West Valley City, Utah
Police Explorer Program or Civil Air Patrol?
I'm trying to decide on which after school program I should. I don't want to take both since I already have a job, and I plan on taking a lot of AP classes, and joining athletics teams. After high school, first, I'm going to get a mechanical engineering degree, with an emphasis on either...
Should I do an apprenticeship?
Recently there's been an apprentice program for a train company. The way their program works is that I would do it every other day. Basically, I go to school one day, and the apprenticeship another day. I don't know if I should do it because then I would have to quit all of my electives (Band,...
Is it better to take high school classes that are fun, or beneficial to college and career?
I want to become an engineer (Robotics or Aerospace Engineering). Currently, I'm left with a choice of taking classes like Mandarin Chinese (which would look good on resumes, and college applications), or classes like Engineering Principles, Electronics, and Robotics. I don't really want to...
What kind of technicals should I expect in a finance interview with a tech firm?
Do tech companies ask technical questions during the interview process (if going for a finance position)?
If so, what sorts of technical questions should I prepare for in my interview prep?
#tech
Best way to differentiate self from other students at tech companies?
What is the best way to differentiate myself from other students when competing for tech jobs? Extracurriculars, or internships?
#tech
What can I do to become a fighter pilot?
I'm trying to prepare to become a fighter pilot. Either in the Air Force or Marines. I understand the process to become one, but what can I do to prepare? What subjects can I take in high school? What degree would be best to take while in college? #airline-industry #navy #military #pilot...
Why do people keep recommending biology for a Engineering degree?
Every time I look up classes to take in high school in preparation for an engineering degree, biology always pops up. Why? Why is this subject important for engineering?
#biology #engineer #engineering #technology #science #tech
I want to become a mechanical engineer, emphasis on Aerospace. What classes should I take while in High School?
I've been thinking about having an emphasis on robotics, but I'm having trouble picking my classes for high school. #mechanical-engineering #college #college-major #engineer #engineering #aerospace-engineering #mechanical #aeronautics #high-school #physics #computer-science #chemistry #math...
Any other options?
I want to stay instate to go to college but, I do not know what school would be best for film and theatre besides the university of Utah are there any other options? #college #theatre #film
How do I gain experience?
I am 18 and a senior in high school and want to go into directing, but how do I gain experience and get a hold of some of the basics before I graduate? #film
What extracurricular activities look best on a college application? Must they be school affliated?
#extracurricular #college-admissions
Are there online tests or surveys that could help me narrow down a potential major/career?
#career #college-major #career-counseling
How do you get work experience in the career you want to go into when the career requires work experience?
#education #workexperience #handsonlearning
How do I know where to look for specific scholarships for the career I want to go in to?
#specialeducation #scholarships #programs
What are good majors for becoming a medical doctor other than biology, chemistry, and etc?
I'm a senior and I've been looking into majors but I'm just not sure. I want to find something I will enjoy but still line up with the needed. #university #college-majors
How can I minimize how much I change my major.
I know an average student changes their major more than three times. This just adds up to time and money. #college-student #major #student
How do you balance school, work, friends, and family?
I started working a couple months ago and I'm having a hard time doing everything. I feel like days need to have more hours and months to have more days. #school #motivation
How do you know if you've found your right major, job, and school?
I've been talking to a lawyer and he just told me that he would have liked being a doctor more than being a lawyer. He has 2 kids and needs the income to feed them not going to school again. After seeing him regret his decision I'm worried about going to college and choosing my life. #lawyer...
There seem to be a lot of quick, easy, no essay scholarships. Are these worth looking into?
#college #scholarships
If I get into a college with the sport I want to play but not the program I want, what should I do?
I want to study radiology but I want to play my sport. Would a premed program work? #sports #ultimatefrisbee
What do I do if I don't get in to my program?
I will have finished all of my generals by then, if I don't make it in what could I do? #radiology
When is the best time to go to college?
Should I work for a year and then attend college or should I go straight to college even though I might have to take out some student loans #working
Is it worth it to apply to ivy league schools even though out of state tuition is much higher? I am worried I will have a lot of student debt and get homesick.
In state tuition is very cheap and there isn't any ivy league schools in utah.
#out-of-state-student #college
How difficult is it to become a sportscaster if I am not a professional athlete?
I love to talk sports and would love even more to make money doing it. Is there a way to do this without being a famous athlete? #sports #career #sportscaster #communications
How many hours do people typically work when attending school full time?
I'm planning to working full time while attending college and don't know if that will hurt my grades.
#jobs #working #school #work #college #sleep
What methods of organization have been successful for managing school, work and home obligations?
I have tried everything from lists to sticky notes to keep my life balanced and to remember all my assignments and due dates. I currently use a bullet journal and like what it offers, but I would still love to hear about methods that have allowed others to successfully meet all of life's...
Is there a place in the college world for a mother of 4 children?
I have recently started taking classes with the hope of completing a bachelor's degree I began over a decade ago. I quit school when I met the man I am now married to and spent the last years of my life taking care of my 4 wonderful children. My youngest is starting school this year, so I...
College textbooks are so expensive! Where can I go to get them cheaper?
After recently signing up for all my classes for my first semester of college, my jaw dropped when I saw my book list and prices. Each book is no cheaper than $80 and some go up to $300. I know knowledge is power, but does it have to be so expensive? Anyway, I'm searching for any good stores,...
What classes do I actually need to take for my major?
I recently decided to major in psychology after a long while of not having any idea what I wanted to do. Psychology really interested me in high school and I would love to go into neuroscience. However, I'm confused about what classes I actually need to take to do that! I've got intro to...
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