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Emily Jul 11, 2018 750 views

How much does where you went to college help, or potentially hurt, getting a job?

Lately I've been reading a lot of "it doesn't really matter where you went to college after you get your first job" kind of things and "the cheapest school is the best option" answers from around the internet. Granted, these aren't necessarily from reputable sources and everyone's experiences...

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Emily Jul 11, 2018 775 views

How do you decide when you want your job to be your career?

I'm going into college and I know that I want to major in biology, but I'm not too sure beyond that. I want to be able to try out different things through internships and maybe part time jobs in school and during grad school after that, but I don't think that even in five or six years from now...

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Emily May 27, 2018 1290 views

How does working long hours affect your relationships, hobbies, and interests?

I'd like to direct this question mainly to those in the medical field because that is what I'm looking to go into, but any insights are greatly appreciated! Even as a high school student I've had to put some of hobbies and interests on the back burner because of all of the school work and...

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Emily May 26, 2018 557 views

Is joining honor societies (the kind you have to pay for) worth it in college?

I'm not really sure how honor societies work in college to begin with, but I recently received an email about being accepted to one. I looked into it, found it to be real, and logged into the website. After this, though, I found that I would have to pay ($100/year) to be a member and be able to...

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Hannah May 19, 2018 760 views

How will I be able to manage my time in college?

As a nursing major, how will I be able to keep up with my studies and be a successful member of a college? #nursing #time #management

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Elias May 05, 2018 594 views

How hard is it to get into PT or OT school near Rhode Island?

#physical-therapy #occupational-therapy #university-applications

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Elias May 05, 2018 1058 views

Who gets a better pay PT or OT?

#physical-therapy #occupational-therapy #health #therapists

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Elias Apr 29, 2018 804 views

What are the bests websites for Scholarships for Athletic Training? Physical Therapy? Occupational Therapy?

#athletic-training #physical-therapy #occupational-therapy #scholarships #financial-aid

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Elias Apr 29, 2018 695 views

What are my job opportunities with a major in Athletic Training with a concentration in Exercise Science?

#athletic-training

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Elias Apr 29, 2018 825 views

What is the difference between physical and occupational therapy?

I'm pursuing a BS in Athletic Training with a concentration in Exercise Science.
#physical-therapy #occupational-therapy

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Jayda Apr 03, 2018 414 views

Does empathy play a role in the work feild? emp

I am asking due to the fact the it is common that work conflicts can occur in any given situation no matter the job. Us as humans do not usually pay attention to the fact that our tone in voice or the structure of out sentences via email or verbally can have drastic impacts on our daily lives....

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Olivia Jan 24, 2018 604 views

Is getting scholarships hard?

I have applied for so many scholarships so far and I am scared I won't get any scholarships and have to pay a huge amount of debt. #scholarships #money

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Olivia Jan 24, 2018 671 views

What is it like to be a surgeon?

I have wanted to become a surgeon since I was 6, how is it to save lives? DO you see new things everyday? #medicine #surgeon

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Olivia Jan 24, 2018 606 views

What is it like being a Pediatric Surgeon?

I want to become a pediatric surgeon when I am older and I want to know how other surgeons feel about their job. If they get close to the kids and how they feel to give kids another chance and save their lives. #medicine #pediatric-surgeon

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Mary Jan 22, 2018 823 views

What advice do you have for writers who do not have writing as their full-time job?

I have always loved books and stories, and writing is one of the biggest things that I want to "do" in my life. However, I know that it is not practical to assume that as soon as I graduate college, I will publish a best-selling novel and be set for life. I am definitely prepared to get a...

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Mary Jan 22, 2018 844 views

What is involved in becoming a freelance editor?

I love writing, and I enjoy helping others make their writing better as well, so when I heard a talk on freelance editing, I thought "This sounds like something I could do!" However, although I feel confident that I could do the actual editing part, I don't know much about how I would get...

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Dylan Jan 20, 2018 1266 views

Would it be good to major in criminal justice and minor in psychology if I want to be a state trooper?

I would like to be a state trooper in the future and I would like to know if those too fields would help me succeed #criminal-justice #psycology

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Dylan Jan 20, 2018 897 views

What is the easiest way to obtain scholarships?

I’m struggling trying to find scholarships that I can apply for and I would like some expertise on it #scholarships #criminal-justice

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Amanda Jan 17, 2018 714 views

How to land a good job?

Finding a job is hard in this day and age even with all this newfound technology. What are some websites you swear by?
#job-search

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Amanda Jan 17, 2018 494 views

Best study habits?

Headed to college in Fall 2018. Any tips on staying focused and studying efficiently?
#studying

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Amanda Jan 17, 2018 705 views

First-generation scholarships?

I’m a first generation college student seeking scholarships. It seems there’s been a decline in scholarships awarded for that purpose and was wondering if anybody knows a really good website for them. Thanks! #first-generation-college-students #first-generation-college-students- #college...

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Amanda Jan 17, 2018 527 views

Know any good scholarship MATCH websites?

I was just on Cappex and there’s a lot but they’re really bad when filtering with all my info. Just spent 30 min removing Hawaiian scholarships. Únigo is supposed to be good. Anyone know any others?
#scholarships

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Emelia Jan 16, 2018 1017 views

How lopsided is the men:women ratio in STEM fields?

As a female looking to go into a STEM field, I'd like to get a little insight into how much of a minority women will be. #women-in-stem #stem

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Emelia Jan 16, 2018 671 views

What's the best path to take while pursuing engineering at a liberal arts school?

With dual-degree programs and different partnerships at colleges, I'd like to know more experiences in getting an engineering degree at a liberal arts college. #engineering #liberal-arts #women-in-stem

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Elizabeth Sep 29, 2017 668 views

What are some good ways to save your money early for college?

I want to be a vet and I know I have to attend college for a total of 8 years to achieve this goal. I want to start saving my money, but there is not a lot of income for a teen my age. #college #money

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Moriah Sep 01, 2017 3343 views

How does FAFSA work when your parent is recently unemployed?

There's not much information online about how to add in special circumstances like this. #fafsa #financial-aid #college-admissions #financial-planning

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Cedrick Aug 30, 2017 1107 views

Where do you learn from the most, outside of the classroom?

When you're unable to attend school for any reason (financial, etc) how do you continue to study and learn more about yourself and the world? #RealLife #e-learning #learning #self-improvement

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Somer Apr 12, 2017 1335 views

What are my chances of getting into an ivy league school?

I'm a junior in high school. I have a pretty decent GPA and I have all A's. I've done a tone of program like internships abroad at hospitals and labs and I'm currently doing a leadership program with Princeton and a mentor-ship program with a pharmaceutical company called Novartis. I'm in 5...

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Anina Jan 20, 2017 1341 views

Any tips for an interview as an office assistant?

Hi! I have an interview for an office assistant with the Computer Science department at my school. I was wondering if there was anything in particular I could do to help myself stand out from any competition? Even just general interview tips would help me right now.. Job Description: Help with...

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Anina Jan 20, 2017 5766 views

What's a good typing speed?

I took an online words per minute typing test a few times, and got between 85 and 90 each time. Is this a good speed? Is this something I can put on my resume? #career-counseling #resume #resume-writing #evaluating-resumes

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Anina Jan 01, 2017 995 views

What's more cost effective- minimum wage in an area with low cost of living, or an internship in a high cost area?

I'm trying to figure out what to do with my summer, with the knowledge that I have to pay for my own housing and all my living expenses. I'm a college freshman, so the internship probably wouldn't pay me too much more than a regular minimum wage job. Another possible option would be to stay in...

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Jeffery Nov 17, 2016 802 views

When to take the SAT Junior Year?

I've taken the SAT once, during june of my Sophomore year. I am planning on taking it again, but I am not sure what time (or how many times) I should take it this year.

My latest score is in the 1300's range.

Thank you for your help,
Jeffery P

#college #college-major #college-bound #sat #exam

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Jeffery Nov 01, 2016 1034 views

Is taking Drama at my school a worthwhile club when perusing film making?

I think that by taking Drama I may gain some insights film making (acting, blocking, lights, etc). However, what role can Drama play in helping me become a better potential film maker #film-production #film-acting #video-production #drama #stage-management #studio-lighting

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Jillian Oct 27, 2016 1076 views

Is there a demand for Forensic DNA Analysts?

I want to be a Forensics DNA Analyst but I would like to know if there is a need for this type of occupation. #forensics #biologist

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Jillian Oct 27, 2016 991 views

What degree would I need to become a Forensic DNA Analyst?

I think I want to pursue this career but I need to know what kind of degree I would need to obtain. #scientist #forensics #biologist

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Amanda Oct 25, 2016 1113 views

Which forensic science related job would be best for me based on my interests?

With a forensic science major, I intend to work with trace evidence, but I can't determine which job would allow me to do so. I know of Forensic Anthropologists, Blood Splatter Technicians, Entomologists, etc. but I don't know which of these (and the rest) I would need to work as to be able to...

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Amanda Oct 25, 2016 3077 views

With a forensic science degree with a concentration in biology, what is to be expected job-wise?

I intend to major in forensic science (biology, not chemistry), but even after quite a lot of research, I'm finding it quite difficult figuring out what exactly one does if they have biology as the concentration (for the major). I prefer biology over chemistry, so I'm just wondering if a major...

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Alex Oct 22, 2016 4872 views

How much calculus do you use being and aerospace engineer?

I am very interested in aerospace engineering and want to know how important calculus is to the profession #aerospace-engineering

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Jeffery Oct 22, 2016 1442 views

Graduate School: Is it worthwhile when going into the Film making Industry?

For some industries, graduate school is more important that others. I may consider taking a graduate program over the years once I finish undergraduate school. However, after undergraduate school what's the best route? #film #entertainment #film-production #movies #cinematography #film-editing

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Jeffery Oct 22, 2016 1359 views

Senior Project: Career Exploration or New Skill?

At my school, all the seniors have to do a senior project. As a Junior who is interested in majoring in film and animation, I do not know whether to make my senior project Career Exploration or a new skill. Which one would be best? A note: Students at my school have different opinions on...

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Jeffery Oct 21, 2016 1046 views

How many Colleges should one apply to?

Some people apply to a lot of colleges while others apply to just one. What's the difference? #college #college-admissions #applying

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Anina Sep 24, 2016 1587 views

How do you enjoy life as a premed?

I really hate all the restrictions I have on myself as a premed. Basically all the things I did to get into college (fancy extracurriculars, stellar grades, 20+ applications, standardized testing, etc.) I have to do again to get into med school- but with a job on top of it. And I'm majoring in...

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Anina Sep 12, 2016 1049 views

Is it better to double concentrate or get an BS?

I am trying to decide whether I should receive an AB in Computer Science, and also pick up a degree in Economics, or if it would be better for me to get a BS in Computer Science only. I'm not sure of two things: 1) if a Bachelor of Arts gets as much respect as a Bachelor of Science, and 2) if...

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Anina Aug 27, 2016 1119 views

What were your first seven jobs?

I saw the hashtag #firstsevenjobs on twitter and I was wondering what people's first seven jobs were. #career #career-choice

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elijah Aug 20, 2016 714 views

What are some tips and resources available for getting into a good college

news like scholarships, grants or application tips. #college

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Anina Aug 19, 2016 1732 views

How do you make a lot of friends in college?

I didn't make that many friends in high school so I was wondering how to do that in college. #college-life

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Anina Aug 09, 2016 912 views

What is the homework like at an elite college?

I'll be going to college soon, and I'm thinking about taking 5 classes, but I'm a little scared that I won't be able to keep up with the coursework. #college

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Anina Aug 08, 2016 1195 views

When an interviewer asks "Why should we hire you, compared to all the other candidates" what should I say?

I have no idea how to respond to this question since I'm a very inexperienced in the job market. I want to apply for web development jobs. What do I say if someone asks me this? #interviews

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Anina Aug 02, 2016 953 views

How do you get scholarships?

I applied for 30+ scholarships in my senior year of high school, and never won any of them. I'm wondering if there are any tips or tricks you know to get scholarships.

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Anina Jul 30, 2016 959 views

How do I find inspiration to write articles for the student newspaper

I want to sign up for one of the many student newspapers at my future college, but I worry that I won't always be able to come up with an idea for an article in time for deadlines. Should I still sign up? How do I find topics if I don't have inspiration? #journalism

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