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Passion or money?
Just from the question itself many people would have chosen passion. However, my question to that is at what point do you realize that something is your passion? Do you grow attached to the subject? What if what you’re passionate about can’t be done because of expenses, then what? When I say...
For someone who doesn’t know what they want or expect from their future, what advice can you give?
I’ve never really had a professional interest in subjects. Yes, I enjoy leaning about the unknown so astronomy and marine biology would seem too of my list but, is that what is meant for me? Though I enjoy the subject, I’m not sure if that’s the path I should be taking. #undecided #astronomy...
Is it smart to pursue a career in medicine if you aren't good at math?
#career-choice
What are the benefits and disadvantages of becoming a occupational therapist?
#therapist
With continued advances in technology, how often do accountants learn new software to do their job? What are some of the most common ones currently used?
#job #accounting #technology #excel #computers
To accountants who transitioned between public, private, and/or government accounting, why did you decide to switch?
#publicaccounting #accounting #privateaccounting #governmetaccounting #government #job #job-search
How are colleges usually "ranked"? Prestige, undergrad problems, etc.
#college #university
How do I manage money to pay off student debt?
The particular school I am going to has a very steep tuition. How can I make sure that I am not submerged in debt? #money #debt #scholarships #scholarship #financial-aid
How can I be sure that college will help me get a profitable career or land internships?
There is a lot of talk that degrees don't mean as much as they used to. How can I guarantee a comfortable potential job/career? #career #college-major #career-path
Is it safe to take gap years for internships
Most people drop out to pursue a job opportunity, but I would prefer not to go down that path however is it recommended to go through with a presented job/internship or to continue with school until the very end? #career #experience
How can I be sure that these classes will help me get a profitable career or land internships?
I hear a lot that degrees don't mean much any more and I want to make sure that I am not going to school to get the same result as if I did not. #career-path #career
How can I improve my chances at winning scholarships?
I'm looking to apply for a wide range of scholarships while in my last year of high school. How can I make myself more competitive amongst other submissions? #scholarships #high-school
What are career options for people who like to organize things?
I want to be a ogranizer I like to organize I bunch of things but my peers and older adults always ask me what type of organizer but I had no clue what to respond because I’m not aware of the different organizer careers #career #career #career-choice
Is a Master's degree necessary?
I am pursuing an engineering major and was wondering if I should pursue a Bachelor's degree or a Master's. Is it necessary for engineering students to continue their studies after undergrad? Also, is a BS degree a lot more practical than a BA degree?
#engineering
Does ABET accreditation matter?
I am pursuing an Engineering major, specifically computer engineering, but the program at my school that I will attend is not ABET accredited. Does it matter much? Will it affect my career path?
(the school I will most likely attend is University of California, San Diego)
#engineering
What full-time/part-time jobs would be great for experience when wanting to pursue a career in Forensic Pathology?
I'm new to the work environment relating to the medical field and I do a lot of research, and ask others questions, on this topic, but the answers are either broad, or unanswered. I would also appreciate learning from what someone else had to do to build themselves up to this specific type of...
I am interested in fire science. Are there any professionals willing to share their experience on how they became a firefighter?
My grandfather was chief fire inspector for the state of Hawaii. He was really good at what he did. I heard most of the stories from my father, who would tag along during the days of his youth. My father even regretted not going into the fire department. I've heard about the benefits in working...
For physical therapists.. to go into programs accredited by CAPTE, would schools consider choosing students who've gotten health related majors?
I'm looking into physical therapy. The CAPTE programs in universities like San Francisco and Sacramento don't have any references on what majors would work well for the student. I'm not confident yet if I want to go on this field, but it would help. #physicaltherapy #college-recruiting
How can I look better for my dream college?
I have the basics such as good grades and extracurricular activities but what else can I do to look better for my dream college. #Stanford #college #college-admissions
Should I take two majors in college?
I am thinking about studying engineering in college and business so that I have the skills to create my own products plus market and sell them. #engineering #business
Is taking on more than one profession/career in one's life plausible/acceptable?
Part of the nature of being a human is that we change. We take on different hobbies, interests, and personality traits as we age and gather new experiences. This is one thought that has pestered me on my journey to apply to colleges and decide what to do with my life. That being said, I knew...
Is it difficult to study engineering in college without much experience?
When deciding on what major to apply to for college, the only thing I knew for sure was that I wanted to use my huge passion and love for science to solve tangible problems in both communities and global societies. I settled on engineering, but was unsure due to the fact that I had little...
Where is the best place to live as a doctor?
I'm from California but am considering moving somewhere there are more job opportunities. Any suggestions?
#doctor #medicine
What majors are good for people who want to become doctors?
I am a high school senior and am deciding on a major. I know I want to work as either a doctor or a surgeon but am not sure whether to study under biochemistry, microbiology, or something else.
#medicine #major #college-major #choosing-a-major #doctor
Is FBLA good on college apps?
FBLA is a relatively smaller club at my school, and I've done fairly well in it, and it seems a bit easier than another club like, say, Speech and Debate. Does it have the same weight and gravity as other clubs on college apps?
#FBLA
#college-applications
How do you get past the struggles in life to be successful?
As a college student, there is always something that gets in your way. It could be making bad decisions, making wrong decisions, or just messing up. Sometimes it gets hard to get pass the struggles when there are problems hitting you from left and right that are always there to test you....
What advice can you give to a woman pursuing a career in the medical field?
For the past 2-3 years, I am still a bit lost in what specific career I want to pursue. I know I want to be in the medical field or a hospital setting, but still unsure of what exactly I want to pursue.
#college #medical-life
I'm trying to figure out what I career I should chase based on my talents, but I'm not too sure. What would you recommend?
I'm a 17 year old junior in high school, since I was young I've acceled at arguments and helping other through hard times. I enjoy being like a big brother to younger kids, helping others when they don't understand, and being a person people can talk to about anything. I've been told to either...
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