San Clemente, California
Is it worth sacrificing most of your social life during college to graduate top of your class?
I am struggling balancing my social life and my academics. As of now my time as a student has been mostly spent studying and working to pay bills. Is it worth sacrificing my social life during college to achieve high grades?
#sociallife #fun #studying #hard-work #socializing
What characteristics make an outstanding student both inside and outside the classroom?
I have heard the basic qualities of outstanding students such as asking a lot of questions and studying hard (actually reading the textbook, because let's be real we don't have time to read everything!) I would love to hear what other characteristics are good to have to be successful in the...
Should I declare a minor during undergrad if I want to be a lawyer?
I'm currently an undergrad, but I want to go to law school and be a lawyer. I've been thinking about minoring in psychology but would it be helpful in the long run at all? #psychology #law
why do many college graduates find it difficult to find a job after graduation?
Why is it tough to some college students to find jobs after college graduation
#college-jobs
How was your time management courses in college education experience?
I want to know how college students manage their course classes.
#college-advice
Why don't admissions officers tell students why they were rejected?
I have been receiving my college acceptance (and sadly, rejection) letters lately. I understand that admission officers have to read literally thousands of applications but it hurts to not know why you weren't selected for their school. There are students out there getting rejected by their...
Honestly, what is college like?
What is a typical college day like? What do you do? I have some friends who love their college experience and others hate it. I want a holistic but honest idea of college. I am looking forward to it but I just want to know. Everyone's experience is different but I'd still like to know....
What are the benefits of going to community college before transferring to a university?
#community-college #college #college-advice
After applying to universities as a transfer student, how long does it usually take for schools to get back to you?
I applied to many schools before December 2017 as a community college transfer student. I sent my fall 2017 transcripts to these schools back in January and I still have not heard back from four of them, so I'm just wondering how long it should take on average. #college #transfer-admissions
What exactly does it mean to be a board-certified surgeon?
Why is it that board-certified physicians/surgeons are held to a higher standard than others? What exactly does it mean to be board-certified? Just more certificates from exams? How does one become board-certified? #boardcertified #surgeon #physician #doctor #certified
What is a typical day for a neurosurgeon like?
I want to know more about their shifts and the time they spend at a hospital. Also, how they manage their time to work and rest throughout the day. How long are most neurosurgeries? #neurosurgery #medicine #hospital-and-health-care
Is it wise to try and balance school/a career and a fairly intensive hobby at the same time?
I'm passionate about art! However, I don't want to try and make it into a career. I won't go into the reasons behind that right now, but I do want to keep creating on the side and continually improving, something that's really only possible if I dedicate a lot of time and effort to it, in...
What events (in university) helped you decide what you were going to do after university?
I have a general goal I want to achieve- make people's lives better. At this point in time, I have equal interest in doing so either through studying psychology and becoming an advisor or something that can provide greater mental health resources in institutions/communities or by going into...
Texcaher Credential Exams
How should students best prepare for their teaching exams?
#teaching
Teaching Credential Advantages
What type of volunteer or experience should students have to help them get into teaching credential programs?
#teaching
What are the best business models for building a dynamic and scalable non-profit
Since 2003, I've provided financial planning services to Indian tribes, advising on both personal and tribal policies such as budgets, taxation, risk management (insurance), investments and legacy (estate) planning. In my professional experience, clients who stayed with me were able to...
How to have a board that can attract $500,000 capital for a non-profit start up
I've been accepted at Harvard's joint bachelor's and master's program in management for the summer of 2018. Since 2003, I've had a financial planning practice with Indian Tribes. My goal at Harvard is to learn best practices, so I can transition my practice into a sustainable and scalable...
Why am I not offered a promotion to management?
After having a career as a programmer and business analyst leading teams and projects for over 20 years, why am I always overlooked for a promotion to management, though I've expressed interest? #notpromoted #howtobecomeamanager #needadegree
What is the typical day- to- day life of a movie critic?
I am curious.
#film #film-critic #movies #film-production #motion-pictures #journalism
Are there internships for people who want to be film critics?
I will be transferring to a school in Los Angeles next semester, and I want to know if there are internship opportunities for this career there.
#film #film-critic
What steps should I take when writing my college essays?
Is there anything specific I should or should’t do when writing my college essay? What are the most common mistakes others make and how can they be fixed? Should I show my teachers for help? #essay #college-essay
Do colleges find taking AP classes in high school more impressive than taking actual college classes?
I am currently a junior at a middle college high school and was curious as to if that sets me apart from others. Would colleges prefer that I took AP classes over college classes or vice versa? Do they even care at all? #college #classes
What can I do during my undergrad to ensure my spot in a DPT program?
I would like to make sure I show the admissions committee of a DPT program that I'm deeply passionate about becoming a Pediatric Physical Therapist. #KinesiologyPre-PT
What is the best way to manage a full undergrad schedule without getting overwhelmed the first year?
I'm asking this question because I want to be make sure I don't fall behind my first year in college while acclimating to college life. #KinesiologyPre-PT
How do I decide what avenue of computer science I want to pursue?
I am a high school senior planning on majoring in computer science in college. However, there are an overwhelming amount of different computer science paths to take. If I am unsure about my computer science path will there be enough time in college for me to switch between computer science...
What are some tips to navigating a computer science career?
I am high school senior and I plan on pursuing a degree in computer science. I hope to find a job as a computer programmer after college. What are some tips and things I should try to do in order to increase my chances of getting a job after graduating? #computer-science
Is becoming a lawyer harder for an undocumented person that wants to reach government levels?
I'm asking due to the fact it includes laws, and there's discrimination.
#lawyer
Is majoring in Criminology going to help me in law school?
I want to expand my knowledge on what a human brain does, but law is fighting against the injustice. I still see myself being a criminal defense attorney but is criminology a good start? #law #fightinjustice
If you fail to get into medical school, what is an alternative that you can turn to.
I have heard that medical school is a extremely rigorous on top of being difficult to get into in the first place. #medicine
Do UC schools have a lot of impacted classes?
I have heard it is difficult to get the classes you need/want in the UC because of crowding. #college
I'm majoring in Computer Science. When should I try to find internships? Is it hard to get one?
I'm majoring in computer science and I feel like I've been doing well so far. I definitely want to expand on my knowledge through an internship but I'm afraid that I won't have enough experience to even be considered. I know most people tend to apply for internships in their junior or senior...
What do video game companies look for when hiring their programmers? Is a bachelor's in computer science good enough?
So I want to program video games for a career and I'm already majoring in computer science and trying to learn a little about video game programming through Unity but I'm worried that there'll be a lot of extra hoops I have to jump through before I look hire-able. So I want to know what not...
Which IT discipline is best if you're weak in math?
#technology #math #information-technology
What IT discipline is the most lucrative?
Full stack, date science, just to name a couple. Which discipline is the most lucrative and makes you the most hire-able as a boot-camp graduate with no professional experience?
#technology
Do extracurriculars really matter in high school and does it look better to take college classes rather than AP courses?
My school does not offer many extracurriculars and does not have any AP classes but there are college classes provided. #college #high-school-classes #classes #extracurriculars #high-school
When choosing a university to attend, does it affect the chance of getting into medical school or increase/decrease your chance of working in the medical field?
I want to be a doctor and people always question what university I would like to attend but I do not know how to choose one or two. #university #decision #medical-field #doctor #idk #help
What are some tips for budgeting?
I already kinda have a way to track my spending but I would like to hear what other people do to keep themselves accountable. #finance #financial-planning #budgeting #savings
What career options/examples are there for someone pursuing Public Health Policy as a major?
I feel like my field is very vague and broad so I want to ground myself in a better understanding of what I can do in my field. #publichealth
Which are the best ways to get scholarships
I want to not pay too much for college and want to find scholarship #scholarships #college #teaching
Which are the best schools for an education major
I asking because want to know my options for when I start applying for colleges #college #teaching
#education
Has anyone ben accepted to the National University Accelerated BSN program?
I'm applying to National University Accelerated BSN program and would love some insight into the program and how National works. #bsn #nursing #healthcare
Does anyone have insight into the TEAS exam?
I'm required to take the TEAS exam to get into nursing school in CA. I'd love to know a bit more about the test from someone who has taken it! #teas #exam #nursing #healthcare #nursing-schools
Besides attending networking events, what is the best advice one can get about meeting with those who can help in getting your name mentioned to those who work where you would like to begin your career?
I attend various chamber events and meet with many individuals but I would like to know how to use my time wisely. Should I be attending 3 events a week or should it be 1 that is geared directly for business?
#business #international-business #business-networking #networking
What would be the best path to take for someone trying to use their MBA to find a career working for a Government Contractor? (I.E. Northrup Grumman, Lockheed Martin, etc.)
I am asking because in the country I live in, San Diego, there are numerous government contractors here and looking at the careers offered, there is job security from what I can see. I have been told numerous times that I look like prior military and have the personality for it and am still...
Why don’t colleges support extreme sports?
The skateboarding and surfing industry is expanding endlessly, and almost all colleges continue to support team sports, while starting a Surf team is difficult at most universities. Skateboarding and surfing will be in the olympics soon as well. #sports #skateboarding #surfing #athletics...
Why is public university in the United States ludicrously expensive?
Student loans, private institutions and student debt is unfair for American youth. I am curious why education isn’t a top public investment for all socio-economic backgrounds. #college #education #studentdebt
What are the defining factors colleges look for when applying to college?
When looking at colleges, they show the GPA and SAT scores that are required and that’s all. Some will say they look for how involved you are in school and your community. I just want a clear statement of what most colleges want to see from me. #applying #requirements-management #college...
If you are awarded a scholarship, are you able to obtain the money before admitted to a school?
#scholarships
When looking at colleges and scholarships, it sometimes says that you will receive the money once you are admitted into the school. I am not sure whether this applies to all scholarships or just the ones the colleges offer?
What is working as a ET Nuke like?
I’ve really been looking into going into the Navy and trying to become a Electrical Technician in the Nuclear field after graduating college and was just wondering if anyone had experience working in or with someone in that field.
#military #nuclear-engineering
What if I am still unsure about what I am going to do after college?
Many people are unsure about what they are going to major in going into college; what if I am unsure about what is going to happen after college?
#college-advice
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