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Cailey Apr 27 247 views

What is the best way to get prepared for a graduate program while you are still early into your undergraduate studies as someone who wants to go for physical therapy?

I am just finishing up my freshman year of college and will be going into my sophmore year next year. I already have 60 college credits and I have maintained a 3.9 GPA

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Cadence Apr 21 109 views

How To Combat Teacher Burnout?

How can I combat potential future burnout as a prospective elementary teacher? I see so many elementary teachers quit <5 years into teaching and I want to prevent this.

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Taylor Apr 20 116 views

What is the best way for educators to find schools who are hiring?

I am a current high school senior and will be attending college in the fall to receive an elementary education degree. School comes fairly easily to me, so I am concerned about what comes after school. I know that there are plenty of opportunities for education jobs in my area, but I am...

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Cal Apr 16 130 views

If you ever felt stuck or wanting more from your career, how did you go about getting it and being satisfied?

Not pertaining to money or pay, but for community or sense of purpose in the workplace or feeling like your degree/experience were not being used to their potential.

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Xavier Apr 11 324 views

What is the best University Music-wise?

What would you consider as the best school for a music major from Personal experience?

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Lee Apr 11 327 views

What are the best practices or tips for studying and completing the course work for online classes on your own when you aren't physically going to class and it isn't live through Zoom?

I'm going back to school and new to the world of online classes.

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Evan Apr 10 94 views

What are effective techniques for negotiating salary and benefits when accepting new positions? #Spring 25

Hi! I am new to the professional world and was just wondering how to gauge my value to a company and how to obtain proper wages and benefits.

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Yuneisy Apr 07 142 views

What do you wish you had known before starting your radiologic technology program?

I am starting the program later this year and would appreciate all the advice I can get!

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Taijen Apr 06 302 views

Is it possible to balance coursework and having a job while going through med school?

I’m currently a senior and I’m planning on attending the University of Iowa to major in biology so that I can hopefully one day become an anesthesiologist. One of the biggest questions I have is what should I expect pertaining to the amount of time I will be studying and prepping for exams on a...

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Cheyanne Mar 19 365 views

How do I gain more experience in Diesel Mechanics as a 16 year old female?

I'm sixteen and I'm interested into going into diesel mechanics and just realized this year that this is something I am really interested in pursuing though I don't exactly know where to start.

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Livia Feb 12 739 views

What's a typical day in the life of a family court lawyer?

I'm in 6th grade and doing a project for my careers class. I hope to one day become a family lawyer, so that is what I'm doing for my poster. Can you help?

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Filon Nov 30, 2025 593 views

What is something you wish more people knew about starting college?

I am a senior in high school, and I'm going to be the first in my family to go to college. I still feel like I haven't gotten to know all I need to about college. I'm also thinking of going into pre-dentistry or dental hygiene.

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Gavin Nov 30, 2025 619 views

In which ways will mathematics, specifically pure mathematics, be affected by technological advancements (e.g. machine learning, quantum and high-performance computing)?

How will a future mathematician's career be modified by use of AI for high-powered computation? How with the philosophical approach of pure mathematics change with greater implementation of machine learning?

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Evan Nov 24, 2025 174 views

What advice would you give someone thinking about majoring in music?

I have been thinking about majoring in music because it is the only major that interests me. I think I could be a band teacher or something.

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Tomas Nov 24, 2025 501 views

I am wanting to go into the medical field, how long I have until I have to choose a specialty and what are some ways I can decide?

As of right now I am between orthopedics and pediatrics. But I am still not sure that it is what I want to pursue, any tips?

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Ash Nov 22, 2025 297 views

What kind of career paths can I pursue with a biomedical engineering degree?

I'm a first year undergraduate student at the University of Iowa. I am currently participating in undergrad research and absolutely love it!

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Elijah Nov 20, 2025 563 views

What is the most important thing I should learn about/be doing right now as I aspire to be an electrical engineer as a complete beginner?

I have prior knowledge (through some high school physics) of simple laws and circuits, voltage, current, etc. I recently invested in this book called "Practical Electronics for Inventors" and I think its fantastic, but, what should I really be focusing my time on to be ready for this scary...

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Bailey Nov 20, 2025 421 views

How do you land your dream job after graduating college, especially involving jobs in the sport nutrition field #Fall25

I’m an high school senior, wanting to go into the nutritional science major at Pepperdine University. I want to know how you know what career is right for you, and how you land a job after college.

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Kylie Nov 19, 2025 541 views

WHAT IS THE HARDEST PART OF NURSING SCHOOL?

What was the hardest part of nursing school? What study tool saved you or feel like was most beneficial?
i am about to start nursing school and just hear how hard it is! please share a positive story if you a have one!

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Kaitlyn Nov 19, 2025 523 views

What are careers that involve math and medical areas as well as business?

I am interested in topics like these, but I also want to do something in management and not work hands on in a medical setting.

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Dylan Nov 19, 2025 568 views

Hey how to I get a job after college as an engineer?

I'm a student at the university of Iowa.
I don't have a resume
I'm a freshman.
And getting a job after college sounds impossible. I don't know if I will have to apply to everywhere when I graduate or if I will be able to get summer internships.

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Lauren Nov 14, 2025 374 views

What can I do as a senior in high school who is interested in animal science and vet med. I live in a small town, and have not much animal experience, what can I do to prepare myself for college and get ahead??

I do not have much experience with large animals and want to get more. How should I do this?

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Wesley Nov 12, 2025 301 views

How can I become a professional dancer?

I am about to be a freshman in college, starting in January, and I want to know how to dance professionally with a communications degree.

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Emily Nov 11, 2025 308 views

What's it like to be a chemist and work in a forensic lab?

I'm currently a senior in high school who is planning on majoring in chemistry at Iowa State. I would like to know what it's like to actually work as a chemist.

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Braelyn Nov 10, 2025 605 views

How do I go about finding a good paid internship in the summer for my STEM related field #Fall25?

I am an undergraduate freshman majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. As of now, I plan on being a dentist when I obtain my graduate degree.

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Tyler Nov 06, 2025 443 views

How important is it to know your major as a freshman ?#spring2025

#spring2025

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Brynn Nov 06, 2025 284 views

Where can I find scholarship as a high school senior who is interested in pursuing a degree in radiation therapy or radiation tech I am interested in supporting people on this wellness journey but will need financial support during college.?

Where can I find scholarship as a high school senior who is interested in pursuing a degree in radiation therapy or radiation tech? I am interested in supporting people on this wellness journey but will need financial support during college.

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Aidan Oct 27, 2025 1983 views

Does having a job in healthcare while going through nursing school lead to burnout?

For some context, I've been a certified EMT for 3 years and I'm in my first semester of nursing school now. I left my EMT job for what I'll call a "tangentially-healthcare- related" job recently to work with my new schedule for nursing school. But I feel like I really don't like this new job. I...

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taylee Oct 13, 2025 2376 views

the most important business classes to take in college?

I am going to attend college next fall, majoring in business, which classes would be most beneficial for future jobs?

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taylee Oct 13, 2025 1413 views

Business degree jobs?

what are some of the most common careers that people pursue after earning a business degree?

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ryley Oct 13, 2025 1387 views

What does a day of a psychologist look like?

to see what a day would look like.

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ryley Oct 13, 2025 581 views

What is a normal day as an ultrasound tech?

Trying to see what a day in the life of an ultrasound tech would look like.

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taylee Oct 13, 2025 2328 views

Major + Minor?

If you major in business in college, what are good minors?

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Ava Oct 07, 2025 6113 views

Are minors looked at by jobs or are they not important?

I'm thinking about taking on some minors to further my education, but I've heard that minors don't matter to employers. Is this true? Are minors just as important as majors? For more context, I am currently a Theatre Arts major and English and Creative Writing: Publishing major. I want to get...

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Ava Oct 07, 2025 1997 views

How realistic is it to pursue a job in theatre management and what steps should I take to do this?

I am currently a freshman in college, and I am realizing that my passions lie in the theatre world, but more so in the management side. I would love to pursue a career in theatre management whether that be a project manager for a theatre or shooting for the stars to be the artistic director of...

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dylen Sep 26, 2025 1325 views

What do I need to know to work on motors?

I am dylen, and I like working on motors

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dylen Sep 26, 2025 1815 views

What career advice will I need?

I am dylen, and I like working on motors

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Colton Sep 25, 2025 1380 views

Mycology - Best/worst part about your job?

Hello! I was wondering what are the best and worst parts of your job? Working in a team, or prefer working solo? Are some tests not enjoyable? What about working in mycology isn't enjoyable?

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Colton Sep 25, 2025 1508 views

Mycology - Are you still interested in your job?

Hello! I was wondering if you were still interested in your job after college? What did you do before college to prepare? Are you still interested in this job?

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riley Sep 25, 2025 1504 views

What does a typical day for a librarian look like?

Does it change?

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riley Sep 25, 2025 1180 views

How long do you go to school for a lash technician?

What helps?

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riley Sep 25, 2025 3026 views

What qualifications do you need to be a bank teller?

Question writing tips.

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ryley Sep 24, 2025 832 views

How long is the schooling for a psychologist?

how long is the schooling

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Jaydin Sep 24, 2025 993 views

What kind of hours does a labor and delivery nurse work?

I am in grade 12

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Jaydin Sep 24, 2025 822 views

Why does dentistry have 8 years of schooling?

I am in grade 12

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Addison Sep 23, 2025 844 views

What does a normal day look like as a nurse?

Senior in High School

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Addison Sep 23, 2025 433 views

Why would having certificates be beneficial to becoming an electrician?

Senior in high school.

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Addison Sep 23, 2025 562 views

What type of education would I have to receive for nursing?

I am a senior in High School, and I am going to college for nursing.

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Keston Sep 23, 2025 1411 views

How much do welders make?

I would like to know this for further knowledge of my education.

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Hayden Sep 23, 2025 1233 views

how do i get out of debt in farming ?

where do i go or what do i do

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