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Faith Jan 16, 2018 1621 views

Does it matter which college you go to?

I'm asking because I was accepted into my dream college but it is over $50,000 and I cannot afford that. I want to find somewhere cheaper, but I also want to try and make it into this school because I fell in love with it and it has a good accounting program. To simplify this, does it matter...

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Petra Jan 14, 2018 720 views

What can you do with a degree in Women and Gender Studies?

I know people who major in this and I always wondered what kind of job someone can get with a major in Women and Gender Studies.

#college #womenandgenderstudies #womens-studies #gender-studies

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Petra Jan 14, 2018 735 views

How will being a Full DP student benefit me in college?

I am asking this because I am a current Full DP student. I'm taking all IB courses. I often wonder what it will do for me in the future. the workload is completely unbearable and I want to quit sometimes.

#college #full-time #IB #college-preparation

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Deana Jan 09, 2018 799 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 957 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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Quynh Chau Oct 09, 2017 1242 views

How did you prepare for Pharmacy schools, especially for the PCAT test?

I am a Chemistry major student and am interested in Pharmacy schools. I would like to find out which courses you take for pre-pharmacy and how you have prepared for the PCAT.

#PCAT #pharmacist #pharmacy #graduate-school #professional-training #pharmacists

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Sophia Sep 30, 2017 681 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 2837 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 1737 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 806 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 1292 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 767 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 745 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 3017 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 10429 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 1157 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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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 892 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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Marisa Oct 25, 2016 1224 views

Would it be useful to have a minor in a foreign language?

I am in my fifth year of Spanish, and would like to peruse it as a minor. I am wondering if it would be a useful skill to continue developing to work ing the physics industry. #career #physics #language #spanish #personal-development

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Marisa Oct 25, 2016 1908 views

What are jobs that use physics and statistics?

I love both physics and statistics, and am having trouble choosing which career path to follow. The applied math and logic of the subjects is the part that interests me the most. I am wondering if there are any exciting jobs that involve both subjects. #career-choice #career-path #physics...

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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 1282 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 663 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 932 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 956 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 808 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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Bethany May 17, 2016 800 views

What can you do for a career with o ly a bachelors in social work?

I am majoring in social work #social-work #intercultural-awareness

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Katelyn May 16, 2016 728 views

What degrees or special certifications are needed to be a psychiatric nurse?

This is what I aspire to do when I'm older, and I was wondering in case one had to minor in psychology #psychology #nursing #psychiatry

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Deana May 14, 2016 1105 views

Undergraduate vs Graduate degree in social work?

What are the differences in classes and the college experience between earning a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in social work? #psychology #degree #social-work #colleges

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Deana May 14, 2016 1048 views

What is included in community development?

I see a lot of options for a social work major in working with community development, but I am still unclear on what exactly that entails. #college #career #social-work #work #community-development

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Nicole May 13, 2016 959 views

How do you manage your college debt?

I'm worried about my college debt getting very big since I need to go to med school. #doctor #graduate

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Nicole May 13, 2016 1043 views

How many years does it take after high school to become a psychiatrist?

I'm thinking about becoming a psychiatrist. #psychiatrist #psychiatrists #college #medicine #hospital-and-health-care #college

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Deana May 11, 2016 1598 views

What can I do as a high school senior to prepare for majoring in social work?

I plan to pursue a bachelor's and master's degree in social work. Are there any specific steps you can give me that will give me an edge during my senior year? Do you have any advice for someone who plans on majoring in social work? Thank you! #psychology #social-work #senior

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Jenay May 08, 2016 906 views

What majors should I take that will give me the skills to become a TV broadcaster, if my college doesn't offer courses for that exact career?

I am going to be an incoming freshman this fall at the University of Northern Iowa. I would like to become a TV broadcaster, but my college doesn't have a set course for that exact major. I would like to get a professional opinion on what communication courses should I take that will help me...

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