Washington, USA
Is summer school more expensive than a normal school year?
I have to pay tuition on my own and I am wondering how that will affect me...
#college-tuition
How important are internships?
I also want to know if you get paid or if you don't, the duration, etc...
#internships
How do I prepare for an interview?
I have never had a professional interview and I want tips...
#interviews
What is a good college GPA?
I also want to know if there is a minimum you have to maintain...
#college-advice
Where can I find discounted textbooks?
Textbooks are so expensive and I am wondering how else I can access used textbooks...
#textbooks
Can I apply for scholarships after being admitted?
I am wanting to know if I can continue to apply for internal and external scholarships while in school...
#scholarships
How does FAFSA work and when should I apply?
I am wanted to know detailed guidelines...
#college-tuition #fafsa
How many general education hours are required?
How many hours do you have to take before declaring a major?
#college-advice
What is the compensation for a real estate agent?
I am not sure how they get paid. I want to know how commission splits work.
#college-major
Should I take summer school courses?
I am wondering if it will be too much work or if it will help me graduate faster.
#college-advice
What are some of the jobs that students have gotten with a Construction Management AA degree?
This is the career I am pursuing. It would be nice to hear what some people have accomplished with this degree, It has many destinations.
#construction-management
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
When applying for Med school how important is the school from which you took your pre-requisites from?
As my goal is a path that takes me onto medical school, I want to make sure that the choice of college doesn’t hinder my options too much. For example, can you take pre-requisites at a community college? #community-college #prerequisites
As a Running Start student that will start my Freshman year with the equivalent of one-two years done, should I plan on jumping into grad/med school or take time off once I receive my bachelors?
The concern is that as a Running start student I will have the possibility of graduating with my bachelors before my 21st birthday. Will taking a year off after that help me be more accepted at the next level or does it not matter ? #runningstart #medical-school
Is being a therapist a tough job?
I am considering being a therapist.
#therapists
What type of classes do you have to take in college to become a therapist?
I am asking this question because I am going to begin running start and would love to know what classes I could take to knock off a few years of college that I would have to pay for.
#therapists #running-start #College-classes
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 tips for high school students wanting to go into the medical field?
I want to know some ways I can get ahead of the curve, or ways that I can further prepare myself other than high school work. Things like strategies, and tips for college is what I'm looking for. #medicine #hospital-and-health-care #healthcare
#collegelife
Is plastic surgery the correct field if I want to help patients with cleft lips?
I was captivated by the operation smile commercial, and I automatically thought that plastic surgeons would do this type of job. I couldn't find any information on a specific type of surgeon that was allowed to travel around the world doing their practice. Am I going into the right field, or...
What was the hardest step to take after graduating college for Veterinarians?
I know that a lot more schooling goes into the process of being a Veterinarian, and job shadows. But what I’m worried about is what to do with my degree after school. Do I join in with a firm? Or do I make a private practice? I don’t know which is the right or easier step to take after college...
How can I be a great counselor ?
What can I do to be a great counselor ? How can I be the best counselor possible after I earn my degree ? #psychology
How can I succeed as a psychologist ?
How can I become a great psychologist or counselor using my #psychology degree? #clinical-psychology #therapy #counseling
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...
What is an advantage to living on-campus rather than at home?
Deciding whether to spend extra money to live on campus or not. #college-decisions #college #housing #student-housing #finance #dorm
What is the best piece of advice for starting your own business?
Starting a new business is daunting. #business #business-development #entrepreneurship
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
What are some important tips for starting a family early in your career?
If you would like to start a family but are fairly new in your career, what would be some actions take to ensure you would be able to accomplish both without affecting each other. Also, how do you decide on where to live with the new family. #family #career #work-life-balance #parenting
What is the best way for long and short terms saving for new adults?
how should we prepare our self so that we can be financially stable as possible thru out our lives? Also if tragedy strikes how to combat it head-on. #money-management #money #savings #financial-planning
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
Where is the most lucrative place in the US for an RN? #igotstudentloans
My husband and I are thinking about relocating in a few years. #nursing #registered-nurses #student-debt #debt #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care
What is the best way to save for retirement? Roth, IRA, 401k? They are all confusing to me.
I am getting a late start with retirement savings. I want to get caught up as soon as possible after I graduate from my BSN program. #retirement #financial-planning #nursing
what's music therapy like?
I want to be a music therapist, and I would really like to know what's enjoyable about it, and if it's really as cool as it sounds
#music-therapy #career
How do i get the most money from my college
Price is a big factor for my family and me and I need to know how I can get the most money out of schools to lower the price
#college #finance #scholarships
what should i put on my resume as a first time job seeker?
I'm starting to look for jobs, but I don't know what employers want to see from me, given I have not held a career before.
#jobs #resume #resume-writing
Is CalTech a reasonable goal for me?
I have a 4.0 GPA and got a 1220 on the PSAT. I’m working on my score to improve the result on my SAT, but I believe mostly it’s because I haven’t taken Algebra II yet. I am taking extra classes during the summer. Am I aiming too high? #california #goals #self-improvement
Is it hard being a woman in the STEM field?
I’ve heard that men take up most of the STEM careers and women in the field are underpaid. #women-in-stem
I would like hands-on work that allows travel in a nonprofit organization that helps endangered species. What degree(s) should I pursue?
I am willing to get involved with anything from the sciences to social work. I just need recommendations, or directions to a degree/ course of study I can look into that will get me moving forward. Thank you! #nonprofits #endangered-species #career #public-sector #animals #habitat-restoration
What makes accounting different than other majors?
I'm trying to decide! #accounting #scholarships
Is there an accounting career where you counsel people on how to be responsible with money? If so, what's it called?
I want to learn more about alternative careers.
#accounting
As someone with an interest in Environmental Engineering, what kind of steps can I take in high school to further my exposure?
My future occupation is to become an Environmental Engineer. I want to help create new solutions that will make a lasting impact on our environment, and I am willing to take the necessary steps to get there. #environmental-engineering #lasting-impact
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...
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