Westminster, Massachusetts
What should I do if I know what major I want to pursue, but not what profession?
I'm a high school senior #scholarships
What are ways to increase your changes of being accepted to four year colleges, despite being from a low income area?
Another question I have is how can I stand out to colleges while being from a low income area that, to me, seems to limit my opportunities? I have had personal experiences losing great opportunities due to where I am from. #college #high-school #low-income-area #workforce #steam #stem #science...
What are the challenges I may face pursuing a career in science, and how can I stand out among the rest?
For my first two years in high school I have been studying biotechnology and I have been working diligently in preparing myself for college and the workforce. Though I have not decided on an exact career, I am deeply considering one within forensics, pharmaceuticals, or in the space exploration...
What is one invaluable lesson you learned at a job or internship?
job #first-job #job #summer-jobs #college-jobs #jobs #internships
What is most valuable to employers when looking for a potential employee who has just graduated from college?
#career #job #jobs #careers #writing # #job-market # #college-jobs #business
Is is hard to balance academics and social life?
#social #social-psychology #career
How do I make the right choices when there is peer pressure?
I don't want to be pressured to do anything but what happens if I am tempted to do something I may regret? #peer #pressure
How do I know what job is right for me?
How do I know what jobs are good? Do I judge it by the benefits or the job itself? #job #first-job
What is the best way to prepare for starting your own restaurant?
#chef
#restaurant
#business
#advice
#entrepreneur
#food-industry
If multiple schools that i'm trying to apply to require a common application essay, will I need to write an essay on a different prompt for each, or is one enough?
#common application essay #advice #college-application #college
Should I do marching band in college?
I know that in college, marching band is intense and takes a lot of time. Is it fun and challenging and worth the time investment? Or is it not worth the time spent? #Band #Marching
Should I do a sport in College?
I heard that doing a sport in college is really intense. I am on my school's swim team and I'm not good but not bad either. I mostly do it for fun. Would joining a swim team in college be worth it? #sports #swim #college #athlete #athletics #college-athlete
What kind of jobs would people with a doctorate in linguistics get?
#college #english #linguistics
What kind of jobs would fit a double major in linguistics and business?
#majors #college-major #college-majors #double-major #major #linguistics #business
What is the most interesting field in early childhood education?
I want to major in early childhood education and I was wondering what the most interesting thing to do is in this field? #college #major #majors #field #education
Why is applying for scholarships soooooo harddddddd?
The only thing between me and my dream school is money. I have been trying every trick in the book and nothing seems to be working out, they all have these crazy requirements that I just don't fit. #stressed
What degree is best for working as a game programmer?
I am currently studying to get a degree in Interactive Media and Game Design, but would it arguably be better just to get a degree in computer science?
#game-programming #game-development
What is one of the hardest aspects of being a game programmer?
I'm currently studying at WPI in order to go on to become a game programmer. What is one of the hardest things about that job, whether it be a part of the job or part of actually landing it?
#game-programming #game-design
What is the best way to get focused and start studying?
I have such a hard time starting projects, homework, studying, etc. and it's so frustrating. Sometimes when I do start I can't get focused and I'm not sure why. Help.
#school #homework #studying-tips
What career options do I have with a degree in liberal studies?
The liberal arts major encompasses everything that I love (history, english, art, culture), but I have no idea what I can do with it. I want to make sure that my future is secure by choosing this major. #college-advice #college-major #career-counseling #career-path #career-choice #indecisive...
How can I get into the work study program?
I’m gonna need a job immediately when I go to #college otherwise I won’t be able to pay. I emailed administration about it but never got a reply. Should I email them again? #work #career
Can I make a living in majoring in dance?
My passion is dance its my whole life. It’s how I’m able to express myself to people without actually having to talk. I want to major in dance so much but my family says it’s unrealistic and I’ll have no future. What should I do?? #dance
Will an introvert be successful in gettinga degree in business?
My dream is to become a ceo for a company, but I’m a very quiet person and I don’t know if i will be able to have successful career in business since I don’t talk. I see shows of business people and there always giving presentations and talking in front of bigwudiences and I’m willing to try...
Where do I go for support?
Where am I able to find support when I am falling behind in a class or do not understand something? I have decided to go to a larger college and I'm worried about feeling lost and alone. Will there be peer mentors or professor mentors that will be able to help guide me to make the most...
What was it like adjusting to a larger classroom?
I'm used to relatively small and quiet classes. I want to know what the transition is like and how you adapted to it. Was it harder to learn in large auditoriums and was it difficult to hear and understand the professor? #college-advice #classroom #learning
What can be done as a college student to prepare for your career? #student
What can be done as a college student to prepare for your career? #student
how does someone make connections / network effectively in their field of interest? #networking
how does someone make connections / network effectively in their field of interest? #networking
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