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Deana Jan 09, 2018 1310 views

How do I create my own internship opportunity?

This summer I want to pursue an internship in government or nonprofits. In my local area there aren't a lot of opportunities for me, a first year college student. What would be the best way to approach some of the places and people I am interested in working with to create my own internship...

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Deana Nov 29, 2017 1378 views

Can I get advice on social work and politics?

Right now I am pursuing a bachelors degree in Social Work. I am also pursuing a minor in public administration and a certificate in community resource management. Recently I have become interested in politics and local government. If I do eventually run for office or pursue a local government...

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Sophia Sep 30, 2017 1233 views

How long does it take to pay off all of your student loans after medical school?

#medicine #student-loans

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spencer Sep 28, 2017 2776 views

How important is it to be an extrovert to become a doctor?

I want a career in the medical field. I love school and am very interested in the sciences and medicine/biology in particular. I am also shy and not sure I have the 'people skills' needed to become a doctor, which is what I believe I want to do. I need to know if I am better off pursuing...

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spencer Sep 28, 2017 3464 views

How important is it to be an extrovert to become a doctor?

I want a career in the medical field. I love school and am very interested in the sciences and medicine/biology in particular. I am also shy and not sure I have the 'people skills' needed to become a doctor, which is what I believe I want to do. I need to know if I am better off pursuing...

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Madeleine Aug 31, 2017 1247 views

HELP!!! How do I stay focused in a class that I am not interested in?

I have to take generals that I am not interested in at all. I want to get a good grade and I do want to learn something new. I just can't get the motivation to stay focus during the class. #focus #boringclass #interested #personal-development

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Madeleine Aug 31, 2017 2908 views

If I want to engineer Medical Devices, what should I minor in with my mechanical engineering degree?

I really want to engineer medical devices. I am currently studying Mechanical Engineering but I want to impress employers. What could I minor in to impress them.
#medical-device #college #college-recruiting #mechanical-engineering

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Madeleine Aug 31, 2017 1621 views

Does engineering get harder when you become a junior/senior in college?

I am currently studying engineering and I am approaching my junior year of college. I am nervous that I am going to be overwhelmed by the course load. I want to become an engineer so badly but I get scared for the amount of work it will take.
#engineering #college #junior-college

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Madeleine Aug 31, 2017 1146 views

What are some good time management skills. I always seem to get off task.

I always get off task, especially at night when I have to study for a big exam.
#finals #studying

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Deana Jul 14, 2017 4600 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 13863 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 1602 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 1608 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 2603 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 1351 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 1694 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 1223 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 1298 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 1390 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 1386 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 1733 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 1384 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 1333 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 1109 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 2051 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 1016 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 1377 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 1418 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 1793 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 2732 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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