Saint Catharines, Ontario, Canada
Balancing reality and a dream?
I've wanted to study engineering, more specifically mechanical, since before I entered high school. And although I still love the discipline and have no doubts about my desire, I know that one reason I like the path is that it is relatively secure. But recently, I've had a dream of going into...
Is a Bachelor's degree enough? If you commit to attending a university, will you really need a Master's degree to get a job?
So many careers have Master's and PhD programs. I don't know if i am ready for 5-10 years of university. #career-counseling #canada-university
What's your favorite medical profession?
I originally wanted to go to medical school after college to be a physician but realized that is in fact not what I wanted. I wanted to be more behind the scenes now. I do know that I want to be in medicine though. Anyone have ideas for possible professions? My current major is Biology....
How do you know which job/career is right for you?
Hi,
I'm interested in knowing how do you know when you know you are in the right role/career/ job. I have so many interests and want to do so many things that I feel that I can get lost in everything I want to do and lose sight.
#job #career #career-development #career-choice #career-path
How many years of school to I have to go through in total if i want to become a Pediatrician
How many years beyond a 4-year Bachelor Degree? Like how many years of Med School will I have to go through? #doctor
How do you know what classes to take for a college major?
I will be in college in a few years, and i don't want to pay for classes I don't need. #academic-advising #college-major #scheduling #college
If going to college puts you in major debt, whats the best way to get out of it?
My family is sacrificing a lot by sending me to college and of course I feel guilty. I feel pressured to try my best and excel as a student, but doesn't everyone? Financial assisntance is part of the road to success and if going to college doesnt pay off the debt that it may put you in, can it...
Why would learning abroad give me a leg up amongst my future competition?
I'm considering going abroad #career #school #study-abroad #learning
When should I start studying for the LSAT?
Interested in pursuing a career in law but currently in university. Many have told me to start studying after second year, but I'm still uncertain to when I should begin exam prep. #college #law #law-school #lsat #lsat-exam
What is the best website/app for looking up scholarships to apply for?
Sometimes I have trouble finding ones I qualify for #scholarships
How long did it take you to find your career calling? How did you define the should and must of life?
I know someone who is stuck at the crossroad of should and must. He dropped out during 3rd year university, and he quit his insurance broker job. He is currently doing nothing, and I know he's looking for his calling. How long does this take? I know it doesn't come at a snap. I just want to see...
What tips could a grade 11 high school student use if he is interested in becoming a pediatrician
I am currently a grade 11 high school student and am in ontario. I am highly interested in becoming a pediatrican , if any has any tips/advice please let me know!
Thanks!
#doctor #university #medical-field #canada-university #pediatrican
Tips for a first year university student?
I'm starting my first year at university this September, and I would like some practical tips on studying, dealing with stress and other challenges that many first years face. #university #college-student #studying-tips
How to start learning about a career path?
I finished my BA in Psychology and I'm interested in counseling, yet I don't have any experience or know anyone in the field. How do I get started learning about it? Or for that matter any career path I'm interested in? #career #career-path #careers #career-choice #learning #start #psychology...
What's your most effective study habit?
I'm trying to do better with my studying and need some advice on what may or may not work.
#studying-tips
What is the best university in Canada
I want to go into the medical field, so which university is best in Canada? #medicine #university #college-selection
What's the right job for a future counsellor-wannabe?
I will provide some details of my current situation so I can actually hope for some similarly detailed advice/answers. I completed my undergrad in psychology. After undergrad, I wanted to go into grad school for psychology. But my grades and etc. were not good enough. So I went into a master's...
I am interested in philanthropy and foundations. There are no undergraduate or post-secondary programs in this field.What should I study, and where?
I haven't found any undergraduate university or college programs specific for a career in philanthropy. How do I get started? #career-counseling #career-choice #career-development
It's not necessary a career question, but how important is financing when pursuing a career? What tips could you provide?
As a fortunate student, in the province I live in, Ontario, the government provides an OSAP program which is a Ontario Student Assistance Program. This program enables students to apply for bursaries, grants, and loans. When going into post-secondary, it's not just a small fee of one year in...
What exactly is a public health coordinator?
I met with a public health nurse a few weeks ago to talk about birth control. I asked her how she got to be doing what she did, and I found her answer very interesting. I would LOVE to educate people about proper sex education (STI's, different types of birth control, consent, gender &...
Can anyone working in the computer science field provide info about their life as a computer scientist and the schooling you went through to graduate?
i have an assignment that requires me to find a person working in the computer science field . I have to know details about the day in the life of a computer scientist, and also know what schooling you went through to become a computer scientist. I need someone who works in ontario, and someone...
Pratical tips for job interviews?
What can I do in order to demonstrate that I am a good choice for a position that I am interested in? #job-search-strategies #job-interview
How can I make the right connections if I want to be a teacher?
I want to be a teacher when I graduate from York University #teaching #teacher #career-choice #school #career-path #career-development #learning #connections
What are some possible ways that I can gain connections in my field?
I've often heard about the importance of making connections, but how exactly do you go about doing that? #career #networking
I want to become a lawyer, what program should I study in university?
Interested in pursuing law as a career, but there are so many options to study under in university. Should I just choose whatever program is most "GPA-friendly" or risk a slightly lower GPA for a program I'm genuinely interested in? #law #undergraduate #career-details #personal-development
How interesting is a career in research?
I am majoring in Health Studies, and one possible career that I can pursue is in research. #healthcare #research
To what extent is accounting an international job?
I would like to know if I could find an accounting job that incorporates traveling the world. #accounting
What else is involved in marine biology besides research?
As much as I love research and would love to have my own study, I do not want to be studying and doing research as a career. What is beyond it? #science #marine #oceanography
What are the benefits to studying abroad?
I would like to know what experiences other former/current university students have had and if they felt that studying abroad was beneficial to them/
what are the career options for a computer science graduate?
what are the available career options for a computer science graduate #computer-software #career-counseling #career-choice #career-paths #software-engineering #software-development #career-development #web-development
What is the most interesting part about being a marine biologist?
I am currently majoring in M.Bio, and I want a job and career that is interesting and exciting, and not a boring job on repeat for the rest of my life #biology #marine-biology #animals #oceanography
Is technology decreasing the number of jobs in the pharmacy field?
Recent news is about a robot who found a cure to cancer it has not been confirmed as the patient died before the treatment was implemented. #medicine #research #biomedical-engineering #pharmacy #pharmaceuticals
In what ways are the jobs and careers of doctors and nurses similar and different?
When I tell people that I plan on possibly attending medical school in the future, many of them try to encourage me to consider nursing, because it is less time consuming to get the necessary education. I don't want to be swayed by the financial aspect of a certain career path. I want to find...
If I were to major in English, what credentials would I need to teach English abroad? TESL?
I am a senior in highschool, thinking about going into education as my career. I would like to major in English, as well as music. I asked many teachers about teaching abroad, but is something like a TESL( Teaching english as a second language) certificate, necessary? Or is it something that is...
Do the different levels of degrees determine a person's chance at a job?
I'm wondering about the levels of degrees in any context. Numbers and certificates run this world. So in any example, could you explain the different degree levels and how they compare to each other? #career #higher-education #degree
What can a degree in criminology do to help you become a lawyer
I ask because I was thinking about going to university to get my undergraduate degree in criminology, but I am not sure if this will help me to become a lawyer #law #lawyer
What does a computer engineer do?
For a class in high school, I have to research a career that I'm interested in and I thought that it would be a good time for me to find out more about computer hardware engineering, the career I'm interested in. So most of these answers I can find on the internet but I think it would be more...
What kind of career can a French major have?
I am looking for different job opportunities for French majors. #job #french
How to get a Co-op Job in BIM(Construction) Industry
Student at GBC BIM Management Program #civil-engineering #architect #construction #planning #bim #revit
Should you take health and physical education for four years to become a professional soccer player? Is it optional?
My dream is to become a professional soccer player. I don't want to mess up that dream, so i am asking. i need alot of information!
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