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Riley Mar 05, 2018 1102 views

How can I pursue a major and academic study that I'm passionate about and be successful?

I currently find myself to be especially interesting in areas of study such as sociology and anthropology, however I worry that majoring in either of those topics would not provide me with a successful future career. So often it seems that the only majors that lead to a successful future is...

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Jared Mar 03, 2018 816 views

Do you have any regrets about your major?

Since so many people, myself included, change majors while at university, it's probably safe to assume that some people simply settled for a major because they got tired of changing. Others might have just been stubbornly committed to a major for the sake of getting a degree. Do any of you feel...

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Jared Mar 03, 2018 1172 views

How hard is it to get a career in marketing that isn't sales?

I'm considering a career in marketing because I'm fascinated by the relationship between consumers and the market. However, I'm not keen on working a commission based sales job, which is what a lot of people tell me what a marketing degree leads to.

#marketing

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Bradford Mar 02, 2018 1135 views

I would like to develop software for the Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.

A large problem in our country is the amount of undocumented persons within its borders. How can I develop Software to make the process of deportation more effective for the ICE. While President Trump has seeked to finish this goal, I fear that without the proper software and monitoring devices...

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Jamie Mar 02, 2018 1323 views

I hate school what should I do?

#school #high-school-students

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George Feb 15, 2018 6245 views

AP Bio junior or senior year?

I'm a sophomore going into junior year and I'm planning to take AP Bio since I might go into the medical field. One of my teachers said that if I take AP Bio junior year I'll start to forget it by the time I take pre-med classes in college. Also whichever year I don't take AP Bio I'll take AP...

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Fatima Feb 09, 2018 1511 views

What are the qualities that colleges look for in prospective students interested in journalism?

I really want to partake in a few colleges that I've done excessive research in regards to their journalism programs and I'm still unsure what they are looking for precisely. What appeals most to them when they think of accepting a student into their programs regarding the field of...

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Queen Jan 29, 2018 1541 views

How can I get interested in studying and improve the way I study?

I don't like studying but I do study, it just feels to me like it's not helping me in one of my classes and that's the class I need the most. How can I improve my studying techniques and be better?#studies #studying-tips

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Queen Jan 29, 2018 1132 views

Is it possible to be a dancer, martial arts learner, pediatrician, missionary and still have time for my kids and family in the future?

I really want to be all these. They are my goals in life but I also don't want to abandon my children by traveling too much or not being a good mother to them. How can I balance all these goals?#college-advice #medicine #pediatrics #dance #martial-arts #career-choice #career-counseling

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Celeste Jan 24, 2018 1171 views

As a graphic designer, how important is the thumbnail process?

As a senior in high school taking #graphic-design, at times making thumbnail sketches seems monotonous and time consuming. In the "real world", I assume it is emphasized.

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Joi Jan 23, 2018 1295 views

Getting over fear of taking the initiative

I'm currently in an internship and I'm being constantly told to take the initiative. What are some tips to doing this? Also, consciously, I know that I am here to learn, that mistakes will happen and that I'm not going to get hated for asking too many questions. But whenever I am supposed to...

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Joshua Jan 23, 2018 2062 views

Best ways to manage time in college?

I'm a current college sophomore, and I never feel like I have enough time in the day. I want to do well in my classes, but when I study it's very time consuming. This wasn't so bad before, but now that I'm trying to get more involved around campus and applying for internships I've got a lot...

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Joshua Jan 23, 2018 14685 views

Best way to earn 150 credits to take the CPA Exam?

I'm currently a sophomore at Rutgers Business School majoring in accounting and want to know what would be the best way to earn those credits. Should I double major, get my masters, minor in a few things, or do something else entirely? I'm planning on doing auditing for the big 4, but I'm open...

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naomi Jan 23, 2018 1122 views

What are some actions or thoughts that defined you'r career?

50-70% of students change their majors at least once. Among 2,134 workers, 32% said they have never worked in a field related to their major. I was wondering, what lead you to choose your career and how are you different from the next person in the same career? #career #choices

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Joi Jan 23, 2018 1369 views

What is the best way to stay in contact with co-workers after an internship?

I currently have an internship in Ohio but my school and permanent address is in New Jersey. The people here are good people and might help me in the future. I want to maintain some contact so the opportunity doesn't disappear. What is the best way to maintain contact even when I get busier in...

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Amenda Jan 23, 2018 1781 views

How do people get rich?

When you look around, some of your friends own expensive while you look on the other hand, and they could barely support a meal.
#struggle #gap #poverty #wealth-management

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Amenda Jan 23, 2018 1088 views

what is the meaning of life?

When you are at your senior year, classes get easier and workloads just decreased. However, when I sat in the car alone, staring at the school. Wondering what was the whole point, after struggling for 3 years, there's a leap relaxation. And after that, you do it all again with college and...

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Jake Jan 22, 2018 4139 views

Which government agency is best to go into for cyber-security?

I want to be in a cyber-security team for the US government serving in one of the intelligence branches (CIA, DoD, DIA, FBI, NSA, etc.) and I want to know which one would be best for me. If possible, I'd like to stay in a local area and not have to move to one location (I live in Arizona and...

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Jake Jan 22, 2018 1528 views

What's it like being a part of a cyber-security team in a government agency?

I'm really thinking about majoring in Computer Science (Information Assurance) and going into a government agency like FBI, CIA, DIA, DoD, or any of the other like-minded branches. What's it like? How different is the public sector in this career from the private sector? Would you switch to...

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Joi Jan 21, 2018 1517 views

Know what your dream job is?

As a mechanical engineer, I know that I have many options for my career choice. But I am also worried that I won't be able to find a job that I enjoy. What are the best ways or what are the right questions to ask to find out if I like a job or not? #enginnering #happiness...

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naomi Jan 20, 2018 3308 views

How to bounce back from failure when you have depression ?

For most of my life, I’ve been a pretty good student. People always expected me to get into Ivy League but I went to SUNY instead. The work load is easy for me but after getting severe depression and anxiety, my grades have plummeted and I lost all my financial aid after appeal. I feel like...

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Ayokunnumi Jan 20, 2018 2814 views

Is Organic Chemistry a hard course in college?

I'm thinking about going into pharmacy.
#pharmacist

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Ayokunnumi Jan 20, 2018 848 views

Is it possible that I could spend a day in a profession, so I know what I could be dealing with in the future?

I don't want to get into a profession where I don't like the environment I'm working in. I rather know what it feels like before I enter the profession.
#beproactive

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Joseph Jan 19, 2018 1418 views

How to balance technical work with management at a large company?

I have noticed when applying to large companies (nationals or multinationals for example) that it seems you cannot both be involved in technical work (deep mathematics, physics, or engineering) and have a role in management. It seems that the two branch off rather early and because I like the...

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Joseph Jan 19, 2018 1278 views

What is the most rewarding part of being a structural engineer?

This is my major and I'll be graduating soon. One of the reasons I originally chose this was because I always liked math and physics, but I wanted to make sure I could use those skills to help people, but lately I've seen this field as more of putting up high rises and luxury condos for people...

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Alexandria Jan 18, 2018 1514 views

Whats the purpose of struggling on your own through college?

I live alone with no support, first time in college. I work hard and try everything that I can do to better myself. My #life lesson is still pending to me.

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Jeancarlo Jan 17, 2018 1305 views

What is a skill or quality most people overlook when it comes to interviewing that is actually vitally important?

As a college student, the transition to the workforce is happening really soon. Since I will have to do many interviews, what soft skill or quality should I make sure I have in order to make myself as hirable as possible? #interviews #jobs #computer-science #professional-development #stem...

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Jeancarlo Jan 17, 2018 2239 views

How should a computer science major keep up with the constant changes in the field and with technology itself ?

I'm a computer science major and I constantly hear about new strategies, programming languages, and technologies that are supposed to be the next big thing. It would be impossible to keep up with all of them, but, in order to stay up to date, how do I tell which new thing is the best to invest...

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Fathima Jan 17, 2018 1611 views

What should I expect when it comes to sexism and racism in the STEM field, because I know it's quite pervasive in the US?

I'm South Asian, muslim, and a woman, and so far I've not experienced a lot of sexist or racist treatment, but I expect I'll run into it eventually. Is there any ideology I should keep in mind, or any resources I should look into?

#racism #sexism #biology #biotechnology #women-in-stem

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Fathima Jan 17, 2018 1244 views

How do I blend visual art and writing skill with my biotechnology degree for a career?

Ever since I was a kid, I was constantly stuck between wanting to be an artist, a writer, or a scientist. There must be some way to have all these things in my life, but I'm not really sure since I want to be a microbiologist or parasitologist. #biology #biotechnology #molecular-biology...

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Adel Jan 17, 2018 1360 views

Should I accept an internship if it has nothing to do with my major?

I've been offered an internship in an IT company that is not relevant to my major of Electrical Engineering. Should I accept it or look for something else? #internships

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Adel Jan 17, 2018 1415 views

Is it worth graduating college early if you can?

I have the option of finishing college in only 3 years instead of 4 but I am getting a mix of options from that. My parents believe college should just be to go in and get out as fast as you can, but alumni and other adults say i should take the 4years to really live out my time and not rush...

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Kisan Jan 17, 2018 3982 views

How to balance romance and studying?

How to balance romance and studying? #work-life-balance #time-management #family

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Kisan Jan 17, 2018 1750 views

How to make a budget?

What's the best way to go about making a budget? #budgets #budgeting #finance

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Aaron Jan 17, 2018 1706 views

Should I go to a safety school for now (financial safety/school safety), and then transfer after 2 or 4 years?

I want to complete my general education/major requirements, so is going to a safety and relatively cheap school advisable? Thanks!

#college-transfer #college #college-admissions

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Aaron Jan 17, 2018 2132 views

I am interest in electrical engineering, but I also like finance/money-related topics. Any advice on these two careers?

I want to go to college with a major that will help me secure a job in the future while enjoying my work. I am currently deciding between engineering and finance.

#technology #finance #personal-finance #electrical-engineering #engineering #money-management #investment #career

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Andrei Jan 17, 2018 1403 views

Is it worth it to have a perfect GPA?

I am able to sustain perfect grades only when I am sacrificing all my time and patience. It is very exhausting. How can I make my GPA work for me?

#college
#hard-work
#gpa
#depression

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Andrei Jan 17, 2018 928 views

4.0 GPA = Accepted by Ivy?

Shortly, am I more likely to get accepted as a transfer student to a really good school with a 4.0? Or, in general, chances are the same as for average students?

#GPA
#Tranfer

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Kristina Jan 17, 2018 912 views

How do you find time between schoolwork, actual work and a social life?

I'm not particularly rich... I'm most definitely getting a job to start making money when I get to college. But homework and studying sounds rough. How do you make friends in between that? Will I get the chance to join any clubs or will I be locked up in my dorm either doing homework or, I...

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Kristina Jan 17, 2018 1004 views

How long does it take you to cope with a new area?

I've been watching a lot of YouTube videos about first day experiences and living in the new dorm in a new environment and most of the people who are taking videos seem pretty confident in themselves. I've never moved before in my ENTIRE LIFE and now all of a sudden I'm getting kicked out and...

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Fatima Jan 16, 2018 1108 views

How do I get past the inner turmoil a teenager faces?

The moment I stepped into my teenage years, I felt a shift in the way my family views me. I went from being a child...to being an adolescent child? I'm seventeen now. And you can imagine how detrimental it is to my inner struggle of self-identity. I am treated as a child if I dare raise an...

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Mike Jan 16, 2018 904 views

Best skill to improve your worth to a company

What is the skill that has the highest return on investment outside of going to school #engineering

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Mike Jan 16, 2018 1339 views

How do I find internships at smaller companies

I want to do service engineering at a smaller company with potential for growth, and want to find a way to contact companies #jobs #engineering

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Brandon Jan 16, 2018 1603 views

What is the best way to stand out in an application for an internship?

Because currently on LinkedIn there are some interesting internship opportunities that have intrigued me and i want to know how i can make the most of the opportunity in the application process. #internships #resume #job-applications

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Brandon Jan 16, 2018 1091 views

How can I have a successful career in Sports Marketing if i am an accounting major?

The reason why is because i have found an interest in Sports Marketing after taking a course but i am a senior in the accounting program and i have already made a decision to switch careers. Unfortunately at this point i cannot switch majors so i am wondering if there is an avenue to get into...

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Melanie Jan 16, 2018 1075 views

how to be more social in college ?

one of my goal for this year is t be more social but I'm so shy and keep to myself most of the time ?

#tips #social life #college

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Melanie Jan 16, 2018 28506 views

What could you do with a fashion marketing degree?

I really want to take this major but i don't really understand what fashion marketing /merchandising involves ?

#marketing #fashion-merchandising #fashion #marketing #marketing-and-advertising #apparel-and-fashion

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Parvina Jan 16, 2018 1095 views

taking TOEFL exam for graduate school

Can I take TOEFL over the online or it has to be in person?
#toefl-exam #graduate-school

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Jennifer Jan 16, 2018 1268 views

Organizations

When transferring, do colleges and universities look favorably when you belong to multiple organizations or clubs or it is less important for a transfer student.

#college-transfer #college-admissions #college #student-activities

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Parvina Jan 16, 2018 1213 views

graduate school

How can I sing up to take TOEFL exam for graduate school?
#exam #toefl-exam #language #graduate-school #college-admissions

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