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How much time and effort does it take to become a lawyer?
I am willing to do whatever it takes to get a degree in the law field, as a lawyer. However, I know there isn’t lots of things I must do to achieve this goal. What types of programs and classes should I take to become a lawyer. #lawyer #law #lawyers #attorney #law-school
What are good side majors if you are thinking about majoring in law?
I am thinking about majoring in criminal justice/law. However, I’m not entirely sure if being a lawyer is what I what to do with my life yet. What do you think would be a good side major that relates to law but can also help me in the long run. #law #lawyer #math #lawyers
What are the best schools for majoring in film/cinematography production?
What schools would be best suited for this major? Are there certain schools that have an advantage over others? Would you immediately be able to work in the film industry following graduation and earning your degree? #majors #film #film-production #cinematography #film-schools #film-acting...
How hard is it to get a job in the film industry?
I want to work in the film industry as a screenwriter and on the set of movies and in the future after I've gained more experience I would eventually like to become a director. How hard is it getting jobs in this field? #film #film-acting #film-acting #film-editing #television #movies...
Passion or money?
Just from the question itself many people would have chosen passion. However, my question to that is at what point do you realize that something is your passion? Do you grow attached to the subject? What if what you’re passionate about can’t be done because of expenses, then what? When I say...
For someone who doesn’t know what they want or expect from their future, what advice can you give?
I’ve never really had a professional interest in subjects. Yes, I enjoy leaning about the unknown so astronomy and marine biology would seem too of my list but, is that what is meant for me? Though I enjoy the subject, I’m not sure if that’s the path I should be taking. #undecided #astronomy...
With continued advances in technology, how often do accountants learn new software to do their job? What are some of the most common ones currently used?
#job #accounting #technology #excel #computers
To accountants who transitioned between public, private, and/or government accounting, why did you decide to switch?
#publicaccounting #accounting #privateaccounting #governmetaccounting #government #job #job-search
How are colleges usually "ranked"? Prestige, undergrad problems, etc.
#college #university
How can I improve my chances at winning scholarships?
I'm looking to apply for a wide range of scholarships while in my last year of high school. How can I make myself more competitive amongst other submissions? #scholarships #high-school
What are career options for people who like to organize things?
I want to be a ogranizer I like to organize I bunch of things but my peers and older adults always ask me what type of organizer but I had no clue what to respond because I’m not aware of the different organizer careers #career #career #career-choice
Is it possible to become an Athletic Trainer and a Physical Therapist?
My goal is to be a professional in sports medicine field. I came from another country to learn sports medicine as I want to become an Athletic Trainer. I know it is pretty hard since I am a second language learner, however I am also interested in nutrition, physical therapy, and...
Are there a lot of careers that take you out into the field in Environmental Engineering?
This is my intended major. #engineering #environmental-engineering
What is the projected job growth in different Environmental Engineering specialties?
This is my intended major. #engineering #environmental-engineering
Can psychology be applied to the field of computer science and more specifically, to artificial intelligence? If so, how?
While I would love to major in computer science, I am also very interested in psychology and would love to also get a degree in the subject as it pertains to nearly every aspect of the real world. As a result, I am very curious about the interaction and connection, if any, between psychology...
What coding language was the most difficult to learn and why?
Currently, I am enrolled in AP Computer Science and we only learn about java. I am looking to major in the computer science field and am very curious about the hundreds of different coding languages that are out there. #technology #computer-science #women-in-stem
How can I look better for my dream college?
I have the basics such as good grades and extracurricular activities but what else can I do to look better for my dream college. #Stanford #college #college-admissions
Should I take two majors in college?
I am thinking about studying engineering in college and business so that I have the skills to create my own products plus market and sell them. #engineering #business
Is taking on more than one profession/career in one's life plausible/acceptable?
Part of the nature of being a human is that we change. We take on different hobbies, interests, and personality traits as we age and gather new experiences. This is one thought that has pestered me on my journey to apply to colleges and decide what to do with my life. That being said, I knew...
Is it difficult to study engineering in college without much experience?
When deciding on what major to apply to for college, the only thing I knew for sure was that I wanted to use my huge passion and love for science to solve tangible problems in both communities and global societies. I settled on engineering, but was unsure due to the fact that I had little...
Where is the best place to live as a doctor?
I'm from California but am considering moving somewhere there are more job opportunities. Any suggestions?
#doctor #medicine
What majors are good for people who want to become doctors?
I am a high school senior and am deciding on a major. I know I want to work as either a doctor or a surgeon but am not sure whether to study under biochemistry, microbiology, or something else.
#medicine #major #college-major #choosing-a-major #doctor
I am in my 50’s; went back to college after realizing I Love interior design. Is agism a problem in this field, what jobs would be open for an older graduate?
I went back to school after raising children and starting/running a flooring store for 15 years. I know I love the field, especially in the eco friendly areas. I’m concerned at my age of investing in university costs. What jobs would realistically be available for me in Northern California?...
Is FBLA good on college apps?
FBLA is a relatively smaller club at my school, and I've done fairly well in it, and it seems a bit easier than another club like, say, Speech and Debate. Does it have the same weight and gravity as other clubs on college apps?
#FBLA
#college-applications
What mechanisms do you have in place that make it so the atrocities you deal with day-to-day don't spill over into your home life?
One of my biggest concerns regarding a career as a criminal profiler is that I will be unable to disconnect myself from my work once I go home. I imagine the stories and people you meet stay with you and unavoidably haunt you. I am afraid this will ultimately darken my view of life. How do you...
As a criminal profiler, do you get fulfillment and joy from your job?
I am interested in pursuing a career in criminal profiling, however I know the burnout rates in a job such as this could be high. I have spent a lot of time researching this profession, but I wasn't able to find many answers about the emotional aspect of it. And the little exposure I have had...
Is it better to take AP or Honors courses?
I have consistently been receiving B's in AP Chemistry, and for future reference, is it better to take an Honors Course and receive an A, or an AP Course and receive a B? I know colleges love AP courses, but is it worth it to sacrifice hours in an AP class I am not particularly interested in...
How do you succeed in Musical Theatre college dance auditions?
I have always loved to sing and act, and feel confident in both of those areas, but dance auditions terrify me. I have recently began to dance, and feel like I am improving greatly, but my lack of experience is scaring me. I would like more information on musical theatre dance auditions so I...
How can I speed up the process of becoming a doctor?
I would really like to be a doctor but do not want to be in school for another 4 years and then at least 3 years of residency. #medicine
What should I be doing during my senior year of high school to prepare for medical school?
I would like to go to medical school in the future to become a doctor. #medicine
How do I transfer to a 4 year?
I am curious to know how to get to a university.
#needhelp #college #college-admissions
How to manage my college life better?
I have time management problems. I want to party but I also want to do my work.
#collegestruggle #college #time-management
Can I intern for a tech company at 16?
I really want to intern this summer and I was wondering if there are any tech companies that I could intern for. I'll be turning 16 in the middle of June.
#tech #technology #information-technology #internships
Does it really matter where I go to school for a computer science degree?
I want to get a bachelor's degree in computer science and a master's degree in something in that field, but a little more specific. Does it really matter where I go for my bachelor's?
#technology #computer-science #college #college-major
At what point in your college experience is it best to confirm your major?
I like many other high schoolers am not 100% confident of the career I want to pursue yet, but I also do not want to end up spending any extreme time in college than I must. I am afraid that if I do not go in with a set plan, I will not be able to finish in four years. #undecided #whentodecide...
Is there great value in pursuing a doule major or major/minor combination? Or is it better to naroow your focus early on andpursue only one major?
I have contemplated doing a combination of both business and medicine to pursue a positon hospital administration, and possibly a minor in music as that has been a major element of my life thus far. I am wondering if that is maybe taking on more work than it wll ultimately be worth. #college...
How can I get in contact with people in the profession I'm considering?
I have wanted to become a biomedical engineer for many years, but there are many times when I wonder whether I would truly thrive in this career. I would love to shadow a biomedical engineer, especially as I want to declare my major in college as soon as possible. Is it rude or unacceptable for...
Why is trade school so taboo in the US?
In Germany, it is completely normal for students that have graduated school to go directly into a trade school instead of college; in fact, students can learn to be in IT through hands-on learning. In the US, most are encouraged to attend college for four or so years to get a degree before...
Do employers care whether I earned my degree from a four-year or a community college?
I'm trying to understand whether employers place a lot of emphasis on where a potential employee get their degree. I want to save money by transferring from a community college to a four-year, but I'm worried it may cheapen my profile when I start looking for a career. I have commonly heard the...
Is IB worth taking?
There's both International Baccalaureate (IB) and AP at my school, I was wondering which one would be the best for colleges and which ones would be the best to take.
#business
#AP
#IB
#collegesuccess
What does being a book editor entail?
I know I want to be incorporated in the book industry. First I thought about being a writer but now I've moved towards editing. Being able to help the books that move so many people and change peoples lives, come to fruition would be amazing. I would want to focus on fiction novels. What I...
Is it advisable to minor in business if my aspiration is to be a dentist with my own private practice?
I know that I want to go to dental school and become a dentist or maxillofacial surgeon but, my dilemma recently has been what I should minor in or if I should even pursue a minor at all. I am a Biology major currently and I thought it might be beneficial to have some knowledge of how business...
Becoming an anesthesiologist?
I would like to attend med school and become an anesthesiologist. How long will I be in med school and how difficult is it? How much time will it take between going to med school and becoming an anesthesiologist?
#medicine
What is like to start your first year of college in Spring?
I am starting college in January at the spring session. I am not sure if it is exactly like starting in fall or not. #collegefreshman #college #college-advice
Would sonography be a good fit for me
This last year i have been taking healthcare prereqs with the plan of going into a sonography program. After learning more about what sonographers actually do i've started to have seconds thoughts. I'm a smart kid with math being my strongest subject and english my weakest. What concerns me...
i want to become a ethical hacker, how would i go about doing this?
i have always loved the idea of being a hacker but did not want to be on the wrong side of the law. know that i have just recently found out that their is a job like this i would like to know #tech #hacker
Im passionate about anatomy (Particularly Nervous, Endocrine, Respiratory) , biology, engineering, and computing. I am a sophomore in high school and have very little of an idea as to where to go or what career is right for me. Any ideas?
I recently have been thinking a lot about the future and what I should aim for after high school gets done. #engineering #medicine #biology #computer #surgery #biotechnology #anatomy
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
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