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What bachelor's degree should an aspiring forensic psychologist aim for?
Hello! I'm currently a freshman in college and am unsure as to what degree would best be suited for a future career as a forensic psychologist. I'm currently majoring in psychology and plan to obtain a B.A.. However, I wanted to receive expert advice on whether this route is the best option. I...
What is the difference between a doctor of dental surgery and an oral and maxillofacial surgeon?
I am a third-year biology student interested in pursuing dentistry. #dentist #surgeon #JULY20
How much schooling is required to become a forensic odontologist?
I am a third-year biology major interested in the dental field. #dental #dentist #dentistry #JULY20
How do I prepare myself for the job searching world after college while in college?
From what I understand, job searching is hard, time consuming, and takes a lot of emotional patience. Finding a job, applying to the job, waiting for an interview, having the interview, waiting for a response, getting the response, (if accepted) waiting till you start, (if rejected) restarting...
How do I know I have found the right career?
When I ask people how they knew that their current career was the right one for them they usually answer with "you just know" or "I'm happy" or "it just feel right". In a general sense I understand that but since I have not experienced it I am questioning if the vagueness of *just knowing*....
How do I find the right career to aspire to?
Hello, I'm currently a Communication major, minoring in psychology. I don't know what what my career goal is at the moment. I'm really open with the options people have recommended for me but I don't know what would be the right fit for me. I can see myself in in many different job positions so...
What made you start your own private practice, and how did you go about it?
I am an aspiring clinical psychologist and have been doing research on private practice. I've read on how it gives you more freedom in setting your own hours, more control of your clients, and more independence as a business. I've also read on how it requires alot of your own resources,...
What is one lie that you wish to dismiss about graduate school and the grad student experience?
I recently earned my bachelor's and will be starting a doctoral program in August. I've been hearing rumors left and right about grad school in general. They range from dissertations being a mandatory 200 pages, how you have to say goodbye to your social life, how grad students have the same...
How influential is your dissertation or degree emphasis on your career employment?
I am about to start a doctoral program in clinical psychology. Everyone is telling me that an emphasis and dissertation focus on military veterans, can lead to a better practicum and internship placement with the VA, which apparently is on the higher earning spectrum in terms of clinical...
How much student debt is good debt?
I have to take federal unsubsidized loans. #finance #JULY20
Which specialty of nursing did you choose, how did you prepare for it and why did you choose it?
Hello everyone! I'm a first-generation college student and CNA here in San Diego. I'm pursuing a nursing career and am convinced that I will be specializing in a branch of nursing (masters) in the future. Currently, I'm in the process of receiving a general degree in math and science this fall!...
RE: Forum 1
My credential consist of the following: Retired From U.S. Army, I served for 23 years. Retire teacher from San Diego Unified School District after 12 years of services. Work with at- risk youth for two and half years, I Hope my credentials will be adequate for your satisfaction. #college
What does a career in Educational Policy entail/look like?
I am majoring in Early Childhood Education in the fall but would like to focus on policy/government aspects. What types of careers work in this area of education? #teaching #education #college #career #policy
Is Gender Studies BA qualifitied to apply for gradute programs in Master's of Social Work?
I love my major gender studies, and I want to focus on serving marginalized people that are from lower income, domestic violence survivors, people who are suffering from trauma (hunger, poverty, economic hardship, physical, and sexual abuse, emotional), I want to empower, protect, serve, and...
Interning or Making Money
I'm curious about whether I should be focusing on interning this summer as an animator for real world experience and connections or work to try to keep the cost of my education down? Any advice or experience possibly with both? #internship #college #resume #animation #art #summerjob #finance...
Animators Opinion
I'm curious if artists who are already working in the animation field felt going to college for a degree helped them to obtain a job in the field or are employers simply looking at talent? #art #college #artist #animation #job
Should I shadow a speech therapist before I apply to college or are there privacy issues?
#speech-pathology
What is the best undergrad degree to get to become a speech therapist?
#speech-pathology #psychology #therapy
Hello, I’m chloe! I want to go to Harvard and become a lawyer but I also want to do YouTube. Any advice? I also want to have A fun lifestyle but still become a lawyer.
#lawyer #harvard #college #youtube
What are the steps to become a General Pediatrician?
I have heard many different ways you can be just to become a doctor. However, I want to know what I have to do to actually get to where I want to be. I am a latino women and for me to become a doctor is a huge step for my family. I am not only doing this for my family but mostly for me. I want...
Can I still graduate in Four years even though my classes are not college level?
I was accepted into University of California San Diego but my classes are not college level and I feel like I won't be able to gradate in those four years. As a first generation college student I feel like all the pressure is on me and I have a feeling I am not ready for UC's. I want to become...
What are some of the best ways to aquire friends as soon as I get into colleg?
Many of my current friends do not want to go to the same schools as me. I do know I will have a room-mate however I would still like a friend that is around campus and not in my specific major or building. #Friends
What should I major in to become a pharmacist while I am an undergrade?
There aren't many schools in California that have pre-pharmacy as a possible major and I do not have the funds to go out of state. #Majors
How do you cope with having a job that doesn't necessarily always end well?
How do you deal with your occupation on a day to day basis when some things are out of your hands?
#doctors
#lawyers
#cops
#social workers
Regardless of major or job occupation, in general what college course do you think gave you the most that you were able to take away from the class and apply afterwards?
What course gave you the most helpful or useful information that applies to the real world?
#collegeclasses
Are University of California (UC) students allowed to have vespas on campus for their freshman year ?
#UCsystem #UCSC
When awarded with a scholarship, does the college that I'm attending automatically get notified? Or does the money go straight to them?
#scholarships
How would you go about asking for a pay raise based on your work experience, level of education, and skill set without risking your career?
although i have yet to be professionally hired, was wondering where I should drop the line to ask for a salary I feel is best fit in compensation for my line of work without coming off as arrogant, cocky, or prideful. When and how did you handle asking for more than your usual earning? #salary...
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