Holtsville, New York
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What are some really good study skills?
I'm interested in nursing
#pediatricnursing #nursing #nurse #pediatrics
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Is earning a PhD worth the time?
Besides the eventual money payoff, it the investment in all that time and work for school for all those years worth it? #phd #medicine #education #graduate-school #college-bound
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Is attending a college thats far away from home worth it?
I live in New York and I'm considering going to school in South Florida. #school #travel #far #college
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What should an aspiring experimental psychologist major/minor in? (besides psychology of course)
#psychology
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What is considered a 4.0 GPA? Is it anything above a 95 average? or is it a 100 average?
having trouble determining my GPA.
#collegeapplications #seniors
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Is it better to take a full schedule senior year? Or is it okay to take a lighter load, since it is your last year in high school?
I am currently making my schedule and need some advice.
#senioritis #senioryear
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Mechanical Engineering and Robotics
I'm interested in robotics and currently studying mechanical engineering. From what I see, the new developments in robotics seem to be mainly in control. Electrical and computer science engineers seem to be using AI and improved sensors to make robot movement more precise and intelligent....
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Consultancy and Engineering Design
I'm currently studying mechanical engineering and after a few internships, I realized that most engineers really don't really get design say. I've looked online and it seems that there exist mechanical engineering consultancy firms of varying specialization, ranging from general engineering...
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What are employers loking for in a person that is not academiclly related? What life skills should you share that you learned in college or learned elsewhere??
#life #life skills#out of the classroom learning#community learning
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As an almost graduating college student, what are the key things I should put on my resume inorder to stand out for a job?
#college #jobs #students #student-development #student #resume #college-student#interview
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What is the best course of action to take when your struggling with paying for books?
Although i am not in college yet, my mother was once in college. When i was younger i watched her struggle with her balancing providing for us and paying for her college books. I just do not wanna go through what she had to. #cllege
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What Happens if i graduate from college and do not get my dream job?
This Question is explanatory, but It is a serious question that i have never taken into consideration until my senior year of high school. I would just like anyones opinion on the situation and has it happened to anyone before? #college-major #Lifeaftercollege
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How easy is it to find summer jobs or other kinds of jobs throughout your school ?
A lot of people struggle finding jobs during school ..Does your school offer little jobs or help students find one ? #support #benefits
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Do Colleges and Universities offer support to Incoming freshman?
Being a freshman in college isn't going to be easy at first... Do people help the freshman's learn their way around..? #student #college
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I want to be a nurse. How do i start ?
My dream is to be a nurse . I need help along my way ... any advice #internships #human-resources
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How do I not give up on myself?
I have been losing my will to do things . How do you keep yourself motivated to do things ?
#sad
#us
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What exactly is it a general surgeon operates on?
Do general surgeons operate on only the abdominal area, or do they also get to do surgeries relating to the brain, or the heart, or the lungs?
#career #doctor #general-surgeron #surgeon #medicine
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Is cardiology a good field to become a surgeon in?
I am a rising junior in college and I know its really early to be thinking about this. I am positive I want to become a surgeon and have chosen three fields that sound interesting to me: Cardiothoracic surgeon, General surgeon, or Trauma Surgeon, in that order. #surgeon #general-surgery...
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Will becoming a doctor be worth the time and energy?
Is it worth all the money you'll have to spend, the amount of studying you'll have to do, and the fact that you'll have to hold of on things like having a family? #doctor #medicine #surgeon #medical-school #medical-school
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What picture is appropriate to set as your background on LinkedIn?
While updating my LinkedIn and looking at other people's profiles today, I want to know what background picture is appropriate and unique for my profile. I saw people putting a backdrop of their schools and cities. However, are those the only acceptable pictures? #career-counseling #linkedin...
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What Do You Do When You're Stuck In A Creative Slump?
Usually I get stuck in a creative block and sometimes it's hard to get out of, I'm worried that this might affect me harshly during my college years and/or my future career. What's the best way to prevent or get out of this slump?
#career #art #college
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What types of jobs can come from studying Communications?
I’m curious as to what different kinds of jobs can come from studying communications in college. #communications #college
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How do you decide what to major in?
I have been doing research on different majors and am conflicted on how to decide on a field to study during college. I would appreciate advice and tips that anyone has to offer! #College
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What major should I have if I want to be a fraud examiner?
I am currently an accounting major in college, but recently participating in a leadership conference, my interest in becoming a fraud examiner was re-sparked. However, a lot of the websites I came across only vaguely said to major in a fraud examination related major. Thus, I was wondering what...
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Will I actually be able to succeed as a Social Worker?
I really want to help people but also be able to provide for myself while being happy. How will I know if my job will be self fulfilling? I want to make money but more imporatantly I want to be happy. But I don’t know if all the debt I’ll be in after college is worth it, I’m not rich. I’ve...
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How to deal with a rude roommate?
I'll be dorming during college and I am concerned about what I should do if my roommate is rude or doesn't respect my boundaries. #Collegelife
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How do I properly manage my time in college?
I'm going away for college and I'm concerned on how I should go about getting things done without getting overwhelmed. Any studying tips or schedule planning ideas would be really helpful. Thank you. #studyingtips,
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How do you make the most of your STEM college education to succeed in your career? What elements that helps you establish yourself in a work/research environment? Any important set of skills, experiences, courses ...?
#career #engineering #success #career-path #STEM
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Is it true that low-income first generation students find it hard to succeed in and adapt to an Ivy League school?
#school #education #IvyLeague #low-income #success #college #ivy-league
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Is it true that RN-midwives don't get paid a lot?
Is it true that RN-midwives don't get paid at least $60,000? #nursing #college #registered-nursing #midwives #midwife #midwifery #nurse-midwife
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What is the quality of UCLA's nursing school?
Is the education UCLA provides for nursing really valuable in the nursing field? #nursing #ucla #college
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Is University of Hartford over priced and is it considered a good school?
I applied to the University of Hartford which is a bit pricey but I am not sure if it's worth it. If there's anyone who applied or is attending this school can give me some info and guidance?
#University-of-Hartford #college #paying-for-college #choosing-a-college #money
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Is it a good idea for a male student with ADHD to go away for college as a freshman?
I am a senior in high school who is graduating this summer. I would like to go away and dorm but I was never away from my parents. I have ADHD, which at times I get impulsive and need a little help in the organization department. I would like to spread my wing and fly but I don't want to fail...
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how much does a beginning police officer make
in the future i would like to become a police officer and i would like to learn the ways of one who's experienced in this field so that it would prepared of the difficulty's that can occur within this profession. #police-and-law-enforcement
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what degree do i need to obtain to become a robotics engineer?
I took a robotics class in elementary class and built a robot and enjoyed the experience #technology #robotics
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What are the necessary steps I need to take to become a pediatrician?
I'm asking this question because I want to help kids with their health field #kids #medicine #pediatrics #pediatrician #healthcare #hospital-and-healthcare
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What courses are needed to gain a law degree
I am gain information on the also use information on fields used for law degrees
#law-practice #corporate-law
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Whats the best way to find a college and when I find colleges how to pick the best one?
I asking because I feel that I found a lot of colleges.
#college
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should I do a major and minor?
Specifically, next year I'm applying to NTID, Gallaudet, and Hunter College.
I'm thinking about doing a major and minor. So is it possible for me to do both?
#junior-year #curiosity
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should I do a major and minor?
Specifically, next year I'm applying to NTID, Gallaudet, and Hunter College.
I'm thinking about doing a major and minor. So is it possible for me to do both?
#college #majors #minors #choosing-a-major #college-major #academic-advising
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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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Is it possible I can do a minor and major when I applied to college for next year
Specifically, next year I'm applying to NTID, Gallaudet, and Hunter College.
I'm thinking about doing a major and minor. So is it possible for me to do both?
#junior-year #curiosity
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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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Does it take more than 4 years of college to get the job you want?
I heard that 4 years of college is not enough for every job to be performed so if this is true, how many more years need for its requirement? #college #career
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What is better, joining a small game development company or a large one?
I aspire to become a video game developer, with one of my plans being to join a game development company. After I graduate college, should I start out by applying to work at small ones or large ones?
#digital-media
#video-games
#video-game-design
#video-game-production
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Are game design companies constantly looking for interns?
I plan to go into Digital Media and Design in college so I can learn how to become a Video Game Developer. I was thinking that if I wanted to get a chance at joining a game company, an internship at one might be good for my resume. Are U.S. Game Design companies always open to hiring interns?...
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How to stay motivated and inspired while stressed out?
I'm currently a senior in high school. With all the stress around finals, prom, graduation, college, it can be really hard to stay motivated to focus on school. For me, it also affects my ability as a student musician to focus on my music and be inspired by music. Are there any tips and/or...
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How do I get a head start on my music career while still in school?
I'm going to be attending college in the fall to pursue my major in music technology, but I really don't want to wait until I've gotten my degree to make moves in the music industry. What steps/initiatives can I take to give myself a head start in my career while actively working on my degree?...
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