Sandwich, Massachusetts
How much does where you went to college help, or potentially hurt, getting a job?
Lately I've been reading a lot of "it doesn't really matter where you went to college after you get your first job" kind of things and "the cheapest school is the best option" answers from around the internet. Granted, these aren't necessarily from reputable sources and everyone's experiences...
How do you decide when you want your job to be your career?
I'm going into college and I know that I want to major in biology, but I'm not too sure beyond that. I want to be able to try out different things through internships and maybe part time jobs in school and during grad school after that, but I don't think that even in five or six years from now...
How does working long hours affect your relationships, hobbies, and interests?
I'd like to direct this question mainly to those in the medical field because that is what I'm looking to go into, but any insights are greatly appreciated! Even as a high school student I've had to put some of hobbies and interests on the back burner because of all of the school work and...
Is joining honor societies (the kind you have to pay for) worth it in college?
I'm not really sure how honor societies work in college to begin with, but I recently received an email about being accepted to one. I looked into it, found it to be real, and logged into the website. After this, though, I found that I would have to pay ($100/year) to be a member and be able to...
What is something I should expect from medical school admissions counselors when it comes to taking opportunities in my four years as an undergraduate?
What is something that medical school admissions representatives look at more, besides how well you did in your courses? #medschool #premedicine #college #medicine #admissions #counselors #admission-counselors #career-counselors
On average, what is a good number of internships a college student should recorve during their time in undergraduate studies?
I am happily starting my first internship this summer, which is the first summer after my completed freshman year of college. I am just wondering how often should I be looking out for scholarships, where I can use my networking skills to help benefit my future as a person working in the health...
How will I be able to manage my time in college?
As a nursing major, how will I be able to keep up with my studies and be a successful member of a college? #nursing #time #management
Can I be a doctor and be clueless in math?
I have always struggled in the math department whenever I was in school. Now as a senior and knowing that I want to pursue medicine, I feel scared to face the math requirements medical school has for prospective students. Should I give up on my dreams, suck it up and magically become better at...
What can I do as a high school student to encourage more girls to pursue STEM fields in the future?
I am currently a senior in high school and I am interested in studying STEM in college. I realize that women in the STEM field are far and few between, so what can I do as an individual to help more girls explore STEM fields in school?
#women-in-stem #math #science #engineering #technology
What advice do you have for writers who do not have writing as their full-time job?
I have always loved books and stories, and writing is one of the biggest things that I want to "do" in my life. However, I know that it is not practical to assume that as soon as I graduate college, I will publish a best-selling novel and be set for life. I am definitely prepared to get a...
What is involved in becoming a freelance editor?
I love writing, and I enjoy helping others make their writing better as well, so when I heard a talk on freelance editing, I thought "This sounds like something I could do!" However, although I feel confident that I could do the actual editing part, I don't know much about how I would get...
Would it be good to major in criminal justice and minor in psychology if I want to be a state trooper?
I would like to be a state trooper in the future and I would like to know if those too fields would help me succeed #criminal-justice #psycology
What is the easiest way to obtain scholarships?
I’m struggling trying to find scholarships that I can apply for and I would like some expertise on it #scholarships #criminal-justice
What tips do you have for finding a publishing agent?
Publishing is one of the most important aspects of being an author, and it can be very hard to get your foot in the door. What tips are there for doing so?
#writing #creative-writing #creative-arts #creative #publishing #publishing-company
What is one of the best ways to combat writers' block?
I want to be an author, but I often find it hard to continue when I'm stuck in a certain part of my story, so I'm wondering what techniques other authors have for combating this issue.
#writing, #creative-writing, #creative-arts, #author, #writersblock
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