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Albert Mar 19, 2018 3748 views

What is the best approach to find low competition scholarships?

I have noticed that there are literally thousands of scholarship programs out there and there are hundreds that most students would be qualified to apply to. However, I, like most people, don’t have the time or the energy to apply towards hundreds of scholarships in a year, so I need advice on...

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Albert Mar 19, 2018 1786 views

How does one choose the best career path for oneself?

I would like to know what are the most important factors when considering the best career path for oneself. I realize money is obviously important, however what about work-life balance, intrinsic and extrinsic awards, the speed of career progression, the type of education required to pursue the...

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Gordon Mar 07, 2018 1096 views

How can I make money with Photography?

I love Photography as a hobby. How best can I use it as a career choice? #Photosarelife

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Gordon Mar 07, 2018 791 views

What career choices are available for Photography and Visual Arts Majors

I have been accepted into he Photography and Visual Arts program at Ringling School of Design. #Art School

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Thomas Jan 28, 2018 1011 views

I will be taking a Fieldcraft / Outdoor Proficiency class as part of my major (Geology). Should I still participate in a Geology Field Camp?

I plan to have a career in geoscience. I want to be prepared for my future career. I also wonder if a Field Camp experience is especially important to employers. #geology #geoscientist #environmental-geology #geoscience #geologist

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Celeste Jan 24, 2018 1126 views

As a graphic designer, how important is the thumbnail process?

As a senior in high school taking #graphic-design, at times making thumbnail sketches seems monotonous and time consuming. In the "real world", I assume it is emphasized.

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Thomas Jan 24, 2018 1582 views

What skills are most important for me to learn in preparation for a career as a Geologist / Geoscientist?

I am a freshman Geology major and want to choose the best coursework to prepare myself for a career in geology / geoscience. #geology #geoscientist #environmental-geology ###geology

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Thomas Jan 24, 2018 2577 views

Does adding a Computer Science minor with my Geology major make sense?

I am a freshman Geology major at Alfred University and thinking of adding a minor in Computer Science. #geology #computer-science #geologist ##geology

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Joi Jan 23, 2018 1232 views

Getting over fear of taking the initiative

I'm currently in an internship and I'm being constantly told to take the initiative. What are some tips to doing this? Also, consciously, I know that I am here to learn, that mistakes will happen and that I'm not going to get hated for asking too many questions. But whenever I am supposed to...

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Chris Jan 23, 2018 1973 views

What is the best way to prepare for SAT test?

I am taking the test next year and I am looking for some good ways to prepare for it. #SAT #testing #college-admissions #studying-tips #personal-development

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Joi Jan 23, 2018 1324 views

What is the best way to stay in contact with co-workers after an internship?

I currently have an internship in Ohio but my school and permanent address is in New Jersey. The people here are good people and might help me in the future. I want to maintain some contact so the opportunity doesn't disappear. What is the best way to maintain contact even when I get busier in...

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Alexa Jan 22, 2018 1010 views

What are the top medical schools on the east coast?

I am beginning to look for medical schools to attend in a few years, and I would love to have a jump start and having an idea on which are ranked highly.

#medical-school

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Alexa Jan 22, 2018 983 views

How can I best prepare myself in my undergraduate years for medical school in the future?

Ever since I was young, I always wanted to be a oediatrican. Now that I am in college, my dreams can start to become a reality and I want to know the best tips on how to be as successful and as prepared as I can be for medical school.

#medicine #medicalschool

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Joi Jan 21, 2018 1444 views

Know what your dream job is?

As a mechanical engineer, I know that I have many options for my career choice. But I am also worried that I won't be able to find a job that I enjoy. What are the best ways or what are the right questions to ask to find out if I like a job or not? #enginnering #happiness...

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Ayokunnumi Jan 20, 2018 2708 views

Is Organic Chemistry a hard course in college?

I'm thinking about going into pharmacy.
#pharmacist

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Ayokunnumi Jan 20, 2018 817 views

Is it possible that I could spend a day in a profession, so I know what I could be dealing with in the future?

I don't want to get into a profession where I don't like the environment I'm working in. I rather know what it feels like before I enter the profession.
#beproactive

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Jessica Jan 19, 2018 1007 views

How can I get an internship in my field

I am looking for internships for Food Scientists but all I can find are companies looking for experienced scientists. #internships #foodscience

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Wanda Jan 18, 2018 1170 views

#college-transfer, How can I make it more enjoyable and smoothly for myself to transfer to another school?

#college-transfer It is so a dainty task to transfer from one school to another with all the paperwork involved. Schools should make it easier for students to do so. They always make the transfer students feel like freshmen right out of high school instead of professional students with experience!

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Wanda Jan 18, 2018 683 views

#college, how can I better balance school and personal life?

#college I am having difficulties balancing it all with work life, family life, and school life. I am a perfectionist and I tend to focus a lot on school leaving behind family and friend time. You know the time to socialize should be important too, but I seem not to able to do so, too little...

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Michael Jan 18, 2018 2221 views

What path should I pursue if I'm interested in history and business degree?

#loveboth #history #business #choosing-a-major #college

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Michael Jan 18, 2018 866 views

How much do AP classes matter when applying to colleges?

#college #college-applications

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Jeancarlo Jan 17, 2018 1257 views

What is a skill or quality most people overlook when it comes to interviewing that is actually vitally important?

As a college student, the transition to the workforce is happening really soon. Since I will have to do many interviews, what soft skill or quality should I make sure I have in order to make myself as hirable as possible? #interviews #jobs #computer-science #professional-development #stem...

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Jeancarlo Jan 17, 2018 2186 views

How should a computer science major keep up with the constant changes in the field and with technology itself ?

I'm a computer science major and I constantly hear about new strategies, programming languages, and technologies that are supposed to be the next big thing. It would be impossible to keep up with all of them, but, in order to stay up to date, how do I tell which new thing is the best to invest...

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Jade Jan 17, 2018 1179 views

Best Extracurriculars for a Book Editor?

Now that I'm looking at internships, I want to be an attractive candidate for publishing companies. I've just started working as an editor for one of my college's newspapers. My other extracurricular is very inactive now, so what clubs should I approach? Book clubs, maybe? #college #english...

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Jade Jan 17, 2018 1249 views

Should I take Music courses in College, even though I don't know anything?

I plan on becoming a book editor - so an English major, basically. Recently I've been watching vocalists videos on YouTube, and have become fascinated with the creative world of vocal technique. My college offers a plethora of Music courses, and I really want to learn about the subject, but I'm...

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Mike Jan 16, 2018 870 views

Best skill to improve your worth to a company

What is the skill that has the highest return on investment outside of going to school #engineering

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Mike Jan 16, 2018 1210 views

How do I find internships at smaller companies

I want to do service engineering at a smaller company with potential for growth, and want to find a way to contact companies #jobs #engineering

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Chris Jan 16, 2018 1144 views

What is the best way to decide which career would be best for me?

I’m in my sophomore year now and I can’t decide what job I want to have when I’m older. I’ve done some research and would like to be either a lawyer or an engineer but I can’t decide which one. What would be a good way to go about deciding which career to pursue?
#career-choice

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Jhonatan Jan 16, 2018 1063 views

Should I attend Graduate school after my bachelors degree or should I get some experience first?

I am graduating in approximately a year and I am having troubling deciding this. #graduate-school #technology

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Jhonatan Jan 16, 2018 891 views

What are some good scholarships for student who are Latinos majoring in Computer Science?

I am Latino majoring and Computer Science and this interest me.
#technology #latino-students

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Jhonatan Jan 16, 2018 1258 views

Should I attend Graduate school after my bachelors degree? Or should I get some experience in the workforce first?

I am graduating in approximately a year and I am having troubling deciding this. #graduate-school #technology

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Jhonatan Jan 16, 2018 1121 views

What are some good scholarships for student who are unrepresented majoring in Computer Science?

I am Latino majoring and Computer Science and this interest me.
#technology #latino-students

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Hilmi Jan 16, 2018 859 views

In college, am I going to be able speak fluent?

I am international student in America, I studied English so much, and my speaking is not as good as my academic English. I want to be very fluent in English, people around me tell me that as I get to college, I will a lot of time to improve my speaking. Did anyone have experience like that?...

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dominique Jan 16, 2018 1399 views

What are some good studying habits as a college student?

I need help. #studying-tips #college #studying #study-skills #time-management

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dominique Jan 16, 2018 845 views

how do you switch your major after being accepted for one already?

Im asking because im indecisive about two majors but im leaning towards one than the other and i may change it. #medicine #college-major #academic-advising

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Samantha Jan 16, 2018 1666 views

How do you break into the photography business?

I'm a food photographer but I haven't had any luck getting steady clients. Advice? #food-photography #photography #digital-photography

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Samantha Jan 16, 2018 959 views

Do I need a Masters Degree to work in Higher Education?

I work as an adjunct instructor teaching photography, do I need my masters degree to continue doing this and to possibly work in professional development/instructional design/educational technology going forward? #higher education #technology #instructional-design

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Viridiana Jan 15, 2018 805 views

how do you decide what you want to study?

If you still aren't sure what you want to study in college, what are some ways that can help you figure out what you want to do? #career-choice

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Viridiana Jan 15, 2018 848 views

what is the hardest about becoming a lawyer?

Throughout the process of becoming a lawyer, what is the hardest? Is it the LSAT's OR getting into a Law school, or finding a job after? #lawyer

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Yeika Jan 14, 2018 1501 views

How can I stop being nervous about applying for college?

I’ve been looking at colleges for a while now, and thinking about how close it’s getting to having to submit applications worries me. The process of applications and thinking will I ever be accepted? #Anxious #college-applications #college-admissions #college

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Yeika Jan 14, 2018 1071 views

Will applying for colleges be stressful?

I’m a junior in high school and I’ve already looked into applying for colleges and it seems pretty complicated. So I’m just wondering how hard will it get throughout senior year looking for colleges? #stressed #college-applications #college

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Peaceful Dec 19, 2017 945 views

What time do teachers start and finish their day?

#research paper #teaching #teacher #career

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Guillermo Oct 01, 2017 1155 views

When did you know you wanted to become a screenwriter?

I have been thinking about becoming a screenwriter for some time. I love the idea of telling stories and educating the general public. #movies #screenwriting

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Annette Sep 28, 2017 1251 views

How do I know which career path is right for me? Do I need to be strong in mathematics in order to pursue a career in accounting?

I am going into college and I am unsure of which major to choose? #accounting

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Samantha Sep 01, 2017 1724 views

What sort of advice could you give to someone who just switched their major to Film/Video studies?

I was just wondering if there were any film or video production people out there who want to lend a hand? I just switched my major to Film/Video Production in the middle of this past spring semester since I've always been interested in learning more about this, especially video editing. So,...

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Madeline Sep 01, 2017 1114 views

What are the chances of finding a music education job after graduation?

I keep hearing that arts/music programs are being cut so I am a little nervous about being able to find a job after graduation. #musiceducation

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Megan Sep 01, 2017 1411 views

Is it ever too late to go back to school?

I've recently gone back to school and feel like by the time I graduate I'll be to old to start out in a new field.

#goingbacktoschool #academic-advising #college

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Juliana Sep 01, 2017 1927 views

I am not very good in Math. What college majors don't require advanced math courses?

Trying to decide a #Major. Help !

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Megan Sep 01, 2017 937 views

Why do some colleges expect a 17 year old to know what she wants to do with her life?

I am undecided currently in what I want to major in. Some colleges require when you apply that you apply to a specific college within the university. However they don't require a declared major until later on in college. I don't know what I want to major in and therefore choosing a college...

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Chinedu Sep 01, 2017 2029 views

Standing out in the Mechanical Engineering field?

I've been introduced to a lot of mechanical engineers and none of them have done anything real spectacular like owning a business or something of that sort, they've all just worked for good companies. What should I look towards in order to be a boss in a big company or just make a lot of money...

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