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In your opinion, what was the most beneficial, to your nursing career, elective course you took in college ?
#nursing #healthcare #college
What are the normal work conditions (excludingthing likes weather and other changing variables)?
#carpentry
What type of training would you need to advance in carpentry?
#carpentry # Questions
How did you transition from being a part-time college student to attending full-time?
I'm going to be starting college in the spring semester, so in the mean time I'm taking a chemistry class and working. I'm looking forward to starting school, but I'm interested to know how others handled this transition!
#college #student #springsemester
What was it like to go into nursing after graduating with a bachelor's degree in a related field?
When I applied for college I wasn't sure what I wanted to do within the medical field, so I applied as a biology major and am currently in a general studies program. I still plan on majoring in biology, but I'm also seriously thinking about going into nursing after. I know there are accelerated...
Will being apart of an Honors College give me career opportunities during and after college?
I'm entering my freshman year of high school and was thinking about trying to get into an Honors College. Is the extra work on my gpa to get into an Honors College worth possibly not having as many extra curricula's on my resume? #HonorsCollege #highschool #freshman #gpa
A long-term goal of mine is to own a business, but I'm unsure of what kind of business I want to have. How do I figure out what I want to do?
A dream of mine is to attend the College of Charleston and major in business. I want to be able to know what my plan is to achieve being a business owner, but first, I need to know what I want my business to be! #business #majors #entrepreneur #CofC #SouthCarolina
What are some realistic jobs to look for as a full-time student?
I'm going to school in Boston for the upcoming school year, and even though I didn't qualify for a work study, I'm going to need to work during the school year to be able to make it through college without excessive amounts of debt. I don't want to sacrifice all of my time outside of classes to...
How did you feel about starting college in the spring semester?
I got into and decided on my first choice school, but I got into a program where you start in January and then catch-up to everyone during a summer semester abroad. I'm really excited about all of that, but now that the summer is almost over and most of my friends are gearing up to go away and...
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
What are my chances of getting into an ivy league school?
I'm a junior in high school. I have a pretty decent GPA and I have all A's. I've done a tone of program like internships abroad at hospitals and labs and I'm currently doing a leadership program with Princeton and a mentor-ship program with a pharmaceutical company called Novartis. I'm in 5...
Once training to be an orthodontist, how does one make a living while attending school for so many years?
Seems like a lot of school. How do you pay the bills during that time? Is there clinical where you earn money while learning? #orthodontist #orthodontics #medicine #college #career-counseling
How many years of schooling after college are req'd to become an orthodontist?
Considering as a possible career #orthodontist #orthodontics
Is there a demand for Forensic DNA Analysts?
I want to be a Forensics DNA Analyst but I would like to know if there is a need for this type of occupation. #forensics #biologist
What degree would I need to become a Forensic DNA Analyst?
I think I want to pursue this career but I need to know what kind of degree I would need to obtain. #scientist #forensics #biologist
Which forensic science related job would be best for me based on my interests?
With a forensic science major, I intend to work with trace evidence, but I can't determine which job would allow me to do so. I know of Forensic Anthropologists, Blood Splatter Technicians, Entomologists, etc. but I don't know which of these (and the rest) I would need to work as to be able to...
With a forensic science degree with a concentration in biology, what is to be expected job-wise?
I intend to major in forensic science (biology, not chemistry), but even after quite a lot of research, I'm finding it quite difficult figuring out what exactly one does if they have biology as the concentration (for the major). I prefer biology over chemistry, so I'm just wondering if a major...
How much calculus do you use being and aerospace engineer?
I am very interested in aerospace engineering and want to know how important calculus is to the profession #aerospace-engineering
What are a few good options for Minors if you are an Accounting major?
New accounting major with hopes to minor in something useful to my career. #accounting
Is it better to earn a Bachelor's in Accounting then go on to earn your Master's before taking the CPA? Or would an integrated BS/MS in Accounting be better?
New accounting major with the goal of earning my CPA.
What are different types of jobs that count as being a tech career?
I haven't really heard about various types of tech careers that are available. #expertise
Are there any minors that are good for teachers to have?
Being a teacher is something that is really important to me. I want to be able to help my future students to be the best that they can be. I want to be an elementary school teacher, preferably kindergarten. Is there a minor that would help a lot in the field of education? I was thinking about...
For being a teacher, what experiences or classes would you highly recommend before you get a job?
I have wanted to be an elementary teacher my whole life (almost), so when it comes to getting a job I want to make sure I have really good experiences to make me an even better teacher. Are there experiences or classes that you wished you would have taken that would have helped you understand...
Is it a good idea to take all 8 year of college for your doctorates degree then get a job, or take the first 4 or 5 years and get a bachelors of masters then get a job?
I was told by someone that if you get a doctorates straight off the back, not many places will accept you, but if you go for your bachelors or you masters, then you'll most likely get a job faster. #pharmacy #pharmaceuticals #medicinal-chemistry #drug-development
Any advice for pre-premedical students?
Hi, I'm a sophomore in high school, and I was wondering if any premed/ medical students/ physicians have any advice for a student in high school, that wants to become a doctor, that may help in my medical future. #medicine #career-path #doctorate-degree #motivation
How do you stay motivated?
Hi, I'm a sophomore in high school. And I know that it is EXTERMELY early for me already to lack motivation, but I'm taking all these hard AP/IB classes that have ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO with what I want to be when I'm older. So I was just wondering if anyone has any tips on how to stay...
What are some good companies to apply for internship with if I am interested in being a bio-medical engineer?
I am planning on going to college for a bio-medical engineering degree and was wondering what some good companies were to apply at for being an intern so I could receive more experience and get my foot in the door.
What's the difference between bio-engineering and bio-medical engineering?
I would like to venture into the field of bio-medical engineering and biotechnology but not all colleges offer these programs but some offer a bio-engineering course or degree instead. I was wondering what the main differences were and if I could still get the same jobs with that degree....
What type of degree would I need in order to become either the marketing manager or store manager of a fashion company?
I wish to pursue a career in fashion marketing or management and wanted some insight on what type of degree I should work to receive for the best results. #management #marketing #fashion #manager
How should I go about getting a job at a major fashion company?
My career goal is to become either the marketing manager or store manager of a fashion brand and I would love some insight on how to go about doing so. #management #marketing #fashion
What career involves working with modern or future technologies?
I have completed my first year at a community college. I am thinking of transferring to a 4 year college after I complete my second year. My current major is computer science, but I am not liking it, there's way too much math and I hate math. I don't know if I should major in mobile app...
What do international development majors do after college?
I do not know what to major in but am interested in international development. #international #undecided #international-affairs #college #career #career-counseling
What do economics majors do after college?
I am asking this question because I do not know what to major in. However, I am interested in economics. #major #undecided #econ
How competitive is the surgery health field?
High School Graduate wanting to know the stakes. #surgery #medicine #hospital-and-health-care #college #career
What careers can you pursue with a bachelor's in Genetics?
#genetics #science #college #higher-education #career #career-counseling
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