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Deana Jul 14, 2017 3031 views

Clubs vs Internships Freshman year of college

I'm an incoming freshman for this fall, and the college I am attending has so many opportunities. To the professionals and former college students, I wanted to ask: is it more important to get involved in clubs and organizations my first year on campus, or should I be pursuing more professional...

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Deana Apr 26, 2017 10438 views

Master's in Public Administration vs Master's in Social Work

I plan to get my bachelor's degree in social work with a focus on community organization and nonprofit managment. I want to work with nonprofit programs and government programs in the future, and I would on e day love to start my own nonprofit organization. Would it be more beneficial for me to...

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Emily Apr 15, 2017 1040 views

Are Ivy Leagues REALLY worth it?

Although there is already debate regarding this around the country, I decided to bring the discussion here. Is going to an Ivy League and/or prestigious school REALLY beneficial to one's career? #college #undergraduate #ivy-league #entry-level

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Deana Jan 15, 2017 1158 views

What are the negative aspects of graduating from university early?

I plan to attend the University of North Texas in the fall. After going over a course plan that I found for my major, social work, I realized that I will not be spending 4 years there. I have accumulated enough AP and dual credit hours to graduate in 3 years if I take 15 hours each semester. My...

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Deana Dec 07, 2016 1565 views

What does a first job represent?

I'm a high school senior looking for a part time position as my first job. Should a first job like this be focused on whatever is available, or should it connect to the career I want to pursue in the future. For context, I want to work as a macro social worker in the future, but there are few...

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Deana Dec 07, 2016 962 views

What is the best way to get into writing articles?

I want to begin submitting my writing to independent zines and magazine style websites that feature writers, but I do not know where to begin. Do you have any advice on where I can find people to write for, as well as how to become a better writer? Thank you! #journalism #writing...

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Alexander Nov 14, 2016 1249 views

What college will I need to go to if I want to be a computer technician?

I am into the computer tech. Classes but I for one of my questions is what college do you need to take and all the other websites are useless? I NEED HELPPPPP!!!!!😫😫😫😫 #technology #computer-hardware

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Alexander Nov 11, 2016 840 views

What kind of high school classes do I need to take to het in to a computer tech school?

I want to take a class for computer technology and I don't know what to do I am taking a class called Microsoft is this the choice for me if I want to be a computer technician get back to me soon thx 😜 #expert

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Alexander Nov 10, 2016 953 views

What steps did you take to become an engineer?

What do I need to become a computer engineer because I need to choose and academic path because I was really interested in it and I just want to find a college to go to please get back to me asap thx 😀 #engineering

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elizabeth Oct 29, 2016 1002 views

How hard is medical school?

I've heard that medical school is really hard, is that true? I know it requires work, but how much? #medicine #surgeon #medicine-education #doctors

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elizabeth Oct 29, 2016 895 views

What is surgery like?

I think I want to be a surgeon and I wanted to know what performing surgery is like. Is it fun? Hard? As rewarding as it seems? #surgery #surgeon #general-surgery #doctors #cardiac-surgeon #plastic-surgeon #spine-surgery #oral-surgery

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Anne Oct 23, 2016 1363 views

What does an average day for a civil engineer look like?

I know that I want to go to college to become an engineer but I am unsure what type of engineer I want to be. #engineering #civil-engineering

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Anne Oct 23, 2016 926 views

Would you recommend UMD or UND for a major in engineering?

I really want to go to college for some type of engineering but I am unsure as to which of these two colleges would be most beneficial for me. #college #engineering #college-major

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Jane Oct 23, 2016 888 views

How do you ( a medical doctor) calm yourself down in dire situations?

For example when a patient is dying. I would like to know because I've always wanted to be a doctor since I was little, but I'm not sure how I'll handle myself in those situations. I think tips would be helpful. #doctor #medicine #emergency-room #stress-management #emergency-management

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Madilyn Oct 23, 2016 750 views

What types of projects are most commonly brought upon Materials Engineers?

I have been considering attending college for Materials Engineering. I really enjoy the concepts, but I am just wondering exactly what situations I would have to face in a career such as this. #engineering #materials-engineering

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Madilyn Oct 23, 2016 1284 views

What does a typical work day look like in the life of a materials engineer?

I am planning on going to college for Materials Engineering in the fall of 2017. Currently I am looking at two different engineering schools: the School of Mines and Technology in South Dakota along with Winona State University in Minnesota. I would like to know what I am getting into if I...

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Kaycee Oct 23, 2016 666 views

I have been set on majoring in Biomedical Engineering under a pre-med track for a few years and I was wondering how difficult it is to switch majors within an engineering department of a college throughout the four years of my undergraduate degree?

I am not quite sure if biomedical engineering will be the best fit for me and I won't know this until I try it out in college and I am worried that I will not be able to switch majors easily. I also want to study under a pre-medicine track which might make it more difficult to switch majors. No...

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Kaycee Oct 23, 2016 899 views

As there are still not many women in the engineering field, what would I be able to do in college and my future career to earn more respect from men in that field?

I have heard from some female engineers that I have talked to about how they weren't given as much respect as they should from men in college and their workplace. This worries me because I want to major in Biomedical Engineering and I want to be fully respected in the workplace and in college...

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Samantha Oct 20, 2016 933 views

How to get hired despite not having experience?

What can I do to prove I don't need experience to be successful? #job-coaching

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Samantha Oct 20, 2016 1216 views

What's the most common mistake people make in interviews?

Tips on how to get hired and things to avoid. #interviews #job-application

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Deana Jul 28, 2016 1291 views

Any experience with Americorps?

After I get out of college, I am considering joining Americorps and becoming a Vista becore getting a Master's in Social Work. Do you have any experience or advice for me about Americorps? Do you think this path would be beneficial in the career I am pursuing? #psychology #jobs #social-work...

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Deana Jun 20, 2016 957 views

Good major for a future youth counselor?

If I would like to become a Youth Counselor after I graduate from college, should I major in psychology or social work? #career #psychology #major #social-work

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Ashley May 27, 2016 753 views

What was the most useful course you took in your undergrad years?

I'm in the premed program and I'm planning to become a doctor. I am very curious as to out of all the information that needs to be learned, what the most helpful was. #doctor

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Ashley May 27, 2016 904 views

If you could go back and change one thing, to prepare you for med school, what would it be?

I've heard that med school is very tough, and I want to prepare as best as I can. #medical-school #premed

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Morgan May 25, 2016 809 views

What career options are there for someone with an art degree?

I was considering this. #art

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Morgan May 25, 2016 726 views

How easy is it to transfer colleges?

I'm thinking about my college plan. #college

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Amy May 24, 2016 928 views

How hard is it to be an event planner?

I'm asking because I'm not sure if I want to spend my whole college career trying to become an event planner if it is not something I'm up to the challenge for! #business

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Amy May 24, 2016 862 views

How many years of college do you have to do to be an event planner?

I'm asking this because I want to know if I can do less college to save money #business

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Joanne May 24, 2016 1045 views

What are some classes I should take in college for interior design or architecture?

I have an interest in these two majors? #architecture #interior-design #interior

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Joanne May 24, 2016 875 views

What are some classes I should take for becoming a veterinarian?

I am asking this cause I am interested in becoming a veterinarian. #medicine #science #veterinarian #veterinary-medicine #animals #veterinary-technician

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