Tukwila, Washington
How can I make friends in college?
I'm moving to a new place and I won't know anyone. What can I do to make new friends and companions? #friends #college
How is college different from high school?
I'm in a very rigorous program in my high school (the IB program), and I was wondering how the course load differs? #College #IB
How do I know that I am doing the right thing?
I will be pursuing my bachelors. I already have my associates. I will be moving to where I don't know anybody. And I don't deal well with stress.
Is this really the right thing for me?
#questioning #bachelorsdegree #stress #college-advice
How difficult is it to live on your own for the first time?
I will be moving out to go to school two hours away from my parents. I have never had to really worry about expenses before. Sure I had my credit card, union dues, and other things that were minimal in cost. The thought of being responsible for everything is stressing my out. #stressed...
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 is the most difficult aspect of living your life on-call, and how do you cope with it?
I am currently studying to be a CPM/LM (essentially, an out-of-hospital midwife), a career that involves being on-call for births or other needs by mothers 24/7. So, I would like to learn more about others' experiences with the on-call life, particularly what they found to be the hardest part...
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...
Is listening to music while studying productive?
I often listen to power metal or classical music while doing homework or studying. I'm starting to think that it might be distracting. Is listening to music while studying more harmful or beneficial? #music
How do I pay for college?
I have applied to multiple scholarships but none of them seems very serious, how can I really find the right ones for me? #college #tuition #scholarships #financial-aid
What happens if I completely change my mind on what I want to major in?
I am interested in pre-med but what if it ends up not being my passion? #college #college-major #academic-advising
What should I be doing right now in order to ensure I get a job when I graduate?
I'm an education major and I'm not sure what to do! #education
How do I balance taking care of my health, studying, and maintaining a social life in college?
I'm having the hardest time trying to manage it all! #work-life-balance
How can you find a job in your chosen field after graduation when they all require experience?
I look at all the job postings periodically to get a sense of what type of accounting I want to do when I get my bachelor's degree. They all require experience to start. Is it really necessary to have the experience if you've earned a degree? #accounting
What makes accounting different than other majors?
I'm trying to decide! #accounting #scholarships
What is the best method for getting a job in a zoo or wildlife rehabilitation center?
I have always been interested in wildlife and plan on being open to either option once I receive a degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Sciences at Washington State University. So far this is just a plan but I will be applying for their spring semester which begins this January. I guess...
What can I do with a psychology major?
I am really interested in studying psychology but I would also like to work with young children. How can I incorporate these two things into a career path? #psychology #psychotherapy #child-development #child-psychology #cognitive-psychology #psychology-education
How likely will opportunities to travel abroad be in a career as a UX designer?
I am planning to have a future career in User Experience (UX) design. As understanding different walks of life and cultures is a big part of not only UX design but also my personal interests, I would love to travel alongside my job. Due to my heritage, I have a particular interest in working...
What is the hardest thing about moving in to college?
I'm super excited to move in, but I'm personally curious of other peoples' experiences on the difficulties they had getting accustomed to the new surroundings and living space.
#movein #firstyear #college
What does a lawyer do?
I saw a movie about a lawyer and it looked pretty fun. What do they actually do? Also- there was a judge. What is the difference between a lawyer and a judge?
#lawyer #judges #law
What does it take to build and run a new apartment complex?
Hello, I've all but decided that apartment complex ownership is the business I want to start with as an entrepreneur. I'm currently working toward finishing my associate of arts degree, taking business/economics/accounting classes to assist me with the technical aspects of starting the...
What are good study stategies for the EOC, SBAC, SAT, and AP WORLD tests?
I have all these big tests I have to take in May and I desperately need better study techniques to get great grades on these exams. These are graduation requirement so help would be much appreciated. #biology #help #studying-tips #sat #exams #world-history
Some tips on balancing college, work, and other aspects of your life?
I'm 20 and have been enrolled in community college since I was 16. It's been a roller-coaster as far as my academic performance; I've done well in many classes and failed just as many. I think the biggest factor of my failures is my tendency to procrastinate when I get overwhelmed or stressed....
How do you identify what product you could possibly sell in a local market?
According to a little homework I've done, reading online about what it takes to become an entrepreneur, you don't need to have a fresh, or ground-breaking idea to become a rich entrepreneur (Wal-Mart, Starbucks). I would like to do something that correlates with my passion for all things good...
What's a good way to start selling original art?
With the internet vastly available, anybody can post their art online and try to make a buck, but most rarely do. What's a good "old-school" strategy to start selling art? I know that a lot of people would prefer to support a local artist than buy from a mainstream store like IKEA or Target....
Do you need to have rental history to buy a house?
Rent prices in my area are through the roof, and I feel as though it would be much wiser to invest in property, such as a condo. Is it required to have had your own lease prior to buying a house, or how can you get around it?
I'm a freshman at College. What is the requirement for applying internship?
I would like to apply for an internship so that it can enhance my working and life experience. #human-resources
When do you think is the best time for anyone to apply for jobs?
As an earlier employee, in my opinion, saving money while working in an occupation and as a student will be beneficial to saving money in the future. #savings
What are some ways that people have found helpful for dealing with mental illness in the professional world?
I'm a high school student concerned about how my mental health issues (multiple anxiety disorders) may impact my professional career in the future. I'd love to hear from people who have had experience with this issue. #professional #careers #mental-health #depression #mental-illness #anxiety...
What does someone who goes into HR do?
If I decided to go into HR with my degree, what would I do? What do Human Resource people do? #human-resources #hr
Do resumes need to be one page?
Hi, I'm attempting to become an "officer" in a club at my college and they want to see a resume. My boyfriend is a part of this club and he told me that my resume needs to be one page, that jobs only want to see one page anyways. Is this true? The job application my father helped me make it...
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