Austin, Texas
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How am I going to pay off my college debt?
My parents are separated, and my mother is barely able to keep my family afloat. Many nights I've had to go to bed hungry because my mother simply couldn't afford to buy food. I work a part-time job, but because my mother asks for money constantly, I lose my paychecks quickly. Nobody is going...
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Why do almost all the questions on this site have no comments or answers
Just trying to figure the game here.
#meta #careervillage
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Why aren't more students looking at Technical Colleges
Technical Colleges offer real world training for instant job market readiness. Yet most students and High school push for big Universities and state colleges. I didn't know about my state technical college and found it almost by accident. Since then I have convinced 2 others to join, who...
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Is the cost of a high ranking university worth it in todays job market
Some Universities will cost families over 200,000. Loans based on this could take 10-20 years to repay. yet many students come out of college without great opportunities.
#expensive
#college-admissions #college #job-market
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What are the differences between school psychologists and regular school counselors?
#school-psychology #counseling
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Is it better in the long run to major in general psychology or something more specific?
I'm starting college soon and not sure what future career I want but I know I want be in something with counseling. I would prefer to work with kids but also maybe adults? I know I don't need to choose a major right away and can change it if I wanted, but this is more so about what degree I get...
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Does being a college athlete give you an advantage when applying for jobs after graduation?
I currently play college basketball for a Division II University. Will this type of commitment to sports and academics be beneficial when applying for jobs after graduation? It takes a considerable amount of time practicing, playing games, and training in the summer. Would I be in a better...
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What year in college should you begin acquiring internships?
I am a sophomore and want to know if this is the right time to begin acquiring job experience through internship opportunities. #shouldiapplyforinternships
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What is a good structured way of balancing my studying and college life so that I am not creating bad habits early in my college life?
I am going to play football for Texas Lutheran University, and I am very excited for the college life ahead. When I exert more thought into the whole process, I begin to think about having to balance my studying and college social/athletic life, and I want to be able to thrive in the classroom...
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How can I ensure that pursuing a degree in college will provide me with a stable occupation for my future?
I want to make sure that I can get the most out of college regarding my future. Being able to be successful within my career field is something very ideal to me, because I want to be able I am creating happiness for my future wife and children. I believe a stable job will help my kids and wife...
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How did you choose what to major in?
There's an endless array of options out there.So what made you compelled to dedicate your time(and money) to your major?#college-major
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What's some advice you'd give to a future college freshmen?
From study tips,to how to best enjoy college.What are some helpful tips you'd give to someone embarking on the path known as college? #college-advice
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How do pathologists and pathologist assistants work together to quickly provide patients with an answer to their disease?
My goal is to become a pathologist but, if that does goal does not become a reality, I'd like to become a pathologist assistant. I'm curious to know what the similarities and differences are between the two jobs. #pathology #pathology-assistant
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How do pathologists advise patients with the best course of action for their disease?
I'm asking this because I plan on becoming a pathologist and would like to know the difficulties that they are faced with when a patient becomes ill with a disease. #pathology #pathologist #medicine #healthcare #hospital-and-healthcare
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Do I live life to satisfy myself, or to satisfy my family?
There are family members who choose a career for a child, while there are others who trust their children to choose their own career as long as they are happy. But what happens when a child chooses a career and their family is not satisfied with the choice? And so they don't support or accept...
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How to be successful in college with a 4.0.
Because I want to learn as much as I can in college so i can become successful and talk about everything I learned so people can know how amazing learning is.#collegesuccess
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What courses will I need take for me to get ahead of other people in college so I can get a successful job as a marine biologist.
Because I want to have a successful job that I can support a big family with so I don't have to worry about struggling in the future.#marine-biology
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What do I do if a get the material and still fail the test?
#failtofail #collegeproblems
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How much does your college major effect your future?
Would your future employers judge you based on what your bachelors degree says ? #majors-and-minors
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What is a good way to channel stress?
Typically, I #stress eat which is not good considering my dining halls is buffet style. What is a good way to not give into my sweet tooth or to #reduce how much stress I have?
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What are tips to avoid distractions?
I am not very socially outgoing, but I have a hard time doing #homework and #essays when I have a fun #book and plenty to read that is not in relation to my classes. I need to find a way to #stop reading so much and start #focusing on my #school
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How do I stand out when applying for scholarships?
How should I stand apart from others applying to the same scholarships as me and what are ways to look unique to scholarship committees?
#scholarships #scholarship #college
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How do I adjust when going to college out of state?
I am moving from Texas to California for college and I was wondering what are some good ways to adjust to my new setting and still be successful in school? How do I beat home sickness? How should I make new friends? And how do all these factors help me keep up with my college goals?...
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Should I transfer from a private university to a public one?
Right now I'm at a private university, and it's so ridiculously expensive. I love my school, I do, but is it really worth it to be in so much debt? Should I just try to transfer to a bigger, public university where I wouldn't be having to pay so much? #money #college-transfer #college...
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What are some things I could do to help me manage my time?
between school, work, exercise, and trying to have some type of social life, how am I supposed to maintain it all without losing one, or my sanity? I always like to keep a planner, and write things down on a calendar so I can physically see it, but I feel like I still need more help, any...
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What is the best major to pursue if I am looking at following the career path of Software Engineering?
I have been told that the major was Conputer Science, however, I would like to make sure that is correct. I want to choose the right major for the job I want rather than accidentally choosing the wrong major and finding out later in my college career. #technology #college-major
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Can I make a decent living working in a non-profit capacity?
I really enjoy helping others and want to help people who are trying to improve their lives. I've been told, however, that non-profit work, although satisfying, doesn't pay well. Can I make enough money to live an average or above average lifestyle?
#nonprofit
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Can I get a job with no experience?
I am a senior in college to receive a bachelor's degree in accounting. I haven't worked any job in ten years. I have no experience in the accounting field. Will I be able to find work in my field?
#accounting #college #experience #career-counseling
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What did your college experience provide you?
What are ways college changed you and/or your point of view on something? Most importantly, did you enjoy college?
#college #college-life #learning #life-experience
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