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How do you find the right internship at a career fair?
Trying to plan ahead to finding an engineering internship in college and wondering how you sort through all the options. All tips appreciated.
#engineering
#chemical-engineering
#career-planning
What are other things programming can do to help you get a job
A student who wants to be a #programmer
If I'm considering a career in a math or technology related field, what can I do as a high school student to gain experience and further my knowledge on these fields?
I'm currently a junior in high school and have participated in multiple tech related extra-curricular activities. I'm also currently taking multiple STEM related courses at school. #technology #engineering #mathmajor
What was the most helpful part of high school or college that helped you transition into your career?
How was your experience from school going to work? How did you get the career and was it rough or hard making this transition? #career
How do I find the perfect career?
Even though I am a freshman in High School, I want to start thinking of a future career, but I do not know where to start off. #college #career #university
How do you stay focused and driven in school without slacking off?
I want to be the best student I can be now and in college #college #student #graduate-school
Is it ever too late to change careers? If so, what can you do if you aren’t satisfied with your career? If not, how can I prepare myself for the change?
I have many careers that I’m interested in and, as of now, one is more appealing. I’m not sure whether I want to stay in this field or not, so I was wondering when it’s too late to change career paths. Thanks!
#career-paths #career
Is engineering good for my future or not?
Because I heard that engineering is stressful so I'm confused on whether to take that or to not. #engineering #engineer
Which program is best to start learning coding?
I want to learn to code. Should I start with python, Java, etc. ?
#coding
#computer-science
How do I know what I want to major in? What if I can't figure it out?
Do I even have to figure it out or can I just walk into college not knowing my major. Will I miss out on any scholarship opportunities this way. #college #college-major #major
As a High School Sophomore, what should I be doing for my future?
I feel a little stuck where I am now. I know I have to do well in my academics and extracurriculars, but it feels like there aren't any real motives or goals during my high school journey. What should I be doing at this stage right now? #college #college-admissions #college-selection...
How realistic should I be when accomplishing career goals
I would imagine that after college being thrown in a crazy hectic world it can be hard to adjust what you want to do with what you are able to do. With a lot of competition and people having better qualification than you. How hopeful? Should you be in maintaining a career goal ? #career #life #goal
When deciding on what colleges to go to, what should take precedent- what you want to study or where the university is?
I've heard that college is about a lot more than the education aspect, that it's learning to live on your own and explore yourself as a person. Also, the majority of people end up switching majors anyway while still in college, so I'm wondering what should be weighed more: the university as a...
What is a good SAT score and GPA in order to get into a top college/university?
I am a junior in high school. I am looking to apply to colleges next summer and just wanted to get a heads up to see what I was aiming for. #college #university #high-school #gpa #sat
What is the best way to study
Almost a college student #college #nursing #university #life #success #studying
In the opinion of many adult professionals, would you say the cost of college is worth the reward?
College has always been a given in my life. It wasn't a question on whether or not I was going, because everyone knew I was. Now that it's becoming a reality, and college is just around the corner, the cost of college is scaring me. No one in my family has ever been to college, so I just wanted...
What are good time management strategies?
I want to be involved, get good grades, maintain social relationships during college. How can I do this is a way that won't be too stressful? #college #work #life
What do colleges look at most when offering scholarships?
Do colleges look at GPA, test scores, or personal statement/essays more when considering students for scholarships?
#scholarships #college #college-admissions
Transition from college to life?
Now that I've been accepted into college, I've started thinking a lot more about what's going to happen after I graduate college in four years. How do college seniors transition from dorm/campus life to moving off campus and starting a job? #life-transitions #college
How long does it normally take at a job to climb the ladder and get promoted if your work improves everyday?
I'd like to know because I would like to be able to get promotions to show that I am good at my job and potentially make more money. #career #career-development
What was the hardest parts of college? and why?
literally any struggles during college that you had #struggles #college #hard #money #procrastination #life
How can i spend less money in college?
Im a junior, and i have to get prepared for college. I wanna know some things that i can do to spend less money in college #career #money #college
How much do standardized tests matter in the college application process?
I would consider myself decently smart, but not when it comes to standardized tests. I appreciate tests that my teachers make because if I am proficient in the topic, the grade will show. Standardized tests like, the AP exams, the SAT, and the Regents exams in New York are extremely stressful...
How to plan your courses by semester by semester?
I think planning is important when it comes to graduating on time. I want to be more organized and make sure I am on the right track. #college #students #student-counseling
Does choosing a degree in a specific engineering discipline narrow your opportunities?
When choosing a degree, does it matter a great deal which discipline you choose, or can you work for an aerospace engineering company with a mechanical engineering degree? Also, does choosing a job as say a chemical engineer force you to live in a large city, or can you still live elsewhere?...
Engineering
What is one of the things you'll need to know in order to become an engineer
#ENGINEERING
How do you make applying for colleges less stressful?
It's the summer before senior year starts and my parents have been on me about applying all summer. However, its hard to know where to start and its so overwhelming. How can you make it easier? #college