Sanger, Texas
Best way to go about getting financial aid
I come from a 1 parent household and my mom makes around $40,000 a year, i have big dreams for college but i know it'll never be achieved if i don't get some serious financial aid. please help #financial-aid
What is a major that I'd be able to use in any part of the world?
I am currently going into my Junior year of college and I am kind of undecided with regards to what I want to major in. Due to some circumstances, I don't know how long I will be able to reside within the United States. I want to graduate before that decision has to be made, but I want to major...
What is a good major/career path for a current DACA student?
I am currently going into my Junior year of College. I have already received an associates of science degree, and I am pursuing a bachelor's degree. With the uncertainty that has arisen with regards to the future of DACA students, I have put a lot of emphasis on trying to choose the "correct...
What professions would it be helpful to have a dual major in computer science and mathematics?
I'm wanting a dual major in computer science and mathematics. What kind of jobs will want or appreciate both of these degrees? I'm also minoring in education.
#stem #stem-education #java #math #mathematics #computer-science #computer-programming #education #teaching #teacher #dualmajor
Is a dual major in Computer Science and Math a good combination?
I'm currently graduating from community college, ready to transfer to the university. My associates will be in Java. Are math and computer science a good dual major? I'm also minoring in education. #stem #stem-education #java #math #mathematics #computer-science #computer-programming...
How much extracurricular work is too much?
Graduate classes + a (mandatory) internship + a job = Too much? My graduate program requires me to work an internship. My financial situation requires me to work another job. But after the homework, the interning, and the work days -- will I miss out on school organizations, meetings,...
Are the loans worth it?
Is an Ivy League education for graduate school worth $100K in loans? At what point does the opportunity cost become negative? #ivyleague #loans #debt #worried
How can you focus on college work when you have 3 other people in your dorm room?
I am going to be rooming with three of my good friends from high school, but they can be loud sometimes. #UTAustin
When majoring in business, is it a good idea to minor or take private lessons in piano?
I would like to major in business accounting at UT Austin, but am not sure if I will have time to fit piano into my schedule. I have been playing the piano since I was 5 years old. #Business
What is the gender gap like in upper level sciences, first hand?
I am a female, high school senior considering a career path in upper level mathematics, academia and research. I am very concerned with underrepresentation of women and I would like to know of any first hand experiences. Researching online I find a lot of statistics, but I would like more. Has...
What kind of flexibility comes with being a professor? Any big pros and cons of the job?
I am a high school senior looking toward a possible career as a math professor. The things is, I have so many other passions like theatre. I am perfectly happy doing art on the side, but I would like to know if I pursue mathematics if it will be a possibility. #mathematics #professor #theatre...
What steps do you need to take to become an engineer?
I'm asking so I can plan ahead and know what to do before hand. #engineer
What is it like to be a computer engineer
I'm asking because I want to be one and I want to know if that is what fits me. I'm also asking so I can see what the experience is like so if I become one I already know. #engineer
How do you know the college you choose is the best place for you?
I'm a senior in high school and because there are so many colleges in the world, I feel overwhelmed by all the possibilities! I want to know how I can feel comforted by the decision I make for the college I go to. #college #helpme #utd
What would be the best way to prepare and get the experience that I need for a school to be willing to hire me?
They tend to hire coaches and teachers with more experience due to the fact that they have a resume that they can go based off. This makes it harder for those attempting to get experience for their resume. #teaching
What’s a great startup to work in the film industry?
I want a little advice in starting my career In the film industry as a women, more so a director! Any recommendations or tips? #advice #film #filming #filmindustry #women #femaledirectors
If any, it’s there a difference between a male and female director?
I am very interested in the film industry to become a director as a female, and I was wondering if there’s any vast or different treatments between the 2 for example pay, respect, education, succes, creativity. #male #female # femaledirectors #film #filmindustry #directors
What is the average student loan amount?
What is the average amount of student loans a person uses in order to go to college? I start school and August and I am trying to figure out the best cost effective way for me. I do not want to take a whole lot of student loans and be stuck in debt for the next ten years. #student-loans...
With today's economy would it be more beneficial to get a bachelor's degree in business rather than education?
I start school in August for my bachelor's degree. I already have a an associates in science. I can not decide if I should major in education or general management. I am trying to decide which would suite me better with the way this economy is looking and try and prepare for the future for at...
What are the best strategies for passing the FE CIVIL exam?
For those who have passed the fe civil exam, what strategies best helped you become successful in taking it? What should I focus on? #fecivil ##civilengineer
As a civil engineering student, what is the best time to take the F.E. exam?
I will be graduating in May I already took it last year and failed and of course I plan on taking it again. Do companies look for you to have already taken it before you graduate or is it acceptable to take it afterwards?
Many thanks. #feexam #fecivil ##civilengineering
Are all colleges the same? Does it matter if I go to a private university or state school or community college?
I want to know if it is worth it get out school loans for a private school. Or will I get the exact same knowledge at any other type of colleges that are much cheaper? Really struggling of getting enough money to go to my dream school which is private and expensive. #college-advice
Is the Foreign Service Academy really selective and hard (ivy league hard) to get in?
Planning to be a diplomat but I would like to know if I will have to have a really amazing resume or is the academy only take testing scores. Something I would like to know before I am dead set on being a diplomat. #government #diplomat #foreign-service
What are good universities in Texas that have a good science/medicine department?
I am really interested in medicine, and want to learn and study the anatomy of the human body. #humanbody #medicine
Are there univerities that major in both biomedical studies and some sort of voice performance major?
I am interested in entering the medical field, and I also have a strong passion for the arts, and more specifically singing. #medicine #voice-teacher
How did you deal with homesickness while you were living abroad?
The program I've been accepted to for grad school is in a different county from the one I'm living in. I've lived abroad before, but only for a short amount of time. What's it like to live in a new country for over a year? #studyabroad #study-abroad
What do you wish you had known before starting a non-profit?
I've been accepted into a graduate program where I will learn how to start a non-profit arts company. I would love some advice from people who have started their non-profit, whether it's in the arts or another field. #nonprofits #performing-arts #fine-arts #art
How do I choose what to include on my resume?
There is so much that I can add on my resume, but I know that most employers do not read resumes if they are too long. How do I decipher what is important to include on the resume? #resume
What is the easiest way to study for a cumulative test or final?
My high school does not test midterms and finals. Therefore, I am not quite sure how I will need to study for those types of tests in college. #finals #exams #studying-tips #study-skills #studying #time-management
What experience or insight should I have as trying to become a music major?
Currently I am trying to pursue either Music Therapy or Music Education as a major and just wanted to know some basics behind what skills or things I should have prior. #music #musician #college #professional #skills
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