BSN. I am starting the nursing classes just this fall semester. If you were giving the...
What are some tips and resources available for getting into a good college
news like scholarships, grants or application tips. #college
How do you make a lot of friends in college?
I didn't make that many friends in high school so I was wondering how to do that in college. #college-life
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