Career questions tagged college-bound
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How do you know if becoming an engineer is the right career field? What signs give assurance?
I am truly in love with math and science. Both of these topics come natural to me and I would like to pursue a career that uses both of these areas. I feel that engineering encompasses these two things, but I am unsure if it is right for me. My mom is an electrical engineer for both Consumers Energy and the military. When I asked her when she knew she wanted to be an engineer, she gave me a specific moment. I just want to know if and what this moment will be for me. #college #engineering #college-bound #stem-education #decision-making #signs #undecided
How do you find a good place to intern for Biology?
I know that I could probably find a professor that could use my help, but how do I approach them so that I can work by their side. It would be great to be paid, but I don't have to be(that's more a graduate degree thing anyway). I'm about to graduate high school and would like the lab experience. Any time of year. #biology #internships #college-bound #marine-biology
I was thinking about a criminal justice minor. What would be a complimentary minor to forensic science or computer forensics?
Minors in college #college-major #college-bound
What and how can I perpared myself for college?
Help me I really want to go to my dream college. #college #college-bound
How rigorous is the CNM medical program at Baylor?
I am going to become a CNM and would like to know the difficulty of the program at Baylors school of medicine? #registered-nurses #nurse-midwife #nurse #nursing #medicine #healthcare #college-bound #premed
Where can I find scholarships?
I'm looking everywhere for scholarships, and I need reliable sites or sources. How can I finance my own education? Please help :) #college #psychology #graduate-school #college-admissions #college-bound #scholarships #government #psychotherapy
Senior Project: Career Exploration or New Skill?
At my school, all the seniors have to do a senior project. As a Junior who is interested in majoring in film and animation, I do not know whether to make my senior project Career Exploration or a new skill. Which one would be best? A note: Students at my school have different opinions on this. Some say to do one over the other because the latter is less demanding than the former and vice versa. However, I want to make the most use of my senior project. #college-major #college-bound #animation #film-production #cinematography #seniorproject #personal-development
As a college student, is it better to take online classes or be there in person?
How can I make the best of my college experience? Will I get good grades online or is it better not to take the risk? #college #psychology #college-major #college-admissions #college-bound #college-jobs
From an insider view, is college what you expected?
From the massive stadiums at football games with fans rushing the field to Project X style frat party movies, is college what it's made out to be? As a student with aspirations of a Ph. D in Neuroscience, I'll be spending a lot of time through school. What is the social atmosphere like? Can one achieve an internship or research work as a freshman? What is dorm life like? Do you begin to enjoy your roommate more, or begin to not like them? Is living off-campus beneficial in the Sophomore through Senior year? #college #college-admissions #college-bound
Why do we like linear trajectories? Aren't the best careers NON-LINEAR?
https://byrslf.co/your-career-is-not-a-path-2a7a02956078#.c2eo8tv9v This is probably one of the best pieces of advice about careers that I've seen. We set our lives up for linear trajectories... (college, grad school, job, marriage, kids, etc) but what if you step OFF the track? After all, deviance is what holds society together. I'm questioning whether I should stay in college because it's setting me up for a LINEAR career trajectory. Seth Godin says, "Pick yourself." meaning don't wait for authority to pick you or give you responsibility. Position yourself in a way that gets your message across regardless of the context. #business #psychology #education #marketing #college-bound #sociology #critical-thinking
What do college admission officers expect to see from an essay?
In my 3rd year English class, my teacher has been focusing on college essays for quite a while. My teacher however, doesn't focus specifically on the format or layout. Rather, he wants my essay to be 'unconventional' and simply out of the ordinary. What is expected of a standard college essay? What can be interpreted as unique? #college #college-admissions #college-bound #college-selection
What are the best study techniques for strenuous college classes?
I have never been good at studying and I was wondering what are the best ways to study for strenuous classes. #college #college-major #finance #college-bound
What does it take to be a successful and productive college student?
I'm preparing for college and I'm just curious about what challenges college throws at you. How can these challenges be avoided. #career-counseling #college-bound #mentoring #academic-advising
Is sports broadcasting or entertainment easy?
I know it sounds like a dumb question, but really how challenging is this major? I've loved playing sports my whole life and have always dreamed of being a sports announcer. But unfortunately I'm worried the major will be to difficult to complete and I'll be forced to give up the dream. Is there challenging courses that could weed out struggling students like me? #college #college-bound #majors #entertainment #sports-media
Is it typically cheaper to live off-campus?
In college, that is. #college #college-major #money #college-bound #money-management #expense-management
Can I ask someone who isn't my teacher for a recommendation?
I'm currently interning within a research program. Just curious if I can ask the professor who accepted me for a college recommendation, or if they're typically only written by one's teachers. #college #teaching #teacher #professor #college-bound #recommendation
How important are SAT subject tests in college admissions decisions?
I haven't prepared for these as much as I did for the actual SAT and ACT. #college-admissions #college-bound #college-prep
How important is the prestige of a undergraduate school in post graduation life?
Would it be better to attend a more expensive and prestigious college rather than an in-state school for an undergraduate degree in business or pre-law? #college #business #college-bound #pre-law
Would it negatively affect my college application to have quit a minimum wage job after a few months?
I was thinking of quitting my tutoring job to make more time for preparations for the upcoming school year. Would this show colleges that I have a lack of persistence? #college-admissions #college-bound
What is the best major to have if you plan on a career on wall street?
I am asking this question because I am an incoming freshman in college and plan to major in economics. I'm curious to see what other successful college students have studied specifically to help prepare them for their future careers in finance. #college-major #finance #college-bound #first-job #corporate-finance
What is the best way to get me to stop telling myself that I'm not 'good enough' for a certain college?
I'm asking this question because I'm a high schooler who will be going through the college admissions process in a year a so, and I know many high schoolers are angry, frustrated, and stressed out over getting into a 'good' college. So I wanted to know how we can tell ourselves that life isn't all about going to college and not getting into your dream school doesn't determine whether you are 'good enough' or not? #student #college-admissions #college-bound #student-counseling
How do you make the best of college?
I am going to be a Freshman this fall.There are so many things to do at college, with so little time. How do you make the best out of the time at college? #college #college-major #college-bound
Should I choose a college specifically because it is strong in a specific major even if I am not certain that I want to pursue that major?
I am thinking of studying business as an undergraduate and some colleges have strong business programs but are otherwise average in quality of education. If I am not confident that I will pursue this route, should I choose a college like that to attend? #college-major #college-bound #undergraduate #choosing-a-major
How much does it cost to study abroad?
I am curious and want to understand how much money goes into a single semester abroad. #college #college-bound #study-abroad
What country/countries have study abroad programs that are great for Math majors?
It is very difficult to determine what country to study abroad in that will relate to my major. Are there any countries that come to mind when you think "Math major?" #college #career #mathematics #math #college-bound #study-abroad
How can one determine the best country to study abroad in that relates to their major?
Hopefully this question can help anyone who is deciding that they want to study abroad but don't know where is the best place for them to do so. #college #college-major #college-bound #study-abroad #hbcu
What professional websites (besides LinkedIn) should prospective and current college students look into?
The main professional website that people use is LinkedIn, but are there other websites people should look into? #college #college-bound #colleges #networking #linkedin
How should one decide what minor to choose?
Some say that you should pick something that is interesting to you as a minor, but others would suggest picking a minor that will compliment your major. Which is a better suggestion? #college #college-major #college-bound #colleges #college-minor
Is there an online database to find prestigious fellowships and programs?
I only know of a few of these programs, such as the Rhodes program, but is there a list or database of all programs like this, preferably online? #college #college-bound #databases #opportunities #fellowships
What, based on your opinion, is the best "college matcher?"
An example would be bigfuture.collegeboard.org. Basically, what do you consider to be a great website/online resource to help prospective students find colleges that are a great fit for them? #college #college-admissions #college-bound #search