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How do I know as a 9th grader if being a surgeon is right for me?
I’ve always been interested in medicine and surgery but with the insane amount of school and then the residency I don’t know if I’m sure about doing it as a career. #surgery #medicine #medschool
How should I go about getting involved on my campus?
I transferred into my current university halfway through my freshman year. I'm a junior now and I still struggle to find clubs and activities on campus that I can get involved in; any tips for a shy guy trying to get involved on campus?
#college #introvert #extracurriculars
How should I go about following up with an employer after an interview?
I just had one of my first interviews for an internship over the summer. I'm not sure how well it went, but is there something I should be doing in this time while I wait for a response back from my potential employer?
#interviews #internships
How should I go about preparing a cover letter?
As I've applying to different internships, I've found that not all internships require a cover letter. Nevertheless, everyone keeps telling me I should still submit one with my resume, but I've never written one. What should I make sure to include in my cover letter?
#cover-letters
How important is my college GPA?
I'm considering either working after I graduate or applying to graduate school and my GPA isn't perfect. Specifically, what can I do to show professional drive if my GPA isn't a 4.0?
#graduate-school #gpa
How should I prepare for a phone interview?
More specifically, are there any major differences between interviewing over the phone and interviewing face-to-face with an employer?
#interviews #phone-etiquette
Do you have any advice for interviewing for a summer internship?
I've started applying for finance internships this summer and don't really know how to prepare for my in-person interviews.
#interview #interviewing-skills #internships
What can I do with a degree in Finance after I graduate?
I'm majoring in Finance and looking for career options after I graduate.
#Finance
How do you exactly become a Pediatric Nurse?
I was looking up this career online, and I'm really confused. Do you have to become a Registered Nurse first and then go into more schooling to become a Pediatrician or do I just major in Pediatrics and continue from there? Easy Explanation: 1st course: Major in Nursing -> Become an RN!...
What is the difference in study/job between a Pediatric Nurse and a Pediatrician?
I want to work in Pediatrics, but I don't know what's the difference between a Pediatric Nurse and a Pediatrician. Does one require more schooling? And what does each job does that differ from one another? #pediatrics #pediatric-nursing #pediatrician #pediatric-nurse
Should I be taking more science and math classes in high school if I want to be a nurse?
I've been thinking of becoming a nurse, but I have been taking a lot more English classes than Math/Science because I do quite like English and I'm scared of taking more advanced Math/Science classes since I want to understand everything since it's such a major part of the career. So I'm just...
Do CSU's look at your extracirricular activites?
I have frequently heard that California state schools like Calpoly do not view your Extracurricular activities and they only view your academic achievements. Is this true or is that just a myth? #csu #california #college #extracurriculars #college-admissions
What steps are necessary to become an anesthesiologist?
I don’t come from a family of money or a family in the medical career. Honestly I don’t want to become an anesthesiologist for the interest but I have learned that anything I focus towards I grow to love that subject and a job like anesthesiology is something not many people will do, but I will...
What do I need to do to be able to work in Cyber Security?
My name is Marcel and I´m 17 years old. I have thought about what I want to be in life and that is a couple of different things. I have thought about doing something in cybersecurity, gaming, social media, application designer, or something in the technology field relate to those categories....
How do I get make myself a competitive candidate for mechanical engineering in MIT?
I am currently a junior in high school and I am wondering what I need to do to help me gain an advantage getting into MIT. I am pulled to MIT because it is the top engineering school in the US and I am very passionate about mechanical engineering. Ever since I was little, I was rigorously...
As a high school student, is it important to have an internship prior to applying to college?
I'm a junior in high school and was curious to see if internships would be a useful way to get into good colleges (Specifically construction management). I'm interested in construction management due to my exposure to the career, my dad owns a construction company so I feel this is a career I...
What is a good minor with a Public Relations major?
Deciding if I want a minor for my PR major or just stick with PR major. I can't minor in Advertising, Journalism or anything similar but the University won't let me do that. I'm definitely always liked event planning, and always been interested in art. #college-minor #public-relations...
How much is the application to University of California Davis?
I would like to know the cost of the application to various colleges of my interest to prepare myself. #college-admissions #college #college-selection #college-bound
Do certain schools look better when applying to medical school?
Like what do people from some schools have a better chance of getting into med school as others?
#medschool #medicine #medical-school #doctor #nursing #college-selection
With a degree in Musical Theatre, what jobs have people gone on to pursue?
I am applying to Musical Theatre programs across the country, but am not sure that I want to pursue the life of a performer. What else can I do? #musical-theatre #career-path #music #college #college-major #musical
Getting a BFA v. BA in Musical Theatre?
I am applying to both types of programs for college and was wondering what people like and don't like about each program.
#musical-theatre #BFA #BA #fine-art #fine-arts #arts #art #degrees #theatre #college
How can I play many different styles of music?
I am a musician that is into many different styles of music and I play a few different instruments as well, so I wanted to see if anyone had any advice on the paths I could take. Sorry for the lack of specificity.
#music #music-production #music-industry #music-producer #instrumentation
How does an academic major in college affect job opportunities in the music field?
Hi, I'm a senior in High School. I would like to pursue music as a career, but it is hard for me to find a major that has what I am looking for or one that I can afford/qualify for. My alternative is to apply to either the same college as my preferred program or a cheaper college as an...
As someone who plans on majoring in music performance in college, what should I minor or double major in?
I am well aware of the fact that its going to be a struggle once I get into the world as a musician, so I am exploring other options to do in addition to music performance. Ideally, I would like to do something that is somehow connected to music, like audio engineering etc, but I wanted to see...
I like writing, filming, critiquing and writing reviews on movies, what job should I pursue?
I love writing stories and making videos. I love watching movies and reviewing them. I want to pursue something that allows me to work with movies but I've never taken an official film course in high school and will be starting college next year. What are some careers I can look at? I don't...
Exploring interests in college, how do I choose classes?
I'm a high school senior who has interest in multiple fields for college. One thing I'm looking at is engineering school. I know a lot of colleges have separate GEs or core requirements for engineering majors but I would still like to explore other subjects such as foreign language and...
How do I prepare for a more general music career?
Hi, I'm a senior in high school who wants to pursue music as a career. But most of the majors and programs I find are very specific and would not allow me to explore all the facets of music that would help me find my niche and strengths/weaknesses. How should I approach the college process so...
What are some good monologues for college auditions?
I am in the process of preparing to audition for school. #theatre #musical-theatre #college #auditions #theater #school
Is it possible to do medical school in Cuba?
I want to be a surgeon and want to see if it would be possible to go to Cuba for medical school. My only concern is if I would be able to transfer these credits to make sure I can do my residency and work in the United States afterward. #surgeon #medicalschool- #medical-school #residency...
Do most colleges help theater majors find connections when they graduate?
I am interested in pursuing musical theater/ acting in college. #theatre #musical-theatre #theater #acting #musical #college #networking #connections
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