Career questions tagged collegetransfer
What is the best way to get community service hours for transfer resumes?
I'm looking to transfer to UT Austin and I was told I need to get some community service hours for my transfer resume, I don't have a whole lot of time on my hands but I was thinking I could do some volunteering during the summer
As a student transferring from a community college to a four-year university for civil engineering major, what is the best way to quickly find research opportunities or internships How can I effectively network with professors and local firms during my first semester on a new campus?
I am an incoming junior transferring from a community college to a university to complete my degree in Civil Engineering. Because I’m arriving halfway through the program, I feel like I have less time to build the necessary connections for research and internships before graduation
How can I better choose between multiple STEM paths when I feel capable of more than one and don’t want to limit myself too early?
I’m a high school senior planning to study neuroscience and psychology, especially children’s development. At the same time, I’m strongly drawn to more technical fields like biotechnology and even physics. I’ll be starting in August at Baylor or Loyola Chicago, but I’m already considering transferring into a more research-intensive STEM environment. For professionals who had overlapping interests early on, how did you decide what to commit to? What paths would you recommend for someone who wants both deep research involvement and long-term flexibility? #Spring26
Hi! I'm interested in filmmaking, but mainly I enjoy editing and visual effects. What colleges that mainly focuses on film making and film production that's affordable and easy to transfer too after a 2-year school.
I am also open to other options like audio production or anything that relates to film making. I just want to find a school that's affordable, has great programs, and to easily find a job after college.
How should students evaluate the ROI of transferring colleges before making the decision?
Hi! I’m currently a sophomore college student considering transferring, and I’ve been thinking a lot about how people talk about college as an “investment.” What I’m struggling with is that, unlike traditional investments, students don’t really get clear ROI projections before making huge financial and life decisions like transferring schools. For professionals who have been through hiring or recruiting (or both), how do you personally think about the value of where someone went to school, and what advice would you give someone trying to decide if transferring is “worth it”? Thank you so much for your time! #Spring26
What are some career options in the field of neuroscience?
Hello, I am currently in my second year at college, at a local community college. At this college, I have mainly completed only prerequisites and nothing to help a further career choice. I will be graduating with an associate of arts this spring. Afterwards, I plan on transferring to the University of Central Missouri. My original plan is to attend UCM for a degree in Fashion Business Textiles; however, from a young age, I've always wanted to be a neurosurgeon. I would never be able to be a surgeon, though, because I have frequent hand tremors. It occurred to me that I don't have to be a surgeon to have a career in relation to neuroscience. I still wish to achieve my bachelor's in Fashion Business but was also wondering about careers in neuroscience for a potential double major. I would be willing to further my education to a master's degree if I find the right career for me. Any ideas? Thank you!
How do I procced with majoring in Environmental Science?
I am going into my second year of community college, then plan on transferring over to a 4 year to finish up.
Foothill college or Dallas college?
I have doubts about which college could be more beneficial if I want to transfer to a university and study industrial engineering.
How do you keep believing in your long-term goals when your current GPA or academic record doesn’t reflect your effort or ambition? #Spring25
I’m currently a college student working toward a degree in Marketing and plan to transfer to a four-year university next year. I’ve had some rough semesters due to burnout and personal challenges which affected my GPA despite working hard, especially outside the classroom (internships, freelance work, content creation, etc.). I’m trying to stay focused on the bigger picture and keep building toward my career goals, but it’s hard not to feel discouraged sometimes, especially when my transcript doesn’t reflect how much I’ve grown. If you’ve ever had to bounce back from an academic setback, I’d love to know what helped you stay confident and keep moving forward.