Saint James, New York
What is the best way to improve your public speaking skills?
Public speaking is basically my biggest fear in the entire world. I pretty much try dodging every obstacle possible when it comes to this topic. This is a strong phobia of mine that just eats away at me. If I were to practice speaking when I know I have a presentation or something big coming up...
Does every Psychology major necessarily need graduate school?
I am currently debating on attending graduate school and continuing my education for a Master's Degree. My main concern is that if I decide to not further do my education will it make things harder for myself in the long run to land a job. However, I understand that by getting your Masters you...
Is it better or more valued to receive a degree with a minor or concentration?
I will be receiving my degree in Psychology with no minor nor concentration. I am wondering if I made a wise decision by doing so? I have noticed that a majority of my friends have graduated with either a minor or concentration and I never really understood what that meant. Could it just be...
What type of internships can you get and what is it that you exactly do when being a psychology major?
I have yet to think about getting an internship while in the process of achieving my B.A in Psychology. I know that an internship is something very good to have under your belt because it shows experience and is highly valuable for applying to jobs. I am skeptical as to what you do as you...
What is the best way to prepare for an interview?
Honestly, I have not been on many interviews within my lifetime. However, during my Principles of Professional Psych course at Kean University my class as a whole had to do a one on one brief interview with the professor in front of the entire class. The professor asked us a numerous amount of...
As an ambitious college sophomore how do I find an internship?
I want to find one that doesn't mind someone with little experience, but everywhere I look jobs and internships are looking for a lot of experience. I really want as much experience I can get now in sophomore year so that when I apply for competitive jobs in junior and senior year I have a leg...
What are good speech presentation tips?
I'm personally really bad at public speaking, is there any tips/tricks that you all have that can help me before and during a presentation ? #publicspeaking #tips
How can I get internships?
Let's say I have been in college for a few years and I want to obtain an internship around my field. What is a grat way to get an internship? It seems as if internships are really hard to get and that they are really selective. #internships #field
Would you rather have better social life or a better gpa for college?
Should I focus more about connections or about having a great GPA? #social #gpa
How can I get more job responses?
It seems as if there is a very unlikely chance that jobs will call me back if I apply online, but the only way to apply is through different websites. How can I get more job responses /interviews back to the jobs that I apply to?
Is it wise to take a loan to go to college?
I know a lot of people who regret taking loans to go to college because they have a hard time paying it back since there is a lack of jobs for them to take advantage of. What happens if you know you just can't pay it back?
How do you know what career choice is best for you?
I am a high school student lately it has been a bit blurry when trying to decide what's the best option for a career because in the long run, I want to be happy with the choice that I make. I have a lot of varying interests which, makes it even harder to decided what I want. #college #jobs
How do you keep a balance between your social life and college studies?
I am curious as to how one can multitask and keep focus on everything around them. #college #organization #life-balance
Would you say that it is bad to go to frat/sorority parties?
Just wondering since they seem to get really bad rep #college #career #greek-life
What's the number one thing employers in the sports industry look for in potential employees?
Interested in possibly pursuing a job in the sports industry and know it's a hard field to succeed in quickly. #sports #sports-agent #employer #sports-industry #sports-executive
What is the best path to take if I want to be a sports agent?
Interested in both a career in finance and as a sports agent. Thinking I should go on a Business track as it's easier to switch over that way rather then the other way around. Thoughts? #college-major #sports #sports-agent #career-path-planning
Sports Medicine or Sports Reporting Possible
I am a senior in high school and want to do something with sports. I have been in sports since I was 4. I have done karate, baseball, flag football and in the last 4 years have become serious about running. I ran all year at the high school level. I also may want to become a police officer but...
What are some tips to be successful ?
generally speaking, how can you be great at everything you do #success
How do you get over public speaking fears?
Before I give a presentation, I usually get very anxious, and even though I might be pretty prepared, I stutter and repeat the same words sometimes. What are good tips and tricks to help me improve presentation skills, and how would you give a great speech? #communications #communication...
Is college useless?
I've heard that many believe college is almost similar to a high school degree to an extent. I don't want to end up in debt living a minimum wage job. If I want to earn a good living, is college recommended? Is graduating college and going to a grad school make your chances of success better?...
When pursuing a career in Journalism or Communications, is it necessary to get a Master Degree?
Many careers require many years of education. I was just wondering if having a Master Degree benefits you significantly in Journalism like in other fields or is graduate school for Journalism just a financial burden? #communications #entertainment #broadcast-journalism #magazines
Would it be better for me to major in Journalism or Mass Communications?
I am asking this question because ever since I was a little girl I always wanted to be a magazine editor; however, lately i have been thinking about pursuing a career in broadcast journalism. Also many people who do end up majoring in Journalism have difficulties finding a job, so would...
What qualifies one sports broadcaster as being more reliable than another?
This question would be helpful in organizing a stable career path and resume to assist in solidifying a good job out of college. #career #college-major #broadcast-media #sports-marketing #experience-design
How does somebody who has not played a particular sport able to broadcast about it?
My name's Annalie, I'm a 17 year old girl from Long Island, New York or follows sports, especially soccer relatively closely, and was curious while watching a female panel discuss a football game. #broadcast-media #sports-marketing #career-path-planning
How can I balance work life, school life, and extracurricular clubs?
I want to do everything, yet it seems like there is not enough time to do all things at once. How can I be in clubs while working part time and also going to school ? #college #school
What is the most important thing when choosing a right major/minor?
It is hard to understand which major is the right one that is suitable for me when there are so many different types of fields out there. How can I choose the best ones for my passions and interests? #college #major #college-minor
How can I keep healthy if I work full time/ go to school?
It seems to be pretty hard to do that when there are odd break hours, many people. How do you maintain weight and eat healthy also #health #school #fitness
How do you decide which major to take up in college?
Right now, I'm a junior in high school and of course thinking about colleges, where to apply, and how to stand from my competiton. But my main concern is what I should major in. There are so many courses that sound super interesting to me like anthropology, Spanish, business, etc., but it's so...
How can I be promoted in a company?
As a person who wants to move up to higher positions in a company, how can I give my managers the impression that I am capable of being in a higher authoritative position? #career #work #life
What are good time management strategies?
I want to be involved, get good grades, maintain social relationships during college. How can I do this is a way that won't be too stressful? #college #work #life
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