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Abby Apr 06, 2022 870 views

What's the difference between working in a lab and working in R&D for a company?

I'm graduating with my bachelor's degree in physics this May (yay!), and I learned that I loved working in the lab, performing experiments, doing computational analyses, drawing conclusions, etc. I'd love to work in a lab at some point but there seem to be a lot of entry barriers for physicists...

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Jenna May 12, 2023 297 views

Why should I wait till I get tenure to get my doctorate in education?

People are telling me this, but I don't know if I should or not...

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Janessa Jul 09, 2023 292 views

What tasks would you suggest doing to build up your skills for a trade before starting ?

I just graduated

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mallorie Jul 20, 2023 3387 views

what degree do I need to start a daycare?

I love working with children and I have done research on it and I can't find much like what colleges I should go to how to gain experience and where I should start.

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Lilliana Jul 13, 2023 323 views

What can I do to get more experience in film?

How do I get into the field of film making without any experience? And what can I do to get experience?

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Oli Jul 10, 2023 306 views

If I want to be a vet what would be my first step?

I really want to be a vet. I think it’s so cool. But I don’t know where I’d start. I’m 16. And I want to be able to help animals.

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Abby Jun 03, 2021 858 views

What is a good background to have as a Systems Engineer?

I came across a job description for a Systems Engineer, and it seems like something I might be interested in. I have a lot of on-the-job experience with project management and communication, and I'll be graduating with a bachelor's degree in physics next year. Is this an appropriate background...

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Abby Oct 25, 2021 716 views

How can I cope with the sadness of leaving college?

I'm approaching my last semester as an undergraduate, and I'm already sad about leaving a really phenomenal friend group, campus, and community behind. Many people I talk to say that college is the best time of your life, and I'm worried that I'll have more to look back on than to look forward...

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Abby Oct 25, 2021 759 views

What does an applications engineer do?

I've heard mention of the job title "applications engineer" at an optics conference I attended recently. It seems like they work with customers to develop a product based on the customer's specifications. I'm interested in science communication and hands-on physics / engineering. Is this the...

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Abby Mar 02, 2022 632 views

As a new graduate (bachelor's in physics), can I apply for internships as a way to get my foot in the door?

I'm trying to find research (possibly contracting) positions in physics, laser science, data science, or imaging science. Looking at indeed, the only entry level positions I find are for new PhDs. Could internships be a good route to getting a foot in the door for full time positions?...

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kate Apr 18, 2023 338 views

how do you start a career in graphic design?

is it easier to be a freelance artist, or get hired by a specific company for your first graphic design job?

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Yasmine Mar 06, 2023 420 views

How do I start taking my studies more seriously ?

. It takes me all night to study and I'm easily distracted. I want to finish my homework and do my studies in the same night, but I always end up doing just one of those things that night.

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Alexis Mar 27, 2023 258 views

What information-if any- should I learn before going to college for game development?

Will be attending community college

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Abby Mar 26, 2021 1048 views

Is it okay to cold email professors who I'd like to do graduate research with?

It's time to think about applying for graduate school! I want to email some professors to learn more about their research group and fields of study. Is that acceptable or might it count against me in the application process? #PhD #graduate-school #research #grad-school #applications #physics...

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Nikitha Feb 04, 2023 326 views

What is my best option to become a veterinarian?

To give a little context, I’m a 30 year old female from India. The last time I studied biology was in high school (12th grade). I did my undergraduate degree in engineering. During my senior year in engineering, I went through a traumatic experience. My local municipality had hired men to go...

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