Career questions tagged college
How and when were you certain that you had to switch majors?
Did you feel like you were giving up? Or did you feel like you were finally going somewhere?
Is it weird that I haven't changed my mind once about what I want to do?
I'm 17 years old right now. I've been certain of what I wanted to be since I was 13 years old, and I haven't changed my mind once. I've researched many different careers, but I keep coming back to this single one. But most of the people I know my age don't really know what they want to be, or they have many different careers they're considering. Because I was so certain, I've dropped certain subjects like chemistry, which I know is a prerequisite for many different undergraduate courses but not the one I want. I thought, "Why give myself the stress of doing a subject I dislike that I don't need?" But should I have taken it anyway to give myself more opportunities, just in case? Am I being close-minded? Am I rushing into things? Should I stick on the pathway I've decided, or have I like, doomed myself?
When should you start networking and who is good to get referrals from?
For example, would academic or work referrals be more valued?
When it comes to postgraduate applications, does a person studying a major and a minor have a disadvantage compared to someone studying a dual major degree in the same fields?
If so, how big of a disadvantage?
If you have started a business with making and selling art, how should I start one?
I am 16 years old, so I graduate high school next year and I would like to start a business of making and selling art. Could you give me some advice on this? Also I have another question. Do you know of any college art schools in West Virginia? Or somewhere close to West Virginia? Because I think I want to go to college, but I do not know what colleges have art classes.
Should I prioritize getting a Bachelors degree or getting job certifications?
I have a two-year degree in what is essentially digital photography (my childhood dream) that I got immediately after high school. I have since decided that this isn’t a good fit for me as a career, and have been struggling to find my first job. In 2019, I went back to my local community college to take some professional development classes to try and build my resume. These classes so far have been training in MS Word, Excel, and Access, communication skills, and customer service skills. I’ve had to step away for a bit for personal reasons, but I plan to start working towards the Professional Administrative Certificate of Excellence (PACE Certification) in the next few weeks. But. I’ve recently learned that the college money that my parents set aside for me is still available - they paid for my community college degree out of pocket (which completely blows my mind). It’s a nest egg big enough that I can essentially get a bachelors degree for “free” without taking out any student loans. This is an amazing opportunity that I am lucky to have, and I want to make sure that I use this money wisely. My parents have been super generous by letting me live at home until I can get my feet under me…but I’m now in my early 30s. My dad plans to retire next year. We’re currently trying to navigate what that looks like, but I want to be financially independent as quickly as possible so I don’t become a leech. I don’t know if I am necessarily trying to choose my entire career right now. I’ve always been told that education was the key to a good life and career, and I don’t want to waste this money. I am currently looking for work and doing all the things associated with that - I am constantly applying for jobs, I volunteer, I’ve taken several job/career assessments, I’m getting into networking, etc. I’m trying to cast as wide of a net as possible to find this first job - I’m open to almost anything. So - what would be the best strategy for my situation? Should I go for the bachelors degree? Or should I focus on getting certified in various job fields/disciplines and get my bachelors after I find employment? What is the quickest route to a job that will allow me to finally move out of my parents’ house (and, preferably, to buy my own home)?
How can I find the best college for my major ?
Psychology Criminology Neuroscience
What are some classes I should take or things that I should do now to prepare for college and beyond, if I want to go into aerospace engineering?
I'm a junior in high school, and have known for a while that I want to go into aerospace engineering. What are some classes I should take not or things that I should do to prepare for college and beyond?
How would I go about finding someone to interview for my finals?
How would I go about going finding someone to interview that is working in a field related to my major? (history) It's for finals and I have no social connection whatsoever.
How do I start my college essay?
I’m a 11th grade student, I’m trying to start my college essay asap but don’t know where to start. I would like if anyone can give me advice!!
what is the paycheck a week for a painter?
is the paycheck a week for a painter?
What degrees do I need to be a college psychology professor?
I know I need a masters at least, preferably a bachelor's, but I don't know if I need a teaching degree or not.
Collage majors
If I double majored in architecture and American history and Minor in political science would that be the best?
How can I prepare for a future career in sustainability?
Hello! I'm a first-year college student who is currently applying for internships and taking courses geared toward a career in environmental science or conservation. But, I'm curious about what I can do to better prepare for getting a job post-graduation! Do you have any tips for success?
do you have to pay student loans while going to college
Do you have to pay student loans in college, also do you have to provide your own furniture? and when should you get your books??
why is college so expensive? Will it still be expensive by the time I graduate in 2030?
what is grant or something that can help with college or something that can help you not pay so much money into college like a scholarship?
What is the absolute best paying lawyer job become an attorney
What is the absolute best paying lawyer job and how do I get there? I want to become an attourney or a game designer which are both very different fields to go down.
Thank you for your help but as many of these programs require you to be 16, it will be difficult for me to do anything now and was hoping that you could suggest any programs that I could do form the age range of 14-16. Anywhere in NJ or the mid-Atlantic states in general is fine. Furthermore, I am close to universities such as Rutgers or NJIT but unfortunately was not able to find any internships and was hoping you could suggest some.?
Many programs medical medical-related research or science internships/programs require you to be 16, it will be difficult for me to do anything now, and was hoping that you could suggest any programs that I could do from the age range of 14-16. Anywhere in NJ or the mid-Atlantic states in general is fine. Furthermore, I am close to universities such as Rutgers or NJIT but unfortunately was not able to find any internships and was hoping you could suggest some.
I was hoping that someone could provide me with a list of research programs and internships throughout nj possible in universities, labrotories or schools open to high schoolers. Currently, I'm a ninth grader who has tried to research these programs but has come to a stump as most of the programs I have research such as Rutgers require you to be 16 years old, however I'm still 14. For this reason, I was looking to see anyone else had any opportunities that they were willing to offer or were aware of. Thank you!
I was hoping that someone could provide me with a list of research programs and internships throughout NJ possibly in universities, laboratories, or schools open to high schoolers. Currently, I'm a ninth grader who has tried to research these programs but has come to a stump as most of the programs I have researched such as Rutgers require you to be 16 years old, however, I'm still 14. For this reason, I was looking to see if anyone else had any opportunities that they were willing to offer or were aware of. Thank you!
What would you recommend to someone who wants to study graphic design Like what can I expect in classes and what do I need to know/ understand before I start college (Do I need to learn to draw and paint and all that?)?
I'm not the best in drawing or painting, I just feel like I'm a creative person and with the right practice I can do what I imagine
How do I create a plan for my future that will get me to the best place I need to be for my academic dreams and potential and how can I start that in high school?
I’m wanting to go into nursing and want to know the best things to do in high school to get me in the right direction to getting into a good college and getting scholarships for college
Can you comment on my college essay please?
Hello! I'm an international student and I came to the US to study my senior year of high school. As I started applying to colleges, I had to write an essay. I wrote this one but I have no clue how it is. I would appreciate some honest comments on it :) “We can come no further.” my mother said. I hugged her for the last time and she whispered in my ear, ”Good luck my butterfly!” and I walked through the gate without looking back. I knew from that moment I was walking into a whole new world. The struggles with my suitcases were telling me that in this new phase, my father would not be there to hold my suitcases for me; like anytime before. I was all on my own. The new world for me was the United States. That day, my flight was carrying me so that I would start my senior year of high school in America. It is not ordinary for teenagers to leave their homes in my country, Iran. In fact, people usually stick to their parents’ house until their mid-20s. So imagine how surprising it was for my family when I told them that I was planning to go not only to live in a dorm but in another country! The first reactions I encountered was to change my mind. “You don’t even know how to use a washing machine!” My mother told me. To be honest, she was right. For me, who was always in the full support of my family was hard to let go of everything suddenly. But I was eager to do so! I truly loved my life in Iran, but I felt that the world had much more to offer than what I already had. The fact that I was living in Iran which has limited opportunities was a strong reason. For example, I even had to travel to a neighboring country to get a visa because the American embassy does not exist in Iran! Do not get me wrong though; a big part of my heart always belongs to Iran. But I just felt like a butterfly surrendered by its own cocoon, as Mehdi Yarahi, an inspiring Persian singer says in his song. Iran was the muse for me to start risking out of my safe zone and end up in the land of opportunities. As I walked out of the plane onto American soil, I felt a mix of excitement and stress. After all, I was here! Right from that moment, my struggles started. I was starting to realize how difficult it is to deal with everything when you are alone and people around you are from a totally different culture. In the dorm, everybody had at least one person speaking their language, except me! I found it really hard at first; I would have gone to sleep with the thought that I had not spoken my language in days! Since most of the dormitory population was Asians, they had the privilege to at least feel like home when they were in the dorm; but for me, not only in school I was in a culture that had no similarity to mine, but the dorm also was nothing like my home. With the passage of time, I started to realize how being alone in such an environment was a blessing! There was no special place for me in any group, so I could be a part of every group. I had the opportunity to learn about other cultures and introduce mine to them as well. Also, my English skills improved unbelievably fast! I was so surprised at how things can change from pain to growth. Since my first day here, every day has been full of new things to discover. Although I was not enjoying every second of it, in the end, I am so proud of myself for managing to change from that spoiled girl to someone who believes has the power to overcome anything. As Bob Marley says: “You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.” Thank y'all!
How do you get into a good college if you don't have the best grades?
I am a student who gets 90's but I know some colleges want better than that