Warwick, NY
What jobs can I find if I want to major in Fine Arts?
I'm debating whether to do Fine Arts along with Illustration. #art
How do you effectively study ?
time management is hard and sometimes I forget to study ahead of time
#studyhardcore
What can I do to increase my chances of acceptance into a nurse practitioner program?
I am interested in becoming a nurse practitioner; what are some things I can do to increase my chances of getting accepted into good programs?
#nursing #registered-nurses #nurse-practitioner
What kind of career opportunities are available to those with a degree in Sociology
I am very interested in studying sociology in college, but I find it difficult to think of a career that could benefit from that kind of knowledge #sociology #social-sciences
How do you stay focused and organized in nursing school?
I am a current nursing student. It can be difficult sometimes to manage my time well when it comes to my studies, family, friends, etc. I am looking for tips to manage everything well and still maintain my sanity. Thanks! #nursingschool #nurse #nursing #healthcare #nursing-education...
What are the chances of finding a music education job after graduation?
I keep hearing that arts/music programs are being cut so I am a little nervous about being able to find a job after graduation. #musiceducation
Is it ever too late to go back to school?
I've recently gone back to school and feel like by the time I graduate I'll be to old to start out in a new field.
#goingbacktoschool #academic-advising #college
What can I do to help myself stand out to a prospective employer once I am finished with college?
Most people applying for a teaching position will be qualified as per their education, so I'd like to know what I can do to give myself something extra that may give me a better chance at getting a teaching position.
#education
Why do some colleges expect a 17 year old to know what she wants to do with her life?
I am undecided currently in what I want to major in. Some colleges require when you apply that you apply to a specific college within the university. However they don't require a declared major until later on in college. I don't know what I want to major in and therefore choosing a college...
Standing out in the Mechanical Engineering field?
I've been introduced to a lot of mechanical engineers and none of them have done anything real spectacular like owning a business or something of that sort, they've all just worked for good companies. What should I look towards in order to be a boss in a big company or just make a lot of money...
Do most colleges offer free peer tutoring for courses?
A tutor can be helpful especially for an athlete that might miss some classes due to games #basketball #college #tutoring #academic-advising
Whats the best way to keep maximum focus on school studies?
Just trying to improve myself/study habits. #study-habits #studying-tips #studying
Would pursuing a graduate degree in nursing to become a nurse practitioner be a smart idea for a student originally pursing medicine?
#nursing #medicine #transfer
How many years of schooling (after high school) are required in order to become a pharmacist?
I am a junior in high school and I am looking to become a pharmacist. I would like to learn about the requirements needed to become a pharmacist. #pharmaceuticals
How can I effectively use LinkedIn if I do not have many real-life connections?
I am a high school student and I created a LinkedIn account two years ago but I do not have much on my profile and only 4 connections. I am in school most of the time, so I do not have a lot of work or volunteering experience. My town is small and not a lot of people I associate with have a...
What do I go about writing a thank you letter to a scholarship committee?
I am a senior in high school and I recently won a scholarship and want to write a thank you letter or card to the foundation. Should this be a short thank you of only a few sentences? I have not worked with this foundation nor do I know much about it, but I want to write a genuine thank you...
Do colleges allow you to create your own major or minor if they do not offer the one you want?
I am thinking about minoring in statistics but that minor is not listed on my college's website. Do some colleges allow students to create their own minor using classes that the school offers? Does it vary depending on the college? #college #college-major #majors-and-minors
Are there any things that you must do the summer before you go to college?
I am a senior who will be graduating in June. I already sent in most of my enrollment forms to my college and registered for freshman orientation. Is there anything else essential I should be doing this summer to prepare for my first semester of college? Is it highly recommended to intern or...
Is there a limit on study-abroads and internships?
This is a silly question I have. Is there a limit to the amount of semesters a college student can study abroad or intern? Is it different for every college? Do you know of anyone who went on a lot of study abroads or internships? #college #internships #study-abroad
Language: Self Study or take classes?
I will be entering college soon and I really want to learn French. For a few months I have been self studying with online resources because my my high school does not offer the language. I believe that my college only offers courses in beginners French and I do not know if I should take these...
Am I wasting my time applying to national scholarships I found online?
Since the beginning of my senior year I have been using websites like cappex and fastweb to find scholarships to apply to. All of the scholarships are online and seem to be national. Is it worth applying to these? Do a lot of students apply to these? Should I be searching elsewhere for local...
How important is choosing a minor for political science?
I am a senior in high school planning on majoring in political science to possibly obtain a combined BA in Political Science with a Master's in Public Administration. I want to choose a minor that is highly employable but I am unsure which course to take. I love history and philosophy but I am...
Is it better to go to an art college, or an arts and sciences college?
I'm a freshmen in high school, and I'm currently trying to choose between a college specifically for art, or an arts and sciences college. If I wanted to major in illustration, which type of college should I go to? Is it better to go to an arts and sciences college because I will meet different...
What specific factors affect the chance of a freelance illustrator getting a job offer from a client?
I understand that freelancers have to manage their own money, time, daily schedule, as well as their marketing, and various other things. Because of this, I would like to know the specific actions taken by a **freelance illustrator** (who is looking to get an offer from a client in any...
Is proficiency in Java enough to get you placed in good company?
I'm a graduate student(MS Computer Science) and I'm gonna be graduating in a year and a half and I wanted to know if there is any skill that I must have besides Java. I would like to know what are the other programming languages/skills that any employer can expect from a potential employee with...
Is a small college better than a big college?
I'm applying for college and I'd like more insight on the advantages and drawbacks of both small and large campuses. #college #highschool #college-applicatons
What certifications would be good for the health Administration field?
I'm majoring in Health Administration. I want to know what the best certifications that would benefit me. I know that First aid and CPR are some good ones. What are some other suggestions #healthcare #health #certifications #healthcare-management
What is a good Volunteering idea for Health Administration?
Im sophmore at Rutgers University. I plan on majoring in Heath Administration. What are some good places to volunteer at so that i can learn more? #college #healthcare #volunteering #hospital-and-health-care #public-health #young-adults
Why should you apply for an EOF program?
I will be attending college in less than 7 months and I just wanted to know why it is a good choice to apply for the Eductaional Opportunity Fund as an incoming freshman (especially from an impoverished environment such as Newark)? #college #financial-aid
How do I choose my major that I will acquire a succesful career in?
I currently can't decide if the major I am choosing will result in a good career or whether I should change my major. #college-major #choosing-a-major
How will changing my major prolong my graduation time?
When I applied to college I was a political science major, but now I'm thinking about changing my major to finance. I want to change it but I am scared that changing my major will set me back another year or so. #college-major #finance #political-science #switches
How do I get a credit card with no credit history?
I'm a freshman in my second semester of college and I have been looking at credit cards that will help me start a credit history. #finance #credit
I plan to major in International Relations, and I would like to hear what that major entails from someone who's studied it.
I love the idea of helping people by being a diplomat, working in government, or for a not-for-profit. I just don't know anyone who's majored in this field and I'd love to hear what it's like! #international-relations
When buying a business how do you tailor it to your specific needs as terms of making it successful and earning an excellent profit.
I want to be successful entrepreneur #business #entrepreneurship #business-management #financial-services #business-development #business-analysis #financial-accounting #small-business
Is it difficult to get a job as an asthma specialist?
I'm considering studying that once I get to medical school but I'm wondering if it's worth it. Will there be enough jobs open or should I think of another field to go into to? #college #medicine #school #astthma
How do you stay focused and driven in school without slacking off?
I want to be the best student I can be now and in college #college #student #graduate-school
Is it better to major in Finance or Accounting if you want to be an investment banker? What college courses should they take in order to do extremely well?
I have been reading a lot of articles about how to get into the investment banking industry and how valuable a knowledge in finance and economics is but I wanted to know if accounting could still bring some value. #financial-services #investment-banking #financial-accounting #investment-banker
What websites do you go on to renew your fiancial aid and pell grants?
I am asking this question because it seems as though not many people know how exactly to renew their aid for next semester and that can take away financial aid from low-income students. #financial-aid #information
What books would be helpful in understanding more about software development for applications?
The reason I am asking is because I wanted to try out a sample project of working with applications in software development. I wanted to know of some good book reads to know more about the process. Also if I could get any advice if I were to code everything in java, like any helpful advice for...
What types of careers are there related to the frequent use of Adobe Photoshop+Indesign?
I am a high school student, and I've recently gotten my ACA license in both Photoshop and Indesign. I've found that I use these programs frequently, and I'm quite comfortable with using them. Are there any careers that require frequent use of these programs? #career #career-choice #career-path...
What occupations and fields are stagnating or decreasing in growth?
As time progresses, some occupations become obsolete because of society and technology. The factory worker was beat out by the robot, the mail delivery man was beat out by the drone. As a student and future contributor to the workforce, it is imperative to know where the money is at and where...
Will there be an over saturation of engineers?
I want to be an engineer and am curious about the field. Presently, engineering and other STEM occupations are quite popular. But as time passes, there will be many who major in it like me and due to that, won't the job market be more competitive? And if so, when? #engineering #employment...
As a psychologist, have you ever been affected personally by your patient's story or stories?
As a person who often listens to their peers about their problems, I have often found myself thinking about those peers and their story. #psychology #counseling-psychology
As an accountant just starting off, do you find yourself struggling to find clientele with the software available to aid the process of keeping track of financial accounts? Are you worried that the accounting process will eventually be taken over by tech?
I'd like to pursue a career in accounting. #business #accounting
What would you say are the general steps into becoming a doctor?
I've been wanting to be a lot of things including an engineer and and going into business as well as medicine. I would love to know the steps into becoming a doctor and the things I would have to do outside of class work like volunteering in hospitals or working around medicine or working in...
Is it okay to feel scare to start working?
Im new to all of this "independence" #work-life-balance
What is it like being a women in the engineering field?
I am really interested in entering the engineering field and have been for awhile and I just wanted a little insight on the day in the life of a women in these types of fields. #engineering #women-in-tech
As someone interested in building biomedical devices which would be better doing a major in Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering?
I have wanted to be build medical devices in children's hospitals since I was 11 and as time has gone o my interest has expanded from initial just being fascinated in circuitry and wanting to focus on that side of medical devices to also having a love for coding. I know that I want to minor in...
Does a college name really matter?
I am applying to colleges right now, and everyone around me is throwing around names like Princeton and Harvard. My question is this: how important is a college name when it comes to undergraduate studies? Is it really a big difference whether I go to an Ivy League or another college that also...
Is being a college professor a profitable career?
I'm hoping to become a college professor in Biology as it really highlights my love of both teaching and research in this field. However, I am worried that it may not be as lucrative as I have been led to believe. What is the rough yearly salary of a college professor? #salary...
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