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...
How to prepare in high school if you want to study history in university
I am currently a Gr. 12 high school student who is interested in humanities and social sciences field (especially history) and would like to take one or two in these field as major(s) of study. I have read some academic books written by various historians, philosophers, sociologists and...
What career would be the best suited for me?
I am open to almost all careers. I am good at math and writing but struggle with history. I can be quite forgetful sometimes as well. #business #university...
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...
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I'm thinking I want to study something more technical at university next fall. How do I narrow it down?
I am undecided, so whenever I start describing what I want, it usually seems to me like "engineering", which I know is a broad topic. How do I pick a more specific subsection of engineering or even know if that's right for me? Can somebody explain what jobs you do with any sort of engineering...
I'm thinking that I want to study something more technical in university (next fall), but I don't know how to choose a more specific topic
Whenever I mention this, people sort of assume I'm looking for a pure hard science like just chemistry or just math or they assume Engineering, which I know is a very broad topic. How do I narrow it down to a more specific field? Has anyone had this problem and had a good method for finding out...
How can I prepare myself in terms of attending an University abroad and how can I ensure that I get accepted into it?
Im planning to settle abroad but haven't still finalized where and I would like to know a few tips to ensure that I get into it and also make sure I feel safe and secure and make sure that I don't feel lost, at the end of the day. It will be my future home and I would like to belong in that...
How do you become closer to your professor?
A lot of people advise getting closer to your professor better because they can help in many different ways in the future- whether it be recommendations or possible internship opportunities. What are some ways to become closer? I seem to have difficulty finding topics to talk about with them...
Are criminal justice classes similar to criminology?
I am interested in becoming a criminal intelligence analyst and currently, I am a sociology major. My university does not offer criminology as a major and so there are not many classes related to the subject. However, there are criminal justice classes. Would taking criminal justice classes be...
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tips for undergrad student
What is one thing that you wish you did better in undergrad school? Could be anything! #undergraduateschool #doctors #therapists #business #marketers #analysts #counsellor #teacher #gradschool #july20 #university #medicine #technology #research #academia #jobs...
how do I know if studying major( x )suits me or not
Is there Anyway to Turn a Passion for Networking and IT into an Extracurricular for University Applications
In my sophomore year, I took a networking class, which got me really interested in IT. Although I'm going for software engineering, I would like to showcase my passion for IT one way or another in the form of a material achievement that can be used on my University applications. Any...
#college-admissions #software-engineering #it #university #computer-networking
I'm a 3rd year in college and I dont know if I should I keep my major, switch it, or become Undeclared for now?
I am a 3rd year in college recently I have upgraded my major from pre-psychology to psychology. The thing is that I'm not sure if I want to stick with Psychology , because I really don't know what I want to do anymore and am not sure if this is the right major for me anymore. Some majors I'm...
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Is it better to averagely succeed in a 'hard-to-get-in' university or immensely succed in a 'normal-not -so-hard' university?
For example: is it better to be a below average in Harvard or is it better to be top in an easy going university? #university #college...
How did you decide on your university and chosen course(s)?
I’m currently in year 12 (11th grade) and I’m unsure about what degree to pursue at university, which university and which country (US or UK). #university #uni #course #study #degree...
How and when is it appropriate to ask a professor to be a reference for you?
How do I deal with people who criticize my college and career choices, when it's not constructive at all? And in fact, it makes me question myself even though I know my decision is firm.
#collegestudent #noise # #career-choice #college #nuclearmedicinetechnology #comparisons #medical...
Does taking IB have an impact on the application for University?
So I'm in high school and am completing the IB diploma, but I was wondering whether it has an impact on university decisions on applications. #university...
Is it wise to apply for a local university as well as Universities abroad?
Living in BC, thinking of applying to some Ontario Universities, But was curious about whether I should apply for local Universities such as UBC. #university...
Should I take calculus?
I'm in high school right now wanting to pursue an education in business/economics, and I'm wondering if I should take calculus in my senior year. Any advice? #math #business #career #econ #economics #highschool #school #professional...
How do I start my college search as a junior?
I am a junior in high school and trying to find out colleges/universities that I am interested but do not know how to start looking. Do you have any suggestions? I know I do not like universities/colleges that feel like a city themselves. #university #college-advice #college-advice...
University or community college?
I am having trouble deciding what I want to do about education. University? Community college? Certifications? Should I even bother with college for wildland firefighting? #college #university #firefighting #wildland...
Is it crazy to take 2 science courses + 1 math course in one semester?
I am going to transfer to a 4-year university as a biology major, but the classes they require are mainly and only science + math classes. I already finished my "smaller" classes in the previous semesters, such as art, English, history, etc. Each of my remaining semesters in school will...
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What are the top 5 colleges in the Northeast for engineering?
I am on the college search as I am a junior right now. I think I would like to study some type of engineering in college, I just do not know where to look. #engineering #college...
Any tips on saving for university?
Hi! I’m hoping to attend university in a few years and the financial burden of it all has been worrying me. I’m a high school student, and the only source of income in my family comes from my dad. I’ve spoken with my parents about plans for college and it seems that they expect me to at least...
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How much emphasis do Canadian universities put on extracurriculars?
I’m a 9th grade student studying in Canada. I’ve been trying to build up a strong university application in hopes that a head start can relieve my 12th grade self of some added stress. Some resources online have said that extracurricular activities can make or break an application, but most of...
