Career questions tagged university
A college provides the bedrock of education after high school. There are many different types of colleges. There are two-year colleges that offer Associate of Arts (A.A) or Associate of Sciences (A.S). There are four-year colleges that offer Bachelor of Arts (... Read more Show less
Should I become a pediatric dentist or a general dentist??
I’m a 16-year-old high school junior, and I’m trying to decide whether I should become a pediatric dentist or a general dentist. I would love to work with kids, and I want to help children feel less scared of going to the dentist. What are the benefits and challenges of becoming a pediatric dentist compared with becoming a general dentist? How are the two careers different, including how much money dentists can make and how long it takes to become each type of dentist? The three colleges I’m mainly considering are Ohio State University, Howard University, and the University of Toledo. They are my top options because each has a dental program or a dental college connected to it. I’m also taking college classes through Tri-C, and I’m about halfway done with my undergraduate degree. How could the college classes I’m taking through Tri-C affect my path to dental school? What should I consider when choosing between these three colleges? What steps would I need to take after my undergraduate degree to become a general dentist or a pediatric dentist? What advice would you give someone my age who is interested in either career?
What's the best format for a university application?
Is there something specific we should be writing about? Or something specific the admissions officers prefer?
How do you stay committed to your true career goals when external pressure tells you to give up?
Hello everyone, I am currently at a critical crossroads regarding my future path. On one side, I have specific goals and personal ambitions that I am deeply passionate about achieving. On the other side, I am facing overwhelming external expectations—from family, societal norms, or environment—demanding that I surrender my dreams and choose a more conventional, "safe" route that others want for me. I would deeply appreciate advice from professionals who have stood in these exact shoes. Specifically: Persistence vs. Concession: How do you determine whether to keep pushing forward despite heavy opposition, or whether compromising is ever necessary? Real-Life Experiences: What is your true life story regarding a time you had to choose between societal expectations and your personal ambitions? What were the real-world consequences, and looking back, was it worth it? A Note on Responses: Please share genuine, unfiltered insights grounded in your actual life journey. I want to avoid platitudes or idealized, generic advice, as decisions made based on this guidance will directly impact my life and potentially the lives of other readers navigating similar struggles. Thank you for your time and honest guidance.
What should I do after graduating college?
I recently got accepted into Notre Dame's Master's of Science in Digital Marketing program, and I have less than a month to decide whether to go or not. I am currently a senior at Eastern Illinois University and work as a creative media intern for the FCS-level Division 1 athletic program. My goal is to work for a college athletic department in marketing, communication, or student-athlete brand development. I don't want to be stuck doing content creation such as video and graphic design forever. I want to work at the Power 4 level eventually. If I went to Notre Dame, I would have to take out at least $50k more in student loans. I likely will be able to be a student intern for Notre Dame athletics social media, which is paid hourly, but I have not found any opportunities that directly help pay tuition. My other path would be applying for entry-level jobs in college athletics or other graduate assistantships, but those opportunities won't really be open for me until around January since I am graduating in May. I understand working in sports, especially college athletics, is all about connections, so I understand how valuable building a network at Notre Dame can be. Especially since my network is mainly just Eastern Illinois, which isn't at the Power 4 level and where I want to end up eventually. Plus I understand having connections with the Mendoza School of Business will be very helpful if I want to work outside of sports.
What makes the most money?
What career paths and/or majors make the most money(STEM related)? I'm a high school student who wants ideas for what to do in the future.
How many journal publications needed to get a fully funded scholar in Australia?
I'm a graduate from Government University in SL with a 3.83 GPA. Currently I have only published one conference paper (Scopus indexed). I wanted to know how many research/journal publications need to get a fully funded scholar in Australia. Specifically at Adelaide University?
what universities should I apply for while being a computer science student ?
I have asked quite a few questions about coding platforms and related topics, but as a student living in Pakistan, where there are relatively few highly ranked universities for computer science, I am considering pursuing my university education abroad and building my career there. I wanted to ask how I can prepare myself to get admitted to a good university abroad. What academic achievements, extracurricular activities, projects, competitions, or other experiences should I focus on to make my application stand out from other applicants? I am currently in Grade 11, so I still have some time to prepare and strengthen my profile before applying. I would really appreciate some guidance on what I should focus on during the next one to two years to maximize my chances of getting into a strong university for computer science and AI
What makes a personal statement stand out in a master’s application?
I’m currently researching universities because I’m planning to apply for a master’s, and I’ve reached the point where I need to start working on my personal statement. I’ve read quite a few examples online, but I’m still unsure what admissions teams are actually looking for. One thing I’m struggling with is how much of my personal background to include. I want to explain why I’m interested in the subject and why I’ve chosen a particular program, but I don’t want my statement to simply repeat everything that’s already on my CV. I’m also unsure how much I should customize my statement for each university. Some advice recommends writing a highly tailored statement for every application, while other examples focus more generally on academic interests, relevant experience, future goals, and what the applicant hopes to gain from the degree. So far, I’ve been drafting in Google Docs and using Grammarly to catch grammar and wording issues. I’ve also been reading university application guides and exploring admission essay resources. I came across CollegeEssay-org while looking into these options, along with other platforms offering admission essay support. I’m not looking to have someone write my application for me, but I’m curious whether professional feedback on structure, clarity, and presentation is worth considering. For those who’ve applied for a master’s degree, what did you focus on when writing your personal statement? Did you create a completely different statement for each university or adapt one main draft? And was there anything you initially thought was important to include but later decided to leave out?
OB/GYN Biostatistics Focused Research?
I recently got admitted into the 13th Cohort for the Cal-Bridge Undergraduate Program and was assigned homework by my mentors: compile a list of UC faculty with research experience and/or interest in biostatistics to contact for research in Summer 2027. I am trying to create the best strategy to develop that list. What I know right now is that I want to focus my research on women's health-related issues. However, I do not know what specific diseases or topics I want to delve into. The current idea I am working with is looking for undergraduate professors from UC Berkeley, UC Davis, UCLA, and UC San Diego who have biostatistics experience with an interest in obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN). I chose these schools specifically as they are the only UC campuses to offer qualified biostatistics graduate programs. I am looking for genuine feedback on this strategy and any advice that people may have. Please be constructive with any criticisms and limit AI-generated answers.
What are the best schools in California for civil engineering, architecture, construction, or closely related majors.?
Im currently a senior in high school workijg on my college applications. Before the submission deadline, I would like some insight on which schools are “worth it”. I currently have UC Berkeley, UCLA, UCSD, UC Davis, Cal Poly SLO & Pomona, SDSU, SJSU on my list.
How do I choose a strong dissertation topic for my Data Science BSc and stand out ?
I'm a third-year BSc Honours student in Data Science and Systems, about to start my final year. My dissertation is coming up soon and I don't know much about the process yet. What is a dissertation, how do I pick a good topic, and what factors to consider when choosing one. How do I approach the whole project so my work is outstanding. Any guidance from people who've been through a dissertation (in data science or a related field) would really help. Thank you!
What university courses do I need to pursue a Medicine career?
I am a year 10 high school student hoping to pursue a career in medicine. I'm unsure what courses to do, since I have heard differnt courses to study and do not know the difference in the outcome. I am instrested in working clinically and in paediatrics.
Universities in australia for veterinary?
hi, I’m looking at universities in australia for a veterinary career path, i just want some ideas on the best ones, I’ve already looked at some like Griffith university but they don’t offer a vet program, I’ve also looked at jcu. what i should look into?
How to find a sponsor for my Masters studies I badly need one right now. ?
I have been offered a partial scholarship at an international university outside my country. It's hard to be financially handicapped when you want to pursue a higher degree and you are from a third world country with highly questionable government funds allocation. I'm just a nobody who is looking for a financial sponsor right now and if I find one, I'll make sure they won't regret investing on me.
Would a BSc in Chemistry from an Ivy League be more attractive to employer & PhD programs than a BSc (BSPS) in Pharmaceutical Sciences from another good school?
As it stands, I have a few great schools in mind for a BSPS that I think I stand a good chance of getting into (ex. Northeastern University, University of Pittsburg, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor). However, I've hesitated to add any Ivy Leagues to my college list because none of them offer a BSPS in undergrad. Although, for my future of plans of pursuing a PhD in Organic Chemistry or Medicinal Chemistry (with the ultimate goal of doing R&D for big pharma), a BSc in Chemistry with an organic focus would suit my purposes quite well---and all Ivy Leagues certainly offer that. But from what I know, general STEM degrees like Chemistry do not offer much in the way of high-paying jobs. While I don't plan to work immediately after my undergrad (I would like to enter a PhD program right away), unforeseen circumstances may arise, and I want to be sure my degree qualifies me for a job that could support me in the meantime. All of this to ask: would a BSc in Chem from an Ivy League secure me a well paying job ($60k+), or is it not worth it to apply since that isn't my major of choice? Would it be worth it for other reasons? For context, I don't have any school in mind to apply Early Decision for, but if the Chem degree is worth it, I would do it for an Ivy. Is that a safe decision with all I have in mind?
College Applications/Schools List Deciding Career?
Hello I am a rising senior; I am wondering if anybody could give me advice on college applications. I live in Florida and I feel like staying in state would be a reasonable choice especially since it is expensive to go out of state. I want to major in Psychology and become a licensed psychologist. I am almost done completing my associate degree in high school. It would allow less money to pay for college. But I heard by my family that I should at least reach for some big schools out of state but I am unsure whether too. I have a couple listed but wondering if I should not apply for them. I will be applying for all universities in Florida and right now I have UT Austin, University of Georgia, University of Tennessee, Texas A&M, UT Dallas (I choose to put 3 schools in Texas since I really liked the atmosphere and the city there when I visited family). If anybody was in my position during college application season or decided to stay in state in Florida instead. What advice/guidance would you give? Also it would be really helpful if anybody majored in psychology and had any experiences of choosing a school in Florida that helped flourish their career.
How can I cold email professor for research opportunities?
Hi! I’m a junior in high school based in Chicago and want to start researching about medical related topic (neuro disorder, anything!) and was wondering if anyone have any tips! Recently I emailed Chanlab at northwestern but would like some more recommendations like if there’s any lab that accept high school student. Hospital volunteers would be great too if anyone have any information! Thank you
How should I prepare for being a clinical psychologist?
Hello I am a rising high school senior who is almost done with my associate's in arts degree. As I am taking college classes to save money and time. I am sort of stressing on how I should prepare myself when I enter into university since I won't have much time to prepare for graduate school. I want to do a Ph.D. in Clinical Psych after under-grad but afraid that I won't have enough time to develop my experience and skills I have done. What is some advice to help prepare for Ph.D in psychology or opportunities that I should be seeking to help me dive into the psychology field more to help my application in the future. Anyone who has been in this position with applying to school for Ph.D. in Psych or who is a psychologist!! I am open to advice and input here
What are the ways to get a fully funded PhD in Australia?
I'm a fresh graduate of the University of Moratuwa in facilities management. I have a GPA of 3.8. I have a plan to do my PhD in Australia. Please guide me on this matter.
What do I need to be accepted into a medical school abroad or to receive a full or partial scholarship?
What do I need to be accepted into a medical school abroad or to receive a full or partial scholarship?
Which degree to go for between BS maths and BE geoinformatics ?
Yes those two are my only options. I'm not particularly interested in anything. And I know the job market is obviously not ideal right now but I do still want the safer one. I am NOT interested or planning to get higher education (at least for now). But i would like to keep my options open and not be restricted to a single field.
What are some good advice for a college freshman?
Hello! I'm a rising freshman (chem major) at Johns Hopkins in 2026. What are some advice or tips to get through the first semester? Anything from course selection to club activities to study habits would be helpful. Thank you so much!
What can you do with the college minor Can you use your college minor to get a licensed profession? ?
What is the purpose of a college minor? What can you do with the college minor? Can you use your college minor to get a licensed profession? I'm an incoming college freshmen, I currently major in Pre-Nursing, but I don't know if I want to pursue it yet. Back in high school, I wanted to major in accounting, but I want to make sure I actually like accounting before I actually commit to accounting. So, I was thinking of minoring in accounting. I also doesn't want to spend extra years in university, so I want to make sure I change to the major I wanted to pursue in as soon as possible. Please help me out!
How do I choose what I want to study after high school?
Hello everyone! I can't seem to decide what to study after high school. I've been thinking about it for quite a long time, but now that the applications are getting closer and many people are already preparing for entrance exams and building up extracurriculars, I'm very nervous about it. It's just difficult to choose! A little bit about me: I'm an ambitious student. I have A's from all my subjects and I'm honestly pretty good at maths and physics, however I'm also interested in psychology and people. I'm ambivert and I need something dynamic, repetitiveness drains me out and bores me. I'm quite creative type of person too. I'm very passionate about travelling and meeting people all around the world. I wouldn't mind working remotely. Though I don't like programming and chemistry at all. I also don't wanna be a scientist, it feels quite isolating. I'm also worried about money and employability, I don't want to work for minimal wage or find out that my degree has barely any use after. Is there any career that would fit me? Thanks a lot in advance!
Hello my Name is Rutba and I am a Graduate person From Bachelor's of Science i completed my graduation in 2025 then I took 1 year of Drop to prepare myself for get admission in Best universities to puruse masters in chemistry i am financially not that much strong to manage all my study expenses and i am not that mych strong in my subject so i want to take 2nd drop to become financiallys table beacus3 i am doing a part time job and preparing myself in my subject so i am confuse should i take 2nd drop or not Is it good decision because i want to take admission in Aligarh Univeristy in India but now i cant afford the expenses so i thought t would continue my job and make myslef financial strong to take admission in my dream university next year ...Is it ok to take 2nd drop??
I am confused so much that masters in chemistry good choice and should i takevsecond confusion 2nd drop ?
Is pursuing a bachelor’s in Biotechnology in Malaysia a good decision in terms of long-term career prospects ?
I am currently facing a career decision and would like guidance. I originally wanted to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Biotechnology, but many people around me are advising me to reconsider because they believe the field has limited job opportunities and low market demand. I applied to NUST for Biotechnology, but due to limited preparation time I did not score well enough to secure admission (although final merit lists have not been released yet, my chances seem low based on my marks). Before that, I had also applied to universities abroad, including Malaysia and Turkey. However, after deciding to stay in Pakistan, most of the application deadlines for Turkish and other universities passed, except for Malaysia. I have now received offers from two Malaysian universities: Taylor’s University with a 50% scholarship and INTI University with a 45% scholarship. However, I am now hearing concerns that Malaysia also does not have a strong biotechnology job market, which is making me reconsider my decision. At the same time, I am thinking about whether it would be possible or realistic to go to another country for higher studies (Master’s or further education) after completing my bachelor’s degree in Malaysia. Given all of this, I would like advice on the following: Is pursuing a bachelor’s in Biotechnology in Malaysia a good decision in terms of long-term career prospects? And is it a viable pathway to later pursue higher studies or work opportunities in other countries, even if the local Malaysian biotech job market is limited?
Which degrees would you recommend for someone who's interested in Chemistry and the Beauty / Luxury Goods Industry (Cosmetics/Pharmaceuticals/Textiles...) ?
I'm applying for Chemical Engineering in uni - I’m choosing this path because I love chemistry and I want a degree that leads to a high earning career, specifically in the beauty and cosmetics industry (like L'Oréal, Estée Lauder, etc.). However, I've been told by current students that the math and physics are really hard, and I'm scared that I will drop out since I'm not the best at these subjects. Also, they claim that there isn't much chem in the degree anyway. I'm mainly choosing ChemE for the salary (as opposed to a regular chem degree), and for it being a 'general' engineering degree which allows for branching out into varying industries. I would like to work in a fun, sensory, and creative environment, collaborating with marketing and design teams, rather than sitting behind a computer doing stressful heavy simulation or structural modeling... Yet I feel like that's incompatible with the salaries I want. So which degree or studies would you recommend for me? Thanks!
Should I pursue a major in civil engineering and a minor in business?
Im currently a junior going into senior year of high school this fall. Before, I was interested in majoring in architecture but now has changed to majoring in civil engineering and possibly minoring in business. I do understand that it will be rigorous wanting to do both courses and will need to be accepted by the college advisors. But, I was just seeking for more information from anyone who has done something like this. The schools Im planning on applying to are UC Berkeley, UCSD, UC Irvine, UC Riverside, UC Davis, Cal Poly Slo & Pomona, and USC. Any advice/insight is appreciated, Thank you!
Good Universities in India for Geography/ Politics?
Hello. I'm a class 12 student looking for reputed Universities with dedicated professors in India for Politics/Geography. I'd also love to get some feedback and opinions on Delhi University and BHU of anyone has any. Thanks