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What are activities or internships I should pursue if I want to major in business?
I want to apply for extremely competitive undergraduate business programs and I want to stand out among applicants. What internships or extra curricular activities should I do? I am already holding an officer position in FBLA and have won an award for global business. #business #wharton...
What is life like after college?
What is it like leaving college having a job in the field you studied and living on your own? Is it hard to buy a house after you graduate? What’s the best way to save money and build credit in college while also paying normal expenses and for college? #help #scacred #confused #college #money
Do I have a realistic chance of making Notre Dame with the following credentials: 4.3 weighted GPA, 1450 SAT score, NHS member, founder of a volunteer program at my high school, varsity cross country runner and wrestler, no trouble in a year and a half?
I have wanted to go to Notre Dame since I was a young boy. I understand that I may not have given enough information, but I want to have a better rough understanding of my chances of getting into Notre Dame. I think that I have about a 1/3 chance of making it. #college #college-admissions...
Is making a resume important to get ready for college?
In my Personal, Career, and Development Skills class, I was required to make a resume even though I am not applying for a job. I was wondering, is it important to have a resume to apply for college in the future? #resume #college #preparing-for-college #resume-writing #career-development
what kind of programming language would you recommend for a computer engineer thats also a freshmen in high school?
were are doing a project at school about our carrier #technology #computer-science #software-engineering #computer-engineering #programming #software-development #computer-programming #python #java #C #javascript
Should a student in college consider taking summer school classes?
I want to know if it’s a good idea to take summer school classes to finish off earlier than four years. #csusb #college
Should I follow up with colleges who have rejected me?
I have received rejection letters from a couple of colleges and neither of them said why I was not accepted. I would like to know why I was not chosen, but would they even answer my email? #college #rejection #collegerejection
What colleges offer anti-human trafficking courses or I guess degrees?
I'm a high school student currently and already know I want to put my life on the line in different developing countries and stop human trafficking. I want to go to college and be able to directly progress in this field but have no idea what colleges offer the best programs for prepping to be...
What college should I attend for forensic anthropology?
I am thinking about attending University of Tennessee, but I do not know. #college #forensicanthropology
When feeling discouraged, how do you find a way to motivate and inspire yourself?
I am a high school junior and a college sophomore. I have spent many hours looking at how I can transfer my college credits to other colleges and find scholarships to help pay for college. After looking at many scholarships, emailing schools, trying to find references, I feel I might not...
What is the job security of a Med Student?
My parents and family members have always been urging me to go along the route of becoming a doctor or anything relating to medical. On my part, I am not that against their suggestion. Recently, I've been aiming to switch from Mechanical Engineering to applying for medical school. A factor of...
How bad is Debt to an Anesthesiologist?
I'm planning to pursue a career in anesthesiology(completing medical school, residency, licensed) and wondering how hard will it be to pay off any student debt. I hear that student debt should be avoided and is heavily stressed to be a heavy load on future decisions. However, certain...
What is a major that I'd be able to use in any part of the world?
I am currently going into my Junior year of college and I am kind of undecided with regards to what I want to major in. Due to some circumstances, I don't know how long I will be able to reside within the United States. I want to graduate before that decision has to be made, but I want to major...
What is considered as an undergraduate program?
I am currently a high school sophomore, and I am enrolled next year for dual credit for Spanish lll. Does this count as an undergraduate program?
#undergraduate #college
Should I double major?
I'm interested in Business Administration but I'm also interested in Marketing and Public Relations. They have many similar (or even same courses.) What should I do? Double major or minor? #majors #minor #college #marketing #women-in-business
What should I do? Need your advice
I was accepted to a few Colleges that I really like, but Financial aid didn't cover the full cost. My financial situation isn't great. What should I do? #college #financial-services #financial-aid
How will technological advances change how medicine is practiced when I become a doctor?
I am seeing robotic technology that allows doctors to do surgery remotely and this seems like a completely different type of training than what I thought I would be doing to be a surgeon. It is exciting, but I hope that I don't get my education only to find technology has left me behind....
What makes a high school student more appealing for college admission?
I’m a high school junior, and I’ll be applying to a few colleges this summer. However, my school officials haven’t told my class about the application process, and I would like to know how to make myself more appealing to the college admissions department. #admissions #college-advice...
How do you leave a meaningful impact online?
So I want to pursue a career in social media. Social media remains as a goldmine of opportunity, even 10 years after the creation of arguably the most prevalent platform, YouTube. These platforms are filled with just normal people whose lives are entirely transformed by virtue of being...
Does ABET accreditation matter?
I am pursuing an Engineering major, specifically computer engineering, but the program at my school that I will attend is not ABET accredited. Does it matter much? Will it affect my career path?
(the school I will most likely attend is University of California, San Diego)
#engineering
Is a Master's degree necessary?
I am pursuing an engineering major and was wondering if I should pursue a Bachelor's degree or a Master's. Is it necessary for engineering students to continue their studies after undergrad? Also, is a BS degree a lot more practical than a BA degree?
#engineering
Do you have a higher chance of succeeding in your career if you choose to study at a 4 year school, rather than attending community college and then transferring after two years?
I am asking this because I am trying to decide between attending community college first, which is cheaper, or going for a 4 year school which I worked really hard to get into. There's a chance that I may not be able to afford to attend a 4 year school yet, and I am nervous that attending...
If I wish to study big cats which is the better degree to position me to do so: a PhD or a DVM?
I wish to become a big cat vet but find myself fascinated by their habits and behavior.
#college #degree-selection
What courses should I take?
I am going to college two years early and I now know what I want to major in. I want to major in Mechanical Engineering and minor or double major in Music. But, I don’t know which courses I should take to meet my high school graduation requirement and follow the career pathway of each major....
Is it harder to get into an engineering program because I am a female and there are a lot of males in the field naturally?
I looked at the ratio from female:male in a typical engineering course and it is on average 2:8. So just wondering if the competition is the same no matter what or if it is different. #engineering #girls-in-stem
Are doctorate degrees worth it?
We've all heard doctors make a lot of money. In a lot of cases, they really don't, especially if you take into consideration the fees they pay like insurances, and student loans. In addition, having a doctorate doesn't save you from being on call or working awful shifts. Are the student...
Which subjects are useful?
I’m not interested in doing a lot of things as I don’t enjoy things as much as I should but one thing I will always enjoy is sports. I’ve been thinking of being a sports professional(just an idea). If I were to be one which subjects should I take? #sports #career #subjects #pe #physicaleducation
What can I expect from Physics?
I will be taking Physics next year along with organic chemistry. I'm an average student. Should I be worried about this course load? #physics #science