Winnetka, Illinois
Can entrepreneurship really be taught?
I attend the University of Michigan where I major in communications and minor in entrepreneurship. I've heard it said many times that entrepreneurship can't be taught & that you either have it or you don't. While to a certain extent I believe that statement, I also have greatly benefited from...
If I have an undecided major, what classes should I take my freshman year of college?
I am going to be a college freshman but am undecided about what my major is. I would love to play baseball professionally and will be playing baseball in college. #teaching #teacher #majors #students #undecided #baseball #coaches
What classes should I take if I want to get into sports management?
I am going to be a college freshman, my dream would be to play baseball professionally but I have to be realistic and know that I need my college degree to be successful. #baseball #athletes #coaches
When should I start visiting colleges?
Should I visit before I apply, like in the summer after my junior year? Or after I apply and get accepted?
Because why would I visit a place that might not accept me? #campus-visit #college-admissions #college-selection
Should I attend a private or public college/university?
I know that public colleges in Illinois are required to accept 3's on AP exams, which I might have gotten, but I also hear that private colleges can offer more financial aid.
At which type of college would I end up saving more money? #financial-aid #ap-exam
What are the downfalls of being a nurse?
I am thinking about becoming a nurse and I was wondering if there were any major factors that I might want to know about before proceeding a degree. #nursing #nurse #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care
How is a registered nurse different from a licensed practical nurse?
I want to know is it is worth the extra money to become more qualifies or if the label of a degree is less important in the scheme of things. #nursing
As an Engineering Management major, should I plan on getting a minor with it or even go further and get my Master's?
If I need to plan on more school for my major. #professor #mechanical-engineering #director
What year of college is it when I should apply for any internships or coops and how do I go about getting in touch with companies that offer these types of programs?
I'm an Engineering major and want to get into Engineering Management. Not sure when to start looking into these programs #college #professor #manager
Is it okay to pick a major that does not have a lot of job opportunities in the state you live in?
My current major is Apparel Merchandising and Product Development and with me being in Ohio, the jobs can be limited because it is not one of the larger, more fashion driven states. Would it be too risky to stick with it , and chance the possibility of relocating? #career #career-counseling
What is the best way to determine if your major is the best major for you?
I recently thought I found the perfect major and minor. I was really excited to finally go from undecided to declaring my current major/minor, Apparel Merchandising and Product Development/Marketing. I was glad to finally share my decision with family and friends, only to have them make me...
What is the best way to determine if your major is the best major for you?
I recently thought I found the perfect major and minor. I was really excited to finally go from #undecided to declaring my current major/minor, Apparel Merchandising and Product Development/Marketing. I was glad to finally share my decision with family and friends, only to have them make me...
Should I go into animation?
I really enjoyed art and I can't think of any other career to pursue, however I have been told that animation is a really bad career to pursue. I was hoping if somebody could tell me a piece of information that would help me feel more positive and assured that going into animation isn't a bad...
Do you have any helpful tips on becoming an animator?
Hello! I'm interested in pursuing a career in animation but I don't have much experience in the field. I was hoping on receiving some helpful advice on what it is like to be an animator. #animation #career-plan
Regarding internships, is there certainty for students who don't apply for work-study to intern in their particular field of study?
I am a recently graduated high school senior going on to pursue a degree in neuroscience at the University of Illinois at Chicago. My concern was if students who didnt apply for work-study would have a hard time finding internships. #internships #financial-aid
In deciding what to major in for college, how do you process majors and minors in the course selecting process?
I am a recently graduated high school student, and I am majoring in Neuroscience at the University of Illinois at Chicago. I want to minor in Spanish and vocal performance. I am asking because I am unsure of how to minor in those particular fields of study while having a filled schedule for...
Do most people that become audiologists go to school full-time or part-time after graduating from college?
I am planning to get a master's degree in speech pathology and am then considering continuing on to become an audiologist. I was wondering if most people continue to work as a speech pathologist while attending additional classes to become an audiologist or if they go to school full-time...
Are the requirements for becoming a speech pathologist the same in every state?
I am planning to study speech pathology, and I know you need to have a master's degree in most states in order to practice. I am wondering if that is the case for all states or if some require additional education or a test to become certified to practice. #speech-pathology #audiologist
For anyone who has been/is pre-med: How many years into college did you learn you wanted to go pre-med? What experiences or classes in college made you decide pre-med? How many years (undergrad and med-school) did it end up taking?
I'm possibly interested in pre-med, but am wondering if it is best to go into it directly, or if it is possible to go into it in say, my second year of college and how that may affect my time in school. Thanks! #doctor #medicine #pre-med #medical-school #undergraduate
Looking back on your college experiences, would you say that the social and net-working aspects from college are just as valuable to your current careers as the education you recieved in college? why or why not?
Although the point of college is to learn and become educated for future careers, I've been told the importance of networking. I am wondering, from others' personal experiences, how being social and networking may have helped them build their careers. #college #career #graduate #social #networking
Any internships available for High School student in computer science?
Hi I am a high school student looking for an internship in computer science.
I have a background in HTML/CSS, Ruby on Rails, Java, Arduino and git. I am dedicated and over the summer have plenty of time to work. For additional details please contact me. #science #computer
Why did you pick your field of psychological study?
I recently took a class on different types of psychotherapy and it had me wondering why people decide on what psychological path is best for them. #doctor #psychology #therapy #clinical-psychology
What's the most conventional way to get into the FBI, and what's the most unconventional?
I am studying to be a psychologist and I have a great interest in criminal profiling. I understand to be accepted into the BAU most agents have been working 7-10 years. I understand there are 5 different ways to be accepted into the FBI but I'm wondering if there is a simple or a different way...
What kind of salary can I make after college with a degree in Economics?
I know there are many different career paths for people with degrees in Economics but from your experience, what kinds of salaries are available to recent graduates with degrees in Econ? #business #finance #accounting #job #economics #salary #financial-planning
What is the best plan for budgeting expenses in college in preparation for graduate school (such as medical school)?
I will be a college freshman in September and I plan to pursue a premedical track, but I am already worried about how my family and I will be able to afford the next 8 years of school. #doctor
What is the most important thing to look for when looking for a location for a Bar and Grill? How did you keep your costumers coming back?
I have seen very successful Bar and Grills in slow and very busy locations. How do you, or how did you decide on where to build your Bar? What do you look for in a customer base and how did you get them coming back? #business #real-estate #restaurants
What are some of the major problems that most people don't think of when opening a Bar and Grill? What gets overlooked when planning and building a Bar and Grill?
I have always wanted to own and operate my own bar and grill. I have been working in the food service industry since high school, and am now getting the business background I want to help insure I understand the ins and out of the business world. I have asked a few local successful Bar owners...
Why do you think race play a huge part when entering college?
#school #colleges #acceptance #race #race-discrimination #career #higher-education
How do I know if I am choosing the right major for the career path I want to take?
I am currently stuck between three different majors because they are all so similar. I know what career I want to pursue but I also know that it might take a while to get there. I want to make sure that I am choosing the right major so I can have enough versatility and not be at a stand still,...
Should I get a job during the first semester of freshman year or wait until second semester?
I really need money both for college and for my pockets. I've heard people say not to get a job as soon as you start college and to wait until you get settled in and I've heard the exact opposite.
At my age (55) would it be to my advantage to continue pursuing my Masters in HRM?
I have a fear of my age may deny me some opportunities in my new degree field and was wondering if I do go for my masters would it benefit me more at my age. #human-resources
Being 55 when I graduate with my Bachelors in Human Resource Management what is the likelihood of getting hired within a reasonable time frame?
I am an adult learner and am a little older than most in switching careers. I am a Navy Veteran and served my country for 12 years and finally decided to pursue a degree where I can help people. #college #business #career #career-counseling #human-resources
Where do you start in your teaching career?
I don't want to be confused after graduation as to what am I do I to do next. I want to know if I have to start in internships or residencies. #teaching #education
Do you have to pay to study abroad?
When i go to college, I may want to spend a semester in Europe. I'm not sure if colleges cover that or if you have to come out of pocket with your money. #study-abroad
How much training do you need to be a graphic designer?
My instructor told us that we don't get certification in our program because "you can't certify talent." That being said, how do I know when my skills are adequate? What kind of training is most important for a graphic designer- knowledge in the software, artistic skill, or raw creativity?...
Is it better to work from home or from a workplace
Is it better for a graphic designer specifically to work freelancing from home or AT a business, for a business? What are the pros and cons to both? I know this is the career field I want to enter, but I'm not sure what the best way to go about it is. Thanks! #design #graphics
What's a good college plan or career path for someone whose interested in both Biology and Psychology majors?
Hi I'm Alexis I'm currently a rising Junior whose interested in both Biology and Psychlogy. I believe that the mind and body and closely intertwined, yet u can't necessarily find a career path that combines the importance of both. I like biology because it has all of the medical background with...
Is it worth going to graduate school for art? Would it help me get a better job in that field
I plan on majoring in art in college but I am not really sure what I will be able to use it for after college. So, I would think that going to an even higher level of education for it would be futile, but then again it might help. #phd
What would be the best minor to pair with a major in accounting, in terms of helping get a job?
My major is currently set as accounting as I start college in the fall, but I am still unsure what the best path is for determining a minor. I know I am interested mostly in business, but don't know exactly what else to study besides accounting. #business #accounting #job #major #future-careers...
In your professional opinion, do you believe the increase in technology will decrease the demand for accountants because some of their jobs will become obsolete?
I am planning on majoring in accounting, but I am beginning to worry as I've heard comments about how technology will decrease the demand for accountants and therefore getting a job will be increasingly difficult. #technology #jobs #accounting #majors #demand
Do most student loans have to start being paid when you are still in college?
College is expensive and I am wondering if I should take out student loans or not. If I have to start paying it off right away and not after college, then I do not want to get them because I do not have a lot of money as of now. #college
Do most student loans have to start being paid when you are still in college?
College is expensive and I am wondering if I should take out student loans or not. If I have to start paying it off right away and not after college, then I do not want to get them because I do not have a lot of money as of now. #college
Should I be worried about what comes after college?
Worried about my future. #graduate
How difficult is it to find a job in international business?
Im majoring in international business and am worried about my future. #business #international-business
What is the best way to stand out amongst other applicants?
When applying to internships and jobs, what are the best and most important ways to make yourself stand out from the pool of applicants? #internships #job-search #resume #job-applications
If I were to pursue a career in accounting, what should I major in, in this day and age and for the next couple of decades?
I know some people prefer to major in math and others just take the major in economics, but is there a preference in the labor force? Will the demand for one be higher, and which one is more flexible to getting a job? #business #accounting #math
Is it possible to get a good job in business without enrolling in a specialized business school/college of a university?
I was rejected as a Ross pre-admit at the University of Michigan, so I started thinking about what would happen to me if I never got in, even for regular admission of Ross. I heard people who major in economics at LSA (the general studies college at UMich) are not nearly as successful as those...
How important is your GPA when applying for jobs?
Do employers who have a lot of applicants narrow down their search by looking at GPA? #job-search #resume #gpa #job-applications #competition
What can you do with a Bachelor's degree in Economics?
I am pursuing a bachelor's degree in Economics with a minor in Business, what kind of career options are there for Econ majors? #business #finance #accounting #economics #investment
Best School to go to
I want to pursue a career in musical theater what school is the best one to go too. I really want to go to a school in nyc. #college #theater #schools #nyc
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