Career questions tagged collegetips
How should I, as a freshman, look to get involved on campus, in order to build a quick sense of community and belonging, so that college can feel like home?
I am a high school senior, who is going to attend Liberty University, in Virginia, in the fall. I have built a really strong sense of community in my home town in California, and since I'm moving so far away I know a strong community will help me a lot as I miss my home. What are some programs/clubs/things I should do to really get involved early on campus in order to build strong relationships? Should I get a job on campus, join some clubs, etc.? Thanks for the advice!
How can I find more scholarships?
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How do I know I’m picking the “right” school for my major In the end does where the degree is from matter significantly? #Spring26?
Texas schools
How could I get along with my professors so I can have a choice for getting a research position?
I'm an upcoming first year student and I'm planning to take the Pre-Med route
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone had any advice on how to manage both school and academics as a college freshman?
I'm an incoming freshman who will need a job to afford to go to school
What are some recommendations for getting through a statistics course when math is not your best subject #Spring26?
Study tips
What are the best strategies to separate work and social time in collage?
Especially when being a first year student who is trying to make friends and build new relationships.
What should I do, other than applying to tons of scholarships, creating financial appeals, and working, to be able to pay for college dorming?
My parents do not want to help out at all and I have no other backing to help. Any advice?
What is dorm life like, with or without a roomate?
Im a senior who's been accepted to an Honors Program at a school and want to know what life with a roomate is like or if life without one is better or if it majorly depends.
What is the benefit of the double-major for MIT (humanities and engineering)?
In 11th grade
How to let colleges know that I am avaliable and eligible?
I am in grade nine wanting to know what colleges or universities look for in students.
What summer programs is good to get into college?
I am a highs school student
What to expect going into biomedical engineering?
What should I expect going into college for biomedical engineering, and what are some tips you have to get me going on the right track to be the best student and engineer I can?
How do I balance work and study?
I am looking for advice regarding working while attending school. Could you provide some guidance or recommendations? I am hoping to work on campus to help pay my tuition.
What should we do to improve ourselves if we are programmers?
What skills are most essential for a programmer? How can we improve our skills? How could we get into a better company? What should we do to improve ourselves in college?
What is the best way to decide on a major for college?
I am a high school senior and I am struggling to decide what to study in college. There are several things I'm interested in but don't want to waste money while I'm figuring things out.
What are some recommendations on deciding factors between two colleges?
I'm applying to two university schools in wisconsin and can't decide between the two. One is a rural environment and the other is in a urban environment and offer very different experiences.
How to let go after submitting college applications?
How do I let go after submitting my college applications? I'm so stressed about them but there's nothing left to do except apply to scholarships (most of which should be need based from the actual school I choose). There's nothing left to worry about but I'm more stressed than when I was applying.
What are the best ways to prepare for being a STEM major in your upcoming freshman year at university #Fall25 ?
Are there books I should read or videos I should watch?
#Fall25 --- What are some tips on how to handle freshman year at Texas Tech in the Engineering department #Fall25?
I will be attending Texas Tech for Engineering in the Fall. I have taken advanced classes since Middle School, however I am still concerned about the advanced course load at Tech.
Hey how to I get a job after college as an engineer?
I'm a student at the university of Iowa. I don't have a resume I'm a freshman. And getting a job after college sounds impossible. I don't know if I will have to apply to everywhere when I graduate or if I will be able to get summer internships.
When should I join a club sport?
I'm soon going to be a freshman in Bloomsburg University in the fall after I graduate high shool. I got an email from my college about the club sports that I could join, and I want to join the equestrian club. But, I'm a bit worried when I should join the club.
How do I chose my college and major ?
How do I decide what college or university I want to go to and how do I chose what majors I want to chose
How important is your college choice to your overall career track?
I am very overwhelmed with choosing a college and being able to get into a good school, but to factor in costs, I was wondering how much choice of school really impacts the trajectory of where you could end up in the job market. Do companies really care where you went to college, and does that impact how easily you will be able to receive different offers?
What are some effective ways for studying in college?
I want to make sure my grades are as good as possible in hopes of being accepted into a physicians assistant program. #fall25
What tips for time management once you enter college will be useful?
What tips for time management once you enter college will be useful?
How do you know which college is the right choice?
Both colleges I'm looking at have very similar finance programs and great internship opportunities. There is no real difference between the two.
What makes the best college essay?
What should be included in my opening paragraph and should I talk about my extracurricular activities?
What are some tips and tricks for a student going to college and wanting to graduate college?
I'm a 12th grade student graduating this year and going off to a 4 year college to earn my Bachelor's of Science degree for Interpreting American Sign Language major. I will be staying on campus, but I need some tips and tricks on how to pass college without failing.
How can I use my free time to better prepare for pharmacy school?
Resume tips, extracurriculars, etc.