West Windsor Township, New Jersey
Help with Scholarships
Has anyone had any great luck with academic scholarships and where did you find them? I’m paying for everything myself and it’s quite a burden! I make great grades but it seems financial help is reserved mostly for those who can’t afford school on paper. #financial-aid #scholarships #college
Careers in Social Work
I’m working towards my Masters in SW. What are some careers that involve more therapy and working with families and teens? Even foster families and teens. #social-work #social-worker #pyschology
Do your hobbies reflect what major you'll pursue in college?
Right now I participate in Track and Field/Cross Country in my high school but I want to go to college and major in architecture related majors. Is it possible that I can go college and participate in this sport as well as studying in this field?
#majors
What majors should I take in college in order to be a successful architect?
I am currently a junior in high school and in a couple of months I will start the application process in order to get into my selected colleges. However, I am not sure what other majors I should take in college in order to become a very successful architect. So far I am thinking of taking a lot...
How can I make studying abroad for a semester and taking science majors work?
I really want to experience other cultures and areas while in college, but the problem is that in science based majors vocabulary can be very important. Is there anyway I can change course for a single semester abroad? #pre-med #science #study-abroad #academic-advising #course-selection
What course are a must-have for a psychiatry pre-med?
I just wanted to know which courses I could get a head start on. #medicine #psychiatry #pre-med #healthcare #hospital-and-healthcare #academic-advising #classes #courses
Should I get my BSN in a 4 year program or get an LPN then a RN and then my BSN?
I don't know if I should take the shorter route (LPN) or the longer route (4yr)
#nursing #nurse #healthcare #hospital-and-healthcare
How do investment bankers, venture capalists, private equity partners, etc find deals?
I've always been curious how #investment-banking professionals, #venture-capital professionals , #private-equity professionals find deals? Their entire premise seems to be based on having #relationships within certain industries but how do they start building these? #deal #deal-closure...
How often do internships convert into full time offers? and what is needed to make it happen?
Trying to learn how often #internships convert to #full-time offers? It is common for this to happen all of the time? Does it depend on the #industry ? What steps are needed to make it happen? #jobs #careers
What are the steps needed to break into private equity without a finance background?
#Investing has always been a part of my life whether it be #real-estate-investing or #stocks-investing . I went to college for #engineering but will soon be attending a top ranked #MBA program. I was hoping to learn a little bit more of how people break into the #PE field.
What internships in college should you strive for if you want to have an engineering career working for NASA?
I'd like to have a blueprint for my success laid out.
#NASAovermatter
#nothing-left-2-chance
#SpaceX?
#futuregoals
Is a tour of a university you plan on attending a necessity?
It is a little far...
#matterovermind
#gasmoney
#college-tour=school-day
Should I trust in myself to be able to pay off student loans in the future with an exemplary university, or should I attend an average university on a full-ride?
A family member of mine has gone to an outstanding university ending with a great sum of debt. They also had offers from less quality universities for no debt.
#bestlife
#itsover9000
#commitmentday
In present day 2018, which is the most important factor in determining universities to attend: cost, environment, quality of education, or distance from home?
All of these factors are very important to me, yet I do not know which will outweigh the rest in the future.
#decisions-decisions
#life
#the-best-future
What is the best major to choose if you want to be an engineer, specializing in robotic programming?
I have an idea, but a little expertise never hurts.
#I have an idea, but...
#themorethemerrier
#NASA
#2headsaresmarterthan1
What is the best major to choose if you want to be an engineer, specializing in robotic programming?
I have an idea, but a little expertise never hurts.
#engineering #engineer #robotics #robotic-engineering #stem
When planning on what to do in college, should I continue all my hobbies from high school?
I am in choir, orchestra, Model United Nations, student government, theatre, and more, but I am not sure whether I should continue all these things in college. What should I continue and what should I quit? #college-advice #highschool
I plan on double majoring in Theatre Arts & International Relations...Is it going to be too much work?
I want to go to law school after college and I need to work hard to get there. Will these majors look impressive to law schools?
#college-majors #law-school
How do you pick the right major for yourself?
I've been debating for the longest time whether to do Speech Pathology, Natural Sciences, or do Pre-Med. I'm interested in all of them to the same extent, but am not sure how to choose one #medicine #speech-language-pathology #science #choosing-a-major
What studying techniques are the most effective?
I never study for exams and I don't know how to. I know that I won't be able to pass college exams without studying like I was able to in High School #studying-tips
Are there any jobs/careers that I can get in biology that do not require grad school? Do I need grad school to be qualified for a well - paying job?
I am skeptical about grad school due to the additional costs on top of paying for university tuition. #college #graduate-school #biology #job #career #science
Where is the best place to look for internships in college?
I plan on majoring in architecture and within architecture, you must intern at a firm for at least two years in order to earn your license and began working for a firm or start your own. #architecture
What is the best way to manage time and stray from procrastination?
I am asking this question because I am one who has poor time management. I also suffer from laziness and procrastination, thus causing me to perform mediocrely rather than brilliantly. This also makes me afraid of college due to the responsibility of self-discipline and time management. #stressed
Do I need to attend a top college and have a high GPA in order to be successful in the medical field?
I am currently in high school and pursuing microbiology and medicine. I am unsure as to whether or not it is worth it to stress over grades. #medicine #microbiology #biology #science #microscopy #college #college-admissions
How much student loans can I take with a mechanical engineering starting salary
I am a mechanical engineering sophomore and I recently learned my parent can only contribute about 5% of my college finances. What is an affordable, realistic amount I can take out in student loans so I don't drown in student debt? For more information, I live in New Jersey and my dream job...
What steps can I take to make college affordable?
I am a current college student in my sophomore year. I recently learned that my parent will only be able to contribute about 5% of my college education. What are some steps I can take to make college more affordable? I am already working as a co-op and saving as much as I can. I would prefer...
Is computer science really that high demand?
Everyone always says that computer science is a quickly growing field. However, does this mean I should pursue computer science and be guaranteed job security? #job #security
How do I know what's my passion?
I know it's not enough to like doing something, so how do I know if a class or activity is something that I will love doing for the rest of my life? #job #job-search
How do I start to learn how to program?
Computer science is important in all jobs and aspects of life, but I don't know where to start when it comes to learning how to program. #computer-science #computer-programming
How do you start getting involved in research in college if you have never done it before?
As an aspiring physicist or astrophysicist, I know that research is a central part of the job. However, I have never been involved in research in high school and want to pursue it in college. #science #physics #research
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