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Meisya Apr 12, 2025 1228 views

What Advice Do You Have For A 1st Generation College Student?

Hi everybody! My name is Meisya and I am a first generation immigrant and college student. Neither of my parents graduated college so I could use some tips on how to be successful college student, since I don't have anyone to ask. Thanks guys!

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Shannon Apr 11, 2025 1143 views

How does an older returning student achieve balance working toward a new career ? #Spring25

Over 50 years old returning to school after 28 years working toward a new career in Dental Hygiene. Trying to keep balance between my responsibilities at home and making ends meet while also attending school.

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Kaylie Apr 09, 2025 452 views

How can I improve my chances of getting internships while in school?

How can I improve my chances of getting internships while in school? I'm about to finish my freshman year and want better chances of getting hired in sustainability when I graduate!

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Jason Apr 03, 2025 855 views

What classes are required to be an x-ray technician?

I am financially struggling and I need to make sure each class I take is applicable towards my degree. I am also curious about what courses I would need to take for CT and MRI. #Spring25

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Kelly Apr 02, 2025 1827 views

How have you balanced going back to school full-time as a Mom?

As a Mom of a little one under 1, I'm hoping to go back to school for Nursing and would love any insight or advice on how to balance parenting and going back to school full-time!

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Elizabeth Apr 02, 2025 508 views

How can I best use my time in the field as a nurse to prepare for a future career as a nurse educator?

I'm a 38-year-old returning to college and I've always loved the training and education portions of previous jobs. I'm most interested in teaching in a clinical simulation lab for a school of nursing down the line and I'd love some tips for how to be best prepared for that.

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Ian Apr 02, 2025 578 views

What would be a good major or combination of majors that could both aid me in becoming a pastor, and open up other, secular job opportunities Right now I'm thinking of double majoring in communications and math; does that seem smart??

I'll be finishing up an Oregon transfer degree at PCC this spring, and I'm planning on transferring to PSU in the fall, largely because it's the only school that works financially for me. I want to go into professional christian ministry--something like a pastor--but I recognize that that's not...

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H Apr 02, 2025 797 views

How important are college extra curricular activities on my resume?

I work 15 hours a week, go to college full-time and am a sophomore Engineering student. #Spring25

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Yara Apr 02, 2025 838 views

As a future dentistry student, how do most pre-dental students navigate the financial burden of dental school, and are there any specific strategies or programs that help them?

I am an 18 year old rising college freshman and have been interested in pursuing dentistry throughout all four years of high school. I am convinced this profession will not only help me serve my community but also help give me a bigger understanding of collaboration and communication. I already...

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Craig Apr 02, 2025 331 views

What is the best way a person with a wealth of life experience in leadership, working in a team environment, and overcoming obstacles in life impart that knowledge on younger people in the nursing profession who undoubtedly have more experience in the nursing field? #Spring25

Current military leader, Bacherlor of Science in Information Technology holder, and soon to be retired phone guy looking to change career paths to enter nursing.

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Nitin Apr 02, 2025 1643 views

How can I get into the field of technical artistry for product design and media production? What training and type of portfolio do I need?

I would like to understand what training is needed and to better understand how I can get into the field of technical artistry for video games, films, industrial design. What tools are needed and how can I build a portfolio and career.

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Olivia Apr 01, 2025 739 views

Do you have to have a g.e.d or graduated from high school

I’m in 12tb grade just didn’t ever finish school up I didn’t like how they were trying to make me go in a 8am for whole day schedules rather than just alowing me to do my half days when I just go in at lunch it’s sutes my schedule better and makes me more motivated to go in cause I have time to...

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Cecilia Mar 19, 2025 2246 views

Have I majorly screwed up my chances for college and (hopefully!) med school?

Greetings all! Currently, I am a sophomore in high school. Last year, I was a 3.5-3.8 GPA student while learning how to study and juggling extracurriculurs. Fast forward past many things in my personal life gone wrong to sophomore year, and now I am meeting with my school counselor and...

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Atlas Mar 06, 2025 1510 views

For all the authors out there, what app or website do you use to write your books?

I haven't been able to find anything that was specifically tailored to book writing.

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James Mar 06, 2025 1926 views

Is airport security a good career option?

I am thinking about getting a job in airport security and have a few questions for anyone with that job. Is it a good job for a long term career? Is it a difficult job? And are there opportunities to advance in the job?

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