Sherman, Texas
How do I find mentors through my college courses that will help me find out what career I truly want to choose?
Are my professors mentors or are there other people/places around where I can find a mentor? #career-counseling
Is going to an art college even worth it?
I love art and i've already gotten accepted into Savannah College of art and design which is one of the best out there but my mom thinks it's a waste of money. Should i go for it? I want to be a art therapist or something in advertising/education #art
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
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
How can my career help or effect others?
I don't understand how the technology an aerospace engineer makes in their planes or spaceships effects the everyday person.
#aviation-and-aerospace #technology
Is it hard to get a job in the Field of engineering I want to go into?
I want to be an Aerospace engineer but I am not sure if it is really hard to get into and find a good job in this area of engineering. I know the world always needs engineers but I don't really hear much or find a lot of information on Aerospace engineering. #technology
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's the best way to effectively find a job after college?
So I can have the best chance to getting a good job after college and have peace of mind about my future. #life-coach
What are the bet internships student should pursue if wanting to build experience in the field before completing college of electrical engineering.
I would love to gain a hands on experience in my field to get a good idea of what my future may look like. #engineering #mechanical-engineering #biomedical-engineering #industrial-engineering
In the engineering field, are there hands on career opportunities for students coming out of school?
I know in the beginning of most careers it take a while to work up to do what you truly have a passion for and since I have a passion for being hands on in my career, I'd like to start in the beginning of at all possible. #engineering
How do you find a good place to intern for Biology?
I know that I could probably find a professor that could use my help, but how do I approach them so that I can work by their side. It would be great to be paid, but I don't have to be(that's more a graduate degree thing anyway). I'm about to graduate high school and would like the lab...
If I take a Biology course, how to I transfer that to a Marine Biology course and have many Minors?
I'm a small town senior getting ready to graduate and I don't really have anyone to help me prepare for college. I know I have to get a bachelors in Biology and then somehow 'specialize' in Marine but I also want to major in oceanography and engineering. I want to get my PhD so that I can...
Is learning a second language useful for a STEM career? Why or why not?
I am currently learning Spanish but I am wondering if I should focus on my science more instead. #degree #masters
How does one approach a career in biomedical engineering?
I am interested in entering the field. #degree #masters
What exactly is mechanical engineering? what should i expect? What are benefits of going into this field?
I recently got accepted to university of texas at dallas in mechanical engineering field. But i don't know what to expect in this field because i only chose it since the school didn't offer civil engineering course #mechanical-engineering
What do you wish you knew at my age? What would help me achieve what you couldn't achieve?
I am looking into engineering department (specifically into civil engineering). I would like to know things other people knew at my age so that I may not make the same mistakes others may have made in their career. #civil-engineering #architectural-engineering
To what extent does engineering background required you to be skilled in the analysis of technical reports or information?
I am ambitious senior in high school who wants to explore the opportunities that is available for me to grab onto. I want/need to know how skilled i need to be to pursue the goal I have. #mechanical-engineering #civil-engineering #architecture #architectural-engineering
What's the most stable job with a good income in the media field?
I'm a high school senior whose always been interested in working in broadcasting, but am very scared that I might not make the correct decision. #broadcast-media #broadcast-journalism #broadcast-television #broadcast #tv-production
What strategies do you find useful which help with getting more work/tasks done, even when you lack motivation?
I am a high school student and with this approaching school year, I want to be diligent and perseveringly studious with my coursework. However, in the past, I have found it difficult to keep going or even start important tasks for which I lack the motivation to do. I was wondering what...
How can one find an appropriate business mentor?
I am a high school student working on creating a start-up with my other partners. For the past 6 months or so, we have been working on documents and plan necessary to advance to the next stage of planning. However, we are beginning entrepreneurs and have more to learn on our journey to becoming...
How useful and effective is Goal Setting in the work environment?
Especially since a lot of companies and start-ups assign work and materials using deadlines. How can one still harness the power of goal setting in the workplace? #college #business #career #technology #professional #marketing
Are Leaders born or made?
I am a high school student and I consider myself a leader. I however, want to improve my leadership skills as I will be taking on bigger leadership positions in the next school year. I know that leaders are made through learning and teaching but also, could it be true that we may be born with...
What are the benefits of interning/working for a startup?
I am a high school student and in my current search for internships, everywhere I turn, I see startups. Big companies such as Google and NASA have correspondingly big impact on resumes and portfolios but what do small startups have to offer in terms of extension and development of skill sets,...
How do companies feel about hybrid job positions within their companies?
I am currently in High school and would want to pursue my first career as a sales engineer. How do most companies feel about hiring people who would specialize in two separate things at their firm? Do they think it might conflict or would they render it efficient and cost-effective?...
Should I minor in Marketing/Sales?
I want to become a Sales Engineer and the odds would definitely be in my favor if I majored in an engineering field. However, several people have told me that marketing/sales skills and abilities can be picked up about anywhere in life (be it online or at a community college). Could my minor be...
What sets us apart for success in college and our careers
We all know remember that infamous "What sets you apart from others?" question asked during interviews every time. What actually sets us apart that potential employers or admission officers want to hear? It is indeed an extremely important question when you come to think about it because they...
How important are the networks that we build in college?
I am a high school junior pursuing Harvard University, an extremely influential school known for it's impeccable network building qualities. I want to know how the networks we build with people in college actually affect our careers. #college #marketing #student #network
what helped you make your decision in college to become who you are today and what you do today?
I am confused on what I actually want to be in life. Either an engineer or somewhere in the cop area. #college #engineering #high-school #careers #cops
What does and engineer (both in and out of college) go through on a daily basis from waking up to going to bed?
I would like to see what an engineer goes through a day, what they do on a regular basis, how they handle things, etc. #college #engineering #career #mechanical #company #texas
Is it practical to want to be a CSI?
I grew up watching crime shows including different CSI shows. I also understand that a CSI isn't exactly like on tv but I don't want to just be a forensic science technician. I want to be able to do field work. #law-enforcement #forensics
What jobs could I get with a forensics degree?
I plan to major in forensics. #forensics #forensic-analysis #forensic-psychology #computer-forensics #forensic-pathology #forensic-chemistry
What is it like to work for the Smithsonian Museum?
I am asking, because I want to know more about the different tasks that are done by museum staff. #history #museum #smithsonian
What kind of jobs can a student get after acquiring their Bachelors in History?
I am asking, because I plan on getting my Bachelors in History. #jobs #history
What type of jobs can a person get if they have a degree in psychology?
I would like to know what options are out there for a career in psychology. #psychology
What language would be the most beneficial to those living in the lower center of America, such as: Oklahoma and Texas?
Language barriers, if they are overcome, open many doors and add opportunities to careers that may not have been possible otherwise. #linguistics
What is the best way to balance homework and a social life?
I would like to do my best in school but I would still like to make time for friends and new experiences. #college
What is good advice when you get to a point where you are discouraged and aren't sure if you can continue? How do you keep going in the hard classes?
I will be majoring in Classics which is said to be one of the most rigourous courses in liberal arts. I am worried about whether or not I have what it takes. #college
Where would a good country to study abroad be for a career in sports, specifically sports law?
I will be studying abroad at least twice during my college career and would like to go somewhere that would benefit my sports studies #business #law #sports #study-abroad #sports-law
What is the best major if wanting to pursue a career in sports law?
I would like to be in the field of sports law but am unsure of what to major in. #business #law #sports #sports-law
What courses can you take in high school to prepare you for a music degree?
I am a sophomore in highschool and I want to pursue a field in music. Right now I am leaning towards a music engineer. As we are picking our (high school) courses they tell you to try and pick classes that relate to what you want to go to college for. They offer corses for Architecture, web...
If pursuing a music major, would you suggest getting a side job?
I am a sophomore in highschool and I want to pursue a field in music. Right now I am leaning towards a musical engineer. I have heard that music majors do not make high pays, especially at first. So with that in mind would you have to count on having another job along with music? #music #salary...
How much do musical engineers put into the music?
I am a sophomore in highschool and I want to pursue a field in music. Right now I am leaning towards a musical engineer. As a music engineer how much do you get contribute to the process of creating music? #music
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