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Courtney May 25, 2016 971 views

When pursuing graduate school, what are some things to keep in mind and look into?

I'm in the process of compiling a list of graduate schools to apply to in the fall and would like some advice on how to narrow down the list. Right now a big thing for me is location, so I'm only looking at particular states. But I'm sure there are other things that one should keep in mind when...

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Courtney May 25, 2016 3336 views

If you're trying to make a field switch (say math to engineering) what advice do you have for a smooth transition?

A little bit about me: I am a rising undergraduate senior majoring in math but I am interested in pursuing industrial engineering. I've been looking into pursuing graduate school simply because it seems like the only option, being that I have no formal knowledge of engineering. Are there any...

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Liz May 24, 2016 1503 views

How do you go about finding a summer internship?

I have just finished my sophomore year at the College of Charleston and was not sure how to go about finding a summer internship before I headed back home to New York. I'm a double major in Business Administration and Hospitality and Tourism so at my college there is a list server for Tourism...

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Maneesha May 24, 2016 1274 views

Where can you find the best financial aid support?

I am a current junior in high school and looking for financial options that allow college to be more affordable. #financial-aid #scholarship

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Maneesha May 24, 2016 897 views

When is the right time to take the SAT's and how many times should I take it?

I am a current junior in high school and I am taking the upcoming SAT on June 4, but wondering if I should take it another time. #sat

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Krishia May 23, 2016 6704 views

What are benefits of having a minor in Linguistics?

I am currently thinking about minoring in Linguistics, and my career goal is to work in the Education field. #school #college-minor #k-12-education #linguistics

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Abi May 22, 2016 1370 views

If I want to work at a record company in their PR division, how do I get started?

Thanks for the help #pr #record-labels #record #public-relations #music #performing-arts

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Abi May 22, 2016 3692 views

What is the difference between hard and soft skills on a resume?

One resume asked me for hard skills and soft skills, and I want to know the difference. #resume #interviews #general

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Rosa May 20, 2016 1209 views

What are some of the concepts needed to know before taking Physical Therapy classes?

I am thinking about pursuing this career but do not know exactly what is to be studied. #pre-med #therapy #physical #medicine #hospital-and-health-care #physical-therapy

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Rosa May 20, 2016 2044 views

How does the process of college work? Do people help you, guide you, through college or is it more independent?

I am asking because I am currently being pressured to start my college search and applications and do not know exactly how the process of collefe works. #education #leader #college-teaching

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Krishia May 20, 2016 3269 views

Do school counselors' role vary depending on the grade of school they are working in?

I want to know if a school counselor's role differ in an elementary school, middle school, high school, and college due to students' age and their behaviors. I can see a school counselor in a middle school would likely to deal with behavioral issues where as high school can be different....

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Francis May 20, 2016 3050 views

What is the best way to overcome test anxiety?

I have struggled with test anxiety beginning in early elementary school. I am looking for advise as to how to overcome this issue
so I can be the most confident when tests are presented. #test #anxiety

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Francis May 20, 2016 1220 views

What subjects do you feel are the most imortant when looking to pursue a career in sports marketing or sports management?

The university I am going to attend does not specifically offer a major in Sports Management. I will be majoring in Business Management/Marketing.
I want to take advantage of any courses that you feel are 100% necessary to help me be successful in my career. #business #management #sports

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Alexander May 19, 2016 1062 views

How much human contact to Biomedical Engineers generally get at their job sites after college?

I am high school senior who will be attending Columbia University next year and I plan on majoring in biomedical engineering. #engineering #engineer #biology #higher-education

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Alexander May 19, 2016 1907 views

How can I use an MBA degree after attending business school to help me bring my Biomedical Engineering expertise to the business world.

I am a high school senior who will be attending Columbia university next year and I plan on majoring in Biomedical Engineering. #business #engineering

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Olivia May 19, 2016 1273 views

Do you think these two majors are a good combo?

I'm going into computer science and computer art. My endgame is to make video games. #science #computer

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Olivia May 19, 2016 2242 views

What are good websites to use to learn coding?

codeacademy? code . org? #science #computer #tech

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Olivia May 19, 2016 1230 views

How should I start learning on my own?

I don't want to go in completely blind and fall behind. I took a computer science course in high school but I think that it's not really enough. #science #computer

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Olivia May 19, 2016 2049 views

How hard was it to go from knowing nothing to learning about Computer Science?

I don't know much about the field other than a very VERY basic understanding and I'm worried I never will. #science #computer

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l May 19, 2016 1347 views

Is it more sensible to enter an RN program vs a LPN in nursing since the LPN part time is 2 academic years?

Weighing options #nursing #medicine

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l May 19, 2016 1717 views

Is it common for medical students to enter the medical field and have a nervous reaction to the sight of blood (blood phobia)?

I was accepted into a nursing program which begins at the end of August and am dead set on overcoming the fear. I believe that maybe with enough exposure, you become de-sensitized to it?? #medicine #nursing

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Lindsay May 19, 2016 2088 views

How vast is the overlap between a career as a translator and a career as an interpreter?

At the moment I am studying Spanish Translation & Interpretation in undergraduate school. I adore reading and writing, but I also value the spoken and listening aspect of language as well, and therefore feel that I would be suited professionally not just for translation, but also for...

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Lindsay May 19, 2016 2737 views

How does a PhD program work as opposed to a Masters program? What does it entail?

Hi, I'm an undergraduate student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Spanish Translation & Interpretation and I'm interested in pursuing a Doctorate after I graduate. However, I've heard a number of different explanations of what a PhD program entails and I am honestly so...

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Thomas May 18, 2016 948 views

Is working for an NGO or a Government entity more useful for helping enact a positive change and gain practical experience?

My undergraduate research used data from both governmental and non-governmental agencies to assess local water quality. I wanted to know which route would provide me with better experience? #environmental-science

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Thomas May 18, 2016 1134 views

In the field of environmental science, how relevant will a Ph.D or Master's degree be?

I just finished my undergraduate career and will be entering into a Master's program this fall (2016). I am attempting to figure out whether a Master's degree is sufficient to begin a career or if it would be better to persue a Ph.D immediately after the graduate program. I know it's a little...

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Jules Benjamin May 15, 2016 1519 views

Which field of engineering gives me the greatest opportunities for advancement and flexibility to evolve/grow?

I wish to major in engineering but am unsure about what subspecialty, for example, chemical, mechanical, etc. #professor #manager #or #project

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Jules Benjamin May 15, 2016 2192 views

What field of engineering leads to the greatest number of start-ups?

I also want to start my own business one day. #entrepreneur #start-ups #science #college #engineering #career #career-counseling

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Rebekah May 15, 2016 1315 views

Is having a very specific career goal putting to many limitations on my future?

Becoming a video game developer is all I've ever wanted to be. I'm concerned that being so specific will limit my options down the road. Should that not pan out, I worry about what other careers will I be qualified for. I want to have something to fall back on. #career-path #guidance-counselor...

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Rebekah May 15, 2016 1524 views

Is attending an ouit of state college financially responsible?

I have received a scholarship to attend a local university. However, the career I've always dreamed of having as a video game developer isn't offered at the local university. I have been accepted at a major university out of state. Though I have been offered a honors at entrance partial...

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Klea May 14, 2016 1487 views

What do you recommend to get involved with in college that will prepare me for getting a job in marketing after graduation?

Nothing excites me more than going into a field that allows me to be creative and do something new everyday. I really want to do everything I can possible to make sure that I will be successful in a marketing career. Any kind of feedback would mean so much! #marketing

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John May 13, 2016 2209 views

Will Computer Science knowledge be necessary in every field in the future?

Technology is changing and computers are every where, will it be vital to learn computer science to help in business. #business #finance #computer

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John May 13, 2016 3206 views

Why do I have to take Spanish to fulfill core requirements?

I hate Spanish but my college requires a foreign language. Why do I have to take it? #foreign-languages

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Brandon May 13, 2016 1529 views

Is dentistry a good field of study

In my area there aren't a lot of dentist offices and jobs available for dentistry #general #knowledge

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Brandon May 13, 2016 1337 views

Is Radiology a good career to become apart of?

I was asking this question because, where I live the average salary is below. #general # #financial-planning #career-details #radiology

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Maria May 12, 2016 9530 views

Is it hard to find a job as a chemical engineering major?

I am worried I will waste my education for a major that won't be useful. #chemical-engineer

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Maria May 12, 2016 1204 views

Will I be able to keep busy and learn more in a field like chemical engineering?

I am worried that I will stagnate in my education and career in the future, and I cannot see myself in a position where I am not challenged. #education #research

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Tiffany May 12, 2016 1634 views

If you could only choose between pursuing a career that has a high salary, or pursuing a career that you always wanted to, which one should you choose and why?

I'm still deciding my major. My parents want me to select a major that would help me acquire a high paying job, however the major I want to go into is not that high paying. #financial-planning #personal-development

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Anthony May 10, 2016 1702 views

Can I make a living as an actor?

It is my dream career to be on the stage performing. #musical-theatre #live-theatre

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Anthony May 10, 2016 1507 views

Is it necessary to have a masters degree in todays times to really get a job?

I am going to school for Theater Performance and due to the field of study and alumni connections it is smarter at this point to go to the " more prestigious institution". The majority of my big student loans will be from these 4 years. How necessary will be be to continue with my masters...

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Nazeline May 05, 2016 1625 views

What job can I get with an undergrad in Genetics and Biotechnology?

Ahh yes. I want to be a radiologist but, I'm wondering if I can start a job after my undergraduate degree. What options am I looking at? #jobs #biomedical-engineering #radiology #biotech

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Pamela May 04, 2016 2422 views

What are the math requirements needed to be taken for a major in Biology?

I want to know the possible maths I might have to take in college if I have Biology as a major so I can prepare for them #doctor #college-major #biology #mathematics #molecular-biology #cell-biology

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DION Mar 28, 2016 1596 views

What is the difference between Microeconomics and Macroeconomics? In addition, what is the difficulty of each one?

I'm a freshmen in college. I'm interested in a second major, which is economics, but I have a basic understanding of each one, and I would like to know from others perspective and knowledge of the material. #professor #economics

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DION Mar 21, 2016 1184 views

What type of major would be a great foundation to use in order to get into the business felid?

I'm a rising sophomore in college and its becoming the time to choose my major and minor is ahead, but I'm not done experimenting with other courses to figure out what I what to specialize in. One thing I'm interested in is business and making a business to I was wondering what major are a...

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Tamara Mar 02, 2016 1471 views

What steps did you take during your undergraduate college experience to help you decide what type of law you wanted to work in?

I am currently a Senior in high school and I know that I want to be a lawyer when I grow up. However, I don't have a specific kind of law that I know for sure I want to work in. I am interested in doing law that involves contracts for big companies. However,I am also interest in doing law that...

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Tyla Feb 24, 2016 4390 views

What will I have to major in in order to be a fashion consultant/stylist? What college offer this major?

I really want to be involved in fashion as I go into college later on this year... #fashion #creative #artistic

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DION Jan 11, 2016 1439 views

How does one create an appilcation are in other words an app such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Angry Birds and other such applications?

Since we all live in world where tech is ubiquitous on mobile devices and laptops and etc, I was interested in how i might be able to create something like these applications to. #career #general #social #entrepreneur #media #business-idea #great-ideas

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DION Jan 11, 2016 1878 views

What type of careers are available for Computer Science majors?

I'm really interested in CS. #general #professors #professionals

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DION Jan 11, 2016 1370 views

What type of jobs are available for Communication Arts major?

I think CA is very interesting thing to study and I want to know more about what future jobs it could give one person. #professors #professionals

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Cheyanne Mar 25, 2015 2096 views

Do I have to major in nursing or a science in order to become a neonatal nurse ?

I am an upcoming freshman in college and I plan to become a nurse. Of all the schools I have gotten accepted to, I did not get accepted under any nursing programs. I have, however, been given the option to transfer to a nursing major, but I would like to know if I need a degree in nursing to...

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Cheyanne Mar 25, 2015 24579 views

What is an average day like for a neonatal nurse ?

I am a senior in high school pursuing nursing in the coming fall. I plan to become a neonatal nurse in New York City, however i'm curious of the work load. Specifically, how often do you interact with doctors and families ? Are the hours concrete or do they vary ? Is there ever a time where you...

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