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Osama Apr 24, 2018 1067 views

How should a person take advantage of an open curriculum at a college?

I'm going to a college that has an open curriculum and I want to know how other people have taken advantage of it. #college #college-advice

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Osama Apr 24, 2018 1827 views

Is it better to get a biology degree for undergraduate study and then mechanical engineering degree for graduate study or simply getting a biomedical engineering degree if you are seeking employment in the biomedical field?

I'm asking because from what I have researched it seems that mechanical engineers can become biomedical engineers, despite not directly studying in the field of biomedical engineering and since mechanical engineering has a variety of job opportunities I thought it would be good to have...

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Zachariah Apr 23, 2018 1103 views

If I want to sell my product, should I wait for my schooling to finish to try to start?

I want to sell comics, but I have to wait to get set up first. I'm going to college to be an entrepreneur, but I want to know if it's a better idea to wait until I finish schooling. Or, is it a better idea for me to get some sort of experience as a potential entrepreneur first. #entrepreneur...

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Zachariah Apr 23, 2018 1280 views

Will a score of 1160 on the SATs keep me from getting into Fairleigh Dickenson University?

I have not heard back from this University yet. I wonder whether or not they dislike my score, so I was wondering if the score I received is below the average score they accept. #Scoring #FDU #sat #admissions #testing #scores

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Samantha Apr 21, 2018 1450 views

I tend to get very anxious towards the end of each semester. How do I maintain my focus?

Despite being on top of all my classes' assignments, tests, and even arriving on time, I still get overwhelmed with anxiety each semester. That makes it so hard to concentrate and complete the work, as I had done earlier in the semester. I tried meditation, exercise, prescribed medication and...

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Samantha Apr 21, 2018 1651 views

What skills are important for a future graphic designer to have to become most marketable when finding a job?

I'm a sophomore in college taking a variety of graphic design classes as well as courses required for graduation. I'm trying to figure out what skills or possible college minor to choose in order to allow for the greatest range of career choices.
#graphic-design #graphic-designer

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Isabel Apr 19, 2018 4673 views

How can I make myself look like the best candidate for a scholarship?

I have committed to a college and its very expensive to pay and I need all the money I can get. How can I stand out to scholarship readers so that they want to choose me rather than anyone else? #scholarships #applications #essay #college #financial-aid

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Isabel Apr 19, 2018 815 views

After completing college and getting a degree how can I ensure that I get a job in that field?

I am planning on majoring in plant sciences and I want to make sure that I get a job that is relevant to plants and the environment. However I know that the economy is not the best and being just graduated from college just looking for a decent payed job is hard enough. How can I ensure during...

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Venese Apr 18, 2018 1236 views

What is the best major to receive your bachelors in, if you want to go to law school after.

So I would love to be a lawyer one day. Since you have to do your undergrad first what do you suggest receiving your bachelors in. #law #female-lawyer #undergraduate #bachelorsdegree

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Molly Mar 27, 2018 958 views

What are the implications of attending a college far from home?

I really like a college but it is far away from my family and my home. I am worried that I will not be able to adjust. How do you know if you are ready to leave home? #college-bound

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Molly Mar 27, 2018 1792 views

How can a women thrive in a male dominated field?

I am going into engineering. I understand that my college classes and workplace will be dominated by men. I would like to know how I can assert myself and no be intimidated. #engineering #women-in-stem

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Jonathan Mar 27, 2018 1699 views

What are some classes to take in college that will make me a more well-rounded person?

College offers so many opportunities to learn new things - but we don't have a lot of extra class time after we take the requirements for the core curriculum and for our major. So I would like a few recommendations on courses that are worth taking so I can learn something else that is fun and...

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Jonathan Mar 27, 2018 1390 views

What is the best Communications major to get involved in the making of commercials?

I have been accepted to college for the fall and I am now deciding on my major. I thought it would be Video Production but I don't always want to be behind the camera. What types of communication majors would help me be both a production expert but also a business position -- working on...

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Jaei Mar 19, 2018 4137 views

What are the main job objectives when being an Architect?

#architecture #architect #information-architecture

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Rachel Mar 16, 2018 1358 views

How to succeed in medical school

I am planning on attending medical school but have heard that it can be mentally and emotionally draining. What is the best advice for not only doing well academically but also being mentally healthy in medical school?
#medicine #medicalschool #mentalhealth

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Rachel Mar 16, 2018 1905 views

Are gap years ok to take before med school?

My goal is to go to medical school and become a physician. However, I feel that if I have a little more time, I can get more clinical experience and be a more competitive applicant. Are gap years looked down upon by medical schools?
#medicine #gap-year

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Malina Mar 15, 2018 1252 views

Does taking challenging courses in high school actually pay off?

Initially, when I began taking accelerated courses --which evolved into Honors programs and AP classes-- my goal was to complete most necessary classes so that by senior year I could go home after fourth period. Now here I am, at that aspired goal of checked off credits and possessing the...

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Malina Mar 15, 2018 977 views

How can I pursue a career in pharm while also having fun in college?

I want to go into the medical field of pharmacy --whether that's PharmD or pharmacology, I don't know yet, I know that I'm in that vicinity-- and get a good job where I can make an even better salary. But I also want to live the normal college life and not live four more years of stress-induced...

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Pricilla Mar 05, 2018 2081 views

What can I do with a bachelors in biology? I can really use some help

Hey guys, I am here seeking for advise. I graduated in 2016 with a bachelors in biology and now I don’t know what to do. I originally planned on going to med school but soon found out that school is not for me. - I have a 2.7 gpa. For the past two years, I’ve been doing little jobs but nothing...

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Edyam Mar 02, 2018 988 views

What do I do if I am not sure about what career I want to pursue?

#futurejob

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Daylenis Feb 28, 2018 1407 views

If you don't know what career you want to pursue in, is it okay to take a gap year?

I am not sure what I want to do in the future.#confused #need-help

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Brenda Feb 03, 2018 1512 views

Should I transfer schools? [College transfer]

Hello CareerVillage community! I'm currently a college student in my second year. I'm about to complete my fourth semester at my public school, where I'm pursuing a BFA in Studio Art, concentration in Graphic Design. I just declared my major as Graphic Design, but the program that I am in is...

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Thomas Jan 28, 2018 1084 views

I will be taking a Fieldcraft / Outdoor Proficiency class as part of my major (Geology). Should I still participate in a Geology Field Camp?

I plan to have a career in geoscience. I want to be prepared for my future career. I also wonder if a Field Camp experience is especially important to employers. #geology #geoscientist #environmental-geology #geoscience #geologist

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Celeste Jan 24, 2018 1179 views

As a graphic designer, how important is the thumbnail process?

As a senior in high school taking #graphic-design, at times making thumbnail sketches seems monotonous and time consuming. In the "real world", I assume it is emphasized.

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Thomas Jan 24, 2018 1658 views

What skills are most important for me to learn in preparation for a career as a Geologist / Geoscientist?

I am a freshman Geology major and want to choose the best coursework to prepare myself for a career in geology / geoscience. #geology #geoscientist #environmental-geology ###geology

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Thomas Jan 24, 2018 2717 views

Does adding a Computer Science minor with my Geology major make sense?

I am a freshman Geology major at Alfred University and thinking of adding a minor in Computer Science. #geology #computer-science #geologist ##geology

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Chris Jan 23, 2018 2030 views

What is the best way to prepare for SAT test?

I am taking the test next year and I am looking for some good ways to prepare for it. #SAT #testing #college-admissions #studying-tips #personal-development

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Wanda Jan 18, 2018 1214 views

#college-transfer, How can I make it more enjoyable and smoothly for myself to transfer to another school?

#college-transfer It is so a dainty task to transfer from one school to another with all the paperwork involved. Schools should make it easier for students to do so. They always make the transfer students feel like freshmen right out of high school instead of professional students with experience!

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Wanda Jan 18, 2018 727 views

#college, how can I better balance school and personal life?

#college I am having difficulties balancing it all with work life, family life, and school life. I am a perfectionist and I tend to focus a lot on school leaving behind family and friend time. You know the time to socialize should be important too, but I seem not to able to do so, too little...

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Hamlet Jan 18, 2018 1445 views

How does applying to college as a high school senior compare to applying to graduate school as an undergraduate?

Hi! I ask this question because as a highschool senior, I wonder how independent the graduate school application process truly is. I understand graduate students usually receive far less scholarships than highschool students, but are there ways around that? Also, did the application process...

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Zoel Jan 18, 2018 1292 views

How are teen supposed to pay for college?

College is impractically expensive. How is the modern day teen expected to pay such a hefty fine for an education? #freecollege

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Michael Jan 18, 2018 2462 views

What path should I pursue if I'm interested in history and business degree?

#loveboth #history #business #choosing-a-major #college

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Michael Jan 18, 2018 907 views

How much do AP classes matter when applying to colleges?

#college #college-applications

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Colin Jan 17, 2018 963 views

Why go to college?

#college-advice

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Colin Jan 17, 2018 1621 views

Does college matter?

#college-recruiting

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Prince Jan 17, 2018 1153 views

What are some ways I can start to be an investor or a business owner?

I ma a Finance major and I wan to know ways I can succeed at getting internships during and after college? #finance #university #investing #business #entrepreneurship

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Prince Jan 17, 2018 1164 views

What are ways I can succeed in getting internships?

I ma a Finance major and I wan to know ways I can succeed at getting internships during and after college? #finance #university

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Mcdhellyne Jan 17, 2018 1073 views

What is a better and faster way to find scholarships for youself?

As im approaching the end of my high school years, ive been trying to get opportunities to find scholarships but it seems to be very hard. As student who has a low income it is important for me to be able to get as many scholarships as I cant get. I woukd appreciate to have some suggestions in...

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Mcdhellyne Jan 17, 2018 1444 views

If your indecisive on what you want to be when your an adult how is the best way for you to really know?

As I was going throught my hign school years more ideas on how I wanted to help the environment and us as humans kept coming to my mind. However, as time went by I found myself lock down with two many options and not being able which to choose. Yes, many people haved told me to worry about this...

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Jade Jan 17, 2018 1252 views

Best Extracurriculars for a Book Editor?

Now that I'm looking at internships, I want to be an attractive candidate for publishing companies. I've just started working as an editor for one of my college's newspapers. My other extracurricular is very inactive now, so what clubs should I approach? Book clubs, maybe? #college #english...

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Jade Jan 17, 2018 1307 views

Should I take Music courses in College, even though I don't know anything?

I plan on becoming a book editor - so an English major, basically. Recently I've been watching vocalists videos on YouTube, and have become fascinated with the creative world of vocal technique. My college offers a plethora of Music courses, and I really want to learn about the subject, but I'm...

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Hamlet Jan 17, 2018 997 views

How does an aspiring mathematician stay motivated in researching pure mathematics?

Hi! I am a high school senior set on becoming a "pure mathematician." Ever since I learned the proof to the quadratic formula in 10th grade, I have been chasing abstract mathematics and working to improve my problem-solving skills. Less than a year ago, I came across a very interesting problem...

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Kristin Jan 17, 2018 1289 views

What to do after graduation?

Recently declared a biology major, but not sure what my path should be once I graduate. Should I go to grad school, med school, or start working and see if I want to go back to school later on?
#recentlydeclared, #postbacpath, #gradschool, #medschool, #career-paths

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Kristin Jan 17, 2018 1424 views

How should you go about getting a job after graduation if you have no work experience?

You can't include work experience/history or applications or resumes if you don't have any, so what do you do instead? How does this affect your application process when you're looking for a career?
#job, #career, #noworkexperience

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Brian Jan 17, 2018 990 views

Those attending colleges what can you recommend High school Students?

What are some things a college student or professor, would recommend a high school student to do, or accomplish, before they graduate?

#high-school #college #college-admission #college-prep

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Brian Jan 17, 2018 1896 views

How could you get a Phd in college?

I'm interested in getting a Phd for chemistry or chemical engineering, and i was wondering how do you start to work on getting a Phd, and what college year? can you start on your freshman year or only after getting a master degree's

#science-phd
#chemistry
#college

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Chris Jan 16, 2018 1194 views

What is the best way to decide which career would be best for me?

I’m in my sophomore year now and I can’t decide what job I want to have when I’m older. I’ve done some research and would like to be either a lawyer or an engineer but I can’t decide which one. What would be a good way to go about deciding which career to pursue?
#career-choice

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Rickell Jan 16, 2018 1188 views

Changing Majors

Entering college as a young adult and with lots of aspirations of what to come ahead, we always come across the option to change their major. What is the difference between a business degree vs. a communications degree in a career perspective?

#business #communications #college-majors

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Sorcha Jan 16, 2018 1431 views

How did you know that you wanted to attend a public/private school? Explain.

I want to know if it’s worth going to a private college #money #college #public-school #private-school #college-choice #choosing-a-college

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Sorcha Jan 16, 2018 896 views

How did you know if you wanted to dorm/stay local?

I want to know so that I can decide if whether or not I want to go away.#collegesoon #college

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