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cristian Sep 01, 2017 2272 views

can one person change the world?

The nation is dividing, the poor doesn't have a chance to rehabilitate and start a new life, and the rich are getting greedier and only worry about themselves. Families are losing homes and more because our economy is so bad many people argue about the taxes and how much we pay, but that's...

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Samantha Sep 01, 2017 1681 views

What types of careers can I do with a major in Chinese?

I know Icould teach Chinese or be a translator, but what other jobs are there? #chinese

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Krysta Sep 01, 2017 1198 views

How to get an internship?

I know most colleges offer internships for college juniors and seniors, but how do you find some if your college doesn't offer any opportunities? Do you contact a business and instead of asking for a job do you ask for an internship? Do you need to fill out and turn in a resume when you do? How...

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Paige Aug 31, 2017 1224 views

Any suggestions for staying on task?

I love my major and my classes but I often have a hard time getting work done
#college #studying-tips #studies

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Nicole Aug 31, 2017 2524 views

I'm nervous about my future.

Is it normal to have anxiety over the future? #anxiety #anxiety-management #life-coach #career-counseling

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Squilzzzzzzz May 15, 2017 1658 views

What Collage courses would I have to take to become a Rheumatologist?

Searching 4 jobs! #medicine #healthcare #doctors-assistant #career-details

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Squilzzzzzzz May 15, 2017 1260 views

What would be the best job in the Medical field in your opinion?

I'm looking into all different types of jobs but i need a second opinion #medicine #healthcare #career-details

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jazmyn May 15, 2017 2150 views

What type of doctor should I be?

I want to live in Canada and be a famous figure skater on Canada's Olympic team but I want to have a real career. my plans were either a pediatrician or an ob-gyn. What should I do? #health-care #career-details #medicine #doctor

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Squilzzzzzzz May 08, 2017 2589 views

What exactly does a CNA Do?

I want to be in a medical field but im not sure about being a CNA #medicine

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Nick Apr 19, 2017 4875 views

How necessary is it to obtain an internship before you graduate college?

An internship is the one task that I did not complete as an undergrad. I am now applying for them and have noticed that the vast majority of internships have a requirement that the applicant be a student. #internships #students #career-development

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Christopher Oct 31, 2016 1211 views

Do all Engineering fields require 4 or 5 years of college?

Some colleges we've visited have leaned more towards 5 years, suggesting first year is when you really are deciding on a Major or considering changing course. Has that been anyone's experience? #engineering

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Christopher Oct 31, 2016 1635 views

I'm debating between Biomedical Engineering and Dentistry. Would most of my core classes for either contribute to my decision for a major?

I've done well in all of my STEM classes. I'm leaning towards Engineering, but haven't quite decided. I've started considering Pre Dentistry to see where my interests take me. #engineering #biomedical #dentistry #dental

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Sarah Oct 27, 2016 1577 views

How many years does it take to become a fully accredited practicing doctor?

This includes all of medical school, residency, and possibly fellowships. #medicine #medical-school #medical-research

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Sarah Oct 27, 2016 1242 views

When would be a good time to start shadowing a professional doctor?

I'm interested in medical school and would like to increase my chances of getting in. #medicine #biology -school -research

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Eric Oct 26, 2016 6779 views

What year should you start internships for a Computer Science major?

What year in school should you start looking for internships? #computer-science

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Eric Oct 26, 2016 1720 views

What is a good business minor or double major with Computer Science

I like both Business and Computer Science. What is a good double major? #computer-science #business

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Wyatt Oct 26, 2016 3135 views

What is the average salary for a contemporary blacksmith?

I've been learning forge technique for a while now, nearly two years. I am curious to see if there is any potential for a career. Thank you! #architecture #history #welding #blacksmith #fabrication #financial-planning

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Wyatt Oct 26, 2016 1907 views

What is it like to be a research historian?

I love medieval research. #history #historical-research #archaeology

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Will Oct 25, 2016 1488 views

Should I get a bachelor, double major, or masters?

To stay competitive in the work force and earn a high salary, which route should I take regarding my degree. I had three options: 1. Get a bachelor's in Computer Engineering and either do an internship or a co-op during college. 2. I major in Computer Engineering and Electrical Engineering or...

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Will Oct 25, 2016 3385 views

Will there not be a demand for a degree in Computer Science in the future?

I was originally planning on going into Computer Science, but I heard from a few teachers and students that there won't be a high demand for it because so many students are going into that field now. Last year at my school, there was one AP computer science class. This year, there are seven AP...

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Kaitlyn Oct 23, 2016 5483 views

What is a day in the life of a pharmaceutical chemist like?

Having a family and having personal time is important to me, but so is having a successful career. How much time would I put into this job each week? Is overtime involved? Would I have time for a family? #pharmaceuticals #chemicals #pharmaceutical-industry #medicinal-chemistry

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Kaitlyn Oct 23, 2016 1350 views

Is a phD necessary in order to become a pharmaceutical chemist? What is the best education path in order to get the most of out this career?

I want to be a pharmaceutical chemist, but have heard that there are many different education paths you could take to get there. I am wondering what the smartest path would be, as this could help narrow my college search. #medicine #chemistry #pharmaceuticals #pharmaceutical-industry...

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Yared Oct 19, 2016 1545 views

What steps should I take to become a successful mechanical engineer?

I'm really enjoy looking at cars, and everything about them. I plan on majoring in mechanical engineering, and I was just wondering what steps I should take to become in the engineer life. #mechanical-engineering

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Yared Oct 19, 2016 1465 views

What Engineering major pays you the most?

I'm planning on taking mechanical engineering, and I don't know if that would be a good path for me or not. #engineering

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Alicia Oct 04, 2016 1339 views

Can you apply for colleges even if you havent completed Fafsa?

I haven't completed my Fafsa application because I don't have the documents I need. Can I still apply to colleges? #college #fafsa

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Christian Aug 22, 2016 1871 views

How important is knowing sports people, broadcasters and people who are in the field of sports entertainment, to get into the business?

I am studying Broadcast Communication at North Central College in Naperville, IL and I want to know if I should contact broadcasting firms and meet people who are already in the field to get into the business. #communications #sports-management #broadcast-media #public-relations

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Christian Aug 22, 2016 1625 views

To what extent is the technical knowledge of video and audio editing softwares important in sports broadcasting?

Because I am studying Broadcast Communication #broadcast-media #sports-journalism #sports-media #broadcast-television #marketing-communications

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Kiana Aug 22, 2016 1265 views

What is the number one essential characteristic to have a successful career?

Is it personality? Is it the career itself? #college-jobs

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Kiana Aug 22, 2016 1072 views

Would incorporating animals more often into sports entertainment encourage more viewers

As an animal lover, seeing the postive connection between man and animal intrigues my interest as a viewer #sports #commercials

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Brittney Aug 22, 2016 1509 views

What do you do as a statistics person?

I love numbers and looking at different professional athletes statistics throughout the season and their careers. I prefer looking and analyzing the stats of hockey, baseball, and quarterbacks. #recruiting #statistics #data-analysis

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Brittney Aug 22, 2016 1840 views

If you are interested in going into the sports entertainment field and you are a sports fanatic what career path should you follow?

Ever since I was a little kid I enjoyed watching sports, such as football, hockey, and baseball. I would watch games on tv and end up analyzing the play before the announcer would. #sports #sports-management #recruiting #statistics #data-analysis #staffing

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Julia Aug 13, 2016 1441 views

How do I become an equity Actor?

I am pursuing a career in Theatre.

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Julia Aug 13, 2016 1334 views

What is the best public university in California for Musical Theatre?

I am applying to colleges to pursue a degree in Theatre Arts/Musical Theatre. #experience #music #musical-theatre #theatre #live-theatre

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Quinton Jul 24, 2016 2040 views

When choosing a college what should I prefer, better reputation or better price?

So I'm pretty smart and have a GPA high enough to get me into a pretty solid college, but I'm worried about the cost and the student loans I would amass. So I was wondering how I would find a balance between both a good education and a good price, but not suffering in either, and in a...

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Quinton Jul 23, 2016 1588 views

Are there any ways changing my social media could help my job applications?

I'm looking for a job as a high schooler and I was wondering if changing certain things about my social media may help my chances of getting a job. I don't post anything questionable or swear, but are there steps to improve my social media to appear more "professional"? #career #school...

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Quinton Jul 23, 2016 1195 views

What are the best way to balance sports and education?

I want to know some ways people have gone about balancing sports and studying during high school as sometimes i feel like I'm unable to do both at the same time. #sports #school #time-management

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Quinton Jul 23, 2016 1146 views

How much does being decent at a sport affect college admissions?

I'm a decent runner, not the best on my team or in the area, but in the top percents. Could this help me significantly, or is it more dependent of academic ability? And this is for just getting in, not scholarships. #college #sports #college-admissions #high-school

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Quinton Jul 23, 2016 1269 views

After majoring in Psychology, what jobs are available to me?

I want to major in Psychology, but I'm not sure what careers follow this path #psychology

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Quinton Jul 22, 2016 1549 views

What can I do in high-school to prepare for majoring in Psycology?

I was wondering if there are any ways for me to get a head-start on Psycology during high-school #psychology #college-major #college-majors

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Quinton Jul 22, 2016 1211 views

AP US HIstory... Any Advice?

I'm going into my junior year of high school and I'm taking a AP US History class. A lot of people in my school say its very challenging, but i'm pretty good at history. Anyways, does anyone have some advice on how to handle this class? Thanks

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Quinton Jul 22, 2016 1774 views

Should I get a job during the school year?

I want the money from having a job, but I'm worried that I couldn't fit one in. I'm taking 3 AP classes and I normally have As and Bs and I'm also part of the cross country and track teams, do you think I could handle adding a part-time in? #job #high-school #time-management

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Quinton Jul 22, 2016 1709 views

What can I do to stand out from the competition in order to get a job?

I'm going into my junior year of high school this summer and was wondering, when trying to get a part-time, summer job as a 16 year old, what is the best way to seem distinguished and be preferable over the competition? #job-search #high-school #summer

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Quinton Jul 22, 2016 1297 views

What resources should I use while attempting to find a good major for myself?

I'm currently trying to decide on what I will major in and I'm confused by all of the different types and numerous options, how can I figure out which one would be best for me?

P.S I plan on working in Psychology or counseling #psychology #college-major #counseling

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Neal Jun 24, 2016 2141 views

What is the average salary for an actuary?

I am looking to go into actuarial science in an attempt at becoming an actuary after I finish college, so I want to know the salary of one. #actuarial-science #actuarial #financial-planning

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Neal Jun 24, 2016 1412 views

What career has the highest out of college job placement rate?

I am #undecided on my major, and I have a wide variety of interests, but I don't want to go to college, spend thousands of dollars, and go into a field with no jobs available. #jobs #growing-jobs

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Chanel Jun 16, 2016 1856 views

Are taking AP classes and a language in high school better than college?

People have told me you don't even get a lot of credits for AP classes and that they just drop you GPA. Is this true? What option will save me more money? Also, when the high school speech guy talked about what he wished he would do he said that he would take the lanuage four years during high...

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Chanel Jun 16, 2016 1515 views

What is the most benificial college for a psychology degree? Also, what degree is the most benificial?

I'm trying to choose a degree in psychology. I am not sure if it would be better to get a higher degree and do more schooling or just an average degree with less schoolling. Also, I am not sure what college would be the best for this degree. I've heard a lot of good news with Wisconsin and...

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McKenzie May 28, 2016 1040 views

Do you have any suggestions on how I should go about choosing and completing my required honors courses?

I will be a freshman at Michigan State University to study civil engineering this fall. I have also been accepted into the Honors College at this school, which requires me to complete at least eight honors courses. I do not want to saddle myself with too many classes, but I also know that...

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Donnell May 27, 2016 802 views

Why is the journey of completing a degree so intimidating for alot of individuals who know they need it for the career they eventually want?

I hear potential students complain about why they are not in the career that they want to be in or complain about not making the amount of money they want to make. The main thing that irritates me is that they expect things to be given to them like society owes them. I was always taught that...

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Sydnie May 24, 2016 1187 views

When should I start visiting colleges?

Should I visit before I apply, like in the summer after my junior year? Or after I apply and get accepted?
Because why would I visit a place that might not accept me? #campus-visit #college-admissions #college-selection

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