San Diego, California

Are there any particular clubs that would be beneficial post-college?
I'm curious if there are any specific fields of clubs anyone would recommend that might help me post-college. I'm talking about non-frats, since my transfer college doesn't offer those. #extracurriculars #student-clubs #college...

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...

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...
#interviews #programming #video-games #video-game-programming #computer-science #computer-programming

Will I graduate from college on time with little to no Financial aid?
I am interested in becoming a labor& Delivery nurse, however, I'm not sure where to start in my future career. #nurse #nursing #college #financial-aid #debt...

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...
#business-intelligence #business-operations #business-development

What are some major companies that work with aerospace engineering?
I am currently interested in aerospace engineering. However, I don't know many aerospace engineering companies. Does this mean it will be difficult to find a job in this path. #engineering #career-path #aerospace...

Is the effort you put into your work worth it at the end of the day? Why?
I'm asking because Ive always wondered if the workers behind the digital computer screen enjoy their job for a specific purpose....

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...

I'm currently a high school student and I aspire to become a prosecuting attorney. Are there any things I can/should be doing now to prepare and be more qualified for that position? Any advice on that area is welcome!
I am a ninth grader going to a prestigious college-prep based high school. I aspire to become a prosecuting attorney for a life career and plan on interning with any lawyer as I get closer to high-school graduation. I am researching any actions I can take to further be prepared for either...
#college #law-enforcement #criminal-justice #law #lawyer #law-school

I'm a junior living in the county of San Diego I'm unsure about what to do, but I'm leaning towards pediatrics. Anyways I wanted to know if there is a University near here where I can study for this field?
I don't know anyone who has gone to college/university so I'm absolutely clueless as to how it works, what I should do now in highschool, how to get my classes afterwards for college, etc. right now I'm taking AP spanish language AP US history AP English language and comp AP environmental...

What are the steps into becoming a High School Counselor?
Hello! My name is Mariela and I am currently a second year in college. My declared major as of now Criminology, Law and Society, but I'm planning to transfer under a Sociology major. Before I didn't know what exactly to do with a Sociology degree, and I know I want to do something with kids. I...
#college #graduateschool #highschoolcounselor #high-school #education #counselor #sociology #school #university #transferingmajors

Does taking AP classes in highschool really pay off in college?
I'm trying to decide if I want to take more AP classes in my next few years of highschool and I'm not sure if it is really worth all the extra work just for a bumped GPA. #highschool...

Is there a high demand for ESL/ELD teachers in San Diego or Southern California?
I am en route to getting my single subject credential in English, but I would really like to teach ESL/ELD. It seems like most teachers in CA have ELD classes assigned to them, in addition to some classes in the subject of their credential. Will schools and administrators be glad to have...
#teaching #esl-teaching #high-school-classes #california #teacher

What are must skills for a software engineer?
I really want to know what is necessary to know as I want to be a software engineer. #engineer #software...

Should college students be investing their money somewhere?

What field is best in engineering if you are great in mathematics?
I am great at mathematics, but I am not sure what branch to choose from. I love to solve math problems and learn more new topics about math. I also want to be able to create my own problems and solve it. #engineering...

I want to explore and see if I want to become a software Engineer
I am in my 11th grade at westview high school. I am months away for my #college-admissions . Not sure what I want to become. #software-engineer is an area I explored that I can get a job easily anywhere. So I want to know more about...

How do I know I have found the right career?
When I ask people how they knew that their current career was the right one for them they usually answer with "you just know" or "I'm happy" or "it just feel right". In a general sense I understand that but since I have not experienced it I am questioning if the vagueness of *just knowing*....
#job #career-counseling #july20 #career-finding #career-development #career-paths

Do architects in San Diego have to design future houses using fire-resistant strategies because of recent wildfires?
I'm working on a project about being an architect in San Diego and was wondering if all of the future designs of houses need to include fire-resistant strategies in order to be built? Thank you so much for helping me with this question. #architectural-design #architecture #california...

What can I do in high school to help prepare myself for earning a degree in medicine?
I'm a sophomore in high school and I've always loved studying biology and anything that had to do with science. I joined clubs at school like Young Leaders in Healthcare and Rady's Children Hospital Club. I'm planning on taking AP Bio, AP Chem, and AP physics, but I want to do more. Are there...

How long does it take to get your phD to become a doctor?
I really want to be a doctor and I am wondering how long it will take me to get through college. #doctor #medicine #healthcare #university #health #hospital-and-health-care #phd...

How do I prepare myself for the job searching world after college while in college?
From what I understand, job searching is hard, time consuming, and takes a lot of emotional patience. Finding a job, applying to the job, waiting for an interview, having the interview, waiting for a response, getting the response, (if accepted) waiting till you start, (if rejected) restarting...
#job #career-counseling #july20 #jobs #job-search #career-paths #first-job

I am transgender, are there in colleges that favor that for admissions and scholarships?
I feel that there may be some colleges interested in diversifying their student body with transgender students. Some schools indicate they are LGBTQA friendly schools, but I don't know if there are certain school trying to recruit students like myself. I'm looking for the right fit. I just...

How did you find a job once you graduated college?
I'm planning on having my major be in business or law and I question myself how I am planning on starting my career. Do most people need to have a connection to start working or do they find the job themselves? Although I am only a freshman I still focus on what I'm planning to do with my...

How would you go about asking for a pay raise based on your work experience, level of education, and skill set without risking your career?
although i have yet to be professionally hired, was wondering where I should drop the line to ask for a salary I feel is best fit in compensation for my line of work without coming off as arrogant, cocky, or prideful. When and how did you handle asking for more than your usual earning? #salary...

Does Bioinformatics cover more computer science than genetics.
I have a passion for both computer programming and genetics and I am not sure if I should major in one or the other. Does Bioinformatics concentrate more on Computer programming than on genetics? #bioinformatics #computer-science #genetics...

Which specialty of nursing did you choose, how did you prepare for it and why did you choose it?
Hello everyone! I'm a first-generation college student and CNA here in San Diego. I'm pursuing a nursing career and am convinced that I will be specializing in a branch of nursing (masters) in the future. Currently, I'm in the process of receiving a general degree in math and science this fall!...