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Isaiah May 31, 2018 1198 views

Places to Work

My interest is in robotics, and the other day I was asked if I had any particular places I wanted to work in mind. I said I didn't, but it got me wondering what the best places to work in the field of robotics are?

#Robotics #career #tech #computer-science

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Matthew May 20, 2018 1250 views

Finishing Homework

What is the best way to stay focused on homework? Does it help to listen to music? #homework

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Matthew May 20, 2018 1324 views

Study Habits

When studying for a test, is it best to take practice tests, study the material, or a combination of the two? #study

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Aalijah Apr 27, 2018 1610 views

What courses should I take?

I am going to college two years early and I now know what I want to major in. I want to major in Mechanical Engineering and minor or double major in Music. But, I don’t know which courses I should take to meet my high school graduation requirement and follow the career pathway of each major....

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Lexi Apr 27, 2018 1311 views

Are there jobs available for Linguistics majors?

I've been passionate about language for the majority of my life, and I've finally settled on my major. Linguistics with an emphasis in English is my passion, but I assume the jobs are limited since I hadn't heard of this degree before applying to college. Any #linguistics fanatics care to...

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Lexi Apr 27, 2018 954 views

Do you have any advice pertaining to how to make the most of a freshman summer program?

I'm doing a summer program that allows me to get 13 credit hours before the rest of the freshman. I think it will be a fantastic way for me to get to know campus before 'real' school begins. This means a smaller, more individualized class size, but it also means a shorter term. Should I take...

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Zalyia Apr 26, 2018 1364 views

Do psychologist ever feel that their job is to much to handle/ too overwhelming?

I ask because I've heard the job can be emotionally draining and I can be a sensitive/emotional person. #counseling-psychology #therapy #psychology #psychologist #stress

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Zalyia Apr 26, 2018 1058 views

How long do you have to spend in school to get a Doctorate in psychology?

I ask because I want to know if I can even afford to be a psychologist. #clinical-psychology #counseling-psychology

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MaryAnn Apr 18, 2018 4097 views

What are scholarship essay judges usually looking for, aside from good grammar and syntax?

When someone is applying for a scholarship that includes an essay, how do the judges usually choose the winner? Obviously it will vary based on the topic, but what makes up a good scholarship essay?

#scholarship #scholarships #scholarship-essay #college-essay

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MaryAnn Apr 18, 2018 1538 views

If one is studying to become a Nurse Practitioner, what category of college major would it land in?

I want to become a Nurse Practitioner. While looking for scholarships and applying to universities, there is usually no NP option in the list of study. I've heard that the degree consists of BSN and MSN, but usually neither that nor NP is in the options bar. Would NP count as part of the...

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MaryAnn Apr 17, 2018 1351 views

What can a medical student do to boost their chances of landing a job straight out of college?

I'm studying to become a Nurse Practitioner and I was wondering what employers like to see on resumes of newly graduated students. Are there any classes or skills that would give me an added edge in the job market? #college #nurse-practitioner #new-job #resume #resume-building #career-advice...

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Andrea Apr 05, 2018 847 views

How do I take notes on a lecture?

I often get discouraged when I try to take notes on what a teacher is saying, because I can't keep up with the current information and fall behind on taking notes on what is being explained. Then I start to worry that I am missing important information when I am still working on the notes...

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Andrea Apr 05, 2018 933 views

What makes a good scholarship essay?

Obviously, I need to follow the directions, use correct grammar and punctuation, express ideas and opinions clearly, etc. ...But, makes a winning essay a winning essay? Is there anything special I should do to make my writing and proposals stand out?

#curious #frustrated

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Samantha Mar 16, 2018 855 views

How soon do I have to choose a major?

Do you have to have a set decision when you start? #majors

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Samantha Mar 16, 2018 878 views

How difficult will it really be to get through medical school?

Is it worth it? #medicalschool

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Bella Mar 15, 2018 1419 views

How do I know if medical school is my "calling?"

I've read different answers on this site from professionals who referred to med school as their "calling," or they just knew that's what career they would choose. I'm interested in the medical field, but I don't know what type of doctor or specialist I would be, or even if I would pursue a...

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Bella Mar 15, 2018 1764 views

What advice do you have for students looking into anesthesiology career? Do you believe the hard work in med school is worth it?

Although I'm only a freshman in high school, I plan to go into the medical field as a future career, specifically anesthesiology. I've heard that pre-med and medical school have rigorous and difficult courses and exams. Do the benefits that come with anesthesiology outweigh the stressful years...

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Ameenah Mar 14, 2018 1681 views

What can I do with a kinesiology degree?

#kinesiology

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Ameenah Mar 14, 2018 1099 views

What are some of the best resources when struggling in school?

#college #career advice

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Kasey Mar 12, 2018 943 views

Is it better to live on or off campus in college?

My parents are trying to get me to live with them off campus while I'm in college, but I want to stay on campus to try to be more independent.
#housing #on-campus #off-campus

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Kasey Mar 12, 2018 1084 views

When should I accept an acceptance letter?

I have acceptance letters from a few colleges, but I am not completely sure which I should accept. All of them have difference enrollment dates. When is a good deadline to decide by?
#college #college-admissions #deadlines

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Felicita Jan 24, 2018 1585 views

Is it better to follow my interests or hobbies as a career?

I know that I want to do something that associates me with people in a meaningful way as a career. By helping people I was thinking the medical field, but I'm not the greatest at math or science. As for my hobbies I'm much better at writing and artsy things. I want to know what I should go for...

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armelia Jan 23, 2018 1592 views

how is a typical day for a creative director?

I would like to become a creative director for a big time company. I would like to know what a creative director usually does everyday. #art #creativedirector

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Samira Jan 22, 2018 1988 views

How do you choose a career?

How do you choose a career? #career

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Samira Jan 22, 2018 1088 views

What does it mean to have a passion?

What does it mean to have a passion? #life

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Keira Jan 18, 2018 17147 views

What qualifications it takes to become an architect?

To influence my decision into going in a career in architecture by providing me more knowledge of what an architect do. Thanks for reading my question.
#architecture #architecture-and-planning #information-architecture #interior-architecture #server-architecture #architect

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Mackenzie Jan 18, 2018 5594 views

Do I have to take physics in high school to be a successful engineer?

Unfortunately, I decided on my major late in my high school career. Because of this, I did not take physics in high school, but want to be an engineer in the future. Should I be dissuaded from the field if I did not take physics in high school? And is high school physics a necessity to...

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Keira Jan 18, 2018 7472 views

What challenges women face everyday working as an architect?

I Am a young Hispanic women who is interested in becoming a future architect. Architecture in the world is seen as a man career. I like to take challenges in life but I can't wait to know the challenges. Thank you.
#architecture

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Mackenzie Jan 18, 2018 978 views

How can I make a difference?

Going into any field, it is always helpful to know why you are doing something. However, some majors are more complicated to figure out their purpose when compared to others. As a future engineer, I would like insight on how engineers are making a difference, especially in its biomedical...

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Mackenzie Jan 18, 2018 1072 views

How do I most effectively help people in my career?

As a biomedical engineer, I want to adequately develop prosthetic organs to make patients live the best quality of life possible. However, this is a very subjective issue. Therefore, I would like insight on how to reassure myself I am helping people for the better, and that engineers are able...

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Jai Jan 17, 2018 1165 views

I wonder if I made the right choice on my major

I always wanted to be a forensic scientist, so i wanted to major in Criminal Psychology. But once i started looking into the kind of job I wanted, I changed to Business with a minor in Criminal Psychology. It is the biggest decision I have made in my life. #college #college-major...

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Danielle Jan 17, 2018 3426 views

What does it take to become a wildlife rehabilitator?

Helping and conserving wildlife is an interest of mine. What major or classes should I look at to become one? #wildlife-rehablilitation #wildlife-conservation #wildlife-biology #biology

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Danielle Jan 17, 2018 1989 views

What happens in a typical day for the Department of Conservation?

I'm interested in working for my state's Department of Conservation, but I don't really know what their average day looks like. #conservation #wildlife-conservation #biology #nature-conservation #wildlife-conservation

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Kathryn Jan 16, 2018 3006 views

Can I get a good job in the IT field without taking some of the CompTIA Certs?

#information-technology-and-services #information-technology #certifications

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Khamedriah Jan 16, 2018 1500 views

Is having your own practice better than working for someone?

I would like to have a practice of my own as a clinical or counseling psychologist, but I am not sure if it would be best for me to do that or just work at a company. What are the complications, the benefits, and such that could have me either choose one or the other or I could do both?...

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Khamedriah Jan 16, 2018 1369 views

Which is best to part of psychology is best to major in: clinical or counseling?

I will be attending college to major in psychology. I was pretty sure that I wanted to study in clinical psychology, but as the time gets closer to next fall I wonder if I should go into counseling psychology. I would like to help general people with everyday problems (like why they are failing...

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Aalijah Jan 16, 2018 1451 views

How do you choose the right career?

I wanted to become a surgeon since I was little, but as I got older, I also found an interest in both music and engineering. I want to choose the right career for myself, but I don’t know how.
#surgery #engineering #music #whatdoido #passion

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Kathryn Jan 16, 2018 1838 views

I went Back to college at age 37. How do I manage my marriage and family without it falling apart while I study?

I’m worried my kids will be mad that I’m not spending enough time with them. #work-life-balance #parenting #nontraditional

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Robert Nov 18, 2017 1290 views

What internships connect game desire supply for after his first your college or while attending his first year of college

I'm currently enrolled in full sail university for #game-design design #computer-games #game-development #video-games

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Tarren Sep 01, 2017 1468 views

How do I know I'm in the right program?

How do I know I'm in the right #program in college for my #career?

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Noah Sep 01, 2017 1262 views

What does a communications major do in his free time?

Talk? Sign? Exchange looks over pasta? In all honesty, do most communication majors sit at a desk all day exchanging emails, reading graphs, and plan for meetings? I wouldn't mind doing so for a part of my day, I'd just prefer being more hands on and up close with what work with other people is...

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Micah Sep 01, 2017 1204 views

What ways are there to improve the chance of receiving a scholarship to pay for school?

One of my tops schools has a high priced tuition. The most likely way I would be able to go to that school is if I earn one of their scholarships such as their Presidential Scholarship. It requires an essay and then a half an hour interview in January so I was wondering if there was any way I...

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Darrian May 18, 2017 3798 views

How did failing a class in college affect your career decision?

I have recently just finished my first year of college. I am currently an Industrial Engineering major and i have failed calculus 2. At the moment, i am feeling very disappointed in myself and am considering switching majors. I know that is is my fault that I did not put in the necessary time...

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michael Apr 26, 2017 1522 views

Is doing an unpaid intership during summer instead of a paying job a good idea?

well i am thinking of doing an unpaid internship during summer instead of working a paying job wondering if this is a good career move. #internships #college-bound #summer-jobs

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Belal Oct 31, 2016 1214 views

Should I go into clinical or criminal psychiatry?

Both careers seem extremely fascinating to me but I am unsure which one I would like to pursue.

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Belal Oct 31, 2016 3640 views

What's the daily schedule of a psychiatrist?

I love Psychology and it's always been my dream to go into psychiatry due to the lack of doctors in the mental health field. But I'm curious about the various types of psychiatrists and what their day is filled with. #mental-health #psychiatrist #mental-illness #forensic-psychiatrist

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Morgan Oct 31, 2016 1256 views

How many volunteer/interning hours should I try to have before applying for veterinarian programs?

Also anything relating to what I could have on my application that would make me more valuable, or appealing, over other candidates! #college #graduate #veterinary #veterinary-medicine #graduate-programs

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Morgan Oct 31, 2016 1761 views

What Veterinarian programs are the hardest/easiest to get into?

Wanting to apply to as many as I need to, but don't want to waste time at some! #college #veterinary #graduate-programs

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Morgan Oct 31, 2016 1272 views

How many Veterinarian schools should I apply for?

I would like to become a Veterinarian, and have multiple questions about the process. Relating to this question; I want to know about graduate veterinarian medicine programs. #college #graduate #veterinary

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Sarah Oct 30, 2016 990 views

Do Emergency Medical doctors and nurses enjoy working in the ER, or is it really stressful?

I used to volunteer in the ER and the doctors and nurses never looked flustered. I am just wondering if this is the same for all medical staff working in the ER, or if it was unique to them. They always seemed to have control over their situation even when it was chaotic. #medicine

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