Career questions tagged undergraduate
Are Ivy Leagues REALLY worth it?
Although there is already debate regarding this around the country, I decided to bring the discussion here. Is going to an Ivy League and/or prestigious school REALLY beneficial to one's career? #college #undergraduate #ivy-league #entry-level
How can you find the right scholarships for colleges easily?
I am a high schooler who is looking for answers on the college application process. #college #college-major #college-admissions #college-bound #higher-education #undergraduate #college-selection #ivy-league
Is it possible to do research as an undergrad with a major in biomedical engineering?
I'm still in high school, but I'm planning to pursue a career in the field of biomedical research. I was told that I would need to major in biomedical engineering to do so, but that I wouldn't be allowed to do any research. Is this true? And if so, what would be some majors in which I can do biomedical research as an undergrad? #college #science #college-major #biology #research #biomedical-engineering #undergraduate #medical-research
How do I stay motivated to do coursework for uninteresting classes?
This term I am taking two classes that haven't provided me with much of an intellectual challenge. As a result, I am having a hard time staying motivated in my classes, as I am not obtaining knowledge that I do not already have. #college #undergraduate #time-management #classes #studies #courses #motivation #work-ethic
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 question is, what drawbacks do you think I will experience not spending 4 years in a university? Will I be less prepared to work in the same settings as my peers that took 4 years? Am I less likely to complete my degree if I aim to finish in 3 years rather than 4? I would really like to hear the cons, drawbacks, and overall negatives of this decision. #college #university #social-work #undergraduate #graduation
How do i go about choseing the right college for me?
If I don't have a specific major in mind how do I go about choosing a university or college. #college #university #undergraduate #choosing-a-major #undecided
Will attending an ivy league school guarantee better job opportunities?
Does going to an Ivy League make you more likely to receive more job opportunities? #college #career #graduate-school #college-admissions #job-search #college-bound #undergraduate #ivy-league
What are some good minors with computer science?
Thought it would be nice to study another subject along with my major #computer-science #undergraduate
Will graduate programs will down on taking science prerequisites at a different college than your own, such as community college?
Applying to grad programs. #graduate-school #college-admissions #undergraduate #occupational-therapy #college-recruiting
If one is not accepted into graduate school, is there a way to find out what the admissions counselors disliked?
Will it be told to you in your rejection email? Or do you have to schedule an appointment with an admissions counselor? #graduate-school #graduate #physical-therapist #undergraduate #physical-therapy #masters #occupational-therapy #graduate-programs
How many graduate programs should one apply to?
Applying to graduate programs now. #university #graduate-school #undergraduate #university-applications #graduate-recruitment #graduate-programs
How should a high school student go about picking a good pre-medical undergraduate school?
A high schooler who is interested in pursuing the medical field and is currently applying to colleges. #professor #undergraduate #physicians #undergrad #graduate-doctor-professor
I want to go to business school. What are some key things I should do to prepare myself?
Business school has always been a goal of mine, and I've always wanted to go to a top school. I ask this question because I am committed to attending a top business school. I've already begun to ready myself for a good job after graduation, so what can I do now (as a college student) to prepare myself for an MBA? #college #graduate-school #graduate #undergraduate #masters-degree #mba
How important is your GPA when trying to get a job in your field?
If I'm trying to get a job in any field, does GPA matter or is having relevant experience more important? #college #job-search #experience #undergraduate #gpa
Should I major in theoretical mathematics or applied mathematics in undergraduate?
I've taken both theoretical and applied math courses, but I was wondering what the different prospects in terms of career paths there are from one versus the other? #career #career-path #mathematics #undergraduate #applied-mathematics #theoretical
What are some good experiences to add when thinking about applying to medical school?
I'm trying to figure out what are the most important activities that will help me improve my candidacy for medical school. #medicine #graduate #research #medicine-school #volunteering #undergraduate #admissions #medcine
Is there a downside to getting a specific undergraduate degree?
I want to go into genetics, and instead of getting a biology or chemistry degree, I'm looking at a genetics degree. If I find out that genetics isn't what I want to go into, what will I have to fall back on? #undergraduate #genetics
What role does undergraduate school play in applying for graduate school?
What do graduate schools look for in an applicant? Are undergraduate programs significant in the application process? #college #graduate-school #undergraduate
How much studying and homework do you do on an average day as a pre-med student?
I'm planning to go into Pre-Med in college. I know it's going to be a very vigorous four years, but want to know exactly how difficult it will be to take all the classes in the Pre-Med track. #pre-med #undergraduate #college-student #pre-medicine #medicine #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care
What are some key tips for connecting with faculty within your major so that you can eventually do research with someone?
I am currently a freshman in psychology and neuroscience, but I'd like to start getting to know my professors now so that I have a solid network when it comes time to get some research experience. What are some key ways to connect with faculty, and how do you approach the process of finding someone to do research with? #psychology #research #undergraduate #neuroscience #professors
Is it unnecessary to go to an expensive and prestigious undergraduate college when planning on attending medical school?
If you need a high GPA to get into medical school, would it be better to choose a state school with the potential to get a higher GPA? #medicine #pediatrics #medical-school #undergraduate #gpa
Being evaluated for a job, Is your undergrad major as relevant as your post grad expertise to have a good enough base for the sports job?
How much is your basic knowledge worth to an employer in the sports industry, for example education, if you did a sports management master degree #college #college-major #job-search #undergraduate #masters #program-evaluation
What activities should I be participating in in high school to be able to apply for an undergraduate degree used to get into medical school?
I want to be a neurosurgeon and am overwhelmed with the amount of colleges I could apply to for undergrad. I am currently leading two different sections of the robotics team at my school and am thinking about taking summer classes to become an EMT to get hands on-experience in the medical field. #physician #surgeon #undergraduate #medical-student #college-selection #college #college-admissions #academic-advising
What is better: going into a four-year university as "undeclared" or going to a community college for the first two years of school?
I am a senior in high school, and I don't know what I want to study in college. I'm currently taking IB classes which should cover my freshman year in college. I have an easy access to a community college system. I also have a high probability of getting into a 4 year school, economically speaking. #undergraduate #undeclared
What are the most common undergraduate degrees under a pre-law path?
I am interested in the law career path. #law #lawyer #undergraduate
What are potential jobs from a marketing undergraduate degree?
I was wondering about this major. #jobs #marketing #undergraduate
Grad school vs. undergrad
Hello! Can anyone comment on the differences between undergrad and grad school? I am interested in astronomy/physics and was wondering how the classes differ, how teachers teach, etc. Any advice is appreciated. #graduate-school #physics #undergraduate #astronomy #grad
Should I choose a college specifically because it is strong in a specific major even if I am not certain that I want to pursue that major?
I am thinking of studying business as an undergraduate and some colleges have strong business programs but are otherwise average in quality of education. If I am not confident that I will pursue this route, should I choose a college like that to attend? #college-major #college-bound #undergraduate #choosing-a-major
Can you major in business and then go into medical school?
My friend is majoring in accounting and is interested in the premed career track and I was wondering if this is feasible. #college #medicine #accounting #pre-med #undergraduate
What are potential undergraduate degrees on the career path to a premed track?
I am interested in being a pediatrician but would like to major in something more versatile as an undergraduate degree. #college #pre-med #pediatrics #degree #undergraduate