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What is an actuary and what is the daily routine of an actuary?
I was curious about this occupation. #finance #economics #actuarial-science #actuarial #actuary
What is the daily job duty of a portfolio manager?
I was curious about this profession. #finance #economics #portfolio-management
Industrial Design and Environmental Science, can I blend them in my studies and make it a career?
I have just recently started to think about college because I'm in my junior year of high school right now, and i have really taken an interest in environmental science. And what I really hope is that once I get out of college I can make a career out of what I have learned and I am not super...
Does it matter where you get your undergraduates degree when going into medical school?
I am a sophomore in high school and am looking to become a neurosurgeon. If wanting to get into a good medical school, do I have to go to a well-known university first? #college #medicine #university #graduate #medicine-school #surgery #surgeon #undergraduate
How do you decide which major to take up in college?
Right now, I'm a junior in high school and of course thinking about colleges, where to apply, and how to stand from my competiton. But my main concern is what I should major in. There are so many courses that sound super interesting to me like anthropology, Spanish, business, etc., but it's so...
Does going to a top college actually affect the success of your future endeavors?
As a junior in high school, I am starting to prepare to apply to colleges. My school is quite small (a total of 175 students only in my grade). Although this is so, previous graduates of my high school have gone out to Columbia, Stanford, NYU, Cornell, Yale, and other elite universities. I am...
Does volunteering in non-technical events help building up profile for student in Information Systems, Business Analysis track?
I am doing the same, as mentioned in the question. #career #career-counseling #career-choice #career-paths #business-analysis
What do you need to sign up for FAFSA and who do they greatly give money to?
I am a junior in high school. I will be applying to colleges next year. I just wanted to get a basic understanding about FAFSA. #college #university #fafsa
How do you juggle being a full-time student and working part-time?
I am a full-time college student who also works part time in the I.T. field. I am curious to hear how others properly juggle receiving an education full-time all the while gaining work experience by working part-time. #college #education #student #working #full-time
Would it be foolish to start a business and work for myself after graduating?
I will be graduating with a degree in computer information technology at the end of this semester. At the start of college, my post-graduation plan was to pursue full-time work as a programmer; however, lately I have been considering starting a business of my own instead. I currently work as an...
What are some career opportunities that are located in the Greater New York City area?
I am a student going into my junior year of high school. I live around the Greater New York City area and was wondering if there were any job opportunities that I would potentially be interested in taking up in the city. I know the business/economic side is booming in that region of the world...
How do I apply for scholarships?
I am going into my junior year of high school and I need to start preparing for college very soon. My family isn't well off and so I will definitely have to take out student loans in order to pay off my college debt. I am not too familiar with how scholarships work. My brother is 4 years older...
How can I expand my knowledge on colleges I will potentially be attending?
I am going into my junior year of high school, a big year for many students who are planning to attend college after graduating. I have to study for the SATs, take the SATs, start applying for scholarships and to colleges/universities. Before I start applying to colleges though, I would like to...
How can I get more job responses?
It seems as if there is a very unlikely chance that jobs will call me back if I apply online, but the only way to apply is through different websites. How can I get more job responses /interviews back to the jobs that I apply to?
What extracuricular activities/volunteering should I do in Highschool?
Hey there! So, I'm going to become a freshman in a few days and I'm really lost on what I should do with my extracuricular activities/volunteering. I'm not apart of a sports team because I do not enjoy sports like others. And I'm not apart of a program (AVID, Theater, Sport Teams, etc.). What I...
Is it wise to take a loan to go to college?
I know a lot of people who regret taking loans to go to college because they have a hard time paying it back since there is a lack of jobs for them to take advantage of. What happens if you know you just can't pay it back?
Do I need up to 9hrs of sleep to get through college
People tell me the more sleep the better but I really don't get much sleep. Im always late to bed early to rise because i like studying at night but need to get up early for practice so sleep doesn't come when needed. #help #time-management #sleeping
What's the best way to manage time when you are in college?
I'm not the best at time management and could use some advice. #college #engineering #time-management
What role does competition play in your career?
Although I have not yet started a career, competition has arose to be a challenging factor as a high school student. I see myself trying to do the best that I can do in my classes, but once I see someone else doing a little better than me, I don't find myself trying to outpace the other. I have...
Im in a wrong major and now my grades are falling and i feel guilty about it, what should i do?
Im a medstud, im goin in 3rd year right now. I was feeling that meds isnt for me since the begining, but i kept going bcause i dont want to let my parents down. I went through myfirst year good enough, 3.1 GPA and during second year i just couldnt bear it anymore and i got depress. I never...
What are some tips and resources available for getting into a good college
news like scholarships, grants or application tips. #college
What are things to consider when choosing college majors?
I'm a current sophomore in high school and it's about time for me to start thinking or at least considering what I want to do for the rest of my life after graduating for college. However, you might not always get to choose what you're passionate about as a job since you have to make a living...
What is the best way to find good internship opportunities once you are in college?
One of the first things I ask college counselors is the internship opportunities they are able to connect students with, but a lot of my favorite schools seem to leave that up to the students all together. So what can I do to make sure I am placing myself in the best position to obtain an...
How much will having a job in college help with student loans?
I've been working hard on scholarships, but I did not receive any state or federal aid, and my parents are not paying for my education. I know that I will have a lot of debt, but I definitely plan to get a job on campus. How much will it help? Will on campus jobs pay as well as off campus jobs?...
What Liberal Arts school would you recommend for someone who would like to pursue a career in law?
I aspire to be a lawyer. I am currently in my 2nd year of high school (10th grade). Not sure which college to pick for my undergrad. I would prefer one in the North East region, since I live in Maryland. #college #teacher #law #criminal-justice
Does the high school you go to affect your chances getting into the college you want.
I go to Roxborough High school and I don't know why but when I tell people sometimes they tell me its a bad school to go to when its really not.Im just wondering if colleges will do the same thing and look over my application because of it. #college
Are graphic design and web design related
I want to persue a career in graphic design but I am currently taking a web design a class.im wondering if this it well help me in my future career path #career
Is college useless?
I've heard that many believe college is almost similar to a high school degree to an extent. I don't want to end up in debt living a minimum wage job. If I want to earn a good living, is college recommended? Is graduating college and going to a grad school make your chances of success better?...
How do you stand out in a masculine field of work?
As a girl, I would like to know what will help me to stand out in such a male dominant field of practice because that is what gets you to success, to stand out. #engineering #biomedical-engineering #chemical-engineering
What were some entrepreneurial classes that helped you through your journey?
My cousin focused on taking classes related to business & finance while in high school. He also joined clubs dealing with entrepreneurship. So what did you do? #business #finance #entrepreneurship #social #classes #entrepreneur #clubs #focused