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Melanie Jan 22, 2018 2663 views

Where is the best place to buy college textbooks?

I know amazon prime is a good online access to everything to buy. Should I buy it in person to make sure it is in good condition? I have also heard about websites that sell used textbooks? Is that trustworthy? Is buying a used textbook worth it?
#college #textbooks #online #confused

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Melanie Jan 22, 2018 2159 views

What are the best classes to take as an Animal Science major trying to become a vet?

I have been accepted as an Animal Science major in college. I plan to apply to a veterinary school in 4 years. What are the best classes that would prepare me for this path?
#animalscience #animalsciencemajor #college #collegeclasses #veterinary

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Mel Jan 22, 2018 1071 views

What is the best way to get scholarships?

I have asked my school and been online to scholarship websites, but I just can't seem to find any good scholarships. Is there a website to help me out or another way to earn money for college? #nomoney #scholarships #help Is there a way to find scholarships for a major or a place I live?

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Mel Jan 22, 2018 1273 views

Is it beneficial to buy used textbooks?

I have heard a lot from others that textbooks are expensive in college. I know a girl who paid full price and as a student with little money, I would like to know if it is worth it to buy ones for cheaper even if they are used or in poor condition? Also, I have heard of websites that sell books...

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Bryan Jan 20, 2018 1560 views

What do colleges mainly look at in your high school experience

I want to know how I can boost up my applications #college-recruiting

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Bryan Jan 20, 2018 1667 views

How hard is it to get a internship in college?

Because I’m looking for an early job shadow experience #internships #college

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Paige Jan 19, 2018 1237 views

Best wording for leaving a job?

When i'm leaving a position solely for the fact that I do not agree with the administration. Should I just say its for personal reasons?

#quitting #howto

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Paige Jan 19, 2018 1053 views

Whats the best way to get your foot in a new career?

After I just finish my degree, what would be the best way to get my foot in the door to a new career?
#newcareer #postgrad

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Alyssa Jan 18, 2018 4726 views

What jobs can biochemistry majors achieve?

One of my possible majors is biochemistry and I was wondering what job options there are. #curiosity

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Alyssa Jan 18, 2018 881 views

What can I do to figure out what major is right for me?

I need to pick classes soon and would like to start on a career path but I am interested in so many things. #undecided

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Austin Jan 17, 2018 1729 views

What are good ways to save/make money?

I know we all have a hard time with money and school and bills. Does anyone have some good advice on how to save and then continue to save. I have had a savings account for a good year now and it just seems like I am not making enough money to even put money in my savings account. and how do...

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Austin Jan 17, 2018 1518 views

Why isn't there a fast track program for all majors?

I am a photography major and I went to Loyola University for my first two years and decided to move home to finish an Associates degree. I moved home mainly because of my money situation. I hoped that by finishing my associates I would be able to find a job that I would like to turn into a...

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Madeson Jan 17, 2018 1076 views

How difficult is it to get into the journalistic field?

I hear that it's tough to get a job in journalism, even though the country will always need journalists. #journalism #job #career

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Madeson Jan 17, 2018 1677 views

What is the historical background as to why college is so expensive in the United States?

How did college get so expensive? College used to be nearly affordable, and other countries, especially in Europe, have affordable college. #college #money #unitedstates

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Yelizaveta Jan 17, 2018 2548 views

How to stay motivated ?

I enjoy learning and I like school, but I have this bad habit of losing motivation and focus. I usually get discouraged after receiving negative feedback or a bad test grade which then only makes me get even worse scores due to lack of motivation. Any tips on how to stay motivated and ask for...

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Yelizaveta Jan 17, 2018 1357 views

How to narrow down your field ?

I'm majoring in Bio-engineering but it's such a big field that I'm not entirely sure of what subset I want to go into. I really like genetics and animals are there any possible fields that would involve those ? #bioengineering #engineering #college-major #stem #academic-advising #career-advice

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Cecila Jan 17, 2018 1373 views

Who should I ask for letters of recommendation?

For a multitude of #scholarships, I have been asked to provide letters of #recommendation and I am at a loss for who I should ask. I am a wrestler and pole vaulter but I have little faith in my coaches ability to draw up a well-written letter that would help my case. I am not involved in any...

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Cecila Jan 17, 2018 5260 views

What are the best ways to get organized for college?

I have always struggled with being #organized with my classes and homework. Everything gets done on time but its kind of a hot mess of a system. I keep a #planner but its always overflowing with notes and reminders. I honestly think I need a better system seeing as I usually forget about the...

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Charles Jan 16, 2018 916 views

Should test be altered to fit each student and challenge him or herself.

Every student is given the same test. Each student learns and struggles differently compared to his or her peers. My opinion, rather than creating a set level which every student must work on, creating a level for each student will reduce stress on the student to compete with other students....

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Charles Jan 16, 2018 881 views

What is the best way for a teacher to approach a student who doesn't have encouragement inside or out of the classroom?

I ask this question because I am from the south side of Chicago, Illinois and I have seen many students going through school with little or no encouragement to grow and become better. I plan on becoming a teacher and teaching on the south side where there is a high chance I will face this...

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Brin Jan 13, 2018 1260 views

What if you have a question?

While working on homework is it often that you have a question that doesnt get answered. In such a large group of people I am nervous that my questions eventually won't get answered and I will be stuck not fully understanding my work or being able to grasp the concept. #studytime

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Brin Jan 13, 2018 972 views

How hard is balancing social and school life in college?

I'm pretty worried that in entering college I will get lost in the school aspect of things as I try to maintain good grades and I won't make a bunch of friends. #college #balance #time-management

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Jonathan Sep 01, 2017 997 views

What struggles can I expect when starting college?

I want be as ready and prepared as I can when starting college. I want to avoid mistakes many generations of students make when starting college.
#struggle #beready

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Andrea Sep 01, 2017 7075 views

What is the best major or minor to pair with an International Relations major?

Looking for something to double major with my IR degree. And not a language, I'm already minoring in French.
#internationalrelations #doublemajor #college-major #degree #liberal-arts

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Joanna Sep 01, 2017 2957 views

I really liked my AP Environmental Science class. What kind of job can I get if I'm interested in that type of program?

#environment #environmental-science #environmental-services #environmental

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cristian Sep 01, 2017 2379 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 1793 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 1227 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 1245 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 2592 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 1696 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 1290 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 2207 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 2726 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 5118 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 1259 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 1744 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 1633 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 1264 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 6906 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 1829 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 3288 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 1949 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 1524 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 3420 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 5629 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 1406 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 1630 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 1487 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 1411 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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