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I am entering my first year of university at a Canadian university this year. I want to major in International Relations, and go on to take a masters degree in the same subject. I've always had an obsession with Finland--the society, politics, the people--it fascinates me. My dream job would be to be the Canadian ambassador to Finland.
So would it be more beneficial for me to take my masters degree at a Canadian/American university, or at a Finnish one? Which one would help my career more? (link)
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I doubt that where you get the degree is important. I suggest making your decision based on cost and which program interests you more.
It really does not matter where you obtain your master's degree, so since it doesn't matter, take the less expensive route. =]
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i hav a question, i am going to a community college for two years then i plan to transfer to a 4year college as a junior. do i need to get an associates degree before transfering?i want to be a lawyer, i don't know if this has anything to do with it. help please (link)
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I'm kind of in the same situation as you. I don't know if I want to get an Associate's Degree before getting a Bachelor's.
In your case, it depends on a lot of things. Do you have a lot of money to pay for college, or do you have to look into scholarships and loans? If you have enough money for college, I would recommend getting the Associate's Degree first. That way if anything happens in the future (you get kicked out of college, you decide to drop out, etc.), you still have that Associate's Degree to help get a job.
If you need financial aid, you should go to a community college for a year or two, but ONLY take classes that you KNOW will transfer. Don't worry about getting an Associate's Degree; just take the core classes (English, Math, Science, History, etc.).
I hope that I helped!
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If I wanted to own my own business, such as a tanning salon (or something along those lines), I know I would go to school to major in business. But what would I minor in? If there's not anything specific, what would be a good idea FOR ME to minor in? (link)
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You should minor in something like Health, Physical Education, or Nutrition. If you plan on owning a tanning salon, it would really help if you knew some stuff about staying in shape and staying healthy, since a tanning salon's purpose is to look good. Maybe even a minor in fashion design would be beneficial.
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My whole life I've been told and thought I'm stupid. Because I'm not school-book smart. I don't get good grades in the "smart subjects" like science, math and so on. I am so sick of believing this. I'm a different type of smart. I know I can make something of myself.
I am especially good at 3 things; public speaking & reaching out to people, languages (I know 4 different languages and intend on learning several more) and I sympathize, more than anything. People always turn to me because of that, I long to help. More than anything.
I've researched at least a hundred different professions in my attempt to find a major that will equip me with the right tools to help save the innocent from the corrupt and ultimatley change the world. I need a profession that will make me come alive. I have a picture of myself speaking infront of thousands of people, touching their hearts, or working at a homless shelter, somehow helping those who have been used, or anything of that kind. But in BIG levels, it wouldn't mean anything to me as a doctor or anything like that. It's not the kind of thing that would make me come alive, it wouldn't matter to me. I don't want to help one person at a time, I want to help thousands.. at once. I want to do something that would end homelessness and stimulate world peace!
I am compassionate and am able to provide stability in people's lives when they are shaken up. I am 16 years old, female, and more than anything.. I want to do something with my life.
No one believes in me, because I am not suited for the typical "good jobs" I will never have the grades to become a Lawyer, Doctor, Journalist or any of the sort.
Help me, what can I become? And how do I get there?
Thank you so much! And please, don't read this and think "what a dreamer, everyone thinks they'll save the world.. this one doesn't even have good enough grades.. she doesn't even know how to spell" Please, I have enough people thinking that way, if you can't help me, fine. But I'm begging you, don't think like that. (link)
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At age 16, most people do not know for certain what they want to do for a career, and it looks like you aren't quite sure, either. That's totally fine. I think you should focus on closer issues first, though.
For example, before considering a career, you should think about your educational plans after high school. You said you aren't very smart, and let me tell you, I know how you feel. I doubt you are interested in joining the military, and for the goals you have in mind, attending college will most likely be necessary.
Believe it or not, even people who aren't smart make it through college. My brothers didn't take one advanced class in high school. They had probably a B or C average, but they both graduated and are fulfilling their dreams. I think you should start at a community college first. It would be much less expensive than a university, and classes at community colleges are usually less intense and rigorous than classes at 4-year schools. After you adjust to the college environment, you can transfer to a university.
After you decide if and where you want to go to college, you should look into majors. Some majors that I think you would enjoy are Political Science, Psycology, Sociology, Communications (you said you like public speaking), and a foreign language. You could possibly major in Political Science and minor in Communications, for example. Or you could get 2 degrees with different majors. It's completely up to you.
You certainly have more options for college majors than the ones I listed. I just jotted down some that I think you would accel in.
As for a career? Your decision will come with time. As you study in college, you can talk to your guidance counselor and ask about a job that would be right for you. School counselors usually have job placement tests that you can take to help determine what jobs you would like.
Good luck!
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Does anyone know if American River College is considered a good college? (link)
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No one can tell you which colleges are good and which aren't. Different colleges are for different people with different goals.
American River College is a 2-year community college. If you decide to go there, you have two options once you finish: to be done with school or to transfer to a university.
It really all depends on what you want to do with your life. If you are interested in getting an Associate's Degree, then American River College is a good choice for you. If college is a financial issue with you and your family, then it's a good place to start (and maybe finish). However, if you have the money and/or the grades to go to a 4-year college and you have goals that require at least Bachelor's Degree, then you should consider 4-year universities in your area.
I hope that I helped.
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I am 30 yrs old and female. I have a dead end job and I know that college is the answer but I get a panic attack when I walk through the front door and never go back. Even the thought of it frightens me to death, any advice?? (link)
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My advice is to go to a community college at night and on weekends. Usually, community colleges are easier academically and financially than 4 year institutions.
While you are there, you can get an Associate's Degree in something business related to open some new doors for your future career.
Please don't be afraid. College is so much easier than it sounds. I have one brother who's a sophomore and one who has graduated, and they both have told me that it's not as difficult as it seems. They weren't scholars either. They took average classes in high school and got average grades, so if they can handle it, anyone can. ;]
Good luck! And stick with it.
I forgot to mention that my mom sounds just like you. She dropped out of college when she got married. She got divorced 5 years later after having me. She then went back to college at night while working full time and now has a Bachelor's Degree. She has never felt more proud of herself.
I strongly urge you to go back to college. There are websites that college people go to, and they explain how certain teachers are (if a teacher is easy, hard, gives lots of tests, assigns no homework, etc.). I recommend using ratemyprofessors.com.
Good luck!
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well, right now I'm a junior.
I have no idea what I want to do with my life.
What I do know is, that I do want to do something dealing with music!
(Not actually performing it, however)
Anyone who works with a record (FBR) (TRUSTKILLS) or anything like that, please help!
?I don't know what college to go to, or what classes to take that would help me be part of the music industry, any help?
Please. (link)
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There are a lot of programs in college for people who want to be involved with music, but aren't interested in performing.
For example, there is a major for Music History and Literature, if you are interested in that. Or, if you're interested in the business side of music, there are programs for Music Management and Merchandising.
I recommend using collegeboard.com. If you go there, click on "Matchmaker" on the left. It gives you a list of colleges based on location, size, costs, and majors.
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I recently was diagnosed with clinical depression.
I've had depression for years, but never sought out help for it.
I just started college in September, but things just kept getting worse for me.
I found a counselor over here on campus and she thought that my idea of going back home and coming back next year would be a great idea for me.
I could get used to anti-depressants (which I haven't been able to start yet, I don't have a doctor over here) and also so I could work out my problems.
My big problem is that I don't feel like I am being supported by anyone but my boyfriend and my 3 best friends.
My mom, dad and sister keep saying like a broken record that they want me to stay over here (I go to Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA, but I live in Auburn normally)
I already made the plans a while ago that I am coming back over there, and that I am going to go to a community college and not feel so guilty about spending my dad's money while I am confused and unsure of what I want to do with my life.
They just don't understand that the more I am over here, the worse I feel.
I feel horrible about myself, I feel horrible because my dad keeps complaining about how much money he spends on each of us kids, and that I just can't handle it over here right now.
I've explained to them all many times why I want to come back and why I am coming back, but it's like it goes in one ear and out the next.
I feel like I need to go out and live on my own because they all make me feel so horrible about leaving here that I just get worse in my depression but I don't have a job yet, and to get over there, I have to get a ride from one of them because I was in a car accident a short while ago so I don't have a car.
I am so tired of feeling bad but they don't hear me.
Any advice on what I should do?
Thank you all ahead of time. (link)
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I think that it is a wonderful idea for you to go back home and take classes at a community college. This will most definitely help you with your depression. Here's why.
Typically, anxiety has something to do with depression, so it could be that you are also experiencing stress. Well, in general, the classes at community colleges are easier academically, mainly because people with poor high school grades end up going there. So maybe having lower academic expectations and a lighter load will help you relax more. It will also help your dad out financially, which I'm sure will make him happy. You should also look into scholarships.
Your parents have to realize that depression affects everything. I've been depressed, too, and it really had an impact on everything, including my social life, religious beliefs, and schoolwork. You should not let them make you feel guilty. You are actually helping them out by saving them lots of money. And you're helping yourself out by being with family, which to me always helps through the hard times.
It is completely normal for you not to know what you want to do with your life. You're a freshman in college. You are not supposed to have your whole life and career planned out yet. This is why you take general education classes (math, science, English, history, etc.)--to help you decide what interests you. Also, if you are still unsure of what you want to major in in college, there are degrees in General Studies, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Interdisciplinary Studies that don't concentrate on one specific area. So 2 years from now, you still have options if you're unsure or confused.
About the whole getting a ride home, you could ask a relative for a plane ticket home for a holiday gift, couldn't you? Or you could ask your parents for them to pick you up in place of a present. There's always the option of taking a bus, but buses can be dangerous.
I hope I helped. You are not alone. 60% of Americans have been depressed before. I wish you good luck. =]
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Hey Guys,
I live In Belize, or in the caribbean region if you will. But I do not plan on sticking around here long. Here does not have good tertiary level institutions to attend. So I plan on sitting the SAT's and the ACT's . What are thoser exams good for though? How many times can I take them? and are my scores accumulative or not if I take them multiple times? And what level are the exam questions? Is there a site I can go to for information on them? Every little detail you can include that will help me to determine my educational future will be a great help. Thanks. (link)
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I don't know much about the ACT, but I know a lot about the SAT.
You can take the SAT up to 7 times, I believe. They are not averaged. If you get a low score on your first try and a great score on your second, you can choose to only show colleges the second test results.
The exam questions are pretty difficult. For about 40% of the test, you need to know basic algebra. For about 20% of the test, you need to know English grammar and how to distinguish between what sounds right and what sounds wrong in English. For the final 40% (which is what I find the hardest) is the reading section. You need to have a high level of vocabulary. You also need to be able to read long passages, understand them, and answer questions about them.
All questions are multiple-choice, except for some math questions. If you answer a question right, you get 1 point. If you leave a question blank, you get nothing. If you answer a question wrong, you lose 1/4 of a point. So basically, you should not guess unless you have a good chance of getting the question right.
There is also a new writing section for the SAT. I have not heard a lot about it, though, and I haven't taken it yet.
I hope I helped. Basically study vocabulary and you should do okay.
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i'm a junior in HS. i want to be a psychiatrist. what are some good colleges for that? i dont want to know from a website, i want to know from people who have persued it themselves. i was kinda considering an online college so i can focus more on the work & not the parties & learn at my own pace ... has anyone done that (for psycology) ? thanks for your help =) (link)
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First of all, just to let you know, most places only consider psychologists with a Master's degree (a 6-year degree) or higher. There are associate's degrees (2-year) and bachelor's degrees (4-year) for psychology, but they will not get you very far.
Now, to your question. It doesn't really matter what college you go to, in my opinion. Yes, there are Ivy League colleges and there are colleges that are in the middle of nowhere, but no one cares where you go. And one college is no better than another.
There are a lot of online colleges available. But I strongly suggest that you do not do that. Not only are online classes more difficult, time-consuming, and expensive than normal classes, but you will not get the full college experience, like Spacefem said.
However, that being said, if you still pursue an online education, I would suggest only taking online classes for the basic core requirements. These include math, science, history, political science, English, and speech. But for all of your psychology classes, please don't take them online. You will be limited to learning about the subject from a textbook, and if you are truly interested in psychology, that shouldn't be enough.
I am not going to lie. There are parties in college. But from what I hear, most parties happen in dorms, so if you want to avoid parties, why not live at home or in an apartment close by? That way, you won't have any distractions.
I hope that I helped. A lot of colleges offer online classes that are not online colleges. You may want to look into that.
Good luck.
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If I want to be a history teacher, what should I major in college for? Also, is there a difference in what you should major for if you want to be a 6th grade history teacher or say an 11th grade history teacher? (link)
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Hello. =]
You can major in history, anthropology, art history, social sciences, political science, Latin American studies, and education.
I looked up a college that's near me, and a major that you could also choose is Social Science Education.
I believe that middle school and high school teachers can get the same degree. Elementary school teachers get a different one. So there's an education degree for elementary school, and an education degree for middle/high school.
You do not need a degree in education to become a teacher. All you need is certification and a bachelor's degree [possibly an associate's degree] in an area that is similar to what you want to teach.
Good luck.
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I still have a while to decide which college/university to go to, but I don't have a clue of all the places out there. I would like to choose one kinda close to Georgia. And I would also like it to have a writing theme. (HELP!!!) (link)
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I live in Georgia, so I know where alot of colleges are. I don't know about colleges with writing themes, though. Sorry.
-Argosy University
-Bauder College
-Capella University
-Gwinnett College
-Herzing College
-Kennedy-Western University
-Strayer University
-Westwood College of Technology
-Agnes Scott College
-Albany State University
-Armstrong Atlantic State University
-Atlanta Christian College
-Atlanta College of Art
-Augusta State University
-Berry College
-Beulah Heights Bible College
-Brenau University
-Brewton-Parker College
-Clark Atlanta University
-Columbus State University
-Covenant College
-Dalton State College
-Darton College
-Emmanuel College
-Emory University
-Fort Valley State University
-Georgia Southern University
-Georgia Southwestern State University
-Georgia State University
-Kennesaw State University
-Lagrange College
-Life University
-Luther Rice Seminary
-Macon State College
-Medical College of Georgia
-Mercer University
-Morehouse College
-Savannah State University
-Shorter College
-Southern Polytechnic State University
-Spelman College
-State University of West Georgia
-Thomas University
-Toccoa Falls College
-Truett-Mcconnell College
-University of Georgia
-Valdosta State University
-Wesleyan College
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I'm doing a 4yr combined degree -- my majors are sociology, history, and information systems. I've already been experiencing some doubt as to whether it's a good idea to do two arts major pretty much unrelated to my computer major, but too late to change now. However, I also want to do honours, and I've been thinking whether I should it in history or information systems (IS). Would it be a better career path to focus on IS?, or should I follow my passion and do history honours?
If it helps, I'm an Australian university student and am uncertain of my future career, but I'll probably work somewhere in IT. Ideally, I'd love to work in history but have no idea how to -- being able to get a job is a great concern for my family. (link)
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you should stick with IS. information systems are probably more important than history and sociology, unless you plan on becoming a historian or something..but, that doesnt mean you cant take some additional history classes as electives or during the summer. college is a great time to take classes that appeal to you as well as the necessary classes to earn your degree. hope i helped..(im not in college yet..lol)
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