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Khloe Jan 30, 2018 891 views

How do I prepare for an interview?

I have never had a professional interview and I want tips...

#interviews

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Khloe Jan 30, 2018 761 views

What is a good college GPA?

I also want to know if there is a minimum you have to maintain...

#college-advice

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Khloe Jan 30, 2018 625 views

Where can I find discounted textbooks?

Textbooks are so expensive and I am wondering how else I can access used textbooks...

#textbooks

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Khloe Jan 30, 2018 512 views

Can I apply for scholarships after being admitted?

I am wanting to know if I can continue to apply for internal and external scholarships while in school...

#scholarships

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Khloe Jan 30, 2018 678 views

How does FAFSA work and when should I apply?

I am wanted to know detailed guidelines...

#college-tuition #fafsa

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Khloe Jan 30, 2018 1855 views

How does the CommonApp work?

How much does it cost?

#college-advice

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Khloe Jan 30, 2018 611 views

How many general education hours are required?

How many hours do you have to take before declaring a major?

#college-advice

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Khloe Jan 30, 2018 793 views

What is the compensation for a real estate agent?

I am not sure how they get paid. I want to know how commission splits work.

#college-major

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Khloe Jan 30, 2018 750 views

Should I take summer school courses?

I am wondering if it will be too much work or if it will help me graduate faster.

#college-advice

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Victoria Jan 24, 2018 614 views

What are some of the jobs that students have gotten with a Construction Management AA degree?

This is the career I am pursuing. It would be nice to hear what some people have accomplished with this degree, It has many destinations.
#construction-management

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Monica Jan 23, 2018 989 views

How can I make friends in college?

I'm moving to a new place and I won't know anyone. What can I do to make new friends and companions? #friends #college

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Monica Jan 23, 2018 970 views

How is college different from high school?

I'm in a very rigorous program in my high school (the IB program), and I was wondering how the course load differs? #College #IB

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Lauren Jan 21, 2018 939 views

How do I know that I am doing the right thing?

I will be pursuing my bachelors. I already have my associates. I will be moving to where I don't know anybody. And I don't deal well with stress.
Is this really the right thing for me?

#questioning #bachelorsdegree #stress #college-advice

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Lauren Jan 21, 2018 895 views

How difficult is it to live on your own for the first time?

I will be moving out to go to school two hours away from my parents. I have never had to really worry about expenses before. Sure I had my credit card, union dues, and other things that were minimal in cost. The thought of being responsible for everything is stressing my out. #stressed...

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Charlee Jan 17, 2018 811 views

What are some things I should know in order to start my own professional business?

I am preparing for a career as a CPM/LM (out-of-hospital midwife), and I hope to eventually start my own birth and photography businesses. I would like to learn more about the aspects of building a business that are most important in the beginning, so that I can create a solid foundation in...

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Charlee Jan 17, 2018 906 views

What is the most difficult aspect of living your life on-call, and how do you cope with it?

I am currently studying to be a CPM/LM (essentially, an out-of-hospital midwife), a career that involves being on-call for births or other needs by mothers 24/7. So, I would like to learn more about others' experiences with the on-call life, particularly what they found to be the hardest part...

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William Jan 17, 2018 588 views

Is WSU widely recognized in the engineering community?

I'm looking to go into a career in engineering, and I've applied to UW, but am also applying to WSU as a backup. My GPA is well above 3.5, so I know that I can get into UW for sure (they have guaranteed admission for those with a GPA of 3.5 or greater). If I don't make it into engineering at...

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William Jan 17, 2018 799 views

Is listening to music while studying productive?

I often listen to power metal or classical music while doing homework or studying. I'm starting to think that it might be distracting. Is listening to music while studying more harmful or beneficial? #music

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Sandra Jan 16, 2018 892 views

How can you find a job in your chosen field after graduation when they all require experience?

I look at all the job postings periodically to get a sense of what type of accounting I want to do when I get my bachelor's degree. They all require experience to start. Is it really necessary to have the experience if you've earned a degree? #accounting

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Kristen Jan 16, 2018 583 views

Where is the most lucrative place in the US for an RN? #igotstudentloans

My husband and I are thinking about relocating in a few years. #nursing #registered-nurses #student-debt #debt #healthcare #hospital-and-health-care

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Kristen Jan 16, 2018 2094 views

What is the best way to save for retirement? Roth, IRA, 401k? They are all confusing to me.

I am getting a late start with retirement savings. I want to get caught up as soon as possible after I graduate from my BSN program. #retirement #financial-planning #nursing

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Sydney Sep 02, 2017 851 views

What is the best method for getting a job in a zoo or wildlife rehabilitation center?

I have always been interested in wildlife and plan on being open to either option once I receive a degree in Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Sciences at Washington State University. So far this is just a plan but I will be applying for their spring semester which begins this January. I guess...

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Kelly Sep 01, 2017 1069 views

What can I do with a psychology major?

I am really interested in studying psychology but I would also like to work with young children. How can I incorporate these two things into a career path? #psychology #psychotherapy #child-development #child-psychology #cognitive-psychology #psychology-education

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Katelyn Aug 31, 2017 3727 views

How likely will opportunities to travel abroad be in a career as a UX designer?

I am planning to have a future career in User Experience (UX) design. As understanding different walks of life and cultures is a big part of not only UX design but also my personal interests, I would love to travel alongside my job. Due to my heritage, I have a particular interest in working...

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Chaiya Aug 31, 2017 791 views

What is the hardest thing about moving in to college?

I'm super excited to move in, but I'm personally curious of other peoples' experiences on the difficulties they had getting accustomed to the new surroundings and living space.
#movein #firstyear #college

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Ilona Aug 29, 2017 1271 views

What does a lawyer do?

I saw a movie about a lawyer and it looked pretty fun. What do they actually do? Also- there was a judge. What is the difference between a lawyer and a judge?

#lawyer #judges #law

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Brittany May 17, 2017 1649 views

What does it take to build and run a new apartment complex?

Hello, I've all but decided that apartment complex ownership is the business I want to start with as an entrepreneur. I'm currently working toward finishing my associate of arts degree, taking business/economics/accounting classes to assist me with the technical aspects of starting the...

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Brittany Apr 12, 2017 1483 views

Some tips on balancing college, work, and other aspects of your life?

I'm 20 and have been enrolled in community college since I was 16. It's been a roller-coaster as far as my academic performance; I've done well in many classes and failed just as many. I think the biggest factor of my failures is my tendency to procrastinate when I get overwhelmed or stressed....

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Brittany Apr 12, 2017 1430 views

How do you identify what product you could possibly sell in a local market?

According to a little homework I've done, reading online about what it takes to become an entrepreneur, you don't need to have a fresh, or ground-breaking idea to become a rich entrepreneur (Wal-Mart, Starbucks). I would like to do something that correlates with my passion for all things good...

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Brittany Apr 05, 2017 1249 views

What's a good way to start selling original art?

With the internet vastly available, anybody can post their art online and try to make a buck, but most rarely do. What's a good "old-school" strategy to start selling art? I know that a lot of people would prefer to support a local artist than buy from a mainstream store like IKEA or Target....

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Brittany Apr 05, 2017 18055 views

Do you need to have rental history to buy a house?

Rent prices in my area are through the roof, and I feel as though it would be much wiser to invest in property, such as a condo. Is it required to have had your own lease prior to buying a house, or how can you get around it?

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King Apr 01, 2017 865 views

I'm a freshman at College. What is the requirement for applying internship?

I would like to apply for an internship so that it can enhance my working and life experience. #human-resources

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Daniella Mar 23, 2017 855 views

When do you think is the best time for anyone to apply for jobs?

As an earlier employee, in my opinion, saving money while working in an occupation and as a student will be beneficial to saving money in the future. #savings

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Uma Mar 05, 2017 1708 views

What are some ways that people have found helpful for dealing with mental illness in the professional world?

I'm a high school student concerned about how my mental health issues (multiple anxiety disorders) may impact my professional career in the future. I'd love to hear from people who have had experience with this issue. #professional #careers #mental-health #depression #mental-illness #anxiety...

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Katelyn Jan 27, 2017 1800 views

What does someone who goes into HR do?

If I decided to go into HR with my degree, what would I do? What do Human Resource people do? #human-resources #hr

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Katelyn Jan 26, 2017 2600 views

Do resumes need to be one page?

Hi, I'm attempting to become an "officer" in a club at my college and they want to see a resume. My boyfriend is a part of this club and he told me that my resume needs to be one page, that jobs only want to see one page anyways. Is this true? The job application my father helped me make it...

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Katelyn Jan 26, 2017 1606 views

What degrees should you get to become an Event Planner?

My sister is attempting to get a career in Event Planning. What degrees should she look to get to pursue the career she wants? A friend told her she should look to get a Communications degree, is this true? How does that help? #communications #communication #event-planning...

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Katelyn Jan 26, 2017 1085 views

What are some other careers I could get by receiving my Sociology degree in Women's studies?

I've always been interested in Sociology and when I took my 101 class there was a brief discussion of gender and feminism and ever since then I have wanted to take the class specific to Gender and Women's studies. I find it interesting because of how different views can be. If I pursue a degree...

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Grace Dec 31, 2016 946 views

I want know the difference between business economy and finance, which one is more beneficial and why?

I am majoring in business and want to pursuit an economic career, but I still have some questions because I am not sure if I am doing well #business #accounting #economics

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Anne Elise Dec 05, 2016 891 views

What are some good jobs for a psychology major after graduation?

I'm planning on majoring in psych but I don't know very much about the jobs in that field. I'm also not sure about graduate school so I would love to know about possibilities that don't require a p.h.D. #psychology #job-search #after-college

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Rachel Dec 05, 2016 986 views

Is Ivy league everything?

Is attending an Ivy league school going to really help me get better jobs? Is it worth it when compared to a high ranked non-Ivy league university? #college #university #admissions #ivy #league

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Rachel Dec 05, 2016 3364 views

What would be a good minor to go with a biology major?

Should I minor in a field that is different from biology? Or would it be beneficial to minor in a related field? #college #science #biology #major #minor

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Rachel Dec 02, 2016 645 views

Is it possible to have a degree in one of the sciences (like biology, chemistry, or microbio) and get into business? What are the pros and cons of having a science degree in the business world?

I want to pursue a degree in science and with this, I have heard that there are people who go into business with science degrees. Do they have an advantage over others? What are the pros and cons?

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Rachel Dec 02, 2016 990 views

How vital is it to get to know my professors who are outside my area of interest?

I am a freshman who wants to study biology, but I also take classes that are not in the field of science (history and english). Should I try to make connections with those professors that are not within my major? #college #professors #connections

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Monet Oct 30, 2016 832 views

How did you bounce back after having to scrap an entire project?

Engineers often have to start over again. This must be tough after working so hard on a project. #engineer

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Monet Oct 30, 2016 898 views

Is there still gender bias towards women in science fields? If so, how would you suggest we overcome this?

I am a high school senior and am planning to study biochemistry in college in hopes of becoming a medical researcher on human diseases and cures. When I look at scientific fields, it still looks like the majority of them are male-dominant. #doctor #engineer #medicine #researcher #female

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avonte' Oct 28, 2016 1208 views

What does it take to be successful in business marketing?

In the future I want to pursue a career in business marketing. #business #business-management #business-development #business-intelligence #business-operations

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avonte' Oct 28, 2016 1569 views

What is a typical day as a business marketing major in college?

I am asking this question, because I am planning on being a business marketing major in college. #college-major #student #business-management #college-professor

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Aileen Oct 26, 2016 864 views

As a pediatrician, how do personal feelings come up into work?

Do you associate feelings when it comes to work? Does a patient remind you of someone you know and that affects you relationship wise? Does the environment affect how you feel? #doctor #nurse #pediatrician #healthcare #pediatrics

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Aileen Oct 26, 2016 2064 views

What sacrifices must you give up in order to fulfill the path toward becoming a pediatrician?

As an aspiring pediatrician, I'm sure there are things I will have to set aside to fully concentrate on my career. #doctor #medicine #pediatrician

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