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Christa Jan 18, 2018 858 views

I'm majoring in Computer Science. When should I try to find internships? Is it hard to get one?

I'm majoring in computer science and I feel like I've been doing well so far. I definitely want to expand on my knowledge through an internship but I'm afraid that I won't have enough experience to even be considered. I know most people tend to apply for internships in their junior or senior...

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Christa Jan 18, 2018 734 views

What do video game companies look for when hiring their programmers? Is a bachelor's in computer science good enough?

So I want to program video games for a career and I'm already majoring in computer science and trying to learn a little about video game programming through Unity but I'm worried that there'll be a lot of extra hoops I have to jump through before I look hire-able. So I want to know what not...

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Samuel Jan 18, 2018 793 views

Where are some good places to find meaningful Counseling Psychology summer internships?

I hear about many counseling psychology internships that basically have interns do more administrative work or "babysitting" clients in high risk facilities. I want to have more exposure to actual counseling sessions, learn different techniques and get enough experience to help guide me closer...

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Samuel Jan 18, 2018 680 views

What are some career choices for a Psychology/Music Major besides Music Therapy?

I am double majoring in Psychology and Music and while Music Therapist sounds great, it is mostly used with populations I am less interested in working with. #counseling-psychology #musicpsychology #psychotherapy

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Laith Jan 17, 2018 1043 views

Does Bioinformatics cover more computer science than genetics.

I have a passion for both computer programming and genetics and I am not sure if I should major in one or the other. Does Bioinformatics concentrate more on Computer programming than on genetics?

#bioinformatics #computer-science #genetics #major

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Jens Jan 17, 2018 1321 views

I am transgender, are there in colleges that favor that for admissions and scholarships?

I feel that there may be some colleges interested in diversifying their student body with transgender students. Some schools indicate they are LGBTQA friendly schools, but I don't know if there are certain school trying to recruit students like myself. I'm looking for the right fit. I just...

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Jens Jan 17, 2018 629 views

How easy is it to major in music and minor in graphic arts in most colleges?

I will have a much better chance of getting into colleges and getting scholarships in music than in graphic arts. I have been playing trumpets since 3rd grade and I am pretty good. But, I don't wan't to be a performer for a living; my long term goal is graphic arts. #trumpet #music...

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Reginald Jan 17, 2018 1077 views

Can the life of an occupational Therapist, be as daunting as an OB/GYN?

I wanted compare and contrast actual happiness and satisfaction, to a rewarding profession that pays well, but has many different stressors. #medicine #women #gynecology #career #hospital #therapy

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Reginald Jan 17, 2018 736 views

As an aspiring entrepreneur how much of my future is dictated by the stock market rather than actual product and marketing produced?

I’m asking because the chances of becoming a multimillionaire as an Entrepreneur rival that of making the NFl, so I wanted to know if early participation in the global stock market will raise my chances of success in the long run.#business #wealth #stocks #marketing-and-advertising #product...

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Jason Jan 16, 2018 800 views

Would majoring in engineering be worth it?

I am currently in the 10th grade and am thinking of becoming an engineer in the future. I talked about it with my parents and they discouraged me from being an engineer, saying that many engineers get laid off in their later years and get replaced my younger engineers. I want to have a reliable...

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Joy Jan 16, 2018 693 views

Has anyone ben accepted to the National University Accelerated BSN program?

I'm applying to National University Accelerated BSN program and would love some insight into the program and how National works. #bsn #nursing #healthcare

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Joy Jan 16, 2018 974 views

Does anyone have insight into the TEAS exam?

I'm required to take the TEAS exam to get into nursing school in CA. I'd love to know a bit more about the test from someone who has taken it! #teas #exam #nursing #healthcare #nursing-schools

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Lindsey Jan 16, 2018 729 views

How do you keep from being cynical when teaching in K-12 or public schools?

A lot of reform movements seem to sweep through public education, movements of varying quality and scope. There are a lot of competing forces trying to influence the classroom. How do you keep from becoming cynical or losing your fire for teaching?

#teaching #teacher #k-12-education #education

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Lindsey Jan 16, 2018 568 views

Is there a high demand for ESL/ELD teachers in San Diego or Southern California?

I am en route to getting my single subject credential in English, but I would really like to teach ESL/ELD. It seems like most teachers in CA have ELD classes assigned to them, in addition to some classes in the subject of their credential. Will schools and administrators be glad to have...

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Alejandro Jan 16, 2018 633 views

Besides attending networking events, what is the best advice one can get about meeting with those who can help in getting your name mentioned to those who work where you would like to begin your career?

I attend various chamber events and meet with many individuals but I would like to know how to use my time wisely. Should I be attending 3 events a week or should it be 1 that is geared directly for business?
#business #international-business #business-networking #networking

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Alejandro Jan 16, 2018 866 views

What would be the best path to take for someone trying to use their MBA to find a career working for a Government Contractor? (I.E. Northrup Grumman, Lockheed Martin, etc.)

I am asking because in the country I live in, San Diego, there are numerous government contractors here and looking at the careers offered, there is job security from what I can see. I have been told numerous times that I look like prior military and have the personality for it and am still...

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Trevor Jan 16, 2018 1979 views

Why don’t colleges support extreme sports?

The skateboarding and surfing industry is expanding endlessly, and almost all colleges continue to support team sports, while starting a Surf team is difficult at most universities. Skateboarding and surfing will be in the olympics soon as well. #sports #skateboarding #surfing #athletics...

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Trevor Jan 16, 2018 1040 views

Why is public university in the United States ludicrously expensive?

Student loans, private institutions and student debt is unfair for American youth. I am curious why education isn’t a top public investment for all socio-economic backgrounds. #college #education #studentdebt

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Isai Jan 13, 2018 501 views

Is there any other options of schooling into becoming a doctor?

I am asking this because being a doctor sounds like a delightful career, however many individuals are discouraged because of the amount of schooling needed to be taken for this career. #doctoroffice #toolong

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Isai Jan 13, 2018 644 views

How is the class environment of courses for a business degree?

I am asking because I would like to go into the field of business in college, and I would like information on how the everyday life will be. #business #college #college-major #academic-advising

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Tara Jan 13, 2018 664 views

What can make picking a major easier?

Picking a major seems like one of the biggest decisions I'll have to make between highschool and college since it has such a big impact on my future. How can I break it down to just one major that is ideal for me? #college-major

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Tara Jan 13, 2018 601 views

Does taking AP classes in highschool really pay off in college?

I'm trying to decide if I want to take more AP classes in my next few years of highschool and I'm not sure if it is really worth all the extra work just for a bumped GPA. #highschool #ap

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Kaitlyn Sep 28, 2017 655 views

If you were looking to become a pharmacist, what majors would you take in college?

I'm not sure whether I should major in pre-pharmacy studies, pharmacology, or pharmaceutical sciences if I'm looking to become a pharmacist in the future. I am also looking to attend pharmacy school after I graduate with my bachelor's degree. #college #major #pharmacy

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zoe Sep 28, 2017 713 views

Majors for physical therapist

i want to be a physical therapist but there is no physical therapy undergraduate major. what bachelors degree would help me most to succeed in studyin physical therapy for my doctorate?
#physical-therapy

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Mariela Sep 08, 2017 1034 views

What are some core classes that are recommended to take if I'm interested in pursuing in forensic science

I would like to become a crime scene investigator as my career.
#science , #forensicscientist #csi , #forensics , #crime-scene-investigation

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Sapna Sep 04, 2017 580 views

In what ways can healthcare best solve the problem of inaccessibility of medical resources in underdeveloped countries?

My grandmother passed away from breast cancer due to the lack of options in the healthcare field for her when she lived in India.
#healthcare #inaccessable #medicine #doctorsacrossborders

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Janette Sep 01, 2017 970 views

What are some good studying tips and strategies ?

#veterinary #tech #assistant

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Quynh Sep 01, 2017 1019 views

How do I know if I'm fit to be a biologist?

I really like biology and would like to go into the biomedical field, but I don't know if I am right for it. #bio #science #stem #biology #biotechnology

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Christian Sep 01, 2017 743 views

How does a student make the most out of attending a professional conference?

I'm going to be attending a Student Affairs professional conference in October, which will be my first ever attendance at a professional conference. I'm looking to make the most out of this experience and to develop good practices for attendance at future conferences, so I wanted to ask for...

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Geryka Sep 01, 2017 799 views

How can I manage my time better? I try my best but I know that it isn't good enough. I'm still running out of time 90% of the time!!!!

I need to improve my time management skills because this will definitely help me be better and more successful in life. I'm already having a hard time managing my time wisely in high school, I'm scared what could happen in college! Ahhhh! Help!
#help #timemanagement #highschool #college

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Leslie Sep 01, 2017 519 views

When you are majoring in early childhood development is it hard getting the specific grade level that you want?

#being-an-elementary-teacher

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Annette Sep 01, 2017 960 views

What path should I take if I want to enter a career in the automotive industry?

I am extremely interested in cars: how they work, auto racing, and exotic sports cars. I would love to find a career that would allow me to delve into the world of automotive racing specifically but also pay well enough for me to own an exotic sports car. I am wondering where I should start in...

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Andrea Jul 13, 2017 2695 views

What should I do to increase my chances of getting into a dental program?

I am a recent graduate with a biology major. Although proud of my success, I've graduated with a 2.60 GPA, but I've held a lab job, commuted from home, and participated on the school sports team for the past 4 years. I went to a competitive university and find it sad because compared to my...

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Jennifer May 21, 2017 972 views

Im hoping a few business owners could answer these questions as best as they can! I'm doing a bit it of research on entrepreneurs and would be extreme grateful for any responses! Thank you!

1.)What ignited the spark in you to start a new business venture or to make significant changes in an existing business? 2.)How did the idea for your business come about? 3.)How do you find people to bring into your organization that truly care about the organization the way you do? 4.) How...

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Gonzalo Apr 19, 2017 1956 views

How important is a degree nowadays?

I wanted to know about how important a degree is since I have seen that every day experience is more important at the time of finding a job and I think that a degree may be falling in a second place #job-search #degree #first-job #job-search-strategies

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Katherine Jan 11, 2017 1050 views

How soon should you pick your major?

I'm a freshman who is majoring in Political Science, but not quite positive that it is the major I want for good. #college-admissions #college-majors

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Amanda Nov 03, 2016 1354 views

I am a Freshman in college and majoring in criminal justice, but not sure if that is the right move for me. How should I find out if something else would be better? I am really stuck and getting frustrated.

I am majoring in criminal justice with a concentration in law enforcement. I really like the crime shows and understand most of the things going on in my CJ classes. Although, I do not have the feeling as if this is my dream job. I need some advice as to what I could do to see if something...

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Alejandro Oct 31, 2016 654 views

Where is a good place to search for engineering internships?

I want to have an architectural related internship myself and I would like to take advantage of a chance. #architecture

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Alejandro Oct 31, 2016 648 views

What are good courses to take in high school that would be beneficial for an Architectural degree in college?

I want to be an Architect, however I wasn't aware that I wanted to do this up until my senior year and so I want other people to find a way to be prepared while there's still time in high school to choose classes. #architecture

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Jennifer Oct 30, 2016 1153 views

I was wondering if anybody in their respective careers could take the time in answering these questions as best as they can...

The reason I'm doing this is because I'm curious, I love learning about different people and their backgrounds and what their careers are like! 1.)Where do you work? (Provide a name of the company and a description) 2.) Number of years working in this career? 3.)What exactly is your career?...

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Jennifer Oct 30, 2016 811 views

I'm completely convinced in becoming a nurse! I'm a senior this year (graduating high school) and I want to know what schools you went to for nursing, and where you are working now? Do you enjoy your job? What should expect in my future career/education?

Most importantly how do I end up working in kaiser permanente? Haha, I know this may seem random but I really do admire their hospitals and friendly staff! But seriously how do I end up working in a place like Kaiser? #medicine #nursing #nurse #healthcare #health #registered-nurses...

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Bethelhem Oct 29, 2016 3248 views

How many hours does a cardiothoracic surgeon work?

I want to become a cardiothoracic surgeon when I grow up. I would really like to know exactly how many hours I would likely work. #doctor #surgery #hospital #cardiothoracic

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Bethelhem Oct 29, 2016 807 views

what is the coolest surgery a cardiothoracic surgeon has done?

I want to be a cardiothoracic surgeon when I grow up. I think it is the coolest field of career and I would love to know more about it. #doctor #surgery #hospital #cardiothoracic

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Sara Oct 27, 2016 854 views

Is a Masters degree useful in the world of optics?

I am trying to decide if I should ask about going for my doctorate next fall. I am currently working on my masters and taking the same courses as a PhD student in optical sciences would. I am trying to assess the benefits of getting my masters if my plan is to eventually get a PhD in the same...

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Sara Oct 27, 2016 785 views

How much does the average Optical Engineering Technician make per year (salary)?

I am new to the industry and trying to compare what I make to what other Optical Engineering Technicians make. I work in an optics lab assembling and testing lenses, among other things. This is not the eye glasses technician! #engineering #optical #financial-planning

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Cassidy Oct 26, 2016 1033 views

Is it really and truly possible to succeed in a solid career and also pursue other dreams in a completely different field such as art?

I really like art, but I don't know if I want to major in it, but I sure don't want to give it up either. I would like a steady and decent paying job but also to keep up with my art skills. #counselor #carter #personal-development #art

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Cassidy Oct 26, 2016 638 views

I was wondering what kind of program or field of study within biology might deal with researching and experimenting with STEM cells and what progress is being made?

We have just been learning about STEM cells in my honors bio class, and just the thought that these cells can become anything is incredible to me, and it reminds me that i also can become anything, maybe even a biologist. #biologist

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Jack Oct 24, 2016 1231 views

I am looking to pursue software engineering at SJSU

Title is the background.

What do you think of this school, I'd perfer Cal Poly, but my grades and scores are too low in my opinion.

I also got into U of A is that better than SJSU #computer-software #software-engineering

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Kristina Oct 23, 2016 1021 views

What are the risks of pursuing a career in radiology?

I am interested in nuclear medicine, radiology, sonography, and ultrasound technology but am concerned about the risk of doing this as a career. #ultrasound #radiology-students #radiology-tech #medical-laboratory #nuclear-science

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Kristina Oct 23, 2016 999 views

Is there a field of study or a career path for combining my love of horses (equine science) and biomedical science without becoming a vet?

I am trying to find a career path that will integrate my two passions: equestrian and biotechnology. I love hands on science lab work and would like to do something with horses. Perhaps involve genetics, IVF, gestation, etc with horses. #medicine #veterinary #biotechnology #genetics...

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