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Kaitlyn Apr 11, 2018 1316 views

How do you write a good cover letter?

There are millions of formats online for a cover letter. Some are longer and more specific. Others are short and don't provide much information (i.e., bragging points) about the writer. Some are double-spaced and others are single-spaced. Some are twelve-point and others are ten-point. Does the...

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Kaitlyn Apr 11, 2018 1180 views

I love school but I've learned that I hate being in the workforce. How can I be sure to get a job I will enjoy after I graduate?

I can't stay in school forever. I graduate with my MFA (yes, I'm going for specialization), but I'm worried that after I'm specialized, I still won't be able to find a job I enjoy. #workforce #career #career-advising #finding-a-major #passion

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Alexa Apr 08, 2018 1306 views

What are the most and least rewarding aspects of pursuing a career in which you are interested in but not great at.

I am going to pursue Engineering, however, I have never taken a physics or calculus class. It is the only career field that I enjoy and have participated in many engineering programs. #engineering #chicago #computer-science

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Saomi Apr 08, 2018 978 views

Is it a good idea for me to be in a Dual Degree program?

I want to study engineering, but the school I want to go to only has a dual degree program. Will it make a different if I get two degrees compared to one? #engineering #college-major

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Saomi Apr 08, 2018 666 views

How hard is it to get a full ride from a school?

I see a lot of full rides based on sports but not on merit. #scholarships

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Jasmine Apr 06, 2018 705 views

Does obtaining minors to your degree benefit you financially when getting a job ?

Im asking this question because schooling is very expensive , especially for nursing , and I want to know that with me minorin in something useful to my major the job I get will be able to help me pay off my loans. #nursing

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Krystal Apr 06, 2018 1296 views

What are some good summer jobs to have before going into your first year of college

I'm just curious
#work-life-balance

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Brielle Apr 04, 2018 1264 views

How do you deal with a professor that you suspect is racially bias?

I am a black girl going to a PWI and I just want some tips and advice on how to handle this situation if it ever happens in my undergraduate and graduate college experience. #african-american #college-advice

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Brielle Apr 04, 2018 1145 views

What is the hardest part about being an African American woman in a white, male-dominated field?

I am an a African American woman who interested in going into the journalism profession.

#journalism #magazines #online-journalism #broadcast-journalism

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Stephen Apr 03, 2018 912 views

How important are summer jobs in getting a job after college?

I play basketball and some of my summer is taken up by touring with my team. Is it necessary for me to stop playing over a summer to concentrate on and internship and if so, which year? #internships #basketball

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Stephen Apr 03, 2018 2587 views

What are some professions that would fit my interests in statistics and probability?

I enjoy math and my two favorite subjects are stats and probability so I'd like to know what career paths are open to me. #statistics

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Anacletus Mar 31, 2018 1145 views

Is it a good idea to practice the SAT Test with different books from different companies?

I am asking this question because I am getting ready for the SAT, and I have different book from different companies like College Board, Princeton, and Kaplan and I am no sure which book is best for SAT preparation.#sat Practice #college #college-advice

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Anacletus Mar 31, 2018 1018 views

What are the things that starts to change, when you start paying your bill?

I am asking this question because I want to know what's going on with people who pays bills.#futurelife

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Erica Mar 27, 2018 1663 views

What are the benefits of attending a community college first?

What are the pros and cons of attending a 2 year institution before transferring to a 4 year Vs attending a 4 year the entire time?
#community-college #university #college

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Erica Mar 27, 2018 1057 views

How will I know which classes will transfer from a community college to a University?

I'm going to community college to earn an associate of science and then plan on transfering my credits to a 4-year but I don't want to waste my time on classes that won't transfer.
#technology #computer-science

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Margaret Mar 27, 2018 1459 views

How can I have more faith in my dreams than my fears?

I want to be the best in my field that I can be, but I am struggling to see if my goals are unrealistic an crazy or something in my reach. #career #career-counseling #career-development #confidence

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Margaret Mar 27, 2018 1071 views

How can I make myself stand out through writing?

I am going into journalism and I want to stand out against my mostly male peers.
#writing #journalism #writing-and-editing

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Azaleah Mar 27, 2018 1054 views

What are some helpful tips to effectively manage my time between school and a social life during college?

I am off to my first year of college in the fall, and I am going to have to learn how to balance my time between school and a social life in a way that keeps me mentally healthy and happy. #college-advice #time-management #college

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Azaleah Mar 27, 2018 2513 views

What job opportunities would be available to me with a declared double major in Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology, and what steps can I take while in college to better my chances at obtaining a job?

As stated in the question, I am double majoring in Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology. I want to study the relation of the brain to cognition and behavior to gain a better understanding of the only partially unlocked human mind and how this understanding can help with mental health and...

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Hannah Mar 26, 2018 1069 views

What to do when you're denied from your top colleges?

I've recently been denied from my reach schools and a few of my safety schools. I've applied to a couple more but at this point it's hard to get scholarships from those schools since i've applied too late. However, i've been accepted to two small private liberal arts schools but they're not...

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Hannah Mar 26, 2018 1520 views

What do I base my college major on?

Should someone be choosing their major on whether they'll be making enough money in the future to financially support themselves or if it's a major that will in the end make them happy. I know the ultimate answer would be to do what makes you happy but is it possible to do that while being...

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Theodore Mar 26, 2018 1205 views

Is changing your major normal or am I just overthinking college?

I am entering #college in the field of #engineering but unsure if it's safe to be changing my major all "willy-nilly". #college-major #career

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Theodore Mar 26, 2018 1666 views

What jobs can I enter with a Bioengineering Degree?

I plan to enter the #college of #engineering with a major in Biological engineering but I can't help but feel I am missing something.#college-advice #bioengineering

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Amaris Mar 20, 2018 949 views

What is one difficulty you have while choosing a major ?

Hi guys, So this question is probably the question that many people ask, but one difficulty I have is choosing a major that fits me best. What I want to do most with my life is help people around me in any way that I could, so I am debating on a Psychology major or a registered nurse both...

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Amaris Mar 20, 2018 984 views

What are tools I could use when studying to become a nurse ?

Well I'm asking this question because just like me many other students are curious to find great tools that could help them become better students to prepare for their future . What I am specifically asking is is there some books , websites or any resource that could help me or and other...

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Jeffrey Mar 20, 2018 1815 views

How can I change my school system for the better?

As I was Sitting in my biotech class listening to my teacher talking about central dogma, She said something interesting; she said "you should remember this from biology freshman year. Everyone in the class said the same thing,"no I don't remember this." I wondered, why don't any of us remember...

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Leonard Mar 18, 2018 1030 views

Is it better to live on, or off campus for college? (No matter what year)

I know to have a dorm on campus would cost significantly more for tuition opposed to not living on campus. I know that there's pros and cons for both, that's why I'm asking. #college-bound, #dorms

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Leonard Mar 18, 2018 1556 views

What careers can someone pursue having a degree/major in nutrition, or biology?

I either want to go in Biology or Nutrition for my major, and I wanted to see the fruits that bear from choosing either or. #molecular-biology, #clinical-nutrition , #whatever

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Miguel Mar 18, 2018 887 views

For a person who plans to run for a political office, what will be an ideal office to run for? Keep in mind I only plan to have a bachelors degree, military service with the Army National Guard, and hopefully become a Commisioned Officer?

#ARNG #NationalGuard #USARMY #Democrat

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Miguel Mar 18, 2018 882 views

I enlisted into the Army National Guard before my senior year, I will be attending college in Spring 2019. Once I graduate from an university, I want to run for political office. As a Citizen-Soldier, is there anything I need to do before I can do that?

#politics #ARNG #army #armed-forces

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