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Transitioning into college can be scary. How was your transition? Do you have any tips for new freshmen?
Office Hours #2: SDSU College Student Panel This question was posed by a question during one of our most recent "CareerVillage Office Hours" sessions. During Office Hours sessions, we invite students to pose questions related to a specific topic. In this case, the topic was college life. If...
What helped you to be successful at school?
Office Hours #2: SDSU College Student Panel This question was posed by a question during one of our most recent "CareerVillage Office Hours" sessions. During Office Hours sessions, we invite students to pose questions related to a specific topic. In this case, the topic was college life. If...
For those who lived on/near campus, what advice do you have for living independently for the first time?
Office Hours #2: SDSU College Student Panel This question was posed by a question during one of our most recent "CareerVillage Office Hours" sessions. During Office Hours sessions, we invite students to pose questions related to a specific topic. In this case, the topic was college life. If...
How has college been different for you during Covid?
Office Hours #2: SDSU College Student Panel This question was posed by a question during one of our most recent "CareerVillage Office Hours" sessions. During Office Hours sessions, we invite students to pose questions related to a specific topic. In this case, the topic was college life. If...
What are some good summer jobs to have before going into your first year of college
I'm just curious
#work-life-balance
What are some things you wish someone told you during your school life?
#school #school-counseling #work-life-balance
#JULY20
How to balance working?
I plan to work as I go to school. I am simply curious about the difficulty of this and if you may know any tips for balancing the two duties. Thank you in advance! :) #working #work-life-balance #school
How long will I work on weekdays while still in school?
I am a sophomore and only 15 years old.This will be my first time working and wants to know how many hours would I work on weekdays.I will be working at McDonalds and still have to go to school.I feel that I need to work from 4-10 or 11 because I don't get out of school till 3:30.I know that...
what are some majors can i take in college for cosmetology ?...
My name Quaterya and ima sophomore at hillcrest high ... #high-school #high-school #cosmetology #college
I'm in the 12th grade and I'm beginning to explore my future career.
I'm a high school student wanting to explore my future and career. #job #college #future
what are your goals athlete
i wanna make sure i work my hardest be better than everyone out on a field and be the athletic player ever #athlete
After finishing my education i plan to go to college, and become a Hair Stylist, and build my own company.
I'm a sophomore. Looking for more important information to become a hairstylist , and how many years of college do i have t complete to reach my goal .#hair-stylist #cosmetology #beauty-industry
Is it appropriate to negotiate job offers and ask for raises during COVID-19? Many companies are struggling during COVID-19. Is is disrespectful to ask for raises?
#GivingisCaring #CaringisGiving #negotiations #first-job
Being a sophomore in high school, what would be a good mindset to have when studying and having a time schedule?
As a sophomore in high school, I am hyper aware of the stress levels teens have to go through. It would be wonderful to know some time management organization ideas, study skills, stress management, being prepared for upcoming events in my junior year of high school, study apps, anything that...
is it ok to not know what to do after high school?
#high-school #high-school-students #career
Best tips for becoming a teacher
I'm a band student and want to become a band teacher. I'm a Freshmen in high school #teacher #student #high-school
is being a school principal something hard to do. Also is the job worth it? how much do you get paid? #school principal
#School Principle #schools
How can I find jobs that will fund a graduate education?
Is this something I ask at a job interview? Is there a database for places that do?
#job-search #physics #grad-school #graduate-education #benefits #engineering
Is it a good idea to get a job as a freshman in college?
#job-search #first-job #jobs #college
How can you get a job if you have no previous work experience?
I am going to be graduating from high school this month, and I'm looking for a summer job. #job #job-search #first-job
What's a job that fits this description?
I want a job where I can talk to people whether in front of a crowd or just to one on one. I want something that I can help people. But I also want something that I would be able to live off of the money. If possible a job where I could travel the world. Is there anything like that? #job-search...
If you don't know what career you want to pursue in, is it okay to take a gap year?
I am not sure what I want to do in the future.#confused #need-help
How did you know your major was right for you?
I recently chose my major for college but I've been having some second thoughts. I don't have any close family members who went to college and it would be really great to hear from someone who has experience how exactly you knew you'd made the right decision when choosing your major. #major...
Can my state (Georgia) academic scholarship be used for other colleges out of georgia?
Many have told me that scholarships given by the state can only be used in colleges in the state. I had questions if this was true because some colleges near georgia might be able to take my scholarship. #collegebound #scholarships
How are you mentally preparing to leave home for College?
For most of us, we know where we are headed coming fall of 2018. I am moving 5 hours away from home. I would like to know, how do you feel about leaving home and what are you doing to prepare for that move?
#movingonup
#collegebound
#dormlife
What are your dorm life tips?
I'm sharing a bathroom with three other people and need to know some ways to bond and split chores! #any #dormlife
How can I get better at math?
#mathematics #math #higher-education #college
I love kids beside a teacher, what jobs are out there for me?
I’m case being a teacher doesn’t work out I want to know what other options I have. #education
Should I get a laptop for college?
I know alot of students in college uses the computer for taking notes by putting it on vioce type. Which is really smart but the computer I have is really slow on take notes like that. So should I get a new one or should I keep the one I have? #college #computers #laptops #college-prep
What are the top universities for Education Majors in America?
I am interested in teaching computer science to middle and high school level students.
#education #teaching #college #college-admissions #college-major #college-selection #college
How did you figure out what you wanted to do for your career?
I'm in junior year in highschool. Sometimes I have some ideas for what I want to be, but most of the time I really have no idea. I think I should have better ideas so I can go to college with some kind of plan. When did you know what you wanted to do for your career? #career-options
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 #career-options
Does the major you studied relate to the job you have now?
#major #job #choosing-a-major #majors #college-major
How can I find internships? They aren't posted online. So, should I just cold email?
#engineer #research #technology #software #career #major
Is it hard being in a completely male dominated environment?
#women-in-tech #computerscience
What are some resources I can use to educate myself about sustainability and possibly enter the field? What are your favorites?
#field #sustainability #research #climatechange
#women-in-tech
How do/did you maintain relationships during times of study?
My goal is to graduate from a 4 year university and work hard to attend a medical school. I worry that during this time my relationship with my family will be negatively affected.
#medicine
What does your daily schedule consist of and how does it make you feel mentally?
The reason why I asked this question is because I want to pursue real estate and I want to know how would this career make me feel mentally on a day to day basis. That is because I am the type of person who gets overwhelmed when things not going right which causes me to stress. So, what advice...
How do you apply to a job when you don't have any job experience whatsoever?
I am looking for a job that is compatible with high school and its workload but accepts people with no job experience as a way to gain some. #jobs #high-school-students #entry-level #high-school-jobs
What are some good jobs to start out with for the experience?
I want to find a job that is compatible with high school hours and homework but gives some job experience. The pay doesn't matter per say but above minimum wage would definitely be a plus. #jobs #high-school-students #high-school-jobs
How much do I charge for baby sitting and cleaning home services.
I need an after school job
I am 15
And I need a #high-school-job now..........
How to balance romance and studying?
How to balance romance and studying? #work-life-balance #time-management #family
Balancing work and online classes
I am completing a bachelor’s in healthcare administration online as well as working full time during the day. How many online classes are reasonable to take while working full time? #July20 #time-management #work-life-balance