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How important is what I do after I graduate?
I have no idea what I'm going to do when I graduate in the winter of 2020. That's two years away, making me halfway through my college career. I get that I still have time but is it able to have a corporate career if I go and do volunteer work or travel after graduating? #after-graduation...
How do I get experience programming?
I've recently switched majors to Operations, Management, Information Systems at my university which involves programming. I have a little background programming knowledge but don't know how to make it a bigger part of my life. Other than the classes I'll be taking, what can I do to get a better...
What do you believe is one experience all people who go to college have?
Do you think there is anything all people experience when going off to college, even with the diverse backgrounds, cultures, and personalities people are coming from? #college #college-experiences
What is harder in the college transition: trying to make friends or trying to adjust to being on your own?
Just to try to garner a little more understanding about what might cause me more of a struggle when I go off to college and what to prepare myself for #goingtocollegenextyear #goingtocollege #newplace #college #college-advice
What are some good ways to stay organized in college?
I'm going to college soon and I would like to have different methods of staying organized. Hopefully, I can tell my friends some of these methods so they have something to help them. #college
What are some career choices for majors in biology or chemistry?
There are majors that I am interested in looking at in college. #biology #chemistry
Which computer language should I learn?
I want to start a career in computer science, I have a education in economic . i want to learn computer languages to leverage the skills of economics. #programming #computer science
How can I get internships in legal fields as a high school student?
There are almost none for high schoolers because they are only looking for law students
#law
Does knowing psychology or sociology help when teaching?
My goal is to be a teacher but I'm also interested in psychology and sociology and wonder if having a background in those would help me understand my students better. #teaching #psychology-education #sociology #psychology
What advice do you have for someone about to go off to college?
After getting accepted into a college, how should students be prepared for college life?
#college-admissions #college #collegelife #college
how to prepare for college interview?
thinking ahead of myself, how do people prepare for a college interview?
#college #college-admissions #college-advice #college-recruiting #interviewing-skills #interview-preparation #interviewing #interview-questions
How does volunteering help you get into college?
At what level would volunteer hours help you get into college? people did a lot of volunteer works, but I don't know how do that would help you get into college. what information do people get from the volunteer works? #college #volunteerhours #collegeadives #collegeadministration...
what are some good programs for students who want to go into medical field?
looking for a pre-medical program for high schools. what should students do to prepare for getting into this field?
#medical-education #medical-school #medical-program #medicine #sports-medicine #summer-internship #summer-jobs #summer-programs #summer-courses
what are some advice to give when students apply for colleges?
students always have trouble going through the application process. What are some good suggestions for students who are struggling with college application? What things should they watch out or keep in mind?
#college #college-admissions ##collegeapplication #college-advice
How to build up your confidence? How to be good at communicating with people?
Everyone would sort of encounters this kind of problem. For an introvert, how should we act to overcome the fear to communicate with people. Even though we did not mean something, but our timidity always prevent us from getting our message across. How to make introverts become confident?...
what is the SAT score range for getting into Ivy League schools?
SAT score range and the accomplishments people do in high schools. What makes those students stand out from the others? General comments about Ivy League schools.
#ivyleague #ACT #college-major #college #SAT #university #howard-university #brown-university #columbia-university
what should I study in college if I want to become an orthodontist?
I want to know the process of becoming an orthodontist. The studying would take a long time, but I want to know what major should I be in to get into that path. What college would best prepare me for this profession? #dentist #dentistry #pediatric-dentistry #college-major #college...
What colleges would be best for biology major?
looking for colleges with low cost of tuition. good for science field.
#college-major #college-selection ##college #college-advice #university #choosing-a-major #majors-and-minors #biology
How are you able to balance your point of view with your clients?
I would like to know how PR agents and managers are able to create a strategy that is true to them and to their client. #publicrelations #public-relations
How do you handle or bounce back from a PR crisis?
As a PR major, should you always assume the worst of any situation in order to be prepared? I feel like we learn a lot about PR in school, but a lot of it is washed down and doesn't always sound as bad as it is. I would like to be prepared for real-life situations. #public-relations
Agency or Industry? The ultimate PR question!
I am graduating in May of this year and there is a lot of talk about going into an agency profession or starting out in industry. I know I want to do social media management, but I don't know if I should start out in agency or industry. Is agency as scary and difficult as people say it is?...
Is it better to take time off right out of college?
What are your thoughts on this? A lot of people have asked me if I am going to take a gap year or go backpacking for a few months. I'd like to know if there is a way to make this travel experience relevant to PR and maybe find a way to use it as a work experience type of thing. Thoughts? #PR...
How many resumes should I have to send out before I hear back about an interview?
Now that it's abnormal to walk into a business and ask if they are hiring, I'm sending out resumes all the time and I have no idea if they are even being reviewed. I heard a stat once that you should get one interview for every 100 resumes you send out. Is this true? It's so time consuming to...
Should I get my master's right away or wait to see if the company I work for can pay for it?
The reason I ask is because I've heard a few professors talk about how they landed jobs with companies willing to pay for their Master's degree.
#HelpAGuyOut #FreeDegree
How much harder is it for a minority to get a job after college graduation?
I understand, in today's society, we are much more open and accepting to race. However, this question comes from experience. When I was in middle school, I was walking home once and was stopped, handcuffed and searched by a police officer because I looked "suspicious." That wasn't even my...
How does one prioritize life and the need for a job at the same time?
Its important to remember happiness it key when thinking about your future but also thinking about financial stability. So how can we as people make sure we start to prioritize life over and happiness over making sure things get done. #realworld #life
How do you navigate the workforce appropriately as a women of color?
As women of color we have to navigate the workforce differently than others and its just nice to see how others think I should navigate it #woc #different #realworld
Do colleges care about your SAT/ACT scores and GPA more than your extracurricular activites?
I have a decent GPA but my PSAT scores need improving and I can't do extracurricular activities because I have to work 4 times a week but I am trying to apply to competitive colleges #help
What do you need to apply to schools outside of your country?
I want to consider going to school outside the country just to do a little exploring and I want to see new places. #livelife #study-abroad #international-student #college-applications
What timeline should college students plan for when it comes to paying off student loans?
Which type of loan should college students pay off first... unsubsidized or subsidized? Is there a specific timeline to repay student loans? #student-loans
What scholarships or grants are available for Hawaiian ancestry college students in 2018?
Paying for college is nonetheless expensive, with Career Village as a helpful tool to reach out for answers on scholarships or grants for Hawaiian ancestry students is insightful to learn about financial assistant opportunities. #scholarships
Should I be worried about moving out of my home state?
I plan on moving out of California for college to go up to either Seattle or Portland. I'm also expecting to stay in the area after college instead of returning home. I'm not sure how common this is or even if it would benefit me economically. Something that really worries me is that I won't...
What is it like to teach English at the high school and college level?
My goal is to become an English teacher. I was planning on pursuing high school but someone suggested college. Since I haven't been to college yet I don't know what teachers are like there. Hearing about different experiences from teaching different levels would help me decide which I would...
Are emergency service based jobs worth it?
I am debating if I should do this, but the problem is, I don't know if it is worth getting into with the work hours and dangers. #emergency-medicine #hospital-and-health-care #firefighting #law-enforcement
#isitworthit #should-I?
I am interested in an active job. What is a good way to get into it?
I prefer not to be cramped inside an office space, so what is a good job where you do things such as running around or exploring? Also, are there any recommended class(es) I should take?
#job-search #college
Why are students pushed to enroll in 4-year colleges right out of high school?
Is it simply a recommendation or is there another underlying reason, as opposed to applying to a community college? #college-selection
Is it true that a person's major/degree doesn't necessarily set one up for a career in that field?
If I'm majoring in Mechanical Engineering, for example, but over time find a new branch of engineering that is more appealing, would having that degree be a waste? #mechanical-engineering
What was an experience you had during undergrad that set you apart from other candidates applying to Veterinary School?
I know that Veterinary school is very competitive and as I start my undergraduate studies, I want to look for unique, educational opportunities to help my chances for admission. #veterinary #animals
What is the most difficult situation you’ve been faced with since you got in veterinary medicine? How did you handle it?
I am interested in pursuing a career in the veterinary field and want to have a good idea of what the day to day experience is like
#animals #veterinary
How do I get an internship with a career where confidentiality is key?
I want to see what its like in the daily life of a Medical Social Worker, but I understand that the privacy is important from patient to professional, and personally, I would not want to put my business out there to someone who is barely learning the ropes.
#msw
Will my dream career (Medical Social Worker) be enough to get me by financially?
Im not doing it for the money, I genuinely want to help others because I car, but will it be enough to get me, and my future family, by? I dont want to live pay check to pay check, but at the same time, i'm not trying to live a fancy, luxurious life.
#sociology #future-careers
In what kind of ways does your communication play a role ?
To find out if it’s how your work is presented or is it the good communication and talking that gets you connected. #getconnected
How are your options laid out to you after school ?
How does making it through college lay out better options and if so what kind of options? #career-options
Are there any medical fields that specialize in nutrition and athletics that is not Kinesioligy, and what are the things I should be doing to further place myself in that direction?
I really like athletics and nutrition, but do not want to go into kinesiology, I still want to attend medical school and become a doctor, but was just wondering if there were any specific career paths that would be best for those interests. #doctor
What is the best way I can study for the MCAT on my own?
I want to go to medical school, and that is expensive in its own right. MCAT prep courses are really expensive, and I sadly don't have the money for it. I am trying as hard as I can not to drown in debt before I even graduate med school. #medschool
How do you become a top investor?
I want to pursuit the career of business and investing would be a great part of my career......
#investment #business
will robots actually take over our jobs?
Technology has advanced so much in the past decade and robots have taken over some jobs so what are the jobs of the future going to be like?
#technology #future-careers
Is there a fair advantage of people that go to lower income schools than others that go to better schools? and also does going to a private high school give you a greater chance to bing better at school than others that go to a public school?
I live in San Leandro in the bay area and my school campus is so old compared to others schools. Other schools have such great campus and a better environment. Also I have great goals I want to achieve and I want to know what is best for me.
#fairness #private-school #public-school
How is geology going to even help me in life if I want to follow a business/entrepreneurship career?
Im asking this question because I don't find this class helpful towards want I want a profession in towards my future and it is a requirement for me to take it.
#buisness
How do I apply for grants for my dance ideas?
I will need #funds for my #dance company while I’m trying to get off the ground. #investment #performing-arts #business
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