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William Jan 17, 2018 2053 views

Is listening to music while studying productive?

I often listen to power metal or classical music while doing homework or studying. I'm starting to think that it might be distracting. Is listening to music while studying more harmful or beneficial? #music

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Camille Jan 16, 2018 1011 views

How do I pay for college?

I have applied to multiple scholarships but none of them seems very serious, how can I really find the right ones for me? #college #tuition #scholarships #financial-aid

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Camille Jan 16, 2018 891 views

What happens if I completely change my mind on what I want to major in?

I am interested in pre-med but what if it ends up not being my passion? #college #college-major #academic-advising

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Rachel Jan 16, 2018 784 views

What should I be doing right now in order to ensure I get a job when I graduate?

I'm an education major and I'm not sure what to do! #education

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Rachel Jan 16, 2018 1497 views

How do I balance taking care of my health, studying, and maintaining a social life in college?

I'm having the hardest time trying to manage it all! #work-life-balance

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Nahom Sep 29, 2017 1543 views

What makes accounting different than other majors?

I'm trying to decide! #accounting #scholarships

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Kelly Sep 01, 2017 1456 views

What can I do with a psychology major?

I am really interested in studying psychology but I would also like to work with young children. How can I incorporate these two things into a career path? #psychology #psychotherapy #child-development #child-psychology #cognitive-psychology #psychology-education

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Heather Aug 31, 2017 1122 views

Is it silly to want to be a professional actress?

Something that I have always wanted to do was perform; from ballet to cheerleading and various kinds of acting, even putting up vlogs on YouTube, it has always been something in the back of my mind despite being shy and due to extenuating circumstances could never really be a part of. On the...

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Katelyn Aug 31, 2017 5637 views

How likely will opportunities to travel abroad be in a career as a UX designer?

I am planning to have a future career in User Experience (UX) design. As understanding different walks of life and cultures is a big part of not only UX design but also my personal interests, I would love to travel alongside my job. Due to my heritage, I have a particular interest in working...

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Ilona Aug 29, 2017 2050 views

What does a lawyer do?

I saw a movie about a lawyer and it looked pretty fun. What do they actually do? Also- there was a judge. What is the difference between a lawyer and a judge?

#lawyer #judges #law

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Brittany May 17, 2017 4155 views

What does it take to build and run a new apartment complex?

Hello, I've all but decided that apartment complex ownership is the business I want to start with as an entrepreneur. I'm currently working toward finishing my associate of arts degree, taking business/economics/accounting classes to assist me with the technical aspects of starting the...

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Katherine Apr 26, 2017 1283 views

What are good study stategies for the EOC, SBAC, SAT, and AP WORLD tests?

I have all these big tests I have to take in May and I desperately need better study techniques to get great grades on these exams. These are graduation requirement so help would be much appreciated. #biology #help #studying-tips #sat #exams #world-history

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Brittany Apr 12, 2017 2413 views

Some tips on balancing college, work, and other aspects of your life?

I'm 20 and have been enrolled in community college since I was 16. It's been a roller-coaster as far as my academic performance; I've done well in many classes and failed just as many. I think the biggest factor of my failures is my tendency to procrastinate when I get overwhelmed or stressed....

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Brittany Apr 12, 2017 4203 views

How do you identify what product you could possibly sell in a local market?

According to a little homework I've done, reading online about what it takes to become an entrepreneur, you don't need to have a fresh, or ground-breaking idea to become a rich entrepreneur (Wal-Mart, Starbucks). I would like to do something that correlates with my passion for all things good...

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Brittany Apr 05, 2017 1855 views

What's a good way to start selling original art?

With the internet vastly available, anybody can post their art online and try to make a buck, but most rarely do. What's a good "old-school" strategy to start selling art? I know that a lot of people would prefer to support a local artist than buy from a mainstream store like IKEA or Target....

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Brittany Apr 05, 2017 22172 views

Do you need to have rental history to buy a house?

Rent prices in my area are through the roof, and I feel as though it would be much wiser to invest in property, such as a condo. Is it required to have had your own lease prior to buying a house, or how can you get around it?

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King Apr 01, 2017 1301 views

I'm a freshman at College. What is the requirement for applying internship?

I would like to apply for an internship so that it can enhance my working and life experience. #human-resources

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Daniella Mar 23, 2017 1384 views

When do you think is the best time for anyone to apply for jobs?

As an earlier employee, in my opinion, saving money while working in an occupation and as a student will be beneficial to saving money in the future. #savings

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Uma Mar 05, 2017 3547 views

What are some ways that people have found helpful for dealing with mental illness in the professional world?

I'm a high school student concerned about how my mental health issues (multiple anxiety disorders) may impact my professional career in the future. I'd love to hear from people who have had experience with this issue. #professional #careers #mental-health #depression #mental-illness #anxiety...

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Katelyn Jan 27, 2017 4022 views

What does someone who goes into HR do?

If I decided to go into HR with my degree, what would I do? What do Human Resource people do? #human-resources #hr

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Katelyn Jan 26, 2017 4151 views

Do resumes need to be one page?

Hi, I'm attempting to become an "officer" in a club at my college and they want to see a resume. My boyfriend is a part of this club and he told me that my resume needs to be one page, that jobs only want to see one page anyways. Is this true? The job application my father helped me make it...

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Katelyn Jan 26, 2017 2982 views

What degrees should you get to become an Event Planner?

My sister is attempting to get a career in Event Planning. What degrees should she look to get to pursue the career she wants? A friend told her she should look to get a Communications degree, is this true? How does that help? #communications #communication #event-planning...

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Katelyn Jan 26, 2017 1675 views

What are some other careers I could get by receiving my Sociology degree in Women's studies?

I've always been interested in Sociology and when I took my 101 class there was a brief discussion of gender and feminism and ever since then I have wanted to take the class specific to Gender and Women's studies. I find it interesting because of how different views can be. If I pursue a degree...

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Grace Dec 31, 2016 1334 views

I want know the difference between business economy and finance, which one is more beneficial and why?

I am majoring in business and want to pursuit an economic career, but I still have some questions because I am not sure if I am doing well #business #accounting #economics

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Anne Elise Dec 05, 2016 1281 views

What are some good jobs for a psychology major after graduation?

I'm planning on majoring in psych but I don't know very much about the jobs in that field. I'm also not sure about graduate school so I would love to know about possibilities that don't require a p.h.D. #psychology #job-search #after-college

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Rachel Dec 05, 2016 1426 views

Is Ivy league everything?

Is attending an Ivy league school going to really help me get better jobs? Is it worth it when compared to a high ranked non-Ivy league university? #college #university #admissions #ivy #league

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Rachel Dec 05, 2016 4358 views

What would be a good minor to go with a biology major?

Should I minor in a field that is different from biology? Or would it be beneficial to minor in a related field? #college #science #biology #major #minor

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Rachel Dec 02, 2016 893 views

Is it possible to have a degree in one of the sciences (like biology, chemistry, or microbio) and get into business? What are the pros and cons of having a science degree in the business world?

I want to pursue a degree in science and with this, I have heard that there are people who go into business with science degrees. Do they have an advantage over others? What are the pros and cons?

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Rachel Dec 02, 2016 1412 views

How vital is it to get to know my professors who are outside my area of interest?

I am a freshman who wants to study biology, but I also take classes that are not in the field of science (history and english). Should I try to make connections with those professors that are not within my major? #college #professors #connections

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Monet Oct 30, 2016 1202 views

How did you bounce back after having to scrap an entire project?

Engineers often have to start over again. This must be tough after working so hard on a project. #engineer

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Monet Oct 30, 2016 1362 views

Is there still gender bias towards women in science fields? If so, how would you suggest we overcome this?

I am a high school senior and am planning to study biochemistry in college in hopes of becoming a medical researcher on human diseases and cures. When I look at scientific fields, it still looks like the majority of them are male-dominant. #doctor #engineer #medicine #researcher #female

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Kaitlyn Oct 29, 2016 1683 views

What careers can you get with a zoology major?

I am currently working towards a zoology degree and plan on working with a breed and release program with endangered animals. If this falls through (or at least if I'm not able to get a job in that kind of program right away), what are some other options? Obviously zookeeping and zoo work (or a...

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Aileen Oct 26, 2016 1137 views

As a pediatrician, how do personal feelings come up into work?

Do you associate feelings when it comes to work? Does a patient remind you of someone you know and that affects you relationship wise? Does the environment affect how you feel? #doctor #nurse #pediatrician #healthcare #pediatrics

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Aileen Oct 26, 2016 2423 views

What sacrifices must you give up in order to fulfill the path toward becoming a pediatrician?

As an aspiring pediatrician, I'm sure there are things I will have to set aside to fully concentrate on my career. #doctor #medicine #pediatrician

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Fiona Oct 19, 2016 3638 views

What is the difference between a physicians assistant and a nurse practitioner?

From my research, I have not been able to find too much that sets these professions apart from one another. For one job, is there more schooling? Or a certain set of skills that one dominates in more so? #medicine #nursing #healthcare #health #physician #nurse-practitioner

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Eric Aug 19, 2016 1404 views

How do I get a headstart in my field of study without having too many skills in that area?

I am entering my second year of college and am planning on majoring in computer science. I have only taken one programming class so far. How do I get more experience or an internship in the field of study in computer science, so that I may increase my chances of getting into the major at my...

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Hollie Aug 18, 2016 2897 views

What are some good ways to approach professional people that I don't know on LinkedIn?

I heard a lot about how important it is to get connected with people if one wants to find a job or know more about a specific industry beforehand. What are some ways to approach strangers on LinkedIn that will result in more positive feedback and help me succeed in social networking and job...

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Hollie Aug 14, 2016 1820 views

What are ways to find jobs on the internet more efficiently?

I want to know if there are ways to look for jobs online more strategically. #career #career-counseling #job #job-search

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Ryan Aug 12, 2016 3474 views

How many scenes are in movies?

I've never really known #acting #film-acting

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Ryan Aug 12, 2016 1399 views

If you're a sports announcer, are you provided travel money or do you have to pay your own way to the games?

I'm thinking about becoming a sports announcer and this would help me decide #sports-management

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Hollie Aug 11, 2016 2451 views

What are some pitfalls or things that I should be aware of/avoid during an interview session?

I am a fresh graduate and I don't have much interview experiences.
I would like to know what are something that I should avoid saying/focused on, as well as what are some common pitfalls that I should be aware of in an interviews.
Thanks! #interviews #interviewing-skills #interview-preparation

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Hollie Aug 09, 2016 1687 views

what is the career of a cultural anthropologist looks like?

I would like to know what it's like to work as a socio-cultural anthropologist other than teaching at school. #career #anthropology #anthropologist

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Hollie Jul 31, 2016 1322 views

What should I do if I discover that my college major is not something that I truly like after upon graduation?

I heard quite a few people saying that their majors are actually not what they want or like after graduation, and that this scared them since they have put some much money, time, and effort in college life. I wonder how should one cope with such situation? #college-major #career-path...

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Hollie Jul 30, 2016 1953 views

what are effective ways in discovering my strengths in prepare for resume writing?

Although I see myself finishing a bachelor degree one of the great achievements in life..but I find it very hard to pinpoint my strengths. There are obviously things that I have done in my life but I am unsure about how to distinguish whether a quality is really my strength or is it just a...

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Hollie Jul 30, 2016 1333 views

What are some strategies to write my resume if I do not have internships and work experiences prior to college graduation?

I couldn't manage both schoolwork and work during college life. After graduation and as expected, it appears to me that lacking these experiences really downplay my resume. I want to know how I can write my resume given my background like this? #resume #resume-writing

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Hollie Jul 29, 2016 2015 views

Any suggestions for intermediate-paid jobs relating to social welfare/NGOs?

I'm recently graduated and thought about applying jobs in Americorps, however, I heard that their jobs are very low-paid. I do not expect myself getting a high paid job right after I graduated from college as it is unrealistic, but I do hope to find a job that is intermediate-paid so that I...

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Hollie Jul 27, 2016 2038 views

What are some career options for a recent college graduate with an anthropology degree?

After studying cultural anthropology in college for interest, it is time to face the reality - to find a job with such broad subject. I am desperate to look for jobs relating to my major, but have no clues in how I can do that. It would be great if I can get some advice on that. Thanks!...

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Hollie Jul 24, 2016 1910 views

what is a good place to start looking for jobs related to NGOs (non-government organizations) or Non-Profit Organizations?

I am about to graduate obtaining a B.A with an anthropology major. I wonder what is an effective way for a fresh graduate like me without much experience to look for jobs in the NGOs market. I am also an bilingual international student. #career #career-counseling #career-paths #social-work...

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Hollie Jul 22, 2016 1510 views

How should I succeed in job hunting when I don't have any previous internships/working experience?

I am almost graduating this summer and I am starting to look for jobs in the market. Unfortunately, because of personal issue I did not get a chance to work at all during school years and that my department did not offer internships. I am afraid that I can't compete with others when finding a...

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Hollie Jul 22, 2016 1689 views

What are the factors that I should consider whether or not graduate school is appropriate for me?

I am almost done with my bachelor degree in college, and I'm not sure if going to graduate school is right for me. For now, I would like to explore the work market for a while first. I would like to get some advice on how I should determine or assess myself in future if I wanted to go on to...

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