Oxford, Georgia
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I am a rising freshman majoring in International Policy, and I was wondering whether it is wise to keep a backup option considering the job market?
I am just concerned about whether I can have a career aligned with my area of interest or whether I should start planning for otherwise. #resume #majors #government #job-market #international-affairs
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I am a rising college freshman in International Policy; however, I believe that every job requires some sort of technical skills, so I was curious whether it is wise to take a computer science minor or just take a few classes to gain those skills?
I am very concerned about future job opportunities. I am attending Georgetown university in the fall, and I want to maximize my skills for the future job market. #computer-science #government #job-market #international-affairs #technical #foreign-policy
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If I plan to attend law school, what should I consider majoring in?
I plan to attend the University of Georgia in the fall and plan to become a defense attorney. #law #lawyer #law-school
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Will it be beneficial to me to take an accounting course in college if I plan to study pre-law?
My grandfather is an attorney, and i remember him suggesting this. I do not understand why that might benefit me. #law #pre-law
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Is Athletic Training the best major for college to obtain prerequisites for a Physical Therapy graduate degree?
I will be attending college in Fall 2016 for Athletic Training, and I am interested in finding out if this is the best direction to go to enter grad school in 2020. #physical-therapist #athletic-training #exercise-science #athletics #sports #physical #science #college
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As a chemistry major, what would be the best internships to aquire as a future pharmacist?
I am currently in school to obtain a bachelor's in chemistry. I plan on studying pharmacy in graduate school, and I would love more insight on my future endevours. #medicine #pre-med #chemistry #pharmacy #pharmacists
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How important is networking ? Doe you have any tips for networking?
How has networking helped you in your career #networking #network
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As a journalist what is the hardest thing about your job? And what is the best state to start a job in journalism
I am a junior in college and am majoring in mass communicantions #journalism
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Is doing online college a bad thing?
I would like to know if online college would look worse on a resume than just attending and graduating from a normal college. #college #resume #online
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As a diagnostic medical sonographer, does your job require you to come in at night?
I would like to know this because I want to be a diagnostic medical sonographer and would like to know if the job will be overwhelming if I have a future family. #career #medicine #hospital #women #ultrasound #sonography #pregnant
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How do you narrow down your interests in order to determine which field to pursue?
I have many different interests, and I'm not sure which I enjoy the most. Therefore, I don't know what job to pursue. #teacher #college-student #intern #employee
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Carrer Choices
I am thinking of pursuing a degree in finance but don't know if I should. The business world is very competitive and I'm not sure if I am cut out for the environment and hustle. I am thinking I want a career as a Personal Financial Advisor, if anyone in the career or something similar to the...
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Counselors
I like helping people and I love to give advice so I thought about being a high school counselor or something along those lines would be a career path for me. I just don't know what a counselor would major/minor in or the process it takes to become one. Anyone who knows anything would be a huge...
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What should I major in?
Hi, I am a sophomore in high school, and I want to be an OB/GYN. I know that I want to attend the University of Georgia, but I want to know what to major in as an undergraduate. I do not know what major would fit with my profession choice, and I need to know what would make the most sense to...
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How do you balance being a doctor and your normal life?
Hi, I am a sophomore in high school and I want to be an OB/GYN when I finish college. I just want to know how easy it is to juggle work and home when doing a demanding job like this. It isn't like any other job, as I already know, but I want to know how to balance the two. I want to see how to...
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Do I need a Licence to be a Forensic Scientist?
Hi, I'm currently debating on whether to be a forensic scientist or pursuing a career in Exercise Sciences. I've heard that in order to be a Forensic Scientist that I need to receive a bachelors degree and a state issued license to be a forensic scientist. I researched the requirements online...
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Is the Demand for Gym Teachers diminishing?
Hi, I'm currently debating on whether to pursue a career in Exercise Sciences and become a Gym Teacher. However upon researching the job some more, some say that the demand for Gym Teachers is vanishing due to change in county's curriculum, apparently Gym class is not even part of some county's...
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Engineering vs. Engineering Technology
What's the difference between these two majors from the stance of someone who has experienced practice in one or both? #engineering #technology #graduate #undergraduate
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Industrial Engineering
I was wondering if someone could expound on the thought of industrial engineering? I've tried getting as much information on the true definition of what an industrial engineer does. Also, what are common jobs that industrial engineers fall into after graduating college that best fit their...
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when going for a msw is it better to get a clinical social work or a family and children focus if I want to have a group home. Considering some children may need to be diagnosed before entering the group home.
I was told that if I wanted to own a group home I would need to have experience working and dealing with children but someone recommended the clinical social work degree saying that it would include knowledge of childhood development and would give me more reach as a social worker. #social-work
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What are the challenges of creating and operating a group home in Georgia?
I have noticed that the orphanage concept is not very common in the US but I have seen several group homes and children shelters. I would like to have a group home or shelter but operate it more like a traditional orphanage if that is possible. #social-work #social #hospital #medicine #college...
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Top ten things an international student needs to know before getting started?
College student #expert
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Are there any scholarships or grants to assist in becoming a certified dog trainer?
I help rescue and foster dogs. I would love to become a trainer so that I could find more dogs "furever" homes. #animal-health #dog-rescue #dogs #dog-training #animal #career #college #career-counseling
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What is the difference between a Bachelor's degree and a Master's degree, and what benefits arise from each?
I am asking this question because I am considering my options for receiving a degree, whether it be Bachelor's or Master's, and I am just wondering what the main differences are between them, and what kind of jobs can you get with each of them? #professor #finance #professional #jobs #masters...
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How do you find out what career will fit you best?
I am asking this question because I want to be sure I know exactly what field I would fit best in and I don't want to waste any time in school studying for one career meanwhile, the one for me is something else. I am just wondering if there are any tips or advice I could receive to help me in...
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Is my dream school for graduate education worth the debt? Will it be worth it for my future career?
After I complete my undergraduate school at Georgia Tech, my dream is to attend the University of Southern California for graduate school and earn my Masters in Economics. This school is extremely expensive and will leave me in debt. #graduate-school #economics #debt #personal-finance
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I am currently enrolled in Georgia Tech starting this fall, but I am a Global Economics major. Will my major limit my options because I chose to go to a technical school? Can I still have the opportunities an engineering student would have there?
I am currently enrolled in Georgia Tech and will start as a freshman this Fall. Despite Georgia Tech being a technical school, I am interested in Global Economics. Georgia Tech is a very high ranked school and has a variety of science majors but I am afraid my options can be limited because of...
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Which is better for medical school, Oxford of Emory better or Mercer?
I got accepted into both still deciding. #pre-med #science #college #career #medicine #hospital-and-health-care #college-selection #college-advice
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How do I do well in college classes?
Like pre med classes how do I make sure I get good grades. #pre-med
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Commute or dorm?
I want to hear anyone's experiences of commuting or dorming for school and what was their experiences with that. The pros and cons and the reality of each situation. #college #experience #college-life #benefits
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Should money be an important factor in college decisions?
I had have several people (i.e teachers, college graduates) explain to me that I should expand my search to out of state schools. I was told that colleges have "tons of money" to give away and that I should not allow cost to restrain my decisions. However, with increasing college debts, I...
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Is it beneficial to major in marine biology in undergrad if you want to be a marine biologist?
There are no marine bio progams in my state so wonder if I should just major in regular biology. #college #biology #undergraduate #marine-biology #studies #programs
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Is marine engineering an extended field of marrine biology?
I researched marine engineering in class, but want to know more from a professional. #engineering #marine-biology
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Where do marine biologists work (independently, through a company or the government)?
I am wondering whered I would apply for jobs after high school. #college #government #marine-biology #apply #career #career-counseling #science
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What specific skills do an environmental scientist need to have?
I am wondering if I should start looking at internships or specific programs as aneeded up-coming high school senior. #internships #environmental-science #high-school-classes #environment
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Are there marketing jobs at investment management companies?
I want to work as a social media marketer, but I don't know what if there are social media marketers at investment companies. I'd imagine everyone needs a social media marketer nowadays? #finance #marketing #financial-services #investment-management #investing #social-media #social-media-marketing
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Are there any other degrees besides accounting that will allow me to still work as an investment manager?
I know working in the financial services industry requires a lot of math and accounting skills, but I would like to study something other than accounting. Would it be wise for me to study something other than accounting? #college #finance #accounting #financial-services #investment-management...
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Can I study anything during my undergrad and still go on to get my MBA, or do I have to study business as an undergraduate student?
I want to get a degree in history during my undergrad and go on to get my MBA so I can get a good job and work in business. Is this possible? #college #college-major #finance #financial-services #investment-management
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Does every investment manager have their CPA certification?
Do you get paid better because of it? What services can you provide that you otherwise could not without a CPA? #finance #accounting #financial-services #investment-management #investing #cpa
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I want to work as an international financial manager one day. What are the steps that you recommend I take to achieve that goal?
I've always wanted to work in international business ever since I traveled to China with my family when I was younger. #finance #financial-services #investment-management #international-business
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Do a lot of women pursue careers in finance at PIMCO?
I love math and working with numbers, so i'm wondering if at a company like PIMCO, there are a lot of women who work in the finance? #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
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If you had to describe a person perfect for a career in investment management what would they be like and why?
I'm debating between a few careers so I'd like to know what type of person is perfect for a career in investment management so that I can figure out which career option suits me best. #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
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Is working in finance stressful?
There are a lot of movies out there about finance and almost always they show a really intense and stressful work environment. That is exciting but it is also really intimidating. How much of that portrayal is just Hollywood vs. really a reflection of real life in the finance industry? #finance...
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Why did you attend the business school you did?
I'm a sophomore in high school and just starting to look into colleges to apply to next year. Are there certain schools you recommend I apply to if I want to ultimately have a successful career in business? I'm wondering why it is you chose to go to the school you did - what appealed to you?...
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How did you get your first job managing investments without having real experience?
It seems like every job requires previous experience. How does anyone ever get started the first time? It seems like a catch 22. #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
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What's the best way to familiarize myself with the financial market?
I want to be in finance because I am really good with numbers and love math, but I have trouble understanding the financial market. #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing #public-speaking
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Let’s be honest: Do you have to go to an Ivy League school to get into investing?
I know a college degree is important for getting a job in investing. How important is the exact school you go to? Is an Ivy League school necessary? I ask for honesty because I keep hearing YOU CAN DO ANYTHING from people about everything, and it doesn’t seem like anyone is really just saying...
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What do you like most about your job as an investment manager?
What do you not like as much about it? #finance #financial-services #investment-management #investing
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How do I become a good music producer?
I've always been really into music and the production side of it. Recently, I've also been interested in not only music production for artists, but also film. I was just looking for any advice to become a good music producer. Also, tips on how to improve my music would be greatly appreciated as...
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