Tacoma, Washington
How vital is it to get to know my professors who are outside my area of interest?
I am a freshman who wants to study biology, but I also take classes that are not in the field of science (history and english). Should I try to make connections with those professors that are not within my major? #college #professors #connections
Is WSU widely recognized in the engineering community?
I'm looking to go into a career in engineering, and I've applied to UW, but am also applying to WSU as a backup. My GPA is well above 3.5, so I know that I can get into UW for sure (they have guaranteed admission for those with a GPA of 3.5 or greater). If I don't make it into engineering at...
Has the Evaluating Factors of How Scholarships Are Given Changed Over the Years?
I heard that in the past, scholarships were more based on academics than on need and race/ethnicity, but now things have changed so that need and race/ethnicity are more weighted when choosing which candidate gets a scholarship--whether consciously or subconsciously. Is this true? This just...
What are some things I should know in order to start my own professional business?
I am preparing for a career as a CPM/LM (out-of-hospital midwife), and I hope to eventually start my own birth and photography businesses. I would like to learn more about the aspects of building a business that are most important in the beginning, so that I can create a solid foundation in...
what inspired you to become and auto body mechanic?
I'm 16 years old and I always wanted to work on cars as an actual career but I'm not sure if I want to pursue this in the future. #mechanical-engineering
How many clubs, internships, and work study programs is too much?
I am attending the University of Washington this upcoming fall and will be majoring in biochemistry. My goal is to get accepted into med school in the future which obviously requires many extracurricular activities and volunteer work. Currently, I am signed up for work study, I plan to get...
what inspired you to become and auto body mechanic?
I'm 16 years old and I always wanted to work on cars as an actual career but I'm not sure if I want to pursue this in the future. #mechanical-engineering
could we use this website as a forum to develop new ideas for the economy? something sustainable and green. Something that can catch on to the whole world.
I am concerned at the idea that our eonomy is based on credit which in actuality is noting. #business #entrepreneurship #government #anthropology
What is the hardest/most competitive major at STEM-focused colleges?
#college-major #major #college
As a student in a competitive field, what can you do to stand out to be chosen for a job?
I am considering going into Marketing or Human Resources, which I have been told are very competitive fields. I am looking for ideas on how to stand above my peers and have a more attractive resume than other people in these fields in order to get a job. #college #business #college-major...
When is the soonest am i able to start cosmetology school? I am 15, and want to start as soon as possible.
Im from Washington, going to high school.
how does it feel once you've completed all of school to become a registered nurse?
I would like to become a registered nurse in the near future after completing certified medical assistant and licensed practical nurse. #nursing
Pre-Law Studies
Picking a major can be difficult! I feel like I would be trapped choosing one that limits my ability to branch out into other professional areas that I am passionate about. For example, I really want to pursue law and I thought that pre-law studies was the best pathway to go. However, I am...
Which State in the US have Wild Land Fire Fighting all year around?
#Firefighting
Need help with picking a college, getting into college, and choosing a right career.
I am thinking I might want to go away to college in California (particularly southern california). I am currently in Washington State, and am looking to become a software engineer, or at least something in that field (e.g. comp sci). I would like to know: a. Which colleges in Southern...
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