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Are any specific types of experience more beneficial than others for getting your application to vet school to be noticeable??
#veterinarian #vet #animals #pre-vet #application #college #animal-health #veterinary-medicine #school #veterinary
Is it more beneficial to have unpaid internships and more of a variety of experience or paid work with strong connections, but not as much of a variety of experience??
I'm hoping to make my future applications to veterinary school as strong as possible and I'm wondering if paid work is given more consideration even if it isn't necessarily as varied as having multiple unpaid internships in a range of sub-fields. # #internship #volunteer #college #vet-school...
How important are clubs/extracurricular activities in comparison to coursework or internships??
Does joining clubs or extracurricular activities during your years as an undergraduate significantly impact your resume or chances at graduate school or is it better to keep that to a minimum and focus on getting work experience and taking a rigorous course load?? # #college #grad-school...
Will any hospital I work for, pay to further my educational ?
Im only in high school and I have high hopes into getting in the medical field. One of the highest work competitions. I want to do more and help more. We only have one life, so why not go above in beyond. If I become a RN at a hospital, will they pay to furth my education and becoming something...
Do you have to be extremely smart to be in the medical field?
Im not the smartest, it takes a little studying to comprehend what I need. One thing I am though, is determined! I’m determined to make it to the top. I’m determined to understand the criteria. I’m determined to learn everything that is necessary. My future is important. #college #healthcare
What are the best study habits to succeed in getting a great test grade?
#studying-tips
If I'm thinking about a specific career, should I jump into it as soon as possible?
I'm looking into elementary education or special education or both, but I'm not sure as to which one. I was wondering even how to jump into the education major in general if I'm unsure what I want to do in the major. #major #majors C
Are credits your freshman year transferable to many different majors?
I am taking an ASL course, as well as 4 other courses, but it looks like only 1 of them matches up to what I should be taking for an elementary education major. Would most my class credits be able to transfer to the education department, or would I be an entire semester behind (minus 1 class)?...
What are the best things to include in a scholarship essay to give you a better chance at recieving the scholarship?
#scholarship #financial-aid #money #college
What are the best Business schools in the US?
Looking for good business schools especially schools with good MBA programs. #college
Is it better to go for a Bachelors then to a Masters or just straight to a Masters?
I don't know if this is how it even works but ya pretty much everything is summed up in the question. #college
Is it wise to go straight to graduate school after getting a bachelor's degree or should there be some wait time?
#graduate-school #college-advice #time-management
How important is staying close to home when going off to college?
#college #student #college-advice #college-selection #career #admissions #essay #collegedecisions
Getting involved at school helps in networking or making connections in the near future. I live off campus. How can I get involved?
#gettinginvolved
#college
#networking
#connections
Is there a Career combining Art (the Fine Art kind) and Math (the Calculus kind)?
I've always loved fine art with all kind of mediums, (oil paint, charcoal, soft pastels, etc) as well as math (calculus has been the best so far), but I'm not interested in engineering or the other careers (graphic design, architecture) that keep being mentioned with these two topics. I don't...
Is taking a communications class necessary to excelling as an engineer in the work force?
I have to choose between taking or testing out of an oral communications class. Should I do it?
#engineering #engineer #mechanical-engineering #robotics #chemical-engineering
Community College or Universities?
Applying to colleges is stressful. One thing i'm thankful is that ever since 6th grade my school made us focus on college. I used to complain but i've never been so thankful. Now i need to make a decision if i want to attend a community or University. I have the grades but not the money. What...
What steps should I take to find a job after college?
#Indiana #Hammond #PurdueNorthwest #LakeCounty #college #job #job-search
How to find good scholarships?
Teachers are always giving me websites that give me a variety of scholarships but I don't qualify for. Is there specific scholarships that almost anyone can get(doesn't matter the value of the scholarship)?
#scholarship #financial-aid #college
What matters most when getting a job after college?
I am currently a senior in high school but was wondering, what matters most when getting a job after college. Either experience, grades, or both?
#career #job
How should i start my career in a counselor
How would i talk to people? what is the first step i have to do
#career
i am in the 12th grade and i am just beginning to explore my future career, what are some careers and helpful next steps i should consider based on my passions and interests ?
At school , i am most interested in Science , Us History and Gym , while my hobbies include Basketball , Soccer, and Football . A topic that i am passionate about is Basketball . What are some career options that best align with these interests and what are some helpful next steps i can do in...
As a teen how would i start working towards my career as a historian?
I love history its intresting and fun to me its something i look foward to seeing and hearing. #history #career-path
What is the most important thing to know to become a layer ?
#career #career-choice #college
What are some different ways to pay for education?
#financial-planning #education #college #finance #higher-education
What are the steps to becoming a forensic scientist?
Hi, my name is Kayla and I am a senior in high school, I am interested in pursuing a career in forensics, well I actually want to be a pathologist to be exact. I was wondering if I can ask you a few questions to help me get clarification on the steps to be a real forensic scientist. Also to...