Pylesville, Maryland
Surviving school away from home
I am excited about leaving home and pursuing my education... What tips do you have to help me be successful when I am on my own?
Sarah #family #vet
Are there any true benefits in minoring in aa langauage?
I've always wanted to minor in a foreign language but wanted to see if it was worth spending the time in college to do or just learn on the side without the accreditation.
#helpisappreciated #thanksinadvance
How do I ensure my place in a veterinary program?
I am currently a college student trying to knock out the classes required as prerequisites to become a vet. I just want to see if there's any thing outside of the minimum requirements to make sure I have a place in whatever university I decide to apply to when I get to that point of my life....
Is it possible for me to double major at a community college?
I wish to major in both business management and fine arts so I can become an art director, but I'm not sure if I can do that at a community college. #community-college #double-major #business-management #fine-art
How can I transfer to a 4 year college after I complete 2 years of community college?
I wish to transfer to another college after I complete two years of community college in order to save costs. #community-college
The best ways to pay off student loans?
Every year, medical school loans tend to increase. What are some ways some young physicians have figured out how to pay off their loans without completely sacrificing their lifestyle?
#medicine, #student-loans #college
What are the best ways to deal with physician burnout?
I plan on entering medical school in the fall and I'm preparing myself to have a way of combatting physician fatigue. I think it will be worst during residency so I want to have these techniques under my belt before then. Thank you for reading!
#medicine #self-care
How hard is it to transfer a nursing license from state to state?
I am planning to attend college to obtain a nursing degree. I am hoping to attend college in Pennsylvania but live in Maryland. How difficult is it to get it transferred? #Nursing
What are the best places to look for scholarships?
The college I am hoping to attend costs about $55,000 a year and I am unable to afford that. I have received a large sum or scholarships, however still owe more than I can afford. #College #Scholarships
How do I prepare for medical school?
I'm a premed that finished most of prerequisites, and my course load is relatively light now. I was wondering if there's anything specific that I could do now to help me succeed in med school #premed
Any tips for graduate school interviews?
#medicalschool #graduate-school #interviews
Transitioning from school to work
How should students handle the transition from school to the real world? Do you have any tips or tricks for me? #tips #work #school #realworld
How can I balance sports and school in college?
I am a future communications major and tennis student athlete. I'm very excited to do both, but I have reservations about the work needed to do both. How do you balance the two? #sports #student-athlete #athletics
I would really like to get into Video production and editing. Many people tell me I don’t need a college degree but I think that’s wrong. Is college the right answer?
I want to be smart and it seems like a lot of people go to college and never use their degree. I want to make sure that all of the student loan debt will be worth it in the end. #videoproduction
How can I organize a move to a third world country safely?
When I graduate college, I would like to spend some time teaching math in South or Central America to the local people. I am wondering how I could make that happen while also considering my safety.
#travel #missionwork #teaching #math #latinamerica
If I become a teacher is it responsible to move from state to state?
I know a lot of states offer pensions to teachers. I would like to experience life in many states but I am curious about how long I need to stay in a single state in order to accumulate a pension.
#pension #mathteacher #highschoolteacher #traveling
Are there any scholarships available for Physical Therapy students?
As a PT student, I am finding it difficult to find scholarships specific to my field of study. #physical-therapy #scholarships
What is the best way to pay off student debt?
I will have a huge amount of student debt upon graduating from school. I need to find as many ways to pay it off as I can. #student-loans
What tips would you give to help me get a leg up on the competition when it comes to interviewing for a job?
I'd like to do well when it comes to interviewing for a future job. I'd like to know how I can perform my best and stand out in an interview. #interview
What are creative ways to have high school students exposed to college majors?
I think it's difficult to figure out what major you want to select for college when you have little to none exposure to those majors. I'm unsure of what I want to do in life.
#career-plan development # in high school
Why is it so difficult for non-traditional students to get financial aid?
As a student who is not right out of high school, nor has the ability to have parental assistance, I have found it almost impossible to find scholarships and/or grants for someone such as myself that is classified as a non-traditional student. Not to mention, it's impossible to obtain student...
Has anyone been successful with scholarships posted on Fastweb and other search sites? #moneyforcollege
Continue to have difficulty with finding money for college. #moneyforcollege #financial-aid #scholarships #college
Where can I find real scholarship information for paying for college?
There are so many that I’ve applied for and have not heard back. It makes me think that they are not real. #moneyforcollege #college-advice #financial-planning
Are jobs overseas better than the US?
I want to live and work outside the US #foreign-languages #international #jobs #working-abroad
What qualifications are needed to work for the FBI?
I want to be a forensic accountant for the FBI
#future #goals #accountant #forensic #forensic-accounting #fbi #law-enforcement
How do I narrow down on a career that's right for me?
I not that person who has known they've wanted to be a doctor or a teacher since they were in elementary school. I have many interest, sure, but I'm not entirely sure which to focus on. I know money isn't everything, however many of the possible career paths I'm thinking about would obtain a...
What is the best way to study for the final exam for Anatomy and Physiology ?
I will be taking this class in the spring semester of this school year, and knowing it is a lot of information to absorb and memorize for the final exam in one semester I am looking for any helpful tips on studying for this class so I can be as successful as possible. #studytips #science...
Should I get my MD, PhD or both?
I would like to become a psychiatrists, one who sees patients of all ages and does research. In order to achieve this should I get my medical degree then go back to school and get my PhD or will a medical degree suffice? And if I do need both how should I go about doing that? # psychiatry...
What study methods can I use to improve the amount of knowledge I retain?
I want to be a successful student. #success #study #studying-tips #studies #study-skills #academic-advising
Which academic programs would provide the best social networks to obtain a job in Forensic Psychology
I am currently a psychology major at Towson University and have found that very few schools offer forensic psychology which makes me worry that it will also be difficult to find a job in the field. I am interested in being a forensic psychologist and studying criminal behavior however, I want...
What are some study habits that are very beneficial?
I have a terrible time studying, These tips will help me to become a better student.#study-skills
In order to get a job early in your major are you required to do summer internship or extra classes?
I want to get a job in my major early #computer-science
Have you embarked upon a different career path than the one your major was ideally for?
I want to know how common it is to drift away from a major that one would study in college. #college #college-major
#general-college-majors
Is it to late to start interning?
I am ending my sophomore year of college and I did not apply for any internships, is it going to become more difficult when I try to apply later? #college #internships #summer
How do you balance school work, classes, and a job.
I have a part time job and a lot of school work to deal with on the daily. Is there a way to make it easier to handle so I do not feel like I am constantly being overwhelmed? #school #organization #part-time-job
What should you do when you aren't getting replies from job postings?
I have applied for many positions on Idealist.org and Craigslist and haven't gotten any responses. Should I follow up or possibly change my methods, if so does anyone have any suggestions? #career #jobs #career-counseling #job-search
What to do when you don't get the job you really wanted?
I interviewed for a position that I really want and am wondering how I should prepare if I don't get the position? Should I consider volunteering for this organization? Social media was brought up by one of the women that interviewed me, should I look for additional oppurtunities by following...
Is it ever acceptable to ask members of the organization you interviewed with about other organizations that are potentially hiring?
I had an informational interview with an organization about their upcoming AmeriCorps position, which starts in August. I am currently unemployed and have been advised by family and peers to inquire about other organizations I can work at in the interim. Is it acceptable to ask? And if so how...
Which age group is the easiest to work with while working as a career counselor?
I'm interested in working with teens and adults as these age groups are more likely to be working than the elderly but also am looking to have a well rounded client base. #career-counseling #counseling
How does a counselor figure out which areas they would like to specialize in? For example a person may specialize in Anxiety, Depression, and Anger Management and work in with the subgroups such as Self-esteem, Addiction, and Family Conflict.
Do counselors learn which areas they would like to specialize in while they are in school or do they learn while working for a number of years? #career-path #counseling
What is the difference between the certificates and associate in science (AS) degree in accounting?
Accounting student at Towson university #accounting
What are the benefits of going on to receive my MBA in Accounting?
Accounting student at Towson university #accounting
What types of jobs are graduates of the Accounting Program getting after graduation?
Accounting student at Towson university #accounting
What is a day-in-the-life for an Accounting student?
Accounting student at Towson university #accounting
What topics do I study in accounting
Accounting student at Towson university #financial-accounting
After I get my 4 year degree in Accounting-will I be able to sit for the CPA exam?
Accounting student at Towson university #accounting
What if I graduate from RIT, but want to move to another state-will the CPA license carry over?
Accounting student at Towson university #accounting
What if I am also interested in another business area, such as finance, accounting or management?
Accounting student at Towson university #account-management
What if I don't want to obtain my Certified Public Accounting License?
Accounting student st Towson university #accounting
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