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Sage Apr 29, 2014 1671 views

What are some colleges that are strong in math, art, and science?

Hi, I'm a sophomore in high school, and I'm interested in math, art and science. I'm starting to think about what colleges I will want to apply to, and I was wondering what are some I may want to look at. Do you have any recommendations? I'm not really sure about the size of the school I...

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Andrea Apr 29, 2014 2186 views

Does attending an Ivy League or prestigious college affect the way potential employers view your application?

Could this give you an advantage when it comes to looking for jobs after graduating or even just internships during college? I will be attending an Ivy League next fall. #career #education #career-path #college-selection

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Teal Apr 29, 2014 1228 views

Does the age of the college or university make a difference to employers?

Does being a longer established school make a difference on how possible employers view you? #college #university

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Teal Apr 29, 2014 1083 views

Would getting an internship in a career you don't entirely plan on following beneficial in the long run?

Work experience is very important in getting a job, but when you have very little work experience in the field you want to pursue, would internships in other fields be helpful in different fields? How separate should the difference be between the fields to be considered applicable #internship...

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Teal Apr 29, 2014 1100 views

What are personal interactions within the workplace like within the psychology field?

Because psychology is a very private interaction with patients, how exclusive are the interactions within the workplace? #psychology

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Sage Apr 29, 2014 4077 views

What's the financial situation like in college? Do you recommend getting a job, and is it hard to manage work with school?

I'm a sophomore in high school, and I'm starting to think about college and what it is going to be like. I've heard that in college, it is hard to get by financially, and I was wondering what the reality of it is. How hard is it? What kind of things can you do to improve your financial...

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Irma Apr 29, 2014 2196 views

Is it better to live at the school your attending, rent an apartment near them, or just live at your house?

I am really thinking about whether I should go to a college that is close to my house, so that I could live there, or if I shoukd just live at the school or near it, but being far away from where I live? #college-life #home

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Martina Apr 29, 2014 1211 views

What are the different types of engineering and what skills do you have to have?

There are a lot of different types of engineering type jobs but I don't know what they do exactly. I'm interested in this field because of all the options but I don't know where to start. What skills do I need to have to be successful? #college #engineering #engineer #skills #success

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Teal Apr 29, 2014 2310 views

How difficult is it to change careers?

I'm a senior in high school and upon entering college I am becoming more and more worried about my future. I don't really know what I want to study in or make into a career path, so I was wondering how locked in are you once you declare a major and begin your career path? #science #majors...

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Teal Apr 29, 2014 2094 views

How strongly should the financial aspect of a career impact what I decide to study?

I have a love of theater, specifically being backstage rather than acting, but I know it is a very shaky business both in terms of job availability and financial stability. My plan for college would be to either double major in theater and a more established major, probably a physical science,...

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Teal Apr 29, 2014 2361 views

How does studying abroad effect your career?

I'm a senior in high school and I am debating whether or not to study abroad and how it will impact my education for a career. I am considering majoring in theater or psychology, and I want to know how studying abroad will impact my studies. What are the benefits and drawbacks of studying in...

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Andrea Apr 29, 2014 6983 views

Pros and Cons of being a pediatrician vs a veterinarian?

I am a senior who is going to major in Animal Science in college (I've already been accepted). I was told that the beginning pre-requisite classes for pre-vet and pre-med track students are fairly similar and you can cross over somewhat easily if you change your mind. I have always wanted to...

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Irma Apr 29, 2014 1208 views

What is it like to try and become a doctor? Is it stressful, do you have to go to school for a long time?

I am a Sophomore at High school, and I am interested in becoming a doctor, but I was wondering what it was like to actually get there? #doctor #medicine #premed

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Maeve Apr 29, 2014 1596 views

What is it like to study abroad?

I am thinking about studying abroad while I am in college with a business administration major. I was wondering what it is like to study abroad. Is it a good experience? Is there something that you learn while in a foreign country studying than just staying at one university for four years....

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Ally Apr 29, 2014 1871 views

How long does it take to be a lawyer in the United States?

I am in high school and I am thinking of becoming a lawyer. I have heard that becoming a lawyer in the united states takes a very long time, and was jus wondering if that is true or not. #law #lawyer #school

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Ally Apr 29, 2014 2820 views

How hard is it to get a job in the food industry?

I am a sophomore in high school and am interested in getting a job in the food industry in the future. #job #cooking #food #industry

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Maeve Apr 27, 2014 1387 views

Will companies pay for you to continue your education after you graduate from college?

I have heard many people say that some companies will pay for you to go to graduate school. I really want to go to graduate school but I also want to work at the same time. Is this even possible, #education #graduate-school #graduate #college-graduate #companies

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Maeve Apr 26, 2014 2902 views

What is it like to work in "Big 4"?

I am about to head off to college where I will be majoring in business administration with a concentration in accounting. The college I'm going to is highly recruited by the "Big 4" and I would really like to work at one of the firms, #business #career #accounting #job

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Andrea Apr 25, 2014 1233 views

What are some jobs you can go into for marine biology?

I'm interested in what you can do after studying marine biology.

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Rama Apr 24, 2014 2648 views

What is most enjoyable about being a speech therapist?

I am a sophomore in high school and I am shadowing a speech therapist that works at a private school. Sometimes I get bored because my mentor does the same thing in every session and I am just sitting there observing. I want to know if it is different for speech therapists not working at a...

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Andrea Apr 23, 2014 2151 views

What is the starting salary for a small animal veterinarian?

This being for either California or New York please. #veterinarian #veterinary #animals #salary

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Sage Apr 23, 2014 105738 views

What exactly does it mean when you minor in a subject, and, specifically, what would minoring in art entail?

I'm a sophomore in high school with a passion for art, but I am not sure if I really want to pursue it as my major. I've been thinking about minoring in art instead, so that I still have a chance to do art but am not tied to it and have other career options. However, as I came to this idea, I...

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Sage Apr 23, 2014 2477 views

Should I do art as a career or just as a hobby?

I'm a sophomore in high school and I am very interested in art. However, I also really enjoy other subjects like math and science. I wanted to know what the pros and cons would be of going to an art college and majoring in art. Also, what would be the pros and cons of focusing on something in...

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Teal Apr 22, 2014 1481 views

What majors are available for people who want a career backstage rather than on one?

I'm a senior in high school and am trying to decide what to major in in college. I enjoy working backstage at theatrical performances, but I don't want to major in theater. I know there are careers in costume design, set design, stage manager, etc... but I don't know what majors could help me...

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Maeve Apr 22, 2014 8841 views

Would it be helpful/easier to get a job if you have a masters degree?

I am going to college soon and at the college I am attending offer a combined bachelors and masters degree. Will this make it easier to find a job? #college #business #accounting #job #masters #bachelors

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Andrea Apr 22, 2014 1529 views

I have always been interested in being a veterinarian or a teacher. Are there any jobs that incorporate both of these themes?

I am a senior in High School who is planning to follow a pre-vet track in college. #teaching #teacher #veterinarian #veterinary

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Jesse Apr 22, 2014 2891 views

what are some careers that work with animals but don't require a degree from veterinary school?

I love being around animals and I think being a vet sounds like it would be really good for me but I'm not sure I want to spend an extra four years in college and lots of extra money. Any ideas for other careers that might be fulfilling to me? #college #major #veterinarian #animals

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Kelly Apr 22, 2014 1005 views

What careers are available for people who are interested in behavioral psychology?

I am entering college next year and I want to study children psych. I plan on going to grad school but was not planing on getting a PhD. #psychology #social-psychology

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Simran Apr 22, 2014 1454 views

What is the average amount of loans students have to pay off at the end of their bachelor degree?

I am a high school senior and am deciding between going to a private university or a state university. If I decide to attend the private school, I would need to take out some loans, and I was wondering what the average loan looks like for a student pursuing a bachelor degree, so I can get a...

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Teal Apr 22, 2014 5044 views

Are there any careers that could combine a psychology major and a love of theater?

I am a senior in high school and have always had a fondness for theater, specifically the behind the scenes work rather than actually performing. Recently I have been thinking about possible majors and career paths certain majors could open up for me and, although I love theater, I don't think...

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