Career questions tagged low-income
What steps should I take as a Biology pre-med major to prepare for medical school and make the most of my women’s STEM program, especially as a First-generation-African American woman
It has always been my passion to pursue a career in Medicine. As a young adolescence, I have always known that changing the lives of others has been one of my goals in life. As I enter into my sophomore year in college, I’m hoping for advice on building strong study habits, finding research or internship opportunities, connecting with mentors, accessing scholarships or support programs, and strengthening my path to medical school. #fall25
How do you stay motivated while pursuing a demanding degree?
For context, I come from a low-income background and am pursuing a degree in veterinary medicine. I know that this career path is difficult in terms of coursework and requires many years of schooling. I am transferring from a Community College to a 4-year institution this fall, with veterinary school following afterward. As I am transferring into such a specific major so my academic pathway requires at least 2.5 years, with the addition of taking Summer and Winter classes, with veterinary school being 4 years. My financial background also sets me back in struggling to pay for school and likely needing to work full time, which hinders my studies. Veterinary school is noted to be very competitive, and most people get rejected in their first year of applying. I am trying to stay optimistic throughout the hardships and also want to make the most of my time in college. Overall, how do you stay motivated in such a difficult career path while also balancing personal life, work, and getting involved on campus? #Spring25
How did you finance your graduate degree?
For current doctorate-level professionals who grew up low-income: What strategies did you use to finance your education? Did you ever feel discouraged?
Can I Do It All?
I have been a hairstylist for 20 yrs or more. I feel burnt out I started a nonprofit to give back to the single mothers with low income. I will rehab rundown houses in the redline neighborhoods make it affordable housing for single mothers with educational workshops, consulting and career opportunity. I also have a travel business, I sell traveling packages at great prices. I want my businesses to interact with each other in a productive way and impact lives. What is your advice for me in building the businesses together?
Is there a website that focuses on scholarships geared toward low-income families?
#poverty #low-income #scholarship
Is it true that low-income first generation students find it hard to succeed in and adapt to an Ivy League school?
#school #education #IvyLeague #low-income #success #college #ivy-league
I want to pursue a career with animals. Help?
For all my life I wanted to work with animals. However I don't know exactly what to do in it. Sometimes I wanted to be a host on an animal show just like Steve Irwin or Coyote Peterson. Sometimes I want to be just a simple wildlife conservationist. Sometimes I just want to work at an animal shelter/sanctuary or zoo. Also I need scholarships for it. I applied for many scholarships but I haven't won any of them. Any tips for my career choice and scholarships. #wildlife #animals #zoology #scholarships #career #zookeeper #conservation #college-major #job #university #low-income #grant #dogs #animal #career-choice #confused
What scholarship are good for future medical students?
I come from a low-income family, and plan on going to college for at least 10 years for forensic pathology. What kind of scholarships should I apply to? #highschool #freshmen #medicine-education #scholarships #financial-aid #forensic-investigation #medicine #low-income
How can low income students be encouraged to pursue a higher education?
Few people that I have visited living in a low income community have made the excuse that the lack of them being successful is the reason behind how less resourceful their community is. But, In my perspective that reason is invalid because I also live in a low income community. For that particular reason, I wanted to know whether there is a possibility in the future that will innovate low income students to not limit themselves. #college #higher-education #low-income #community #education #social-activism