Career questions tagged college-life
How should students who are majoring in acting go about balancing their school life with work life, school life, personal life, etc., since this is one of the more busy programs to balance?
I am a first-year college student this fall, and the process of college is scary, especially with my intended career. I'm scared I'm going to lose out on downtime and want to know what life is like for acting students.
Psychology Majors, When you guys went to college were schedules already chosen Or do you choose on your own ?
#12th grade
What had been the best way to figure out the major you want to get a degree in And how do you navigate moving away from home??
I am a graduating high school senior and have been having trouble ddciding ehat I want to do with my time in college. I feel Ive been putting too much emphasis on what I would befome after my degree and the pay.
Am I rich in life in terms of relationships and memories #Spring 25?
I want to think about who was there for me and kept me going even when times are hard. Who is there to help me make the most memories and make me laugh even when I was sad. Rich in life in terms of not having physical money, but more so relationships and memories that you’ll learn to forever cherish
What is the transition like between living with parents to living in a dorm #Spring25?
I am a senior about to graduate and I'm nervous about moving into a dorm. I've been camping with friends before so I have some experience away from home, but living on my own for a whole school year seems daunting and nerve-wracking.
What is the most beneficial way to go about school, living on campus or commuting from home/taking online classes?
Please give me the best answers and use examples to help me understand even more! For more reference, I am debating on what to decide for the future. If I stay at home or commute, I have a job that I can work at. I will also be able to spend more time with my family and friends. But, if I live on campus, I will make new friends and not have to worry about living with my parents. I will get to have my own freedom away from home, but I feel like I will be missing out on spending time with my old friends and a job opportunity.
How should I go about making friends?
I'm a DoDEA student, meaning I've lived overseas for a majority of my life. My friends are all going to different colleges in different states. I'm nervous to make friends and I'm not really sure how to, especially knowing how big the schools are and the amount of people there will be. My graduating class will be around 45 people so it's a really small school.
How can college skills be applied to everyday life?
The meaningful lessons taught in classrooms should really stick with people so I am wondering what is the best way to apply those lessons, even if they are simple, to my life.
What study techniques will benefit me in college?
I know that high school curriculum is different than the vigor in college. I am wondering what tools I should utilize in order for me to stay on track and make the best usage of my time. #Spring25
How do you balance you social life and work?
Like I want to do film. But I don’t work to consume me.So that’s why I ask the question. #spring25
College advice?
What are several appliances and need for college classes, dorms and school life in general?
Is it hard to maintain a life as an accountant Is it very time consuming? Is it hard to manage a family while being an accountant? ?
If it is time consuming to work and maintain a family, what other jobs would pay well, but allow you to spend more time with your family that would be like an accountant?
What was the hardest thing about moving into college and how could I make it easier on myself?
How did you acclimate to the campus and what are some helpful resources you used?
How was life living on campus for those who did?
How was the overall experience? Would you back and live at home if you could? Or was the change in scenery worth it?
Why am I so nervous to move into the dorms?
I am moving into the dorms when I start college in the fall. I thought I would be really excited to finally get away from my parents but I'm actually really nervous even though my college is 10 minutes away from my house.
What was the hardest part of the transition from school life to work life ?
I am currently a senior in high school and I attend Fox High School in Arnold. I am planning on attending a university next year, majoring in hospitality management. I feel like it would be a difficult adjustment from going to school almost everyday to beginning the work life. What was the hardest part of the transition from school life to work life?
Tips for living on campus?
My dream school is an hour away and requires freshmen to live on campus in a dorm for the first year. What should I do or know to be better prepared?
Does an IEP transfer from high school to college ?
Does an IEP transfer from high school to college?
What are things you can do during and or after college?
I’m 16 and a senior in high school. I currently have a job and it’s going great, but from what I hear from my college friends, having a job isn’t the greatest idea. I really enjoy having an output during my studies and I’d hate to lost that aspect of my life. Are there other activities besides clubs and events that I can take part in, or is there a method of balancing your work and studies?
How is life after school ?
What is life after school? How can i handle non employment
What are some jobs that don't require a college degree, hire quickly and pay well?
I want to drop out of college due to high tuition/unsure what to major in. I'm not 21 yet but I have experience in retail/customer service.
What are the pros and cons of apartment living in college?
should i live in an apartment while in college? why or why not?
Is it really worth it to stress over college or live my life?
what's the reason to go to college i feel like i should just enjoy my life but you literally need money to live
What is life like on Campus?
I know every college is different and every student is, but what is campus life like on campuses in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area?
While you were in college, did you prefer living on or off campus? What are the pros and cons of each? ?
When I go to college, I was thinking of living off campus, but wouldn't there be more benefits to living on campus?
What are some different ways that I can overcome challenges and struggles in life ?
As a high school student there are different challenges that I come across, but what are some different ways that I may be able to approach them? Would you say that some challenges shape the way you are now as a person?