Kings Mountain, North Carolina
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How long does it take to get through collage with a psychology major and are there any good collage recommendations?
I just started working on psychology and I'm not quiet sure what schools I wan to go to caus I don't know what to look for in a collage.
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K-9 Officer/Law Enforcement Questions?
I am very interested in the Police/K-9 Force, Is the police academy hard? Do you have to be physically or mentally prepared? What does an average day look like for a K-9 Officer? Do you have to memorise the codes the radio?
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What may a potential contingency plan be if a career into culinary arts, mainly baking, wouldn't work out?
I've been planning for a while in order to enter a career into culinary arts, but in the event that it wouldn't exactly be a realistic goal for me, what could be a different career that benefits from a similar skill set?
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What classes are needed/required for becoming a teacher? What skills are needed/required?
I'm a 9th grade student looking to become a 5th/6th grade teacher and I'm great at math but I do struggle with communication. I'm learning to work on my skills but I don't know what to work on.
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Why do you want to be a Vet? What do you have to do school wise to get into a good college. How is going into a clinic every single day, and what do you see? When is a good age to start building your resume for school and jobs? What is really fun about your job and why you are still doing it?
Hello! I am in the 9th grade at Rock Hill High. I enjoy science, bio, english, and dancing. I'm looking into being a vet and i have some questions! Why do you want to be a Vet? What do you have to do school wise to get into a good college? How is going into a clinic every single day, and...
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What do you love about being a hairstylist?
Why do I wanna be a hairstylist? Because I love doing hair since I was little
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I have a few mental illnesses can I be a psychiatrist or psychologist?
I have a few mental illnesses and there's more I'm not diagnosed with. Can I become a psychiatrist or a psychologist, it's something I'm really interested in.
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What are the requirements to become a nighttime security guard?
What are the requirements to become a nighttime security guard?
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What is a good way to narrow down a career path that fits you best if you like multiple things?
And how do pick a college that you will like and best at?
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What types of jobs are y'all interested in?
I'm interested in being an enterprenuer, and fashion.
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What's it like to be in architect?
I am a highschooler and I'm not really sure what career I want to pursue. Architecture sounds interesting so I'm curious what the job is like, and what kind of skill are necessary to be an architect?
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How can I manage my time getting work done for classes and time for myself in college?
Hi, my name is Ryan and I am excited about going to college next year. I am a senior in highschool and getting ready to apply for colleges. I really like art and architecture.
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What can I do now that can help my future?
What is something I can do now that will help me in the future? Anything from massages to learning advanced skills from an early age, whatever applies to my future.
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How do you get a part-time job as a college student?
I don't have a lot of experience in my given field, but I am very inquisitive and a quick learner of all things. Unfortunately, neither of those has helped me get a job in data science (current field) or graphic communications (previous field)
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What's the pros and cons about being a CNA?
I'm interested in becoming a CNA, and then an LPN, I have desire to help people, emotionally and physically, and I think nursing is the way to go for that.
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how do you get started as a band photographer?
I want to be a photographer for concerts, but I have no idea on how to get started, what would you say are the best tips for getting started in doing something like that. :)
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what do you have to do in order to start acting?
I'm in 8th grade and I'm really interested in becoming an actor, I have been for a couple years now but I don't know what to do to start, I don't know if I need to have money, if I need to do certain stuff first, I just need tips on what to do.
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How will I find a good career that fits me for who I am?
Advice on the best career choices?
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why is it so hard for me to pick what I want to do after highschool?
I am very stuck and dont know what to do.
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What is the hardest part about becoming a grown-up?
Diffucult to provide for yourself?
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Where should I start after esthetician school?
Towards the end of this school year I plan to go to esthetician school and get my license. It's not something I want my life to evolve around, but I've always wanted to do it. I like to think it would be a great side/backup job. The only problem is I don't know what I would do after especially...
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What should I major in if I wanted to write stories?
What would be something good to major in for a writer. I'm only in the 10th grade but I would like to graduate early so I would like to think about this. I write things from as small as poems and short stories, to books with 30 pages.
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Why Is it so hard to find networking opportunities?
Why is so hard to find networking opportunities?
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What are some ways to start making money at 17?
I am in the 12th grade for the 23-24 school year. My parents want me to focus on school so they don’t want me having a job but i want to work. I really need help with saving money when i get i from my parents. I need money to invest in myself if i want to have my own business.
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If you have narrowed it down to 3 careers you want to have and you have passion for all 3, is it possible to have all of them or incorporate them into your main career?
I want to be a psychologist who can understand and help people with their problems( emotionally, mentally, and spiritually), I want also to be a writer and write books that are funny and relatable as well as impactful for they could help someone one day. I would also like to have my own...
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What are the most important skills you need to succeed as a icu/picu/nicu nurse? And what are the biggest challenges you face on a day to day basis?
I am an aspiring college student-athlete and nursing has always seemed like the perfect job. However I’m trying to figure out if nursing is the right career path for me.
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When is a good time to look at college's?
I don't know when it is appropriate to start looking at college's.
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How do you find out what to major in?
I have been looking into orthotics /prosthetics but have no idea were to start.
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How can I make friends in college ?
Hi, I’m a rising senior in high school. I am getting ready to apply to colleges, etc. I am interested in some skills I could pick up on for college…..
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How to get experience as an undergraduate social work student who is unable to drive?
I am looking for ways to gain experience through virtual capacities and online certifications. Feel free to include other ideas as well that are not virtual just so I can explore those options later on when I purchase a vehicle.
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What should i learn to get a job in Repairing Technology (Computers, Phones, Possible Game consoles or servers.) ?
My dream job is to repair technology, What things should i do and learn to help land a job like this?
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I was wondering if there are any tips for balancing my regular life and school ?
Hey there, I’m still in high school but in the next year I will be a rising college freshman! I’m looking into IT, or Architecture. But going to college feels stressful to me.
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How can I start being more successful and get a good job as a 14 year old ?
Getting a job, having better grades, starting my own job, helping out, good collages, staying out of trouble, most common job requirements
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What was your experience like in a University What was your best and worst moments? ?
Try to be detailed and understandable.
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Do all colleges have a week where application does not have a fee?
Is it only a select few? Where can I find the information for it?
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What is the youngest age you can use a EMT certification in North Carolina??
I am 16 years old and one class away from gaining my EMT certification through my local community college. However, I feel as it if is frowned upon for younger persons to work in the healthcare profession.
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what can i do to help prepare me better for the future?
jobs, money, life in general
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Why is there such negativity with becoming a surgeon?
When telling people that I want to be a surgeon i get a lot of weird looks.
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Should I seek an MD or Phd?
To focus on treating patients with abnormal phycological disorders (schizophrenia, DID, etc.), should I seek a PhD in Psychology or apply for medical school with a BS in Psychology?
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What are the differences between the different engineering fields?
There are many different engineering filds, and I do not know which one I may want to go into when I'm older.
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It's fairly known that a lot of tattoo artists are competitive. some are so competitive that it becomes toxic, so if i were to become an artist or piercer, would that environment burn me out? I see very mixed opinions about it so its a question i wanted to ask.
i have family and family friends who are artists and i just hear a lot of mixed opinions about the environment
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What do I have to do to be an Air Force Aircraft mechanic?
I wanna know everything I could possibly need to do know to be an Air Force Aircraft mechanic. I mainly wanna work on engines on the any Aircraft.
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what do i have to do to be a mechnic?
like what would be the hardest task.
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is it difficult to make designs?
I'm interested in rocket science. I think maybe it's difficult to make designs, but if I put time to achieve it, I could
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What should I study in college to become a sports commentator?
I'm in 10th grade and I enjoy watching sports. I keep up pretty well with statistics in the NFL, NBA, college basketball, football and, volleyball. I always listen to the people commentating and I watch the pre and post game interviews.
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What are the the most important things I'll need to know when I get into construction?
I'm a high school student and I want to work in construction in the future. But I want to know will there be any things I should know or learn before I get out there.
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Why do we have to go to college for criminal justice?
Why do we have to go to college for criminal justice?
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Where should I go to school to be a judge?
I'm in 10th grade and I am studing criminal justice right now
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