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How can the idea of agency help me when making career decisions?
Agency is the ability to make choices in the world. People are called into different subject positions and once an individual is called into a subject position they lose agency. #psychology #english #sociology
How to improve the english grammer?
Hai ! i am Ebince.I am studying 9th standard . English grammar is very important for all student. I like this english grammar. How to understand the english grammar? How to improve my Grammar skills? #teaching #teacher...
Do all colleges require someone to be fluent in two foreign languages to receive a PhD in English?
I plan on getting a PhD in English in the future, and some colleges require a students to be fluent in multiple languages. I want to know if that's true for all colleges, and about how many classes one needs to take to be considered fluent. #english #phd
Summer job options that would look good for my future career?
I would like to someday be a High School English Teacher. I'm a Junior in high school, and I was wondering if there were any summer/part-time jobs that would help me in my future career. I babysit some, and I also work in a restaurant on the weekends. #education #jobs #english #summer #part-time
As a creative moving from a small town to a large city, what's the most important use of my time this summer?
I'm a small town writer/filmmaker, and I plan to transfer to Columbia College Chicago. Should I be indulging my creative side, or working on more practical skills, like business, communication, and finances (or simply learning to shop for groceries, fix a car, cook better food)? I am employed...
How would one go about pursuing writing while pursuing mathematic/scientific majors?
I love to write, and I want to do much with it (perhaps like Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner and their freakonomics books), but I'm pursuing degrees in statistics and earth sciences. How might I manage to still forge a semi career out of those fields? Of course, the obvious, do the...
Creative Writing
Does anyone know of any good colleges that have acclaimed/really good creative writing programs? I'm an aspiring writer, and I'd love to know! Thanks! :D #writing #english #colleges #creative #authors
What should I major in/minor in?
I'm currently a high school Junior. I would like to be a High School English Teacher. Should I major in Education? Major in English? How will my major/minors work? #teacher #education #english #college-majors #college-minor
What jobs besides fiction author could I use an English degree with specialization in creative writing for?
I've always had narrow interest revolving around fictional/fantasy ideas but I know that it's rather difficult to become successful in that area though I will try. I want to have some sort of back up plan if things don't work out for me that has at least some of my interest involved. #english...
How can I find grant funding to develop a short film?
Theater is my major and I would like to combine my love for acting and travel into a short film. #film #television #theater
I opted for commerce but changed my mind and want to make a career in arts. Is there a scope of bright future in this field?
want to know about arts and literature and what do i have to do to excel in that field. #professor #writing #english #arts #literature
How important is college to one who is pursuing a career in literature?
Some writers write great things even though they don't necessarily have a higher education #college #english #literature
I want to become a film actor , what are process for it?
I have completed SSLC, Interested in acting
Are there internships or non-competitive jobs that will help an actor make connections, build up a resume, and find opportunities?
I am an aspiring musical theatre actor, and I want to know how I can use my skills and time before I graduate high school and college to get ahead. #internships #acting #theatre #musical-theatre #broadway #stage-management #audition #theater-tech #personal-development #job-application
In a career path as competitive as film, how do you stay unintimidated and focused?
I've had a dream to be a filmmaker for as long as I can remember, and make my own films whenever possible. It's no secret that getting into the business is extremely hard, and often times if you do not have the right networking or connections your dreams can quickly seem unreachable. For this...
How many career paths are there within film or television production major?
I have a passion for television and film and am planning to focus mostly on cinematography but realistically speaking, which branch within this major is more likely so ensure a job? Writing, producing, editing, networking? #film #television #cinematography #film-editing #tv-production #film-producer
What should I do for a filmmaking career in order to get noticed?
I enjoy creating ideas for films but I've always been more of a behind-the-scenes type of person so I have no idea how to get these ideas to the public. Should I continue to hammer out drafts and work on short films (posting it on social media) in order to get noticed? #film #film-production...
I want to establish myself as a writer after college. What might be a viable means of getting my work out there, building my name, etc?
I am an English Major. Although I don't expect to make a quick career out of writing, my wish is to write long after my education is done. #teacher #writing #english #writer #fiction
How difficult is it to obtain a major in film and media?
I'm majoring in film studies. #film #television
Is a bachelor's degree from an art institute respected as much in the industry as one from a traditional four-year university?
I am interested in studying cinematography and think I will be better prepared if I attend a major specific institute where all classes are related to what I want to learn. It's not my desire to study unrelated subjects to my major just to fill the curriculum for degree requirements. #teaching...
How do I start my acting career?
Since I want my career to be acting in TV Shows & films, where do I start?
After trying all you can do and not getting the desired job in you career field what do you do?
I don't want to put all of my eggs in one basket, but I also don't want to give up. My career field is competitive and I don't know if its reachable. I don't want to give up but I also need advise. Everyone seems to think I'm over my head and shooting way beyond the stars but I don't have a...
What is one thing you wish you had taken the opportunity to learn in college before beginning a career in music/film?
I attend Chapman University, a renowned film school in southern California, and there are many opportunities to learn about both film and music. However there is no real major or minor pertaining to what I'd like to do (music supervision), and so I am simply a business major and film music...
How do I gain experience for my dream job when my rigorous major keeps taking up all my time?
My name is Troy and I am currently a freshman in College. As of now I am studying engineering because I do love it and feel working as an engineer for a few years might be a good ideal until I can get my feet of the ground with my true passion - film making. However, if possible, I would love...