San Diego, California
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...
Where are some good places to find meaningful Counseling Psychology summer internships?
I hear about many counseling psychology internships that basically have interns do more administrative work or "babysitting" clients in high risk facilities. I want to have more exposure to actual counseling sessions, learn different techniques and get enough experience to help guide me closer...
What are some career choices for a Psychology/Music Major besides Music Therapy?
I am double majoring in Psychology and Music and while Music Therapist sounds great, it is mostly used with populations I am less interested in working with. #counseling-psychology #musicpsychology #psychotherapy
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 #major
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 easy is it to major in music and minor in graphic arts in most colleges?
I will have a much better chance of getting into colleges and getting scholarships in music than in graphic arts. I have been playing trumpets since 3rd grade and I am pretty good. But, I don't wan't to be a performer for a living; my long term goal is graphic arts. #trumpet #music...
Can the life of an occupational Therapist, be as daunting as an OB/GYN?
I wanted compare and contrast actual happiness and satisfaction, to a rewarding profession that pays well, but has many different stressors. #medicine #women #gynecology #career #hospital #therapy
As an aspiring entrepreneur how much of my future is dictated by the stock market rather than actual product and marketing produced?
I’m asking because the chances of becoming a multimillionaire as an Entrepreneur rival that of making the NFl, so I wanted to know if early participation in the global stock market will raise my chances of success in the long run.#business #wealth #stocks #marketing-and-advertising #product...
Would majoring in engineering be worth it?
I am currently in the 10th grade and am thinking of becoming an engineer in the future. I talked about it with my parents and they discouraged me from being an engineer, saying that many engineers get laid off in their later years and get replaced my younger engineers. I want to have a reliable...
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
How do you keep from being cynical when teaching in K-12 or public schools?
A lot of reform movements seem to sweep through public education, movements of varying quality and scope. There are a lot of competing forces trying to influence the classroom. How do you keep from becoming cynical or losing your fire for teaching?
#teaching #teacher #k-12-education #education
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...
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
Is there any other options of schooling into becoming a doctor?
I am asking this because being a doctor sounds like a delightful career, however many individuals are discouraged because of the amount of schooling needed to be taken for this career. #doctoroffice #toolong
How is the class environment of courses for a business degree?
I am asking because I would like to go into the field of business in college, and I would like information on how the everyday life will be. #business #college #college-major #academic-advising
What can make picking a major easier?
Picking a major seems like one of the biggest decisions I'll have to make between highschool and college since it has such a big impact on my future. How can I break it down to just one major that is ideal for me? #college-major
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 #ap
If you were looking to become a pharmacist, what majors would you take in college?
I'm not sure whether I should major in pre-pharmacy studies, pharmacology, or pharmaceutical sciences if I'm looking to become a pharmacist in the future. I am also looking to attend pharmacy school after I graduate with my bachelor's degree. #college #major #pharmacy
Majors for physical therapist
i want to be a physical therapist but there is no physical therapy undergraduate major. what bachelors degree would help me most to succeed in studyin physical therapy for my doctorate?
#physical-therapy
What are some core classes that are recommended to take if I'm interested in pursuing in forensic science
I would like to become a crime scene investigator as my career.
#science , #forensicscientist #csi , #forensics , #crime-scene-investigation
In what ways can healthcare best solve the problem of inaccessibility of medical resources in underdeveloped countries?
My grandmother passed away from breast cancer due to the lack of options in the healthcare field for her when she lived in India.
#healthcare #inaccessable #medicine #doctorsacrossborders
What are some good studying tips and strategies ?
#veterinary #tech #assistant
How do I know if I'm fit to be a biologist?
I really like biology and would like to go into the biomedical field, but I don't know if I am right for it. #bio #science #stem #biology #biotechnology
How does a student make the most out of attending a professional conference?
I'm going to be attending a Student Affairs professional conference in October, which will be my first ever attendance at a professional conference. I'm looking to make the most out of this experience and to develop good practices for attendance at future conferences, so I wanted to ask for...
How can I manage my time better? I try my best but I know that it isn't good enough. I'm still running out of time 90% of the time!!!!
I need to improve my time management skills because this will definitely help me be better and more successful in life. I'm already having a hard time managing my time wisely in high school, I'm scared what could happen in college! Ahhhh! Help!
#help #timemanagement #highschool #college
When you are majoring in early childhood development is it hard getting the specific grade level that you want?
#being-an-elementary-teacher
What path should I take if I want to enter a career in the automotive industry?
I am extremely interested in cars: how they work, auto racing, and exotic sports cars. I would love to find a career that would allow me to delve into the world of automotive racing specifically but also pay well enough for me to own an exotic sports car. I am wondering where I should start in...
What should I do to increase my chances of getting into a dental program?
I am a recent graduate with a biology major. Although proud of my success, I've graduated with a 2.60 GPA, but I've held a lab job, commuted from home, and participated on the school sports team for the past 4 years. I went to a competitive university and find it sad because compared to my...
Im hoping a few business owners could answer these questions as best as they can! I'm doing a bit it of research on entrepreneurs and would be extreme grateful for any responses! Thank you!
1.)What ignited the spark in you to start a new business venture or to make significant changes in an existing business? 2.)How did the idea for your business come about? 3.)How do you find people to bring into your organization that truly care about the organization the way you do? 4.) How...
How important is a degree nowadays?
I wanted to know about how important a degree is since I have seen that every day experience is more important at the time of finding a job and I think that a degree may be falling in a second place #job-search #degree #first-job #job-search-strategies
How soon should you pick your major?
I'm a freshman who is majoring in Political Science, but not quite positive that it is the major I want for good. #college-admissions #college-majors
I am a Freshman in college and majoring in criminal justice, but not sure if that is the right move for me. How should I find out if something else would be better? I am really stuck and getting frustrated.
I am majoring in criminal justice with a concentration in law enforcement. I really like the crime shows and understand most of the things going on in my CJ classes. Although, I do not have the feeling as if this is my dream job. I need some advice as to what I could do to see if something...
Where is a good place to search for engineering internships?
I want to have an architectural related internship myself and I would like to take advantage of a chance. #architecture
What are good courses to take in high school that would be beneficial for an Architectural degree in college?
I want to be an Architect, however I wasn't aware that I wanted to do this up until my senior year and so I want other people to find a way to be prepared while there's still time in high school to choose classes. #architecture
I was wondering if anybody in their respective careers could take the time in answering these questions as best as they can...
The reason I'm doing this is because I'm curious, I love learning about different people and their backgrounds and what their careers are like! 1.)Where do you work? (Provide a name of the company and a description) 2.) Number of years working in this career? 3.)What exactly is your career?...
I'm completely convinced in becoming a nurse! I'm a senior this year (graduating high school) and I want to know what schools you went to for nursing, and where you are working now? Do you enjoy your job? What should expect in my future career/education?
Most importantly how do I end up working in kaiser permanente? Haha, I know this may seem random but I really do admire their hospitals and friendly staff! But seriously how do I end up working in a place like Kaiser? #medicine #nursing #nurse #healthcare #health #registered-nurses...
How many hours does a cardiothoracic surgeon work?
I want to become a cardiothoracic surgeon when I grow up. I would really like to know exactly how many hours I would likely work. #doctor #surgery #hospital #cardiothoracic
what is the coolest surgery a cardiothoracic surgeon has done?
I want to be a cardiothoracic surgeon when I grow up. I think it is the coolest field of career and I would love to know more about it. #doctor #surgery #hospital #cardiothoracic
Is a Masters degree useful in the world of optics?
I am trying to decide if I should ask about going for my doctorate next fall. I am currently working on my masters and taking the same courses as a PhD student in optical sciences would. I am trying to assess the benefits of getting my masters if my plan is to eventually get a PhD in the same...
How much does the average Optical Engineering Technician make per year (salary)?
I am new to the industry and trying to compare what I make to what other Optical Engineering Technicians make. I work in an optics lab assembling and testing lenses, among other things. This is not the eye glasses technician! #engineering #optical #financial-planning
Is it really and truly possible to succeed in a solid career and also pursue other dreams in a completely different field such as art?
I really like art, but I don't know if I want to major in it, but I sure don't want to give it up either. I would like a steady and decent paying job but also to keep up with my art skills. #counselor #carter #personal-development #art
I was wondering what kind of program or field of study within biology might deal with researching and experimenting with STEM cells and what progress is being made?
We have just been learning about STEM cells in my honors bio class, and just the thought that these cells can become anything is incredible to me, and it reminds me that i also can become anything, maybe even a biologist. #biologist
I am looking to pursue software engineering at SJSU
Title is the background.
What do you think of this school, I'd perfer Cal Poly, but my grades and scores are too low in my opinion.
I also got into U of A is that better than SJSU #computer-software #software-engineering
What are the risks of pursuing a career in radiology?
I am interested in nuclear medicine, radiology, sonography, and ultrasound technology but am concerned about the risk of doing this as a career. #ultrasound #radiology-students #radiology-tech #medical-laboratory #nuclear-science
Is there a field of study or a career path for combining my love of horses (equine science) and biomedical science without becoming a vet?
I am trying to find a career path that will integrate my two passions: equestrian and biotechnology. I love hands on science lab work and would like to do something with horses. Perhaps involve genetics, IVF, gestation, etc with horses. #medicine #veterinary #biotechnology #genetics...
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