San Juan Capistrano, California
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...
Is it too late to be involved in extracurricular activities HS Junior Year?
I remember when I was just an upcoming freshman at my high school and I was eager to get involved with my school and the community around me. However... I'm getting more and more stressed out on one area where colleges/universities like to see in their applications: extracurriculars. I haven't...
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
How can I be taken more seriously as a striving women engineer?
I have been studying to become a geological engineer and recently was accepted to a very prestigious engineering university. The only problem is many classmates and teachers have told me that because I am a girl I will struggle to find work in my field and should look into something else....
How did you know your major was right for you?
I recently chose my major for college but I've been having some second thoughts. I don't have any close family members who went to college and it would be really great to hear from someone who has experience how exactly you knew you'd made the right decision when choosing your major. #major...
How can I specialize as a veterinarian?
I am a high school senior who has always wanted to pursue a career in veterinary medicine, and I have been doing thorough research on the various aspects of the occupation. I am very interested in veterinary dentistry or surgery, and I would really like to specialize in these areas. Is there...
How difficult will it be to get into veterinary school?
I am a high school senior who is considering going to UC Davis and majoring in animal science. I plan to go there because they have the best veterinary school in the nation, and the vet school also accepts around 40 undergrad students from Davis, which is the most, and around 10 students from...
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...
How old were you when you got your first stable job?
Im still a student but will enter the real world soon. What was it like for you to transition from school to work? What were the hardest things to get used to? What are the best parts of starting work? What advice would you give your past self if you could? #real-world #first-job #jobs...
Why did you decide to go to the college that you did?
I'm not sure where I want to go yet and wanted to know how others had made thair decision.
#college
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
How do you know you chose the right college?
I want to pick colleges that are to my liking, but not so sure where to start.
#SchoolIsLife
Is it better to get a GED at an undergrad then transfer?
I want to start planning my future for the better!! :)
#school-counseling #school #graduation #career-planning #college #SchoolIsLife
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
Which colleges focus more on academics and make learning fun?
I would like to know this because I dont want to go to a boring school and have no fun while studying my major. #college #education #higher-education #college-teaching #university-teaching
What is the best college to go to to major in psychology
I would like to know the best place for me to go to to further my education and get my dream job.#psychology #college #college-admissions
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?
Can someone explain how much each person in a business earns?
I'm a new college student and unfamiliar with the business world. I'm curious about how much money a business would need to generate in order to have x amount of employees. I'm also wondering about what percentage each person of the hierarchy would earn. For businesses such as restaurants, I...
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