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Is it better to get good grades or to make connections?
Hi, there! I'm curious as to how to succeed in school, and I'd love to know what my priorities should be. A lot of people have told me that connections are the best resource we get from college, and that it's what most helps with our aspirations. I'm hoping to become a photojournalist,...
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How expensive is Physical Therapy school in Oregon schools?
I've always wanted to become a Physical Therapist but my only concern is that it is too expensive. I would love to win a scholarship for my school. Hopefully I will be able to make my dream to come true.
#physical-therapy #scholarships #college-selection #financial-planning
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Is it better to stick to a community college for all 4 years or is it better to transfer to a university?
I'm currently enrolled into a community college and i am a freshman. Should i continue in a community college or should i transfer in 2 years or less into a university? I want to major in architecture. #architecture #community-college #college #college-major #academic-advising
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What are the best languages to learn for a dentist?
I am working towards becoming a dentist and wonder which languages would help expand my busines? #dental #dentistry
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How can I use my general education in Business to be applicable to working overseas?
I am wanting to work in Europe or Africa eventually. #international #world #career
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How do students find the stability to not be stressed about how to pay for college?
I am trying to find that stability. #dental-hygienist #financial-planning #college
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Is it true that architects get bored with the pressure of the work ?
So couple months ago, I had an internship in a big company , as I was going around talking workers, architects. One guy came to me and told me you wanna be an architects , I said yes, maybe I will come back here and work with you. he said you gonna come with a lot of energy at the beginning but...
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can i interview someone who does programming for a living
Because i am doing a a research paper on this career #programming
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How do I prepare for interview for an Intership?
I am a junior in college have been applying to summer internships and recently heard back from one that I am very interested in. They want to schedule an interview. I have never had an internship and while I am not under qualified, I'm sure there will be applicants with more experience. That...
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How do you stay on task while working?
What are some tips to avoid procrastinating, losing concentration, and becoming burnt out? #college #graduate-school #high-school-classes
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What are some tips for finding a summer job?
What should college students do and not do if they're looking for something to support themselves over the summer? #college #graduates
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do different types of nurses get more income than others?
I want to know if some nurses make more money than others #nursing #registered-nurses
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are you able to change your field of study even after you have already "declared" what you want?
in case i wish to change what kind of nurse i am #college #nursing #pediatric-nursing
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Where can I find organizations that support women in STEM-related careers?
As a woman hoping to get a STEM-related career after college, I recognize the fact that there are few of us. Are there any organizations or places where I may be able to find like-minded women?I believe it is important for women to support one another, especially in a male-dominated field of...
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How do I pursue a career in both business management and engineering?
I am currently the Business Mangement leader of my high school FRC team. In the near future, I hope to pursue a career in both business and engineering. However, I am unaware of what types of degrees might cover something like this. What type of degree is closest to this and are there any types...
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Would you recommend pursuing grad school for someone who wants to work with animals in the wild or in conservatories?
I want to either research animals in the wild, or work with injured or endangered animals in a conservatory. Do you think I could pursue this with an undergrad degree in biology or zoology, or would I need to continue on to grad school? #science #biology #research #animals...
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What is the hardes obstacle someone can face while attending medical school?
Since a young age I've always known that I wanted to work in the medical. Being a doctor has always been my dream, but as I got older I realize how hard it can be, to be a doctor. I've done a lot of research on colleges and on Medical school, and Ive seen how many people have drop out of...
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What do I need to do to get into a good medical school?
I want to be super prepared for college and ready for med school #medicine
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Is it a good idea to major in Biology for pre-med??
I've heard pre-med students major in various things, and am entering college next year and need to know if Bio is the way to go. #medicine
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Should I choose an obscure major for Physical Therapy school or stick with Exercise Science?
I am going to be a first year undergraduate student in the fall at Pacific University Oregon. The most popular majors are the health sciences and I am planning on majoring in Exercise Science. However, I know it is very difficult to get into Doctor of Physical Therapy school after I graduate...
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In regards to Social Work...when a person becomes a licensed social worker in his/her specific state, what goes into maintaining his/her license? Anything? and if yes, then what?
I'm currently investing in an education to receive a degree in Social Work. I feel like there would be something like that...a process to renew a license, because there's so many check and balances to go through anyway, whenever one is dealing with the well being of another. I would just like...
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I'm interested in applying for an internship at a local shelter and I want to be prepared and have a resume. My question is, what should I include, and what do people look for in an ideal candidate?
Hello, my name is Katie. I'm currently an undergraduate at a community college looking to pursue a bachelor's (potentially a Master's) in Social Work. I became enamored for this field of work after reading a transcript from an online interview a woman had with a social worker. What I got...
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Is the field of renewable energy in the focus of solar energy a diminishing career field, or exapanding?
I've thought about a career path focused on renewable sustainable energy in the focus of solar energy, but all research suggests that solar power is a very inefficient means of powering our grid at this point in its age of advancement. #engineering #solar-energy #solar
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what are some of the best universities for mechanical engineering?
my interest in my major has shifted and I would like to get a grasp for what the best colleges that produce some of the highest number of eployed graduates in their field of study are. I am beginning research and would like outside opinions as well. #engineering #mechanical-engineer
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when is a good time to start my career path/plan?
I'm going to be a senior this fall and i want to start taking my future more seriously and start planning my career path. #career #career-path #planning
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Is it normal to change your career path when youre already halfway through college?
I have an idea of what i want to do in the future but i dont know what im going to do if i change my mind halfway through college #college #career-choice #career-path #major #career-change #career-plan
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How does a student interested in engineering find a shadow position?
I'm a dual credit high-school/college student looking to major in electrical engineering. I am not 90% that this would be the best card for me to play, so I'm attempting to figure out if I am suited to go into this field. All of my academic scores, personality tests, and interests seem to...
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Is Marine Biology a popular career choice? If so, how easy will it be for me to get a good career once I graduate from college?
The ocean and it's inhabitants are very interesting and important to me to protect and study. Marine Biology is a dream of mine to be near the ocean and study what I love. I am curious, however, if it is a popular career because I want to be able to have a steady job once I finish college....
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What is the highest salary a Marine Biologist can receive?
I am a Senior of 2016 and am interested in Marine Biology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. I am asking this question because I want to get a better understanding on what I will be getting myself into for college. I want to make sure I am confident when going into this field of study....
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Does it cost more to go to an out of state college than in state college?
I anm curious about the colleges in the United states. #colleges
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