Career Questions tagged Graduation
How can I cope with the sadness of leaving college?
I'm approaching my last semester as an undergraduate, and I'm already sad about leaving a really phenomenal friend group, campus, and community behind. Many people I talk to say that college is the best time of your life, and I'm worried that I'll have more to look back on than to look forward...
What does teacher hiring look like for December graduates?
I am studying an undergraduate degree in Education, specializing in Middle School English, Language Arts & Reading with an ESL teacher certification. I will finish my degree on the Fall semester and would love to get a teaching job immediately after graduation. However, I know that there...
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Whats the biggest struggle after graduation?
I am 17 years old and I am a senior in high school and graduating in the spring. I have talked about college options and discussed them briefly with my parents. I just would like to know whats the big step I can take before I graduate. I want to go to college to become a therapist or help...
Should I reach out to my prospective grad schools via email and introduce myself/express interest?
I am graduating this December and will be applying to grad schools later this fall. I am wondering if I should email the schools I am interested in beforehand and introduce myself and express interest? I will be applying to psychology PhD and PsyD programs and am wondering if this might help...
For anyone who has made a successful career change, what were the most important things you had to do, or what advice would you give others looking to do the same?
I'm a current college student, so I haven't officially started my career yet, but I'm extremely anxious about doing so, especially now that the pandemic has changed life as we know it. I've changed my career aspirations several times already, but now I'm nearing graduation and I'm still...
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Is taking 17 credits per semester worth it?
I want to finish my 4-year bachelor's degree in 2 years. I want to get enough ap credits. Right now I want to do something related to business. Is it okay if I take 8 credits the second term of the summer semester before my Freshman year of college? I am talking about the 6-week term. Is it...
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How to start before going to college?
what are the steps after High school? What is good advice on preparing yourself for the first year of college career college...
I'm feeling lost in my Public Relations studies, considering applying for an "executive assistant" position.
I have an internship at a student-run agency at my university but I feel like I'm still not getting "real world" experience. Two of my foundational classes for my major were with terrible professors that no longer work for the department and I don't want to prolong my graduation any longer/pay...
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Is graduating early a good idea?
I go to a public virtual school where I have the ability to work ahead and graduate early. I've asked many teachers and friends if graduating early is a good idea and I've gotten many mixed responses. Are there any cons to graduating early that could outweigh the pros? college education...
Why is it that we have to complete all four years of high school?
I already have more than enough credits and I've taken all the necessary classes to graduate. So why? done ijustwannagotocollege high-school graduation...
What are the best places to look for jobs before and after graduation?
You've spent money, time, and determination to get that college degree. The job market is tough and many students have debt. Where do I look for the right job before and after getting that pricey paper? We're academic ready. But are we job ready? jobs graduation networking adulting...
Will I graduate from college on time with little to no Financial aid?
I am interested in becoming a labor& Delivery nurse, however, I'm not sure where to start in my future career. nurse nursing college financial-aid debt...
How important is what I do after I graduate?
I have no idea what I'm going to do when I graduate in the winter of 2020. That's two years away, making me halfway through my college career. I get that I still have time but is it able to have a corporate career if I go and do volunteer work or travel after graduating? after-graduation...
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How different is real life from college?
Does college prepare you tot take care of yourself in the 'real world'? Are the skills I learn here pertinent to life after and if not what resources can I pursue to help me in life? college-advice college graduation young-adults life-skills...
What does it take to graduate from college?
The reason why is because so I would have an idea what to do to be successful in college. college graduation...
What are some good ways to make connections and get ahead while still in college?
Also, how can I land an internship in college and what year of college is best to complete one? What other things should I do in college to give me a more competitive edge for jobs when I graduate? jobs internships extracurriculars graduation college...
Does failing in one elective means that you can not graduate?
i am asking this question because i have computer science AP class and it is really hard and i feel i can't get good grades in it. Somehow i passed my 1st semester but i am worried about my 2nd semester because if i don't pass maybe i have to go summer school and then delay my graduation and i...
Are students able to find a job in their field of study right after college graduation?
I've always seen posts from recent college graduates saying they don't actually find a job they like or in their field. I'm wondering if it's actually true and if I should be prepared for that. career graduation college job-search...
What are some fun things to do for graduation?
I was wondering what are some ways to celebrate a graduation. I am graduating in May and this will be my first real graduation because I did not have one for my GED. Should I reserve a restaurant for my family to celebrate after? What else could I do without going way over the top? Thank you!...
What is the best way to condense college graduation time to three years?
Would you recommend graduating early in college if you have all the credits?
My fields of study may require lots of graduate school so is there a way to shorten the time I'm working towards a bachelor's? If so, how? And is that recommended? I really appreciate personal experience and guidance. college college-advice higher-education colleges college-major...
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Best markets to break into?
I will be graduating with my associates degree soon, and then will be finishing up a few classes to earn my associates in business as well. I would like to know which field of business is best to pursue once I graduate that will allow me to utilize my degrees. graduation classof2020 degree...
Is it better to get a GED at an undergrad then transfer?
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What qualities make a fresh graduate stand out to employers?
How important is a student's GPA upon graduation? What can one do to increase the likelihood of getting hired? graduation hiring college...
What are the negative aspects of graduating from university early?
I plan to attend the University of North Texas in the fall. After going over a course plan that I found for my major, social work, I realized that I will not be spending 4 years there. I have accumulated enough AP and dual credit hours to graduate in 3 years if I take 15 hours each semester. My...
