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What are the benefits of going to business school?
#business
#college
#grad school
#schooling
How many is too much?
In high school, I’ve participated in A LOT and in my English class, we had to fill out a resume. When do I know when to stop with the list? What are some things that irrelevant to colleges? #resume #college #help
When going to college should you try to re-create yourself?
#college-admissions
#college
I’m wanting to major in a variation of with mathematics or chemistry; however, I don’t know which would be more beneficial to me, so which one should I go for?
#college/universities #help #future #student
How do you attain a good balance in college?
What did you do to maintain good grades? How did you choose the right people to associate with? If you played a sport how did you just to your schedule? What did you do to prepare for college? What are the sacrifices you had to make? How did you try and associate with professors? #advice...
Is a Parent Plus Loan the best option?
I am overwhelmed by loans and I can't tell which one is the best for me! #college #loans #stress
Do I need to participate in clubs and activities in college?
I have social anxiety, and I don't know if I have to participate in clubs and activities. Some say we need to, others say we don't. Does it vary from school to school? Will I be shunned if I am inactive in student life? I'm not the best at making friends, and with my anxiety, it's extra hard. I...
What skills do you recommend one has for a computer science job?
i understand one needs to know various programming languages and a lot of experience but is there a certain language that can get one a foot in the door or have a good chance at landing a job? #student #college #jobs #career
How much experience must one have to land a computer science job?
Is it more beneficial to have a masters in computer science or to have 4+ years in working for a company to land a decent pay job in the computer science field? #career #jobs #job
What should you do if you want to switch majors?
Will it be extremely expensive if you change your mind on what you want to do? I'm indecisive and I'm afraid I'll put myself into debt if I decide I don't want to be a pharmacist anymore. I don't know how the process works. Should I just suck it up and stay with it? #college #finance
What does it look like to effectively manage your time in college?
Often times, you hear about young college students having trouble managing their time. Considering that most students want to be well-balanced both academically and socially, what are some suggestions that can help me achieve this?
#college #student #university
Other than if a college has your desired major, what should be a big deciding factor?
I'm overwhelmed with all the possible colleges I could go to and I'm not sure what's the most important factor to look at. Obviously it's necessary that the college has your desired major, but is there anything else that's very important that soon-to-be freshman aren't aware of yet? #college...
Is Criminal Justice a good career to study?
#CriminalJustice #career-choice #career-counseling #career-options
What are some career options in the meteorology field that use computer science as well?
#career # #professional #career-options
How can I know if becoming an editor is right for me?
As a kid, I always wanted to become an author. Now that I'm older, I'm more interested in editing at a publishing company. When friends have given me their writing to look over, I enjoy cleaning up the grammar as well as improving the flow and phrasing. However, since this has been my dream for...
Can I get into a good school if I did average in my freshman year?
I'm not planning on going to any super exclusive university like Cornell or Yale. My dream school is NYU but, last I checked, only around 30% of applicants get accepted. I didn't do as well as I could've my freshman year, but so far, my sophomore year has been nothing but A's and high B's. Is...
NY OR CA? Which One Is More Suitable For College (Medical School) Students?
I'm really interested in knowing more about whether NY or CA is more suitable for college students who will attend a medical school and be able to work within the field right after graduation. #college #career #living
There seem to be a lot of quick, easy, no essay scholarships. Are these worth looking into?
#college #scholarships
How will I know how to set up majors and minors?
How do I set up majors and minors when I get to college? How many majors and minors can I have at one time?
#college #majors
My friend would like to go to and out-of-state college but her mother is worried about her safety. Is there any advice you could give that would help convince her mother to let her pursue an out-of-state school?
My friend also faces financial problems. Her mother has low-income and her father is out of the picture for various reasons. The father has been in trouble with the law and there is currently a restraining order against him from the family. He has never felt the need to provide the family with...
How do I know which college is right for me?
Being a senior is harder then it looks. You have to worry about grades, scholarships, where to get money and what to wear to prom! My biggest problem is where my future would be in store. What college would be great for me since I plan to perform a double major in arts and technology...
How do I know which college I should go to?
I am just starting my college search, and it is difficult to figure our which school is best suited for me #college
Do community service hours affect your college resume?
I go to a virtual public school where, unlike public schools, there is no number of mandatory community service hours needed to graduate. However, it is still possible to have volunteer hours in your school record. I want to know if community service can improve my chances of getting accepted...
Is it smart to start thinking about college in the 9th grade?
I want to start early to make sure I get a college education.
#college
A career in outreach programs
I am currently studying architecture and learning (or attempting to) multiple language. I want to one day join an outreach program where I can use these skills to help people (both in USA and international). What are suggestions of steps to take to enter an outreach program professionally? For...
What career paths can a psychology major take after university?
#career #choosing-a-major
I am graduating from high school with an associates in secondary teaching. I wanted to change my career to optometry (specialized in kids), do I have to start a new associates or do I just go straight into a bachelor's in science?
#career #high-school #college #help #EarlyCollege
What are the challenges I may face pursuing a career in science, and how can I stand out among the rest?
For my first two years in high school I have been studying biotechnology and I have been working diligently in preparing myself for college and the workforce. Though I have not decided on an exact career, I am deeply considering one within forensics, pharmaceuticals, or in the space exploration...
What are ways to increase your changes of being accepted to four year colleges, despite being from a low income area?
Another question I have is how can I stand out to colleges while being from a low income area that, to me, seems to limit my opportunities? I have had personal experiences losing great opportunities due to where I am from. #college #high-school #low-income-area #workforce #steam #stem #science...
What is the probability of getting a job in the rio grande valley that will pay a decent amount
#money # #salary #job
My Major/ life goal
I am a psychology major and I really wanna help people by sitting down with them and getting to the core of their problem without prescribing medicine and I don't wanna be a school guidance counselor. What area of psychology would be best for this?
#psychology #major #college
Should I take any computer or technological classes to help with marine biology studies?
#Help #College #MarineBiology
Passion or money?
Just from the question itself many people would have chosen passion. However, my question to that is at what point do you realize that something is your passion? Do you grow attached to the subject? What if what you’re passionate about can’t be done because of expenses, then what? When I say...
How will I know what colleges I am able to get into based on my credentials?
3.67 GPA, orchestra, track, cross country #college
What makes nursing such a satisfying job?
I know it takes a lot of work and effort to become a nurse, so what makes it worthwhile? Why do nurses love what they do? #nursing #jobs
How can I decide what is the best Career path for me to pursue?
I'm a sophomore in High school, and my High School opens up many options for it's students to pursue possibilities in careers they may one day want to have. I am very passionate about writing, politics, and culinary arts. Is there a way for me to determine which is the best for me to pursue...
What is it like having a Communications degree At the University of Texas at Austin?
#college #Universityoftexas #communications #degree
would love to work in holistic health but do not want to get Dr. degree any advice
my university recommends I major in Psychology and minor in holistic health. I am just not sure how I will use this to get a good paying job?
#health
#jobs
#meditation
How do I get a job on campus?
Like a work -study or a job that understands my schedule but still gives me hours and good pay
#job #jobs
Is microsoft excel an important skill for an aerospace engineer
I am a freshman studying aerospace engineering and was just wondering what the relevance of this skill is in the real world and workplace.
#aerospace #engineer #engineering
I want to do a lot in college! Is it possible to enroll myself intramural sports, major in biology/neurosciences, minor in Chinese literature/culture, be part of Greek life and also work/part-time job?
I'm super excited for college, but because of the major I want to pursue, I'm not sure if I'll have enough time to do everything! Is college life mainly studying? I've heard from multiple people that college is going to be the best time of your life, but they also say that high school does...
Do you have any advice on finding a job as an editor after graduating college?
#jobs #job-search #entry-level
How do you get colleges to acknowledge you when there is a drop during your junior , but a major change your senior year?
During my junior year it got tough and I started to fall behind , due to deaths in my family and I was wondering if that would make colleges look the other way. #college #howdoIgetnoticed