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Mia Sep 26 923 views

What should I major in if I want to be a Pediatrician?

I'm a highschool junior and I don't know what I should major in to be a pediatrician.

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Olivia Sep 21 380 views

What is the path to becoming a psychiatrist?

What kind of certificates and licenses do I need? What would be the best field for me to major in?

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John Sep 09 1385 views

Tips for a person who wants to be a farmer.

What are some good tips for someone who wants to be a farmer?

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Jada Aug 31 1698 views

Question from a 9th grader: How did you get started in your career, and what choices helped you the most?

Hello! I am a 14-year-old 9th-grade student from the United States. For a school assignment, I am exploring potential future career paths and learning about what it takes to succeed in the professional world. I have a wide range of interests right now, including therapy/mental health, law...

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Patience Aug 04 2820 views

How to get from PharmD to bench work drug synthesis?

As a high school senior, my current plan is to enter a 6 year PharmD program, then either go into a fellowship or a PhD program (in Organic Chemistry, perhaps) to secure the relevant qualifications for the R&D work I want to do. However, I'm very hesitant about the PharmD portion, as I am...

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Patience Aug 04 2074 views

Would a BSc in Chemistry from an Ivy League be more attractive to employer & PhD programs than a BSc (BSPS) in Pharmaceutical Sciences from another good school?

As it stands, I have a few great schools in mind for a BSPS that I think I stand a good chance of getting into (ex. Northeastern University, University of Pittsburg, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor). However, I've hesitated to add any Ivy Leagues to my college list because none of them...

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Patience Aug 03 1704 views

How To "Secure" A PhD program?

I'm fairly certain I'll have to pursue a PhD after my undergrad degree in order to do the pharma R&D I dream about. What can undergrad today do to better their chances of finding a professor to take them on? Beyond undergrad research, what kinds of opportunities exist to establish yourself in...

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Patience Aug 03 710 views

Is BSPS + Organic Chem PhD a strong profile for Big Pharma Work?

What are the logistics of doing a BSPS followed immediately by a PhD in Organic Chemistry? Would an OrgoChem PhD would be more advantageous than a MedChem PhD towards securing a bench job in big pharma? Is a BSPS a good undergrad degree to support that? I'm inclined towards it in order to leave...

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Patience Aug 02 1210 views

What Can You Do With A BSPS?

What quality of job (pay & technicality) can one expect with solely a Bachelors of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences? Is it worth it/feasible to work (primarily to afford further education), or should one just go straight for a graduate degree in something else (ex. Medicinal Chemistry) and...

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Tim Jul 02 964 views

What kind of jobs and opportunities can I find with a Creative Writing or Musical Theater major?

For starters, I'm going to be going into my freshman year at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey. This may change, but as of right now, I really want to be an author or playwright. I often find myself worrying about not being able to find good jobs in creative fields. If you...

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Maria Jul 02 874 views

How can I connect early childhood education to psychology and criminal justice?

I am interested mainly in early childhood education as it fits in with work i have done but also psychology. What can I work towards and what is a good career path for me?

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Quinn Jul 02 844 views

Where should I work if I want to be a pastry chef?

I’ve always loved baked desserts and I really want to go into a career I like instead of rotting at a desk job. Which type of job should I start with to work my way upwards?

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Layne Jun 17 459 views

How is bioinformatics as a career?

What are the salary expectations and work-life balance? What skills and degree are required? What kinds of things do they do and how does the career progress and evolve?

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jack Jun 02 986 views

I want to do something in forensics. Where I work in crime scenes and study the reason for death, but I don't want to go to college for more than 8 years what should I do.?

Junior here

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Reyna May 31 1068 views

I am a rising college sophomore, I am working this summer full time as a lifeguard but I want to find more opportunities for advocacy/law/political science for the school year and prepare for an internship for next summer. How do I get started/any recommendations?

I want to find opportunities in the greater Boston area specifically.

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