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Grace Jan 18, 2018 1225 views

What should I be doing during my "waiting period"?

I sent in all of my college applications before the New Year, but don't hear back from them until late March, leaving me with approximately three months of crippling financial worries and general stress about acceptance. I've been spending my time applying to as many scholarships as possible,...

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Haley Jan 17, 2018 814 views

What advice or steps should I take in starting a business?

I want to start up a boutique to sell my own line of clothing after college, but I'm unsure of where to start and what the first steps I should take.
#entrepreneurship

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Haley Jan 17, 2018 1138 views

How would I start a boutique for selling my own designs?

I have had the dream of becoming a fashion designer ever since I was ten years old, but I also want to be an entrepreneur. So, I decided that I would like to open up a boutique to sell my own line that I would design, but I would also sew them myself.
#fashion-design #entrepreneurship

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Kaylee Jan 17, 2018 925 views

What is the best way to pay college debt?

I plan on attending a private university for four years and then plan to move onto graduate school. After that many years of schooling I will most likely have a sizable amount of debt. #money #debt #collegedebt

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Kaylee Jan 17, 2018 1366 views

How easy is it to get a veterinarian job right out of grad. school?

I plan on majoring in animal sciences/pre-veterinary studies in college and I'm curious if it would be easy to get a job right away. Am I going to be able to get a job right away or am I going to have to search for that right employer? Or is it all just simply the luck of the draw? #veterinary...

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Shannon Jan 17, 2018 3643 views

What is the best way to find a roomate your freshman year?

Many people pick roommates from Facebook and I am not sure if this a good method or not.
#college #housing #student-housing #dorm #college-advice #roommates

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Shannon Jan 17, 2018 869 views

Best piece of advice you can offer about college?

I am looking for the biggest "watch outs" of my freshman year.
#Iwillsurvive

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Catherine Jan 17, 2018 969 views

Is this the career for me?

I want to be a musician and I know I do, I always have wanted to but I fear I won't be able to actually achieve it no matter how hard I try because it's such a competitive career, I also love art and while I don't want it to be my career I know it'll be my fall back plan. I just want to know...

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Catherine Jan 17, 2018 1194 views

I need a job for during the summers.

I'm going out of state for college and I need a job during school and during the summer but i'll be going home for the summer's and I don't know how i'll be able to keep a job. #college-jobs

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Joshua Jan 17, 2018 1147 views

Do you have any resources for identifying different types of jobs after receiving a degree in finance

I will be attending a college in Michigan to obtain a degree in Finance, but I am not for certain what all type of jobs would be available in that field, other than financial services. I am curious to see what else I might be able to do with this degree. #finance #business #college...

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April Jan 17, 2018 1087 views

Once accepted into my undergraduate program, where do I start to find internships?

#athletictraining #exercisescience #internship #undergraduate

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April Jan 17, 2018 14450 views

What major is most effective if I want to go to grad school for physical therapy?

Universities offer a few majors/routes for undergrads that could work for PT grad school... which one puts me ahead?
#physical-therapy #undergraduate #major #college-major #college #academic-advising

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Hayley Jan 17, 2018 1964 views

Hardest part of becoming a PT

What is the hardest part about becoming a Physical Therapist? #physical-therapist #physical-therapy #college-bound

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Hayley Jan 17, 2018 1131 views

Should I work as a sport Physical Therapist, or as a Physical Therapist in a children's hospital?

I know that I want to be a Physical Therapist but I don't know what kind of job setting I would prefer. I play soccer and I have had the help of physical therapist and they impacted my life so much. I also love children and want to impact the life of little kids and watch them grow....

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Carl Jan 17, 2018 876 views

Is it easier to start my own law firm or to start off as a lawyer for someone else’s law firm?

My father has a law firm that i would like to work for but I was also wondering if it would be better to start my own because he practices a different law than what I would like to practice.
#law

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Madison Jan 17, 2018 2738 views

Branch or Main Campus?

My dad was relatively okay with the college he heard I was going to... until he realized I would be going to the branch that's only 15 minutes away from home, so I can commute, instead of receiving my education at the main campus of the school and staying in the dorms. I decided to go to the...

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Carl Jan 17, 2018 904 views

Where is a nice and convenient location for a young immigration lawyer to get his career started?

Once completing college and law school I would like to become an immigration lawyer and jump start my career immediately. I am a very good Spanish speaker and would like to broaden my language spectrum but i would start out with Hispanic immigrants.
#lawyers

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Jacob Jan 16, 2018 1121 views

Are there lucrative job opportunities for students with a PH.D in Exercise Physiology?

I am interesting in following this career path, but have heard that it is tough to find a high paying job with this degree. Is it worth my time to strive towards getting a PH.D in this field? Or should I explore other options? #psychology #exercise-psychology #sports-psychology

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Jacob Jan 16, 2018 922 views

Do I have a chance of getting into UNC Chapel Hill?

I have always dreamed of attending UNC Chapel Hill, and I understand that their admission requirements are quite prestigious. I’m in my Junior year have roughly a 4.45 cumulative gpa thus far, and a 30 on my ACT. I also have a lot of extracurriculars as well. Do you think I have a good chance...

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Madison Jan 16, 2018 1262 views

Best Way to Become an Editor?

I want to be a novel editor, but my family thinks it's too wild of a career goal and I'll be a "starving artist" simply because I want an English degree. With a major in English and a minor in creative writing, is that a good choice to help me land a job in a publishing company? And does it...

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Jack Jan 16, 2018 3708 views

Will the computer science industry inevitably become oversaturated?

I am an amateur self-taught programmer in high school with interests in engineering. Given the recent boom in excellent jobs due to an expanding tech industry and the large number of people majoring in computer science to meet this demand, I often wonder if the field will become oversaturated...

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Jack Jan 16, 2018 948 views

How have you been influenced by individuals in unrelated fields in college?

I am enamored with science and technology, and plan to major in electrical engineering in college. One aspect I have carefully considered in the colleges that I applied to are versatility and strength of programs across several disciplines. I would like to become acquaintances with English and...

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Chase Jan 16, 2018 2070 views

Would business management major cover finance career?

#financial-services

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Chase Jan 16, 2018 1357 views

I am interested in pursuing a career in finance, what kind of jobs would that qualify me for?

I am looking into being an entrepreneur , so would finance be the best major for that?#corporate-finance #finance #college-major

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Alyssa Jan 16, 2018 1035 views

What would be a better option-to be a nurse practitioner who specializes in pediatrics or a pediatrician

I have always wanted to be a pediatrician. That is my long term goal. I plan on being a RN first, then obtain my nurse practitioner degree, and finally become a pediatrician. Recently, a lot of people have been telling about how great a career as a nurse practitioner is, I wasn't sure if I...

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Alyssa Jan 16, 2018 1530 views

Is the grade card for nursing different for all schools or is there one universal grade chart for all nursing school students?

I am going into nursing school and noticed a grade chart and I wasn't sure if that was for just the specific school or if it related to a universal grade chart. After becoming an RN, I will be a pediatrician. #medicine ##grades #nursing #college #pediatrics

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Katelyn Jan 16, 2018 1697 views

How much money can you get if you are a professional trumpet player?

I am trying to think of back up possibilities of what I’m wanting to major in doesn’t work. I’ve been told by multiple that I am very good at the trumpet and that I could be a proffessional. I just don’t know if I will be able to live on that money, depending on how much. #trumpet...

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Katelyn Jan 16, 2018 872 views

I am a senior and I am trying hard to keep my grades up. What is a way to get over senioritis. I am lacking the effort to care or do my work. I haven’t fully lost my effort, but it is slipping more and more each day. How can this be fixed?

#needtogotocollege
#senioritisisakiller
#lovenaps

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Regan Jan 16, 2018 21813 views

Is being a lawyer fun or it is mostly like doing paperwork all the time?

My parents want me to become a lawyer, but I’m not sure. #undecided #lawyer #law #legal #legal-services

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Regan Jan 16, 2018 1313 views

Is wanting to become an FBI agent too unreasonable for someone who’s not a genius?

I want to work for the FBI but I’m not sure if it’s possible. #criminal-justice #criminology #law-enforcement #fbi

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Ashley Jan 16, 2018 1975 views

What are some ways you can build confidence in public speaking, specifically for teaching?

I have around 7 years experience (or so) in tutoring, and I am pretty comfortable educating individuals and very small groups. However, I am considering pursuing an educators license and becoming a science teacher. I am not very confident in speaking in front of a group of more than 5 people at...

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Caleb Jan 16, 2018 1148 views

How do I pick my classes?

What classes should I take?

#needhelp

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Caleb Jan 16, 2018 1087 views

How do I pick my major?

I am having trouble narrowing down what major to go into.

#college

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Colin Jan 16, 2018 1370 views

What is the best way to learn outside of the classroom?

In school the obvious way to learn is to study and learn from a course. What are ways you may learn while in school? Would it be best to learn from other students or spend time talking to professors of our of course topics? I would personally prefer to learn more than my classroom material....

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Colin Jan 16, 2018 1027 views

Statistically am I going to be happy with my career?

I will be pursuing a degree in marketing and I was curious to if many people in this type of profession were happy/satisfied with their career. #marketing

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Kanrry Dec 28, 2017 1690 views

What other instruments will I have to learn for a career in music therapy?

I already play two instruments–piano and French horn. I have yet to be able to master French horn to a certain extent. The piano is going well.

I'm just interested in knowing what other instruments I'll need to learn for music therapy.

#music #music-therapy #instrumentation #career

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Ashley Dec 17, 2017 1354 views

What are some ways to become active (more) in the field of entomology?

I am a student in environmental sciences with a huge passion for pollinators, specifically bees and butterflies. I currently am the leader for the campus pollinator and native species garden, I have helped a variety of individuals build these sort of gardens from scratch, attended every lecture...

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Ashley Dec 17, 2017 1623 views

Should I get a part-time or university job while attending classes?

It has been something that I have been questioning since I started at university. I know that I need a greater amount of experience than I have currently, and in getting a job, I will have more funds. Which is just a touch important. On the other side, a part-time job may not be in the field of...

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Ashley Dec 17, 2017 2353 views

Is pursuing a master's degree or higher worth it?

I currently pursuing my Bachelor's degree in environmental sciences, and I originally was going to pursue a master's and a Ph.D. after its completion. However, in speaking to advisors, classmates and a couple of individuals in related fields, I have become hesitant about my original plan. With...

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Ashley Dec 11, 2017 3133 views

What does the typical day of an environmental scientist look like?

So, I understand that it a very, VERY broad field. But, I am curious as to the range of jobs and daily activities associated with working within the environmental sciences/biology/geology?
Thank you!
#environmental-science #biology #environmental-geology #geology #ecology

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Ashley Dec 08, 2017 1232 views

How does one become a book editor?

I love to read, and I have always thought it would be interesting to be a book editor. What sort of background would one need to become one? How does one become an editor for things like scientific journals? Thank you!
#editor #college #books

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Ashley Dec 08, 2017 1927 views

Does having experience outside of your preferred career field do anything to you?

I do not have a lot of experience (job or otherwise) in the field that I am currently pursuing, however I do have experience in areas such as working in a museum, teaching and working in the arts (glass blowing, painting, sewing..). Is there anyway to incorporate those skills in the...

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Ashley Dec 08, 2017 1859 views

What are some good ways for high school students to gain experience?

I did not have a lot of experience outside of school and volunteering when I started at university, and my brothers are both looking as they could be in the same boat as I was. I have given them a couple of suggestions from things that I learned, however, is there anything that anyone would...

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Ashley Dec 08, 2017 1512 views

What are some of the best ways to network as a student?

I am attempting to make my presence known, I guess, outside of my university and connect with different groups that I think perhaps I would like to work for. What are some of the best ways to do this? Are there specific events that would be better for me as an environmental science major? Is...

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Ashley Dec 06, 2017 1884 views

What certifications would be beneficial to pursue for an environmental scientist/biologist?

I know that just pursuing my degree and having it will likely not be enough for me to stand out to potential employers. I was wondering what sort of certifications or training would be beneficial to me, not just for finding a job, but as a scientist in general. What would you recommended? Thank...

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Ashley Dec 06, 2017 2874 views

What can one do with a degree in religion or religious studies?

The last few semesters, I have taken a few courses outside of my major and found that I rather enjoy the religion and mythology based courses that my university offers. It has been brought up to me by my professors that a religion degree is offered, and while I have looked into it a bit, I was...

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Ashley Dec 06, 2017 1333 views

What is the difference between getting a B.A. and a B.Sc.?

So, I am majoring in the sciences and have been debating between getting BA and a BS. There are only about three classes that differ between them, there is mostly more of a math element to the BS. However, I was wondering if there is actually a true difference, and if graduate schools or...

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Ashley Dec 06, 2017 1163 views

What langauge courses would be most beneficial to study in university?

Most universities (that I have seen) require a language as a part of your study program. Are there any languages that are preferred by employers or should be considered more (i.e. ASL, Chinese, Spanish..) or can it just be our preference? Thank you!
#foreign-languages #university #language #college

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Ashley Dec 02, 2017 1404 views

How do Independent Research Positions or Projects Work at University?

I recently completed and presented a project for a class in which my professor was over the moon about. After class, he suggested that next semester I could turn this project (it was a GIS campus project, in which I worked with Services and various other departments to complete) into an...

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Ashley Dec 02, 2017 1166 views

What sorts of activities could I be involved in outside of University and Internships that would improve my resume?

I know that there are a range of options that are supposed to be available to students at university in order to help them begin to get involved in their field of choice, however, I have had a hard time finding internships, research or work through my university. What are some other options...

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