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What kinds of internships, volunteer work, or part-time jobs should I search for if am considering a career in the Veterinary field?
I am a Junior in high school considering a career in Veterinary medicine; I want to get a job for the summer to help pay for college costs. Should I be aware of any specific job-internship combination or would a job/part-time job -- lets say as a kennel assistant -- be best to work my way up to...
How does someone create a software?
When I think of software, I think of it to be very complicated and out of my league. I wanted to know of someone's knowledge with this kind of thing. I wanted to know how someone could possibly create a functioning software. #software #software-engineering #software-development...
What's a better plan after graduating: find a job or a paid internship?
In the field I want to go into, experience is key. My thought is that I might set myself up better for a job down the road if I take a paid internship to really learn the ropes. But it could be just as beneficial to find a job that will train me as I go! #internships #hiring
How difficult is it for a High School Senior to get a summer job in the tech industry?
I'm interested in getting a summer job. #computer #technology #internships #human-resources
What steps should be taken to create a successful non profit organization?
I want to start a non profit organization for student mental health after I graduate from college, but I'm not sure that there is a clear path for that. Does anyone have any advice?
I want to become a Software Engeneer?
I am doing 10th , i like to do work in software #software
How many clubs, internships, and work study programs is too much?
I am attending the University of Washington this upcoming fall and will be majoring in biochemistry. My goal is to get accepted into med school in the future which obviously requires many extracurricular activities and volunteer work. Currently, I am signed up for work study, I plan to get...
What is a fair amount to earn as a "Founding Engineer" in my situation?
I am currently a student about halfway through my college education. I worked a summer internship at a startup, earning about 36k/year salary. Now, they have offered for me to take 2 quarters off of school and work as the "founding engineer" for the same salary with 3% equity. My main...
Will it look bad on my transcript if I take PE instead of a sport?
Hey there! So I'm going to be a freshman in highschool and I wanted to know if not being apart of a team is gonna make me look lazy or seem like I'm not a hardworker when applying for colleges. Most of my friends are on a team, but I just thought that it's just not for me. #college #sports...
Should I take AP Biology or Regular Physics?
Hey there! So I'm at a controversy right now because I don't know if I should take AP Biology or Physics my Junior year of highschool. So I'm taking: Honors Biology- 9th grade Honors Chemistry- 10th grade AP Biology or Physics- 11th grade AP Bioogy (if I took Physics my 11th year) or AP...
How do you make the best of college?
I am going to be a Freshman this fall.There are so many things to do at college, with so little time. How do you make the best out of the time at college? #college #college-major #college-bound
In Sports Medicine, when you are taking care of the athletes, do they act like jerks and are stuck up, and how do you deal with it??
I'm an 11th grader from St. Louis, MO and really want to pursue to be an athletic trainer, and I wanted to know, if the athletes act like jerks most of the time, and how to deal with it if they do. #sports-medicine
Just curious to know, how could a Mechanical/Industrial Engineering degree, and an IT degree (one of them) lead to a job in the computer software industry?
I'm David, a rising, college sophomore, who is majoring in Information Technology. Although I'm thinking about becoming a future web developer/employee for either the internet, or online media industry, I am still curious in learning more about how different fields of engineering can benefit...
How do you stay organized as a high school student?
I am a high school student going into my junior year of high school. Looking back, I seem to always be unorganized with tasks that have to be done. Instead of setting my priorities before doing other work, I tend to pile on the less important jobs, leaving me to struggle to complete the rest of...
How do I get a headstart in my field of study without having too many skills in that area?
I am entering my second year of college and am planning on majoring in computer science. I have only taken one programming class so far. How do I get more experience or an internship in the field of study in computer science, so that I may increase my chances of getting into the major at my...
If you've ever doubted your ability to do great in your dream career, does that mean that you're not cut out for it or is that completely normal?
I had a bad experience with a terrible former employer who used to belittle me and downplay my work ethic. After that experience, I spent a month reflecting, wondering if I was indeed bad at my job. While I no longer believe the awful things she said to me, sometimes I look back and wonder if...
How strict are law firms and other legal institutions with their age or education requirements for their internships?
Most places I want to intern at either have educational or age requirements that I do not meet as a high schooler, restricting my chance of getting an internship. I plan to major in political science when I go to college and would love some exposure to the legal and governmental world by...
What can I do to better prepare me for a career in the foreign service?
My dream is to be a foreign service officer for the State Department and I know that you can intern at certain Embassies but I'm not sure what else to do to prepare for a career in government. #internships #government #international-affairs #international-relations #foreign-affairs...
If I want to become a software engineer what should be my major?
I am entering college this fall and my goal is to obtain a bachelor's degree in computer science. I will be attending community college first and then transferring. I want to know should my major be computer science in order to be a software engineer? #computer-science #software...
Will my contributions to open source software look good on a resume?
I am a college student pursuing a degree in computer information technology. I currently work part time as an I.T. consultant, but I may pursue programming as a career post graduation. In my spare time, I enjoy contributing code to open source software on GitHub and Launchpad. Will my...
Is it necessary to go to school when I could learn what I want online?
Do I have to school before I make it in life? #education #school #students #learning #online #e-learning #computer-literate
What kind of job opportunities are there for ethical hackers does there pay differs from normal programmers and what are best institutes to pursue it?
I am very much interested in Hacking. #engineering #engineer #software #hacking #software-developer #ethical-hacking
How much would a masters degree in computer science benefit me if I want to be a software engineer in the near future but unsure in the long run?
I am a computer science major junior, and right now I am considering if I should pursue a BS/MS 5-year program offered at my school. I am considering working as a software engineer but am unsure about my long-term professional goals. #engineer #computer #software
Is it normal for me to feel afraid for not knowing the things to do the job I was hired for?
I want to do software or hardware but am afraid I am going to put in the job with no idea what to do. #engineer #computer #technology #software #computer-hardware #startups
How employable is a 4 year degree in electrical/computer engineering from the university of iowa?
I plan to go to Iowa, and i'm wondering how easy it is to get a job with this major. #engineering #computer #software #electrical-engineering
How do you go about finding a summer internship?
I have just finished my sophomore year at the College of Charleston and was not sure how to go about finding a summer internship before I headed back home to New York. I'm a double major in Business Administration and Hospitality and Tourism so at my college there is a list server for Tourism...
What are the key programming languages that front-end web developers should know? How about for back-end web developers?
Hello, I'm David, a rising, college sophomore, who is majoring in Information Technology, with a concentration in web and mobile app. development. The reason I'm asking this is that I'm thinking about becoming a future front-end web developer, but at the same time, am deciding whether or not a...
With seemingly a decreasing number of women in the IT Field, besides a related degree, do you recommend a specific minor and/or specialized certifications/qualifications to ensure that I will stand out among other graduates entering the work force?
I will be a female college freshman in the fall. I am majoring in computer information systems and love the ability to organize by creating and using software applications/databases. I also hope to have a lucrative career with flexible hours so that I will have an opportunity to be a great...
Is it better to do an internship that can give you more connections or one that is more relevant to my major?
Figuring out future plans #internships #experience
What should I wear for my first day at a office based internship?
Curious for future reference #internships #intern #dress-for-success #wear