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Melissa Jan 19, 2018 1147 views

What grade level is it best to start working in?

Ok, so lets say you completed the education requirements, and became a teacher. Now your a beginner elementary school teacher. What grade level would you recommend starting as?

#teaching-prek-12 #being-an-elementary-teacher

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Melissa Jan 19, 2018 1121 views

Should I look at teaching abroad for experience?

I enjoy tutoring so much, that I decided to work on becoming a teacher. While I am working on the education process: i.e. degree and credentials, I was wondering If I should also look to teaching abroad for job experience?

#study-abroad #working-abroad

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Alanna Jan 17, 2018 870 views

At what point in your college experience is it best to confirm your major?

I like many other high schoolers am not 100% confident of the career I want to pursue yet, but I also do not want to end up spending any extreme time in college than I must. I am afraid that if I do not go in with a set plan, I will not be able to finish in four years. #undecided #whentodecide...

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Alanna Jan 17, 2018 1058 views

Is there great value in pursuing a doule major or major/minor combination? Or is it better to naroow your focus early on andpursue only one major?

I have contemplated doing a combination of both business and medicine to pursue a positon hospital administration, and possibly a minor in music as that has been a major element of my life thus far. I am wondering if that is maybe taking on more work than it wll ultimately be worth. #college...

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Yekaterina Jan 16, 2018 1811 views

How can I get in contact with people in the profession I'm considering?

I have wanted to become a biomedical engineer for many years, but there are many times when I wonder whether I would truly thrive in this career. I would love to shadow a biomedical engineer, especially as I want to declare my major in college as soon as possible. Is it rude or unacceptable for...

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Yekaterina Jan 16, 2018 2452 views

Why is trade school so taboo in the US?

In Germany, it is completely normal for students that have graduated school to go directly into a trade school instead of college; in fact, students can learn to be in IT through hands-on learning. In the US, most are encouraged to attend college for four or so years to get a degree before...

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Yekaterina Jan 16, 2018 2966 views

Do employers care whether I earned my degree from a four-year or a community college?

I'm trying to understand whether employers place a lot of emphasis on where a potential employee get their degree. I want to save money by transferring from a community college to a four-year, but I'm worried it may cheapen my profile when I start looking for a career. I have commonly heard the...

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Abdalla Jan 16, 2018 894 views

Which states are cheap and excellent(strong and competitive) for Mechanical Engineering

I am a student in the US and my major is Mechanical Engineering. I am attending college right now and will be transferring next fall to a 4-year institution. I am looking for a school that is affordable to me and at the same time has strong reputation and accreditation in its Engineering...

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Derek Jan 16, 2018 1260 views

Is IB worth taking?

There's both International Baccalaureate (IB) and AP at my school, I was wondering which one would be the best for colleges and which ones would be the best to take.
#business

#AP
#IB
#collegesuccess

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Abdalla Jan 16, 2018 16313 views

In which country are mechanical engineers in demand and paid heavily?

I am a Mechanical Engineering major student. I will be graduating and will obtain my Bachelor's Degree two years from now so I needed to understand very well the job market, opportunities and future for such a field to be able to trace and plan my career successfully starting off now. #career...

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yasmine Jan 10, 2018 1077 views

What are the things that you enjoy about being a geological oceanographer?

What are the little things of studying the structure and history of the ocean floor that fascinate and interest you?
#ocean #geological #geological #oceanography #biology

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Jax Jan 10, 2018 1453 views

What are some internships for someone interested in psychiatry?

I am a freshman in high school in the bay area very interested in psychology and becoming a psychiatrist when I am older. Since I have an idea on what interests me for my future, I would like to get a head start by doing an internship or any thing else to get a feel for the field....

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Nicole Kelly Dec 19, 2017 1512 views

How do you exactly become a Pediatric Nurse?

I was looking up this career online, and I'm really confused. Do you have to become a Registered Nurse first and then go into more schooling to become a Pediatrician or do I just major in Pediatrics and continue from there? Easy Explanation: 1st course: Major in Nursing -> Become an RN!...

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Nicole Kelly Dec 18, 2017 2497 views

What is the difference in study/job between a Pediatric Nurse and a Pediatrician?

I want to work in Pediatrics, but I don't know what's the difference between a Pediatric Nurse and a Pediatrician. Does one require more schooling? And what does each job does that differ from one another? #pediatrics #pediatric-nursing #pediatrician #pediatric-nurse

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Nicole Kelly Dec 14, 2017 1002 views

Should I be taking more science and math classes in high school if I want to be a nurse?

I've been thinking of becoming a nurse, but I have been taking a lot more English classes than Math/Science because I do quite like English and I'm scared of taking more advanced Math/Science classes since I want to understand everything since it's such a major part of the career. So I'm just...

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Nicky Dec 13, 2017 16000 views

Do CSU's look at your extracirricular activites?

I have frequently heard that California state schools like Calpoly do not view your Extracurricular activities and they only view your academic achievements. Is this true or is that just a myth? #csu #california #college #extracurriculars #college-admissions

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Gabriel Dec 13, 2017 1324 views

What steps are necessary to become an anesthesiologist?

I don’t come from a family of money or a family in the medical career. Honestly I don’t want to become an anesthesiologist for the interest but I have learned that anything I focus towards I grow to love that subject and a job like anesthesiology is something not many people will do, but I will...

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Marcel Dec 13, 2017 1768 views

What do I need to do to be able to work in Cyber Security?

My name is Marcel and I´m 17 years old. I have thought about what I want to be in life and that is a couple of different things. I have thought about doing something in cybersecurity, gaming, social media, application designer, or something in the technology field relate to those categories....

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Jinsung Nov 28, 2017 1082 views

How do I get make myself a competitive candidate for mechanical engineering in MIT?

I am currently a junior in high school and I am wondering what I need to do to help me gain an advantage getting into MIT. I am pulled to MIT because it is the top engineering school in the US and I am very passionate about mechanical engineering. Ever since I was little, I was rigorously...

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Dylan Nov 28, 2017 1441 views

As a high school student, is it important to have an internship prior to applying to college?

I'm a junior in high school and was curious to see if internships would be a useful way to get into good colleges (Specifically construction management). I'm interested in construction management due to my exposure to the career, my dad owns a construction company so I feel this is a career I...

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ian Oct 12, 2017 3541 views

What programming languages must you know for IT management or software engineer?

I know a couple languages, mostly high level but I was wondering If I have to learn C or C++ or ABC . I know python, bootstrap, html, css, java script, learning ruby and rails, and I am learning php and sql. #software-engineering #technology #web-development #computer-software #software...

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ian Oct 12, 2017 1776 views

What classes do you have to take for pre-law?

#Law #Lawyer I want to become a lawyer when I graduate and was wondering while I am thinking about colleges. #college #college-major #college-majors #law-practice

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Madison Sep 01, 2017 1538 views

What does being a book editor entail?

I know I want to be incorporated in the book industry. First I thought about being a writer but now I've moved towards editing. Being able to help the books that move so many people and change peoples lives, come to fruition would be amazing. I would want to focus on fiction novels. What I...

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destani Sep 01, 2017 1895 views

Is it advisable to minor in business if my aspiration is to be a dentist with my own private practice?

I know that I want to go to dental school and become a dentist or maxillofacial surgeon but, my dilemma recently has been what I should minor in or if I should even pursue a minor at all. I am a Biology major currently and I thought it might be beneficial to have some knowledge of how business...

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tiara Sep 01, 2017 863 views

Becoming an anesthesiologist?

I would like to attend med school and become an anesthesiologist. How long will I be in med school and how difficult is it? How much time will it take between going to med school and becoming an anesthesiologist?

#medicine

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Chloe Sep 01, 2017 3901 views

I'm a graphic designer, but I can't draw. Will this hurt me?

I'm a graphic designer (think layouts, typography graphics, and aesthetic designs) but I've never been able to draw. Seeing as that's a big part of designing, will this hurt me in a real world setting? Might be important to note that I do actually also have a background in photography, so I...

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Alexandra Aug 31, 2017 1084 views

What is like to start your first year of college in Spring?

I am starting college in January at the spring session. I am not sure if it is exactly like starting in fall or not. #collegefreshman #college #college-advice

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Jacob Mar 03, 2017 1381 views

Would sonography be a good fit for me

This last year i have been taking healthcare prereqs with the plan of going into a sonography program. After learning more about what sonographers actually do i've started to have seconds thoughts. I'm a smart kid with math being my strongest subject and english my weakest. What concerns me...

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tyler Dec 20, 2016 1586 views

i want to become a ethical hacker, how would i go about doing this?

i have always loved the idea of being a hacker but did not want to be on the wrong side of the law. know that i have just recently found out that their is a job like this i would like to know #tech #hacker

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Kenneth Dec 01, 2016 2045 views

Im passionate about anatomy (Particularly Nervous, Endocrine, Respiratory) , biology, engineering, and computing. I am a sophomore in high school and have very little of an idea as to where to go or what career is right for me. Any ideas?

I recently have been thinking a lot about the future and what I should aim for after high school gets done. #engineering #medicine #biology #computer #surgery #biotechnology #anatomy

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Deanicia Oct 28, 2016 167705 views

When asked the question, "Why do you want this job" what's the best way to respond?

When I apply, this is the most common question, however, I do not really know what they expect in an answer. #science #technology #mathematics #interviews #interview-questions #job-application

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Deanicia Oct 28, 2016 21121 views

Should I talk about my failures when being interviewed for a job?

I read an article about how a recruiter who interviews students got an answer of "I expect failure" from one of the students. Then they went and wrote an article on how this answer was amazing. Should I do the same and state some failures like struggles in class or should I keep that to myself....

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Melanie Oct 21, 2016 3134 views

What career would I go into if I wanted to cure cancer or help make medicine that would cure other diseases?

I am interested in a career in Biology and have always dreamed of curing cancer or some other deadly disease. #biochemistry #social-media #molecular-biology #cell-biology

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Izabellah Oct 18, 2016 1477 views

Going in as a nurse is it reasonable to try to double major or is the course work load too much?

I would like to try and double major. I want to major in Nutrition and Kinesiology. I am wondering if their will be enough time for me to do both with the course work load that nursing requires. #nurse #student #nursing #healthcare #academic-advising

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Izabellah Oct 18, 2016 1007 views

Once you are in the nursing field does it become easier to further your education and become a doctor?

I am asking this question because i am planning on becoming a nurse however i am afraid that it will not be what i want and i will want to become more. I need to know if that is possible in a reasonable amount of time. #doctor #nurse

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Alyanna Jun 26, 2016 1268 views

What is it like to be a doctor? Are the many years of education and studying worth it?

I am currently a rising high school senior, and I am interested in pursuing a career in the medical field. I am rather iffy on whether or not I should pursue it, considering the high cost of medical school and many rate of schooling. However, medical health and helping people is truly my...

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Corban May 27, 2016 3717 views

Is it possible to have major in Music and still be accepted into Medical? If so, would it be possible to double major and pass the MCAT?

I love playing my clarinet in Band; however, Band takes up much of my time after school and on the weekends. I fear that in college and universities, band will take up even more of my time. I want to be a doctor, but I don't know if i could still major in music while doing so. #doctor #medicine...

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Corban May 27, 2016 1667 views

Should I pick a major (Biology) relating to medical school to prepare for Med School, or should I just enter Med School with any degree I want?

I've been to seminars where people have told me to be what I wanted to be, because schools actually like diversity instead of "typical science majors". The only question that they've never answered was if it had given them an easier time understanding difficult concepts in the medical field. I...

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Kim May 27, 2016 1040 views

How much competition do you have to deal with in criminal studies because it's becoming such a popular major?

Because of cop shows, people take criminal studies, hoping to be like the guys on TV. This would draw a lot of students, so how many people would there be in a typical class and people to compete with jobs for? #criminal-justice #major

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Kim May 27, 2016 1173 views

When should you expect a letter about your acceptance or if you've been turned down by a college?

If I was turned down by all of the colleges I applied for, would I have enough time to try to get into another one? How much time is there before senior year ends before I could find out? #college #university

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Zaida May 23, 2016 800 views

Do you really need 11 years of school to become a pediatrician ?

Hi I'm a freshmen in high school and I really want to become a pediatrician,But I don't want to spend a lot of time in school is there any way to have less years #pediatrician

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Kassidy May 22, 2016 885 views

How do I know if I'm doing my career to satisfy me or to help pay bills?

I ask because i want to make sure I major and minor in the right things in college.

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Kassidy May 22, 2016 4756 views

I want to become an actress but i also want to be a criminal justice lawyer- how do i pick?

I'm asking because I have always wanted to be an actress since I was four (I'm 19 now) and I also want to become a lawyer in criminal justice because I have seen a lot of bad people get away with a lot of things only because of their reputation status. #law #lawyer #acting #law-practice

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Kendra May 20, 2016 1099 views

How can I get a good grade in organic chemistry?

I want to do well in my classes so I want advise. #college

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Kendra May 20, 2016 2676 views

What is the most important thing about college?

I just want to know people's thoughts on what they think about college. #college

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Sujia May 20, 2016 1338 views

How can I know whether I should become a doctor or nurse?

Hello, I am a senior Nancy from American Canyon High School. I like to study Science classes in my school and hoping to receive extending education in the future. #doctor #science #medicine #professor #nurse #biology #health #diseases

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Shue May 18, 2016 1087 views

How hard is it to create a business?

I am planning on creating my own business someday during college to pay for my college tuition and fund for my hobby. Although most of the people I know or talked to doesn't really explain the process of creating a business. So I'm curious as to how hard it is to create a business? How do you...

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Shue May 18, 2016 1174 views

How much does internships help with jobs?

Well, I went to the California State Convention, and many of them had me advised to apply for internships. But what I'm more curious about is, how big of a role does internship compare to extracurricular when applying for a job? I know it depends on what type of job and what type of internship,...

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Tatyana May 18, 2016 1036 views

Should I go along with a predesignated freshman program or explore on my own?

My future college has a freshman course that gives a broad introduction to college and what it has to offer. I'm just wondering if I should take this class or trek on my own, develop my own perspective.... #counselor #college-student

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Gabrielle May 16, 2016 1089 views

What type of jobs are available for a film studies major after graduating?

I'm majoring in film and I'm interested in being a screenwriter or director. #film #television

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