Wadsworth, Illinois
Is taking a communications class necessary to excelling as an engineer in the work force?
I have to choose between taking or testing out of an oral communications class. Should I do it?
#engineering #engineer #mechanical-engineering #robotics #chemical-engineering
How can a high school student find a medical professional to job shadow to explore careers.
I am a junior in high school, and I would like to job shadow a doctor in Chicago. My interest is to learn what it takes to become a doctor. #healthcare
Can I get come advice for pre med?
I’m nervous about pre med programs, because I’ve heard they’re very rigorous and I have a track record of having a bad memory. I can work hard but I’d just like to be more prepared for pre med in college. #pre-med #college
Is there a way for me to add a minor on the common application?
I’ve managed to get established my psychology major and my interest in pre med, but I don’t know if I can add an art minor or if I should submit a portfolio for my minor. I’m applying to 11 schools and I’d just like to make it clear I intend to be involved at whatever school I attend....
How do you really know what want to do?
I sometimes fear that maybe I'm taking the easy route. Sometimes I feel like I don't have passion or I have no direction. #future #career
What can you do if you have a hard time making friends?
I was diagnosed with Pervasive Development Disorder when I was four years old. This is categorized under the Autism spectrum. It makes socializing very difficult. #friends #socializing
How do I determine which college is best for me?
How do I pick the right school?
#college #school
Is solidwords or autodesk inventor a skill that's needed in the workplace for aerospace engineers?
I am an aerospace engineering student who knows how to use autodesk inventor but not solidworks. I was just wondering, how important is solidworks and inventor or any other computer-aided design (CAD) program to an aerospace engineer in the workforce? Thanks! #aerospace #aerospaceengineer...
Is microsoft excel an important skill for an aerospace engineer
I am a freshman studying aerospace engineering and was just wondering what the relevance of this skill is in the real world and workplace.
#aerospace #engineer #engineering
If I end up not being satisfied with my area of nursing, how easy can I change it? (ex: Pediatrics to ER nurse)
#nursing #college #career #career-advice #career-choice
What are some helpful tips for managing my student debt in the future?
#loans #students #money #management #debt #advice #nursing
How do Kids going to college now keep a work/life/school balance?
Does anyone have stories of them pushing the limit has that helped you find balance? #stress
What are the best ways to get scholarships.
Does anyone know reliable sites or places that I have the best chance of getting a scholarship.
#curious
What are some ways to gain teaching experience in college in preparation of graduate school?
Hello. After hearing teaching experience could be important for applying to graduate school, what are some ways to gain experience in college besides tutoring in the tutor center? I have had some experience leading/assisting with children's crafts and group tours/presentations of 30...
What college clubs would benefit a wildlife biology career?
I will be transferring to a four-year school this month and hope to participate in clubs. There is a bee keeper club, herpetology, and organic farming, that I know of so far. While not being sure what activities are done in each, what should I look for if I wanted something that would look...
How to approach Professor about research?
Hello. I'm a wildlife biology major transferring to a four-year school. One of the professors does research, and after inquiring about a Special Topics in biology class, found he organizes wildlife monitoring/research with snakes, amphibians, and small mammals. While I do not need anymore...
How to approach Professors about research opportunities?
Hello. I'm a wildlife biology major transferring to a four-year school. One of the professors does research, and after inquiring about a Special Topics in biology class, found he organizes wildlife monitoring/research with snakes, amphibians, and small mammals. While I do not need anymore...
Should I finish paying my college fees and tuition first or pay to start my own business after I graduate college?
#business woman #professionals #career #career-change
Should I start asking about internships after or before college?
#bachelors #media #entertainment #sports-media
What if I want to go to college but don't know what to major in?
I have a wide range of interest in many different areas. I have no idea what i would like to major in but i do plan to go to college right out of high school. what path should i take if i am undecided by the time i start applying for colleges? #help #college-major #undecided
Any advice for paying off student loans or budgeting during school/ early in your career?
Any advice for paying off student loans or budgeting during school/ early in your career? #financialadvice
How can you determine if an advanced degree is right for you and your career goals?
How can you determine if an advanced degree is right for you and your career goals? #masters
How to propose to professor ready for research?
Next semester I am transferring to a new school as a junior. After e-mailing two professors about an independent research class, one e-mailed back mentioning that while I have a lot of research experience, students in their first semester are not normally approved to do independent research and...
Wildlife Biology or Wildlife Biology with a concentration in Wildlife Rehabilitation?
Next year, I will be transferring to a school and pursuing a Wildlife Biology Bachelor's degree. Originally, the Wildlife Biology degree with a concentration in Wildlife Rehabilitation interested me because I thought the rehabilitation concentration would provide increased skills. My career...
Are internships vital in later landing a good job?
I have lots of friends with internships unrelated to their majors, interests, and future career goals but they think it will look good on resumes later on. Do you recommend I get any internship I can get just for the sake of having a full resume?
#internships #resume
What is the importance of choosing a specific major when it comes to larger career fields?
I am personally interested in anything related to documentary, journalism, creative writing, and English, but don't know what job I want yet. What do you suggest I pick for my major in order to allow for the largest possible career options down the road? I know a lot of people end up doing...
How to find volunteer work that promotes gaining skills for wildlife conservation and research career?
In the last year, I have volunteered anywhere I can: local forest preserves with prescribed burns, invasive plant control, promotion of native plants, and weed scouting and a wildlife center educating the public about conservation challenges, introducing guests to resident animals, and caring...
What is the best way to stay in contact with previous mentors or intern/volunteer supervisors?
After my last internship, a colleague asked me to stay in touch. Thank you!
#stayintouch
What are good programming or computer science projects to do over the summer
I have few years of experience working with object oriented languages but want to know what kind of projects would really help me get better at programming or what kind of projects make me more of an appealing applicant for a college or job.
#summer
What is the best minor to have with Computer Science as a major
While my career choice would be to become a video game programmer, I'm open to suggestions that would benefit other programming fields as well. Also, I would be interested to know what kind of minors that companies have an eye for in programming jobs in general.
#majors-and-minors
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