Newington, Connecticut
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How do I not give up on myself?
I have been losing my will to do things . How do you keep yourself motivated to do things ?
#sad
#us
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What kind of essays are admission officers looking for when it comes to the application process?
I worried that I might not get into my dream school. #college
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Do I have a higher chance of getting accepted to a school if I declare a major?
#school #college #majors
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What are some unique skills a clinical psychologist would have?
I've heard interpersonal skills, patience, and organization, but it would be nice to learn about something that I wouldn't expect but could definetly help me. #psychology #skills
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How does someone choose between the income of a job or the happiness it will bring?
I think it's fair to say that a decent chunk of people will say they chose a certain job because in the long run they'd be happy to show up there everyday. The side I don't usually hear from are the people that chose a specific career solely based on the amount of money they'd make. I wanted to...
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How do you make the most of your STEM college education to succeed in your career? What elements that helps you establish yourself in a work/research environment? Any important set of skills, experiences, courses ...?
#career #engineering #success #career-path #STEM
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Is it true that low-income first generation students find it hard to succeed in and adapt to an Ivy League school?
#school #education #IvyLeague #low-income #success #college #ivy-league
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What to expect in an education program at college?
#being-an-elementary-teacher #k-12-education #primary-education #teaching #teacher
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Why are education programs so different from state to state?
Looking to go into the education field. #college #education #education-management
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I tend to get very anxious towards the end of each semester. How do I maintain my focus?
Despite being on top of all my classes' assignments, tests, and even arriving on time, I still get overwhelmed with anxiety each semester. That makes it so hard to concentrate and complete the work, as I had done earlier in the semester. I tried meditation, exercise, prescribed medication and...
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What skills are important for a future graphic designer to have to become most marketable when finding a job?
I'm a sophomore in college taking a variety of graphic design classes as well as courses required for graduation. I'm trying to figure out what skills or possible college minor to choose in order to allow for the greatest range of career choices.
#graphic-design #graphic-designer
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Should student debt be a major deterrent in determining which university to attend?
While there are many factors to consider when choosing a college, one of my largest has been the cost to attend. I know there is no clear-cut answer to whether or not a certain university is worth attending over the other, but should student debt be one of the most important (if not the most...
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How much debt is too much debt when deciding on which college to attend?
Like many seniors in high school, I am trying to decide which college I should attend next year. One of my biggest concerns of course is the massive cost required to attend a university. My question is whether there is a limit on how much I should spend on my education. Is there a generally...
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What are some tips for a beginning entrepreneur to learn about branding
I am a grad student starting a health and environmentally conscious skin care line and need to figure out what my company will embody. What are some suggestions I can get to help guide me towards my ideal customer, what my brand stands for and how it's different than the rest. I really want it...
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What is the best study tool to learn economics for beginners?
I am taking Competitive Strategy at the Yale School of Management this semester. I have no economics background and even though the material isn't completely over my head, I feel intimidated and behind. What can I do to catch up, even a little? Is there a one-stop website or book that can...
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How does a startup go from selling to independent boutiques to large retail stores?
I am in graduate school developing a health and environmentally conscious skin care line. Since I have reached out to different stores of how I can acquire shelf space, I feel that there is a gap in my knowledge between small and large retailers. I'm aware that I need to make bigger sales and...
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What is more important, a degree or networking?
They say its not what you know, but who you know...is this just a saying or is there more truth to it than I think? #networking
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Which professions are best in the field of finance?
I'm newly returning to school after taking a few years off and completely changing my degree to finance. I'm good with numbers, but still not entirely sure which route to go after college. #finance
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If I am asked to apply for financial aid, did I get accepted to the college?
I have been asked to apply for financial aid by multiple colleges and afterward, I receive my admission packet.
#collegeapps #financialaid #acceptance
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How can I master Time Management?
I have always been a giant procrastinator and I've deduced that the only way to succeed in college is to have good time management. #collegefreshman #success #procrastination
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Aboout how many classes should one expect to take in a semester in college?
Taking 6-7 classes in a row in one day for high school can be a grueling task, but I have heard that most people take far fewer in college with breaks in between. What should I expect going into freshman year? #class #freshman
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What is the workload for an average finance major?
I am currently a high school senior anxious to get out of high school and pursue a major in finance. I have received many mixed messages regarding the workload of an average college student (which makes sense), but I would like to know more specifically what the workload would be for my major?...
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How quickly will you adjust to finding your way around a college campus?
I’m worried about getting physically lost and not knowing where I am going, and therefore being late or missing a class. How quickly do you get the hang of it? And what are some tips for learning your way around? #campuslife
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What should you do—pick a stable job with a solid income or go after what will make you happy?
Money is important. We all want to be able to live comfortably. If I get an opportunity to have a stable job with a steady income that I’m not necessarily in love with, real talk should I take it? Or try to find what makes me “happy.”
#dreamjob #moneyversushappiness
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When does one determine when they have made it and is successful?
I'm asking because I cannot imagine myself in the future at the moment, so I am curious about when that feeling comes and what that feeling actually is. #success
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How can you tell when ou know what career or job you want to pursue for the rest of your life?
I'm asking because I am currently undecided about my major in college and ultimately, what career I want to pursue as well. #clueless
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Is summer after freshman year to early for an internship?
I"m curious when a college student should start looking for internships. #internships
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What history courses are good for a classical voice major.
My degree will be a Bachelors of Music with only room for a few liberal arts classes. I hope to get advice on what courses are good to round out my knowledge. #vocalperformance
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What are high school classes that I should take to pursue a journalism career?
I am not sure what classes are available to me as a freshmen besides English 9.
#whichwaytogo #journalism #writing #career-counseling #career-development
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How are teen supposed to pay for college?
College is impractically expensive. How is the modern day teen expected to pay such a hefty fine for an education? #freecollege
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