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Is chemistry considered a difficult major?
I'm really interested in going into cosmetic chemistry but first I have to get my bachelor's in chemistry. I've heard that it is a difficult major and I just want to make sure. In no way will anyone's answer change my mind about what I want to be but I just want to make sure. #chemistry
When asked the question, "Why do you want this job" what's the best way to respond?
When I apply, this is the most common question, however, I do not really know what they expect in an answer. #science #technology #mathematics #interviews #interview-questions #job-application
Should I talk about my failures when being interviewed for a job?
I read an article about how a recruiter who interviews students got an answer of "I expect failure" from one of the students. Then they went and wrote an article on how this answer was amazing. Should I do the same and state some failures like struggles in class or should I keep that to myself....
Industrial Design and Environmental Science, can I blend them in my studies and make it a career?
I have just recently started to think about college because I'm in my junior year of high school right now, and i have really taken an interest in environmental science. And what I really hope is that once I get out of college I can make a career out of what I have learned and I am not super...
What is it like to be a doctor? Are the many years of education and studying worth it?
I am currently a rising high school senior, and I am interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. I am rather iffy on whether or not I should pursue it, considering the high cost of medical school and many rate of schooling. However, medical health and helping people is truly my...
How much competition do you have to deal with in criminal studies because it's becoming such a popular major?
Because of cop shows, people take criminal studies, hoping to be like the guys on TV. This would draw a lot of students, so how many people would there be in a typical class and people to compete with jobs for? #criminal-justice #major
When should you expect a letter about your acceptance or if you've been turned down by a college?
If I was turned down by all of the colleges I applied for, would I have enough time to try to get into another one? How much time is there before senior year ends before I could find out? #college #university
Do you really need 11 years of school to become a pediatrician ?
Hi I'm a freshmen in high school and I really want to become a pediatrician,But I don't want to spend a lot of time in school is there any way to have less years #pediatrician
Best way to enter the entertainment industry on the business side
Hi everyone, I am currently a junior in college, and my professional future seems to be directed towards advertising. After an internship in marketing in general, I am interning this summer in an ad agency, on the data analysis side. Yet, my dream is to work in the entertainment industry, on...
Safest path for international students
Hi all, I am an international student on an F-1 visa. I am aware that getting sponsored from US companies is hard, yet I am confident in my ability to get an offer. My question is: what is the next step? If I get an H-1b visa, what should I undertake next in order to be as safe as possible...
Is it worth to do M.S. and/or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering for a future engineer if they already have B.S. in it?
Currently I am a chemistry major, and I am planning to switch to Chemical Engineering but I am not sure how much I should learn to be a competitive engineer. #chemical-engineering
Will it be easier for an international student from Armenia to find a job in US with B.S. in Chemistry or with B.S. in Chemical Engineering?
Right now I am taking classes for both majors, and really enjoy pure and applied chemistry. I am unsure which one to choose as my main profession as I want to stay in US and make enough money to pay my loans. #chemistry #chemical-engineering
How can I know whether I should become a doctor or nurse?
Hello, I am a senior Nancy from American Canyon High School. I like to study Science classes in my school and hoping to receive extending education in the future. #doctor #science #medicine #professor #nurse #biology #health #diseases
Is it better to be "well rounded" or "specialized"?
All around, we are told to take classes in which we have no interest in, yet do so anyway due to wanting to be "well-rounded" Do colleges and universities want to see a "spike" in terms of academics and extracurriculars (meaning a specialty, such as if you have a passion for science, then a...
Is going to college more of a pressure form society than an actual want to further ones education?
Do you feel that you are going to college simply because it was what you were told to do after high school? Do you feel like you truly want to get a good equation to pursue a certain career or are you just doing what your parents told you to do? Would a small break between high school and...
Are you happy with your career?
Given the direction in which our world is transitioning today, from technology transforming into a ubiquitous necessity, how has that idea impacted your decision into going into that career? What intrinsic motivation gives you the drive to continue your choice of going that path? What do you...
What is the worth of a bachelor's degree today?
Students today are looking at the costs of education as if they're picking out luxury cars. Given that, how much do people (more specifically, hiring managers) put into consideration not only the school in which they received their degree (Harvard vs. Arizona State) but as well the type (B.S....
How much does accountants generally make?
I would like to know more about accounting #accounting #masters #phd #bachelors-degree #banker #buyers #investors #sellers
How much does an Automotive Technician generally make?
I would like to enter this field of industry #automobile #technician
Who/what do you think truly decides where you go to college?
Most people claim their decision to enroll in a certain college was completely their own. But is this accurate? How much of an influence do you think counselors, family members, friends, and/or money have in their decision? Are there other factors that may indirectly influence their decision?...
What are some tips when trying to be a high school teacher in English?
Trying to become an English teacher for high school, specifically 11th/12th grade. #career #teaching #career-counseling #advice
Is UCSD a good college if I want to become an English/Biology teacher?
I would like to become either an English or Biology teacher, but I would like to know if it's worth the time to attend UCSD for this job path. #college #teacher #ucsd
How competitive is the job market for marine science?
I am going to be majoring in marine science starting fall of 2016 and I was wondering how competitive I would have to be to get job offers or internships. #marine-biology #oceanography #marine-mammals #ocean-conservation
How easy is it to double major?
I'm interested in doubling majoring in marine science and biology next year and I was wondering how difficult the process is #college #biology #majors #marine-biology #double-major
What is the Average Salary for a Sous-chef in the United States?
I will be majoring in Culinary arts #cooking #culinary-arts #food #culinary-skills #cook
What is the difference between Psychology and Sociology
I would just like to know the difference. #sociology #pyschology
What are some good high school summer internships, part-time jobs, or summer programs, specifically for people interested in Computer Science?
College is coming up very soon, and I'd love to get more familiar with the tech industry over the summer before I finalize my decision to major in CompSci. Besides online courses, is there any way I could explore CompSci or technology hands-on over the summer before senior year in high school?...
What steps should I take in high school to prepare for a Computer Science major in college?
Hi! I'm interested in majoring in Comp Sci once I enter college, and I'd really love to get started on preparing for that journey as soon as possible. As a high school junior, I'd like to know if there are any steps I should take now to be prepared for college, specifically as a Computer...
What kind of jobs are there working for a food magazine?
I would like to work for a food magazine, but I don't know what kind of jobs there are. Ideally, I'd like to work as a food photographer (if there even is such a thing) or layout editor, but I'd like to know what other jobs there are. #photography #food #editor #magazine #food-styling #page-layout
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