Career questions tagged collegetips
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.
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.
How can I get an on campus job as a first year?
I go to UC Santa Cruz and am a bio molecular engineering major. I am trying to find a source of income, but it’s hard to find departments that are offering availability.
What is the most optimal way to get funding for school without going into major debt?
1. How to get the most money out of FAFSA? 2. What is the best time to apply for scholarships and where? 3. Is there more options other than scholarships and loans to get funding for school?
What should I be looking for in a college? Should I go to college based on scholarships, or interesting opportunities? Are there any programs I should be looking for?
I am looking for conservation based field work opportunities and applying to colleges like Michigan State and the University of Chicago.
How were you able to be happy with the degree or specialization that you chose?
#Fall25#Searching#Science#NeedHelp
Why do colleges take forever to reply back about scholarships?
I have been applying for scholarships but they won’t give me an answer till January to March.
What are your favorite tips for someone starting college later in life?
Going for associate of applied science. 😁
How do I decide between 2 colleges?
I've been accepted to both and they are both really nice. I'm stuck between them!
What is the best way to pay for college, especially without savings?
Are there other ways, rather than student loans?
When I have doubts about my choice of major, how do I know if they are valid criticisms or irrational?
Sometimes, I look at statistics about which majors have the best results after college.
How important is it to know your major as a freshman ?#spring2025
#spring2025
To anyone who majored in marine biology but started off with the AA degree route what classes did you take before pursuing your bachelors for marine biology? And any internship tips that you may also share! #Spring25
I am currently a Highschool senior who plans on going to a community college for my AA degree because it is more affordable and closer at the moment. I want to major in either marine biology or marine science because it is broader but mainly marine biology.
How can a student who has her mind set on a specific school, work to match the price of her much cheaper (but less preferred) options?
I'm in 12th grade. Looking at trying to attend Bellarmine University in Louisville KY, but I have been offered cheaper options that I would rather not take.
How do I find out what school I want to go to between two strong options?
How do I weigh out the pros and cons of picking the right college for me? Both universities are amazing and I have been told I can not go wrong with either but I want to maximize my college experience.