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Are Leaders born or made?
I am a high school student and I consider myself a leader. I however, want to improve my leadership skills as I will be taking on bigger leadership positions in the next school year. I know that leaders are made through learning and teaching but also, could it be true that we may be born with...
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What are the benefits of interning/working for a startup?
I am a high school student and in my current search for internships, everywhere I turn, I see startups. Big companies such as Google and NASA have correspondingly big impact on resumes and portfolios but what do small startups have to offer in terms of extension and development of skill sets,...
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How do companies feel about hybrid job positions within their companies?
I am currently in High school and would want to pursue my first career as a sales engineer. How do most companies feel about hiring people who would specialize in two separate things at their firm? Do they think it might conflict or would they render it efficient and cost-effective?...
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Should I minor in Marketing/Sales?
I want to become a Sales Engineer and the odds would definitely be in my favor if I majored in an engineering field. However, several people have told me that marketing/sales skills and abilities can be picked up about anywhere in life (be it online or at a community college). Could my minor be...
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What sets us apart for success in college and our careers
We all know remember that infamous "What sets you apart from others?" question asked during interviews every time. What actually sets us apart that potential employers or admission officers want to hear? It is indeed an extremely important question when you come to think about it because they...
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How important are the networks that we build in college?
I am a high school junior pursuing Harvard University, an extremely influential school known for it's impeccable network building qualities. I want to know how the networks we build with people in college actually affect our careers. #college #marketing #student #network
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How important are SAT subject scores?
I have not studied much for my SAT subjects and I was wondering how important my scores are in admissions. #college #college-admissions #college-bound #testing #sat #test
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What is the academic education path to becoming a corporate lawyer?
The profession of international business sounds interesting but I have no idea what the path is to join this field. #business #law #lawyer #corporate-law
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What different career paths can a marketing bachelors degree provide?
I am interested in majoring in marketing because I am interested in the field of business and was wondering what potential careers could build off of this degree. #business #marketing #degree
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What if I don't have a shining talent in college admissions?
I am a rising senior doing college applications and it seems that I don't have a shining talent or quality like all other students do. #college #college-admissions #admissions #talent
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What are important factors in accepted college applications to the Ivy League?
A dream would be to be accepted to an Ivy League university and I was wondering what would be important in an acceptance. #college #college-bound #ivy-league #application #college-essay
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What makes a successful college essay?
I am thinking of starting my college essays and don't know what to include in it. #college #college-essay
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What can you major in to become a lawyer?
I was wondering what other majors I could pursue rather than pre-law. #college #college-major #law #lawyer
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What can you major in to become a pediatrician?
I am interested in the occupation of being a pediatrician but don't know what majors I could pursue besides biology and biochemistry. #college #doctor #college-major #biology #pediatrics #biochemistry
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How important is having a job in college admissions?
I have a part-time job while in high school and I was wondering if it would improve my college application. #college #job #application #part-time #occupation
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What different career paths can an international business undergraduate student take?
I am interested in majoring in international business because I am interested in the field of business and was wondering what potential careers could build off of this degree. #business #degree #international
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What different career paths can an economics major pursue?
I am interested in majoring in economics because I am interested in the field of business and was wondering what potential careers could build off of this degree. #business #career #economics #degree
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How would I go about getting a job in nonprofit development?
As a political science major, my education is pretty broad. My dream job would be in development for a human rights or international nonprofit organization, but I am unsure how to get experience in that field to be able to apply for jobs. I have heard that joining the Peace Corps is really the...
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Can I pursue a medical degree without liking biology?
I love the concept of helping those in need and improving the health of others, but I am not interested in the science of Biology. #doctor #medicine #biology #healthcare #pre-med #doctorate-degree
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Can I get a Computer related jobs without out a degree?
Many of my friends have dropped out of a college, and started doing an IT project or temporary job. I was wondering will that help them in their long-term career. #engineer #computer #undergraduate #programmer
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How did you guys manage and create your schedule for University classes?
I am a senior about to graduate and planning to attend a university in the 2016 Fall semester and I am wondering if there are good resources to help create a schedule or where to get advice about how to organize my schedule for the first semester and year. #college #university #school #advice...
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What websites or information centers did you use to find and apply for scholarships?
I am currently a senior about to graduate and attend the fall semester at a university and I want to know about different places where I cant find scholarships. #college #university #scholarships #high-school #undergraduate #information
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Is it fair for non-college/university students to have the same opportunities to succeed as college/university graduated students based on their work history in a specific field (construction field)?
I am asking this question just to emphasize that if someone strives in accomplishing his/her main goal, somehow he/she will succeed either through the long or short way. #construction #construction-management
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what helped you make your decision in college to become who you are today and what you do today?
I am confused on what I actually want to be in life. Either an engineer or somewhere in the cop area. #college #engineering #high-school #careers #cops
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What does and engineer (both in and out of college) go through on a daily basis from waking up to going to bed?
I would like to see what an engineer goes through a day, what they do on a regular basis, how they handle things, etc. #college #engineering #career #mechanical #company #texas
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If I study pre-law in England, will it help me or hurt me with my chances of getting into law school?
My father's family lives in England and I have always loved visiting. Cost of school would be comparable in England as to in the US. #law-school #law-professors
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Is it a good idea to get a paralegal certification while going to school for pre-law?
I am planning on majoring in pre-law /psychology but was interested in being a paralegal while trying to earn money for law school. #lawyer #paralegal
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how do you know where to start?
I want to begin on the right path to my career I just don't know where to start. #general #success-driven
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What is the average salary and how are they needed ?
Type of jobs #degree #financial-planning
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Do they have good jobs ?
I don't know anything about the tech field besides electricity #degrees
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How do you work yourself up to become a creative director in Advertising in terms of majors and minors?
I am not completely sure what I want to minor in in college #advertising
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What is a typical day like working as a police officer?
I have interest going into law enforcement. #police
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What is the career outlook for a criminal justice major and what are other related positions?
I'll be entering 9th grade this 2016-2017 school year. Also, I'll be taking course work in Debate. I want to pursue a degree in criminal justice, but I am unsure if I want to continue going into the police academy. #law #police
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What is it like to pursue a career in medicine during undergrad years?
I am a rising college freshman interested in the medical field. #doctor #medicine #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care
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What are the most important classes to focus on for a student interested in pre-med?
I am a rising college freshman planning on pursuing a medical career. #hospital-and-health-care #healthcare #college #career #medicine
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Is it practical to want to be a CSI?
I grew up watching crime shows including different CSI shows. I also understand that a CSI isn't exactly like on tv but I don't want to just be a forensic science technician. I want to be able to do field work. #law-enforcement #forensics
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What jobs could I get with a forensics degree?
I plan to major in forensics. #forensics #forensic-analysis #forensic-psychology #computer-forensics #forensic-pathology #forensic-chemistry
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nursing Lvn to Rn
Is there An Lvn-Rn Transition program Online? Please help
#nursing #coordinator
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Time Management
I find it difficult to manage my time. studying for Nursing School, cooking and planning my day with the kids. any Advice?
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Would studying Global Health help me work at the UN?
I'm interested in both medicine and global affairs, and my dream is to work at the UN. Is that possible? #international-affairs #global-health
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What is it like to work for the Smithsonian Museum?
I am asking, because I want to know more about the different tasks that are done by museum staff. #history #museum #smithsonian
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What kind of jobs can a student get after acquiring their Bachelors in History?
I am asking, because I plan on getting my Bachelors in History. #jobs #history
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What is the best HBCU with the best music program?
I have a passion in singing and am anxious to learn about music but am stuck on attending an hbcu! #musician
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What does a day in the life of a musical therapist consist of?
I have always had a passion for music but I'm afraid of not becoming as big of a singer I would want. I have been taking a lot of career searching tests and this made me realize how much I love helping people as well. So I want to know more about musical therapy before actually pursuing it....
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what are the benefits of being a musical therapist?
I have always had a passion for music but I'm afraid of not becoming as big of a singer I would want. I have been taking a lot of career searching tests and this made me realize how much I love helping people as well. So I want to know more about musical therapy before actually pursuing it....
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My significant other would like to pursue a career in Welding. What would be the best college-based or certification school plan he could take so he can continue working his passion for a better salary?
In order for my significant other and I to succeed in our near future, we need to know how much work we need to put in before settling down with careers and building a family. #career #salary #welding #financial-planning #career-details
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What is the average salary for one pursuing a Master's Degree in Hospitality Management?
I am a high school senior and I plan to pursue a Master's Degree in Hospitality Management at Stephen F. Austin State University. I would like to know this question to decide if it is a stable field and that I can support a family in the future with. #management #hospitality #hotel-management...
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If I am majoring in architecture, should I get a masters in architecture after I earn my bachelors in architecture?
I know that some people major in civil engineering, then they go to get a masters in architecture or vice versa. #major #civil-engineering #architecture #architect #masters
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How long do you need to prepare an art portfolio?
I'm about to attend Texas Tech University this fall for the college of Architecture. I know that all architecture majors need a portfolio by second semester and I haven't even started the portfolio. #major #architecture #architect #artist-portfolio
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Another question for dentists: would you say that it is an absolute MUST for one to be an extrovert in order to be a dentist?
Hello! My name is Jennifer, and I am a pre-dental student at Virginia Commonwealth University. I was wondering if any dentists out there would say that it is an absolute MUST for one to be an extrovert in order to be a dentist. A little bit about myself... For the majority of my life, I have...
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