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It is worth it to keep music in my life as I pursure college and careers?
All throughout k-12 school, music has been a big part of my life. Playing principal clarinet in numerous all-state events and solo contests throughout my high school career has been a big part of my life. However, I am probably going to pursue science in college, and I am wondering if I should...
How big of a deal is location when it comes to finding a job?
For a current high school student planning to pursue neuroscience in high school, what is the best place in the U.S. to find work after college? Are there any geographic areas in the country that have more need for people in the field? I would especially like to go into research...but we'll see...
Is it worth getting any sort of degree when I really just want to become AMGA certified and guide?
Hi, I am really passionate about the outdoors and getting people outside. I'm experienced in rock climbing, ice climbing, mountaineering, canyoneering, caving, and skiing. I really would like to become AMGA certified and continue to guide and even get paid for it. I feel a lot of pressure to...
How can you guarantee a job post college?
I'm unsure exactly what field I want to pursue asbofbthe moment despite being interested in multiple, but I'm very nervous that if I pick the wrong one I won't be able to find a job. #job #help #career
Advice for extracurricular activities?
I am going to a four-year college in the fall, and I want to participate in extracurricular activities. I know it will look better on my college resume, and possibly open up the door for more scholarships However, I have panic disorder and am not very good around large groups of people. I am...
which college is best for a career in working with special needs kids?
I am torn between 3 different career choices and i am having trouble finding a good college that has a great program for this and im having trouble. #college #special-needs-children #working-with-children #child-development #early-childhood-education
Good colloges for Machanical Engineering?
I plan on following an engineering career. Specifically Machanics to work on cars and open up a shop. #Engineering
I am interested in becoming a nurse but i am not sure if that is what I am interested in doing the rest of my life. I just want to know what other careers there are that pays like a nurse and I would still like it.
I am in 10th grade and i am interested in chemistry cosmetology and also many things that help other maiby in there daily life.
#nursing #career options #learning # helping others #daily life
What are the top colleges for a chemical engineering degree?
I've always wanted to go to Western, but they don't have my major. I've looked into other schools, and I was wondering if it was common knowledge what schools have the best chem. eng. degrees? #chemical-engineering #engineering #chemistry #science #college-major #college-advice
What are some of the best jobs for an engineer?
#engineering #mechanical-or-industrial-engineering #electrical-engineering
What is the best college to go to for engineering?
I was curious to see what would be the best choice for me.
#engineering #college-advice
What college is good if you want to be an author?
I enjoy typing stories but I don't know many colleges
#college
If I want to be an architectural designer how many years will I be in college?
I am thinking about going to college to be an architectural designer but i dont know much about the career . I want to learn more about the time it will take in college to be able to do this career. #architecturaldesigner #college
what is the best college to go to get a major in engineering
i am going to work in construction with my dad but before i go work with him my parents want me to go to college so im not sure where the best place for me to go is. #engineering
Is it a good idea for me to be in a Dual Degree program?
I want to study engineering, but the school I want to go to only has a dual degree program. Will it make a different if I get two degrees compared to one? #engineering #college-major
When learning to be a computer engineer is it hard to learn how to code.
I always thought coding would be hard. #technology #computer-engineering
Can someone offer me some insight into Management Information Systems (MIS)?
I was looking at some possible fields that I want to major in and MIS seemed very compelling. I heard it's a mix of technology and business and wanted to learn some more about it. Could someone tell me what exactly a person in the field might do with an MIS degree? Also, which areas would MIS...
Do I need to attend a top college and have a high GPA in order to be successful in the medical field?
I am currently in high school and pursuing microbiology and medicine. I am unsure as to whether or not it is worth it to stress over grades. #medicine #microbiology #biology #science #microscopy #college #college-admissions
What are the most and least rewarding aspects of pursuing a career in which you are interested in but not great at.
I am going to pursue Engineering, however, I have never taken a physics or calculus class. It is the only career field that I enjoy and have participated in many engineering programs. #engineering #chicago #computer-science
Tips for financing college
Since college is expensive and I am going to become very familiar with college debt come this fall, do you have any tips on how to handle financing my loans and payment plans?
#student-debt #college
What are some possible job position with CS degree?
Hello, I am going to CS major. I wonder what are some job positions with a CS degree. What is annual salary for those jobs? Is it easy to find those job? How should I apply for a job? Does the company I worked for matter? What are some great quality of a company I should look for?...
Do people find Vet opportunities near their home town or do you have to relocate
I'm potentially interested in veterinary medicine but unsure of the opportunities after college graduation and vet school. Do people often relocate for jobs or do you find enough opportunities near your home town vicinity? #veterinary #jobs
How do I know what to do in the future?
There are so many things that are possible and I am interested in so many different things, how on earth am I supposed to limit it down to just one or two? Psychology, Law, History, Forensics, and so much more. #career-choice
How can a women thrive in a male dominated field?
I am going into engineering. I understand that my college classes and workplace will be dominated by men. I would like to know how I can assert myself and no be intimidated. #engineering #women-in-stem
How do I focus on my studies yet also pay the costs of my college education?
So far, I've been to applying to scholarship after scholarship -- but those are based on chance. I don't lose hope, but I always want to be prepared with a backup plan! The cheapest university that I was accepted to is still far too expensive (even with financial aid) for my family to afford,...
What are some ways to live cheaply at a Californian university?
I'm moving from Texas to attend San Jose State University, but my father keeps warning me about how much more expensive California is than Houston. I want to know some tips on saving money since I don't want to stress my family out about expenses. Tips on making money would also be...
Should student debt be a major deterrent in determining which university to attend?
While there are many factors to consider when choosing a college, one of my largest has been the cost to attend. I know there is no clear-cut answer to whether or not a certain university is worth attending over the other, but should student debt be one of the most important (if not the most...
How can one find their interests?
Colleges always ask prospects for their top interests and expect them to know which field they would like to study in. Unfortunately, the majority of students have no idea what they are truly interested in or have a passion in. This being said, how can study better prepare themselves for the...
Will an employer prefer a degree from an university/college over than one from a community college?
Is a degree from an university or a college more valued than one from a community college?
#degree #college
Honestly, what is college like?
What is a typical college day like? What do you do? I have some friends who love their college experience and others hate it. I want a holistic but honest idea of college. I am looking forward to it but I just want to know. Everyone's experience is different but I'd still like to know....