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Are certain nursing programs better for a career in working in the NICU then others? If so, which ones?
I am currently living in Colorado Springs, Colorado and plan on going to college here as well and work at the Children’s Hospital currently being built. There are many nursing programs offered and I just would like to know if certain ones would be better for a future career working in the NICU...
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Are study abroad programs worth it for a future career in NICU nursing or just nursing in general?
I have always grown up traveling and living in places all around the world and would like to continue traveling while in college but do not know if that would be conducive to pursuing a career in nursing, specifically in the NICU #healthcare #career #travelabroad #nursing
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Do you recommend work study programs?
I am not yet attending college, but several people have already recommended work study to me as a generally useful tool. What would you recommend for a prospective chemistry major? #work
#chemistry
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What is the proper way to thank a scholarship grantor?
What is proper etiquette to thank an organization for a scholarship?
#collegescholarships
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What expenses do new college students need to consider after tuition, board, meals and book?
Looking for more budget information on expenses I might not think of upfront.
#collegeexpenses
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What is the most rewarding part of being a clinical psychologist?
I am studying psychology and before I decide on a career path, I want to be sure that I will be love my job and that I will be motivated to give my best effort for as long as I keep that career. So, to all of those who were or currently are clinical psychologists (Christian psychologists in...
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What types of people are best suited to become clinical psychologists?
I am studying psychology because I am passionate about serving people, but before I decide on a career path, I want to make sure that a professional psychology job is something that I am suited for and will enjoy for my entire career. To those who have worked or are currently working in the...
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What's the best way to keep track of your schedule in college?
I know that time management is a huge thing for college students. I'm a very busy person myself. I go to school from 7:00-17:30 most days. I currently have a notebook, use google calendars, and the calendars on my phone. I was just wondering how actual college students might keep track of...
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What types of jobs are the best for college students who plan on double majoring?
I am asking this question because I am currently a double major in the fields that my high school specialize in. I plan on majoring in Computer Science and Software Engineering. I am a very busy person as it is, and I'll need a solid source of income when I get into college. #funding...
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What is the best way to explore careers during college?
I'm entering the engineering field but I don't know what career I'm going to pursue. I'm interested in aerospace, manufacturing, design, and even engineering for research or entertainment. How do I explore these options while still investing in my education?
Thanks!
#engineering #career-choice
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How easy is it to change majors?
I'm entering college as a mechanical engineer but I don't know if I'm going to stay there. I might find something else that capture my attention more. How easy is it to change majors in college? #engineering #mechanical-engineering
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How do I shorten my choices for colleges?
I’ve been approached by a lot of colleges, but to me they all say the same thing. I just don’t know what I should look for. I understand things like location and size might be important but I don’t know how to cut my college list down because I don’t know what to look for in a college. Choosing...
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Does anyone know a better way to study a foreign language by yourself?
i am trying to learn enough Japanese to be able to take the AP exam for it and I'm not sure if there's a good way for me to learn it. I've watched several videos about kanji and know the basics for grammar, but is there a more efficient way? #foreign-languages #japanese #online-learning...
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How do you know which major is right for you?
i mean, what if i choose the wrong one and regret it later in life? Is this just a risk that i'll have to face in life?
#help
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Can I actually find the job of my dreams?
I'm really interested in any and all behavioral sciences, like #sociology, particularly #criminal-psychology or #forensic-psychology. I want to study people, how we work, why we do what we do, and everything associated with us. But I don't know if that dream is reachable. It seems so far...
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Is being in college as fun as people say it is?
Many college students say that college is the coolest thing ever but most adults say it’s not as fun as it sounds..
##helpme
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I don't know if I'm ready for college after graduation. My parents won't let me get a job and FAFSA sign ups haven't come yet. Should I take a year off after high school or should I try to go to college with my scholarships. (i don't want to take loans)
I really want to go to college, and I'm not interested in the military. However, I am in a program called Young Marines. Anyways, I have tried to convince my parents to allow me to get a job and they won't. I graduate in May of 2018 at the age of 17, but I would be 18 in August of 2018. If I...
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How much electric engineering is in computer engineering
Because I plan on majoring in computer engineering or computer science #engineering #computer-science #computer-engineering
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What do you do if you're a senior in college and you still don't know what you want to do with your degree?
I have a bachelor's of science degree in psychology. I'm pretty hesitant about getting my masters for a couple of reasons. For one, I don't know what I want. And two, it's really expensive. I've looked at a lot of jobs, but nothing in this field is really catching my eye. I love to do research...
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So i am going to get my first job and my parents aren't going to pay for my college but they'll help out as long as I don't screw up. So then, If I want to go to a college that costs $21000, what can i do to get more than minimum wage?
I'm sixteen. I'm getting a job over summer break after junior year. Don't have a car but i have a permit. I want a job that pays at least over minimum wage. What do i do? I wanna be a singer. It's the only thing i truly love to death. #career #jobs #career-counseling #money
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So I'm really good at singing but I suck at dancing, don't know how to play any instruments, and I don't know if i can pay for life as a singer.
I'm sixteen and a junior. I thought i wanted to be a doctor but turns out i don't and i need a plan. What do i do? #money #dance #singer #singing #dancing
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I have an interest in fashion design and what to know how technology is changing the field of fashion and product design?
I looking at several fashion programs (fashion institutes and public universities). I want to be sure that I will be exposed to technology that is used in fashion industry. #fashion #fashion-design #apparel-and-fashion
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What all do cognitive psychologists do?
I have liked psychology and been interested in it. I especially am interested in thinking and how people do it and why. However, i also like the way the biological portions of neurology come into play with the brain and how it works. So i am wondering what it is that cognitive psychologists do...
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What do neuroscientists actually do? What all are the different occupations in the field of neuroscience?
I have always been interested in the nervous system and the brain, as well as how they work and affect the way people act or behave. I am interested in the somewhat psychological portions of neuroscience but have always had trouble finding an occupation that really fits exactly what i have...
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As a forensic anthropologist, do you feel satisfactory by solving a case? When presenting information on a case, do forensic anthropologists get nervous?
As a junior in high school a forensic anthropologist is my ideal career choice. Before making a final decision on my future career choice I would like to know more information about it than what the internet gives me. To get a better understating of this job and to get information from people...
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What is a career in biomedical engineering like?
I've been very interested in biochemical engineering for a long time. I am interested in building and/or improving prosthetics. One of my closest friends was born without the lower half on one of her legs. With a lot of hard work and support from friends and family, as well as a great...
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How do you think we can encourage more women to pursue a career in STEM fields?
As a young lady myself, I am saddened by the lack of interest in STEM that I see in my female peers. As children, an equal amount of men and women are interested in STEM fields, but as we grow up, girls seem to view STEM as a more masculine field and begin to distance themselves from it. I...
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What is it like in the daily life of a Speech Pathologist working with children?
I'm currently going to school for speech pathology and I would love to work with children. Just curious to know what their average day actually looks like.. #speech-pathology #speech
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Special Agents vs Crime Scene Investigators
Is there a difference between the two? If so, what is/are they? #college #university #federal-government #crime #criminal-investigations #federal-agent
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Can you work in the FBI and still go to school?
I want to be both an FBI agent and a forensic pathologist; however, it takes about 13 years to become a forensic pathologist. Is it possible or realistic to work as an agent while still going to school to be an M.E.? (Medical Examiner) #college #medicine #forensic #federal-agent
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What is a forensic psychologist?
I've been trying to look it up, but basically everything I find is written in a more professional manner/harder vocabulary words in which I don't understand. If you could please explain it to me in a way easier for high school students to interpret I would be highly thankful. #medicine #law...
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Do you think nursing is more of a calling than a career?
I pursued a medical laboratory degree for 4 years but i later realized that it was a career that would earn me money but not a calling.I have gone back to school and have started with the nurse aid certificate course and I really enjoy what i do.I have applied to join the Associates degree in...
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is marine biology a good career path? and if so, what kinds of jobs are good?
I have, for a while now, wanted to go into the biological job field, and more specifically marine biology. This is my major question and thank you for your consideration. #college #science #biology #career-counseling #marine-biology
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do you think joining a sorority is smart? and if so, does it matter which one I would choose?
Hi! My name is Michaela and I will be a senior next year! I am, and have been for a while, very curious about how sororities and fraternities work. I myself have been debating if joining one would be the best decision for me. I also know there are many different ones to choose from and don't...
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How often do people say they love their job as being a pediatrician and does that connect to the hardships of the job?
I want to work a job that i truly love and doesn't really put too much stress on me. #hospital-and-health-care #doctor #pediatrics #medicine
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How much has the pediatrician career changed over the past few years? What kind of changes do you think will occur in the next five years?
I want to see if there are going to be any changes in the near future that could effect me as a new pediatrician and if i could be really eligible for a job opening or not. Can qualifications vary over the years? I don't want to enter in any field that is not growing or will not give me a job...
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What kinds of internships, volunteer work, or part-time jobs should I search for if am considering a career in the Veterinary field?
I am a Junior in high school considering a career in Veterinary medicine; I want to get a job for the summer to help pay for college costs. Should I be aware of any specific job-internship combination or would a job/part-time job -- lets say as a kennel assistant -- be best to work my way up to...
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Can someone with Social Anxiety be discriminated against when applying for college or a job; and what can I do to limit this?
I am a high school junior with good grades, an above average ACT score, and am an overall well rounded student. However, I have Social Anxiety and am currently considering a career in veterinary medicine as a vet or something similar. I don't talk well with people but am an actress, and am sure...
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What kind of internships are helpful, and available for English majors?
I've heard that it is a bit tough to get a job with an English major; so, i was wondering if an internship may help and what those may look like. #literature #english #career #higher-education #humanities
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What kind of jobs are available to an English major after completing school?
I love literature; however, I am nervous that dedicating all my time in college to this subject may ultimately leave me without a job. #literature #english-composition #shakespeare
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When should I decide on a major?
I don't want to have to redo classes in college, when should I be decided on my major? #advising
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Should I go with a chemistry major or a chemical engineering major?
I like chemistry, but I've always wanted to be an engineer. What's the real difference between the two? #chemistry
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How much can a chef make per year?
My name is Kyre, I am a student at Atlas Preparatory High School in Colorado Springs, Colorado. I plan on going to college to become a chef, a pastry chef to be exact. I would really love to know how much i can make as a pastry chef after I graduate College. #culinary-arts
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Are you able to wait a year before applying to an Ivy League if hoping to get accepted?
I was planning on taking a year or two at a local community college after my senior year to become a CNA or LPN. I was then planning on applying to Ivy League's to get my undergraduates degree in biology or neurology before going to medical school. Would my chances of being accepted into an Ivy...
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Can you get into a good well-known private university if you wait a year before going?
Hi! I am a sophomore in high school and am planning to go to a smaller college to become an RNA an then go to a bigger private university after to receive my bachelors degree in neurobiology and/or general biology before going to med school. Will going to a smaller college before trying to get...
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Does it matter where you get your undergraduates degree when going into medical school?
I am a sophomore in high school and am looking to become a neurosurgeon. If wanting to get into a good medical school, do I have to go to a well-known university first? #college #medicine #university #graduate #medicine-school #surgery #surgeon #undergraduate
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How to become a neurosurgeon in twelve or less years?
Hi! My name is Andrea and I am a sophomore in high school. I have been really looking at becoming a neurosurgeon as a life career, but wasn't quite sure if I wanted to be in school until I was thirty-two. I personally know a father of a twenty-six year old orthopedic surgeon who is done with...
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