Shrub Oak, New York
How does an aspiring mathematician stay motivated in researching pure mathematics?
Hi! I am a high school senior set on becoming a "pure mathematician." Ever since I learned the proof to the quadratic formula in 10th grade, I have been chasing abstract mathematics and working to improve my problem-solving skills. Less than a year ago, I came across a very interesting problem...
What to do after graduation?
Recently declared a biology major, but not sure what my path should be once I graduate. Should I go to grad school, med school, or start working and see if I want to go back to school later on?
#recentlydeclared, #postbacpath, #gradschool, #medschool, #career-paths
How should you go about getting a job after graduation if you have no work experience?
You can't include work experience/history or applications or resumes if you don't have any, so what do you do instead? How does this affect your application process when you're looking for a career?
#job, #career, #noworkexperience
Those attending colleges what can you recommend High school Students?
What are some things a college student or professor, would recommend a high school student to do, or accomplish, before they graduate?
#high-school #college #college-admission #college-prep
How could you get a Phd in college?
I'm interested in getting a Phd for chemistry or chemical engineering, and i was wondering how do you start to work on getting a Phd, and what college year? can you start on your freshman year or only after getting a master degree's
#science-phd
#chemistry
#college
What are the best electives to take for a nursing major?
Due to the fact that my schedule is very tight and I only get to take a few electives, I was wondering what electives are best for my major. Is there any that would help me to build relationships with my patients, help me further my nursing skills, or be good extra knowledge to have as a...
What are the best ways to stand out as a new grad nurse?
I am curious what employers want to see as far as experience, community service, and past work experiences from a new grad nurse. Also are there any clubs that really stand out that can help me land a position on a labor and delivery unit.
#nursing #labor-and-delivery
What is the best way to decide which career would be best for me?
I’m in my sophomore year now and I can’t decide what job I want to have when I’m older. I’ve done some research and would like to be either a lawyer or an engineer but I can’t decide which one. What would be a good way to go about deciding which career to pursue?
#career-choice
Changing Majors
Entering college as a young adult and with lots of aspirations of what to come ahead, we always come across the option to change their major. What is the difference between a business degree vs. a communications degree in a career perspective?
#business #communications #college-majors
How did you know that you wanted to attend a public/private school? Explain.
I want to know if it’s worth going to a private college #money #college #public-school #private-school #college-choice #choosing-a-college
How did you know if you wanted to dorm/stay local?
I want to know so that I can decide if whether or not I want to go away.#collegesoon #college
In college, am I going to be able speak fluent?
I am international student in America, I studied English so much, and my speaking is not as good as my academic English. I want to be very fluent in English, people around me tell me that as I get to college, I will a lot of time to improve my speaking. Did anyone have experience like that?...
How to find success within Business field?
How does one get good connections during or after college in order to rise quickly, specifically in management fields?
#business #management
How do you break into the photography business?
I'm a food photographer but I haven't had any luck getting steady clients. Advice? #food-photography #photography #digital-photography
Do I need a Masters Degree to work in Higher Education?
I work as an adjunct instructor teaching photography, do I need my masters degree to continue doing this and to possibly work in professional development/instructional design/educational technology going forward? #higher education #technology #instructional-design
How to plan for retirement?
Seeing as how my income will be very minimal while in college (around 200$ a month) how can I begin saving for my retirement? -- Also interested in investing
#plans #goals #retirement #investing #financial-planning #finance
What is the advancement potential in the field of Forensic Science? And what is a typical path?
I was accepted into the Forensic Science program at several schools, one being West Virginia University and would like to know what to expect after receiving my college degree. #forensic #college-major #career-choice #WestVirginiaUniversity #science #college #forensic-science
What would be a reasonable salary range to expect if I entered forensic science? What is the long-term potential?
I have applied to several schools for Forensic Science, one is West Virginia University, which has the #1 Forensic program in the country ... its programs partner includes the FBI, in fact, 80% of their graduates are hired by the FBI. And I was accepted to WVU, however, I'm really not aware at...
How would you describe each college major and its potential in a sentence?
#career #major #potential #college #academic-advising
How long does it take to be a dermatologist?
I want to go into medicine. #medschool #dermatologist #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care #medicine
How can I stop being nervous about applying for college?
I’ve been looking at colleges for a while now, and thinking about how close it’s getting to having to submit applications worries me. The process of applications and thinking will I ever be accepted? #Anxious #college-applications #college-admissions #college
Will applying for colleges be stressful?
I’m a junior in high school and I’ve already looked into applying for colleges and it seems pretty complicated. So I’m just wondering how hard will it get throughout senior year looking for colleges? #stressed #college-applications #college
What career options do I have as a Computer Science major?
I’m a Computer Science major wondering what I can do in the future related to programming. #technology #programming #computer-science #computer
When did you know you wanted to become a screenwriter?
I have been thinking about becoming a screenwriter for some time. I love the idea of telling stories and educating the general public. #movies #screenwriting
To become a marketer do you have to relatively be good at public speaking?
I am trying to go into the marketing business but I am not the greatest public speaker. #business
What jobs can I find if I want to major in Fine Arts?
I'm debating whether to do Fine Arts along with Illustration. #art
How do you effectively study ?
time management is hard and sometimes I forget to study ahead of time
#studyhardcore
What can I do to increase my chances of acceptance into a nurse practitioner program?
I am interested in becoming a nurse practitioner; what are some things I can do to increase my chances of getting accepted into good programs?
#nursing #registered-nurses #nurse-practitioner
What kind of career opportunities are available to those with a degree in Sociology
I am very interested in studying sociology in college, but I find it difficult to think of a career that could benefit from that kind of knowledge #sociology #social-sciences
Is it worth the money to enroll to a brand name college?
#scholarships #business
What are the things I have to do in order to become an orthodontist?
I want to be an orthodontist but I not completely sure what I do after I graduate with a bachelors degree in biology #dental #orthodontist #orthodontics #orthod #academic-advising
What can I do to help myself stand out to a prospective employer once I am finished with college?
Most people applying for a teaching position will be qualified as per their education, so I'd like to know what I can do to give myself something extra that may give me a better chance at getting a teaching position.
#education
Why do some colleges expect a 17 year old to know what she wants to do with her life?
I am undecided currently in what I want to major in. Some colleges require when you apply that you apply to a specific college within the university. However they don't require a declared major until later on in college. I don't know what I want to major in and therefore choosing a college...
Whats the best way to keep maximum focus on school studies?
Just trying to improve myself/study habits. #study-habits #studying-tips #studying
What are some common problems people have that can be solved with mobile apps?
Hi everyone, I wanted to know what are some problems you have experienced before because I am interested in creating a unique app, through coding, targeted to solving some of your problems. However, I am stuck and would like to know some of your input. #tech #technology #science #coding...
Best method to studying for SAT and ACT at the same time?
I am planning to take the ACT in September and SAT in October and I would like to know how I can study for both simultaneously and receive the best scores I possibly can. Any advice? Have any of you done the same before? #college #testing #ivy-league #sat #act
Is it possible to be accepted into competitive art schools without art extracirriculars?
Not that I necessarily want to go to an art school, but I would like to look at all possible options. I have always loved art and am self taught--where though I never had lessons or took classes, I was able to be accepted to a competitive high school to study art. However, I chose to go to a...
If you want to be a veterinarian, how many years of schooling would that be?
Would it be the same amount of years as becoming a doctor? Can you go to regular colleges for education and then proceed to med schools? -- I was just wondering since I have always loved animals though I have never really considered it as a career (or a number one choice of a career)....
Is it bad to have TOO many extracurriculars on the college app?
Although I am not applying to college yet, I am involved in many extracirriculars because I have a lot of different interests that may not relate to each other like singing, drawing, science, writing, etc. If I continue to do all these extracirriculars (simply because I will enjoy them), would...
What is the best way to self study for SATs and ACTs over the summer?
I'm planning on taking the SAT and ACT after the summer and I am planing to self study. What are some of the most effective ways of studying and what are some tips so that I can do well? Which is less challenging one in your opinion? #college #science #math #writing #testing #sat
If you know coding, what high paying jobs are there?
I will be doing a coding internship over the summer and I was wondering if someone was to pursue it, what jobs can they land and if it gives good pay? #tech #coding #computers
How is studying abroad?
When I go to college I would like to study abroad, most likely in Europe or Australia. If anyone has ever studied abroad, what was your experience? Did you make a lot of friends? Was it scary? How expensive? #college #school #travel #study #abroad #world #europe #vacation
Would it be hard to pursue a career that you did not major in in college? Can they do it?
Hi, I was just wondering if someone were to change their career path to a whole new field and did not figure it out until after they graduated, can they still get a great job and they would love? #college #career #major
How do you get to work at Google or any other major companies?
I'm very curious and hope it's as nice as it seems. Also, how much would they pay? #tech #google #career-details #financial-planning
Is there a career that combines technology and scientific research?
I'm very interested in both careers and am lost as to which I would like to pursue. #science #tech #career-details
Jobs in science?
What are some jobs in science that don't require being stuck in a lab all day yet can also pay well for women?
Unsure about future career?
Hi, I'm currently a sophomore in High School and I'm very indecisive on what career I want to pursue in life because my main interests are split between science and writing. How can I decide? #career #science #writing #english #undecided
How can I effectively use LinkedIn if I do not have many real-life connections?
I am a high school student and I created a LinkedIn account two years ago but I do not have much on my profile and only 4 connections. I am in school most of the time, so I do not have a lot of work or volunteering experience. My town is small and not a lot of people I associate with have a...
What do I go about writing a thank you letter to a scholarship committee?
I am a senior in high school and I recently won a scholarship and want to write a thank you letter or card to the foundation. Should this be a short thank you of only a few sentences? I have not worked with this foundation nor do I know much about it, but I want to write a genuine thank you...
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