Sutton, Massachusetts
What do I need to study to become an entrepreneur?
I want to start my own company, what skills do I need? What benefits does college have to becoming an entrepreneur?
#entrepreneur #business #small-business
How to Maintain a Balanced Life
How do I manage a job, school, studying, and hobbies? I feel as if all of my time is wasted and that I’m not productive. How do I stop feeling this way? How do I get myself to be able to fit in at least an hour of doing the things I love? How do I become less obsessed with my phone, and...
Applying for Scholarships
I am a 2018 high school graduate on a gap year. I am using my time away from school to apply for more aid and really getting to myself as well. As I try to find scholarships, I notice most are for those who are seniors in high school and graduating in 2019. I have gotten lucky with some,...
Self Discipline and Motivation
I’m going to begin #onlinecourses in a few days and I’m not sure how I will stay on top of them. I have to get through 20 courses within the next 12 months, and have 8 weeks to complete each course. My question is, how do I stay on top of the work and receive good marks? #motivation...
What can I do with a business administration degree vs an economics degree?
#business #finance #management #accounting
In college regardless of major how quickly did you get employed?
Usually the purpose of going to college is to get educated in order to qualify for some sort of job/interest you have. However how long did it take to get employed in your field? #job #job-search #career #college
How much experience is needed in terms of managing a hedge fund?
As of lately I have been really interested into business in terms of a possible major. However I know nothing about what you could do with a business degree. I was thinking of being a hedge fund manager but I would like to know what steps do I take to position myself to have enough experience...
Career explorations for a confident career?
Hello! For my school's graduation requirement, I have to have 15 hours of career exploration. I know that I want to be a psychologist or do something in the psychology field, but those jobs are usually very confidential. What should I do? If I cannot do that, I am also very interested in other...
Is electrical engineering as hands on as I think it is?
Hello, I am an aspiring electrical engineer and I want to do EE because I enjoy it. My main concern is that electrical engineering jobs aren't hands on. I have heard from multiple people that the majority of the jobs are just sitting at a desk all day. Also, is EE in Boston viable? To me, it...
What should I do if I know what major I want to pursue, but not what profession?
I'm a high school senior #scholarships
What is one invaluable lesson you learned at a job or internship?
job #first-job #job #summer-jobs #college-jobs #jobs #internships
What is most valuable to employers when looking for a potential employee who has just graduated from college?
#career #job #jobs #careers #writing # #job-market # #college-jobs #business
Does the high school you go to matters to colleges?
For example, does a student applying from the best high school in the state he or she lives in has a higher chance of being admitted into the college she/he wants than a student that comes from a normal high school (a school with no rankings)? #high-school #high-school-students #school #student...
How important is taking non-science based classes for a future in medicine?
I read that medical schools look for students that take classes that stand out from the usual classes that med school applicants take. How accurate is this? #medical-school #medicine
What is the most important advise a future medical student should remember?
I am very interested in the medical field. Is there any advise you think will make or break my future career. #futureofmedicine
Is is hard to balance academics and social life?
#social #social-psychology #career
What is the best way to find a scholarship?
#scholarships #scholarship #admissions-counseling
Is there another major that is easy to finish while doing the premed track and a biology major?
I am interested in pursuing a biology major while finishing a premed track in college. I am just wondering if there is another major that people think are similar or have similar requirements as these other requirements that would be manageable to accomplish too. #major #choosing-a-major...
What's the best search tool for jobs after college?
I feel like getting a degree isn't enough to get a job. You actually have to know where to look if you want a job in the degree you graduated from. #college #jobs #job-search
How do you make a budget in college?
I find it really hard to make a budget. #saving #budget
How stressful is a double major?
Currently I am split between business (economics) and biomedical science in terms of career paths to pursue. When I tell others this they say business goes well with everything so I should double major. Being in high school I have no idea the rigor of attaining a degree for a major. That being...
How do you know medical school is “for you?”
Being young it is easy to say you want to be a doctor, but with little to no exposure it’s hard to know if you’re cut for it. How does one know that they should attend medical school if they are unsure before they get into college?
#medschool #doctor #medicine
How do I make the right choices when there is peer pressure?
I don't want to be pressured to do anything but what happens if I am tempted to do something I may regret? #peer #pressure
How do I know what job is right for me?
How do I know what jobs are good? Do I judge it by the benefits or the job itself? #job #first-job
What is the easiest way to alleviate student loans?
I am wondering what tips would be useful to know before I enter collage so I can pay off the loan before interest starts building. #financial-planning #loans #finance #student-loans
Is it worth it getting a laptop for collage?
I am a freshman going into collage and I am wondering if it is generally worth it to get a laptop for collage
#technology
What’s the most important thing colleges look for in applications?
SAT Scores, GPA, class rank, extracurriculars, essays? If you were to make a list from the most important aspect to the least, how would it look like? #high-school-classes #classes #collegeapplications #college
What are the most popular majors in the U.S. this year?
Deciding and picking a major is sometimes hard for students because technology is innovating and many new fields are developing, so I would like to know what majors are trending in 2018 that will be useful in the future
#college #major #collegemajor #majors
Is Child Psychology a good major?
So I initially wanted to be a child psychologist but so far I've been hearing that a career in psychology isn't as good as you'd expect it to be. Can you get a good job with a Bachelor's degree from it? #career #psych
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