Career questions tagged undergraduate
How can I make sure that the field I am majoring in in college is something I can stay committed to? How can I be sure I won't lose my passion??
I will be majoring in dance this fall. I love performing and especially love this incredibly expressive and disciplinary art. How can I be sure this is a decision I will not regret?
Does having medical work experience help with admissions into medical school If so are there ones more preferable than others like doing phlebotomy or emt??
I want to do something that will be productive over the summer as a pre-med student but I am kind of lost since I wasn't able to secure research during the school year so I want to at least try working in the medical field as an intern, volunteer, or get certified.
How do I become a competitive CS applicant in a short period of time??
I'm currently in my final year of A level and my final exams are this October, I have to start applying to Uni this may but I don't have many supercurriculars despite having so many extracurriculars.
What courses to be select for 1st year undergraduate as computer science?
What care should be taken as undergraduate 1st year student as computer science for selecting courses in Canada universities, is there any special tips looking at future prospects. Have completed Indian CBSE 12th grade and looking for starting undergraduate this year.
I'm a Nigerian who wants to apply to a Canadian University to obtain an undergraduate degree and one of the requirements is my high school transcript but I have no idea what should be included in the transcript. Does anyone have an idea what my school should include in the transcript and how it should look like because the educational system in my school is very different from the ones in Canada. Also, should the academic records be from 10th grade or 7th grade?
High school graduate.
Which universities will be best for me, if I want to apply for Fall intake 2024 And can I apply for 2 programs at a time?
I am an Asian high school graduate. I wish to study in a Canadian or US University. I want to be a surgeon. So I want to major in Biology and minor in Computer Science
What are some door opening jobs I can apply for within the game industry for project manager?
I am still in college obtaining my Associates in Game Business and Esports. What steps should I take to reach that end goal of Project Manager?
can you take pre-law if you intend on doing a double major/dual degree program?
I'm a high school senior and am currently applying to colleges/universities and want to study law and music performance. I know a lot, if not most schools, have pre-law programs. If I apply to a dual-degree or double major program, can I do the pre-law program and music performance? or would I have to choose a major (e.g. political science, psychology) alongside the music performance. Hope this makes sense! Thank you so much
should i double major or get a dual degree in economics and psychology?
what all careers opportunities will i have? and can i get my master’s in psychology if i double majored in econ and psych?
Can I take both a pre-med and pre-vet track?
I was leaning towards pre-med in the beginning, but now I'm interested in being a veterinarian. I saw someone on social media doing both, but I didn't know that was possible. Edit: I know I want to be a neuroscience major.
Marriage Family Therapy (MFT) programs in California?
Hello! I am an undergraduate Psychology student in my last year of undergrad. I will be applying to in-state graduate schools this fall, but I worry about how competitive MFT programs are. As a first generation student, I’m worried that my experiences are not good enough. The only relevant experience I have is interning abroad with a social worker conducting therapy in a vulnerable population, being a peer resource mentor for psychology students on campus, and peer mentor for students with diverse cultural backgrounds (with emphasis on mental health and well-being). I have a 3.7 GPA and want to apply to CSU MFT programs. I don’t have a lot of time to devote to other extra curricular at the moment as I am currently holding two jobs as a peer mentor. What was your experience like applying to MFT programs? What were your stats? Did you take a gap year (if so, what was it like)? What programs would you recommend? How was your MFT program? Where are you now? I appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions! I want to a bit more prepared, so thank you for helping me out :) #MFT #marriagefamilytherapy #marriagefamilytherapist #LMFT #psycchology #psychologygrad #psychgrad #psychgraduate #psychgraduates #psychologygraduate #psychologygraduates #psychstudent #psychologystudent #psychstudents #psychcologystudents #gradschool #graduateschool #applyingtogradschool #counseling #therapy #familytherapy #csu #csun #sfsu #csus #csulb #csuf #csudh #usf #pepperdine #therapist #therapists
What are a few things that will help increase the chances of being accepted into an ivy league?
My dream school is Princeton and I've been working to get internships and other experiences to potentially get a good spike, and also taking classes related to the majors engineering and business, what are your thoughts?
Is Computer Science a harder major than pre-med?
I heard that compared to pre-med, computer science is a lot easier. I'm still struggling to choose a major and I just wanted to lay out the pros and cons of each major.
is getting an undergraduate in economics and then an mba, a good choice?
and what are the job prospects and the types of jobs i can get?
How important is undergraduate school in regards to law school admission?
Does where you attend affect how admissions are seen? Is something more impactful?
I am an undergraduate student in my second year I didn't do so well last semester and my gpa dropped to a 2.1, can you give me some advice as to how to prepare for grad school? Is it too late for me?
How do I prepare myself for a PhD at MIT, or other Ivy league or top schools in the world's? Should I also get my masters before my PhD program and will that shorten or extend how long my doctorate program will be? I am also planning to get a master before the PhD though since it isn't that close I still wanted to hear an opinion from an expert. I am currently a computer science student at Florida polytechnic university if that helps as well. FYI: I plan to do better this upcoming semester and hopefully raise my GPA close to a 3.0 by the end of either the fall or spring. And I plan to start getting some research opportunities with professors.
What major in college is best if I am an aspiring dental student?
high school graduate
What programs should I apply for during college?
To help progress through college faster
Public Health or Biochemistry?
I'm an incoming college freshman, and I'm debating whether I should major in public health or biochemistry as a pre-med student. What are the advantages and disadvantages of both majors in preparation for medical school and other healthcare careers or graduate school paths?
As pre-med student, is it more beneficial to attend a cheap, less prestigious university or a more expensive university with a better pre-med program?
At one institution, I received a full-tuition scholarship, and it's close enough that I can live at home. However, it has limited pre-med opportunities outside of the curriculum. At the other institution, I received zero financial aid but was accepted to a prestigious honors pre-med program with multiple benefits (guaranteed freshman research positions, smaller classes, capstone program, etc.). I'm majoring in biochemistry in both, with plans to go to medical school to become a maternal-fetal medicine specialist. Is it more worthwhile to avoid debt at a smaller school with fewer pre-med opportunities, or invest in a school with abundant opportunities?
What jobs should I choose to explore careers that interest me?
I'm a senior student in SF and I'm interested in dentistry, neurosurgeon, cardiac surgeon and business, but I haven't choose what I really want yet.
What volunteer opportunities or internships are there for undergraduate communication science and disorders majors?
-Freshman at Florida State Univeristy -Communication Science and Disorders Major -Future career in Audiology
What are some ways to get paid undergraduate research?
I know professors typically pay their students, but in my case, my professor had not yet received funding and couldn't pay me himself. Are there other methods? #EOY22
How often should I reach out to my Academic Advisor ?
I think it is a great idea for me to establish great communication with my Academic Advisor so I can keep on taking the necessary course for my degree. Not only that but I have been given great personal and professional advice and resources. I don't want to overstep my boundaries by asking a ton of questions all the time, but I would like to utilize as many resources, advice, and opportunities as my advisor can provide me.
How do I find the right college majors to study as a high school student?
What are some ways to determine which college major I want to study in college as a high schooler, especially under the pre-med or medical branch?
Which careers can I go to, if I decide not to go to medical school, with a biomedical science major?
Currently, I am in high school. I just wanted to explore my options in undergraduate.
What should I major in for my undergraduate?
I want to be a sports physical therapist so after my undergrad I have to get into physical therapy school. So I want to know what would be the most helpful thing to major in.
How to make a decision that I can commit to?
How do I decide on a career when I'm interested in different fields that don't overlap with each other? What major should I choose? How would I select universities to apply to?
How can I manage stress now before college?
Before going into college next year fall, I want to make sure I'm fully prepared and know what's coming ahead! A key major to that is stress management
I just need some advice and opinions! :)
I plan on going to a safety school because it offers the courses I need, and it's financially more practical. Although it's not highly renowned I feel like that won't matter as much when I apply to grad school (medicine). I've been told that the college you go to doesn't affect your chances of the med schools you could get into- so in theory, is my plan feasible?
What does the path from High School to Medical School look like?
I'm currently a sophomore in high school and was wondering that once the time comes- how would I begin my path to Medical School?
Job help for a recent psych undergrad
Hello! I'm a recent college graduate who's low-income. I plan to eventually go to graduate school once I can afford it but as I'm entering the "adult" world, I'm curious about what jobs to apply to that still have some relevance to what I studied in school for. There's a research assistant but I want to expand my horizons in trying something new. I don't have any licenses for specific jobs like social work but I am absolutely open to suggestions. #college #psychology #undergraduate #jobhelp
What is a good background to have as a Systems Engineer?
I came across a job description for a Systems Engineer, and it seems like something I might be interested in. I have a lot of on-the-job experience with project management and communication, and I'll be graduating with a bachelor's degree in physics next year. Is this an appropriate background for a systems engineer? What else can I do to determine if this career is right for me? #physics #undergrad #undergraduate #systems-engineer #project-management #engineering
Which A-levels should I choose for medicine?
My GCSEs are almost done with and I have to choose my A-levels soon. I've already decided on taking biology and chemistry for my first two options, and maybe psychology as a third option because I think it's related to medicine and can help me. My fourth option is giving me quite a bit of a headache as I can't choose between physics, English and history. I'm quite good at English and perform very well, and while History is tough it is enjoyable. However, I've researched online and most websites say that universities prefer physics or maths alongside biology and chemistry, and this is a dilemma because I don't really enjoy doing physics. Certain universities also prefer a humanities subject or an essay subject to show how well rounded the applicant is, and I really don't know which subject universities would like more. Any thoughts on the subject I should pick? Or any advice about university in general? #GCSEs #Alevels #medicine #undergraduate #physics #english #history #science #surgeon #premed
Should I pursue a senior project that exposes me to a new area of physics or one that is more in line with what I believe I'll want to do as a career?
Currently, I don't have a clear idea as to what I want to do after graduation. I'll definitely apply to PhD programs, but I don't know what field I want to specialize in. Right now I'm most interested in optics, laser physics, and math. For my senior project, I'm tasked with choosing a research advisor I'll work with for my final year of undergrad. The first professor is amazing. We have a great relationship, and I know I'll have an excellent experience working with him. His project deals with a field I'm interested in but don't have experience with. We would work with nanomaterials and fabrication - a lot of hands on lab skills. The other professor seems super cool. I don't know him at all, but his project deals with optics, lasers, and orbital mechanics. He's also working in collaborations with aerospace companies I'm interested in. I'm learning toward the first prof because chemistry with your advisor is so important since you'll be working with them for a whole year. I'll also be taking electives and labs in optics next year so it's not like I'll be missing out on the material. And at the end of the day, I think exploring options is the goal of the undergrad experience. Am I making the right choice? #math #college #capstone #senior-project #undergrad #phd #undergraduate #optics #last-physics #microelectronic-engineering #engineering #physics #research #research-advisor
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I'm always woworry because the size of the tuition fee ngsyon not sem finished cup could help mom :( #student-loans #undergraduate #tuition
What is the difference between an undergraduate and graduate?
Hello, I don't really know/understand what an undergraduate and graduate student is. #student #high school #high-school-students #college-student #undergraduate #graduate
Is the new COVID college grading policy beneficial or harmful?
As a pre med student, I was wondering if the new grading policy (pass/fail versus A,B,C) would be beneficial for me or harmful? #pre-med #college-admissions #undergraduate #GivingisCaring
What helped you to be successful at school?
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Transitioning into college can be scary. How was your transition? Do you have any tips for new freshmen?
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Were you able to get job experience or do research in your field while in college? How can I find those opportunities?
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Is it okay to choose a major without being sure what career I want to pursue?
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How easy is it to transfer skills from a physics BS to a job in industry?
I feel like a lot of recruiters will ask about engineering project experience or software expertise, and so far my classes have been math/theory focused. I'm comfortable with Python and have taken a few labs, but I feel like I don't have the experience a lot of employers expect. What sort of industry jobs are out there for physics majors? #physics #undergraduate #job-experience #industry #physics-major #career #GivingIsCaring
What degree would suit my needs best between business and something in the arts?
I'm a multiple business owner at just 20 years old but still in the early stages with both of them. One is a photography business and the other is a online media website and I write the bulk of the content on the site. I have intensions of opening a skincare business in the near future as well as a partnering fashion label. My education background is consistent with the arts and business. i have certificates from top Uni's such as Harvard and UC Davis in Business fields as well as a pre degree diploma in art from UAL in London. But I'm yet to get an undergrad degree because A) Affordability, B) Undecided on what degree suits me best, C) unsure which degree will actually add more value to my career paths and D) When I was younger, I didn't do so great in school and I have pretty average grades despite all the further education I now have. I've been offered a place at LSE in London on a business management course and I know I should be excited about that but I'm not because my gut is telling me that it's not right for me. Any advice would be really appreciated. Thanks #business #art #undergraduate #degree
What the key differences between undergraduate and graduate school?
I'm a current undergraduate student who will be graduating in the spring (if things go according to plan), and while graduate school wasn't originally part of my plan, it's something I've begun considering. I've found that there seems to be less advice out there regarding grad school as opposed to undergrad, possibly because graduate school varies a lot more depending on which field you're planning on going into. For reference, I'm considering pursuing a Master's in Higher Education, so I'm wondering what to expect from graduate school. Is it more hands-on than undergrad? Did you feel that it was more demanding because you had to balance studies with an assistantship or something like that? #school #college #schools #colleges #graduate-school #graduate-schools #university #universities #undergraduate #graduate #undergraduates #graduates #advice #college-advice #experience #experiences #future #masters-degree #degrees #degree #higher-education #education #july #july20 #scholarship
How to incorporate undergraduate research into college life?
I’m a rising senior researching ways to get involved around campus. One thing that I notice is that it is frequent for undergrads to assist in research with their professors, or to conduct their own. I was wondering how do students manage to balance their academic and social life while doing research. I am also confused on how one can have the opportunity to conduct research as a freshman in the first place. For context, I plan on majoring in one of the sciences and applying to PA school. #researcher #researcher #college #undergraduate #research #JULY20
Med School App Recommendations?
I am currently in an undergraduate degree program, and want to know if anyone has any ideas on what I can do to help boost my med school app when I apply to med school. #college #undergraduate #school #medical-school #pre-med #medicine #JULY20
Jobs, Volunteering, and Internships
Hi there! I’m currently an undergraduate student majoring in Psychology and hope to find an internship sometime during the upcoming school year. However, I don’t have a ton of work/volunteer experience and I was wondering where I could find some job/work opportunities. I was also wondering if it’s possible to get an internship with very little job/volunteer experience? #internship #firstjob #volunteer #psychology #undergraduate
What major do you recommend for undergraduate college for an orthodontist?
#orthodontics #undergraduate #major #university #college-major #college #science