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Tinni May 14, 2018 2834 views

What are the best undergraduate business programs?

I know of NYU’s Stern and UPenn’s Wharton but how many more are there? I’m planning on getting an undergraduate degree in business because that’s what I’m genuinely interested in and the activities that I’m pursuing line up with that but I don’t know whether I should pursue something else for...

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Meliah May 14, 2018 1122 views

If I wanted to become an OBGYN in the future, what would I get my phD in?

I am asking this question because I'm creating my life goal mission map for a school project. #medicine #medical-education

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Kyle May 11, 2018 969 views

Taking inspiration from Childish Gambino, how can I have a more open rounded and creative career like him?

Childish Gambino is a one of a kind person and truly feels like getting to a spot to where he is is very difficult to get to. I want to be able to have the same creative freedom as him. I want to be able to make songs and music and direct shows the way he does. What steps can I take to become...

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Emily May 11, 2018 1136 views

What kind of writing samples should I give when asked?

Most jobs in public relations ask for writing samples before the interview process. What kind of writing should I submit? Are there things the recruiters prefer to see?

#public-relations #writing #writing-samples

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Emily May 11, 2018 1725 views

How should I improve my writing outside of school?

In public relations it is important that students write well. I want to write more and get more accustomed to writing, is there a way you recommend I do that? What kind of writing should I be practicing? Creative or specifically press releases?

#public-relations #writing

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Emily May 11, 2018 2951 views

How early should you show up at an interview?

How early is too early? And do recruiters judge you if you are right on time? Do they prefer people to be earlier than on the dot?

#interviews #interviewing-skills #resume

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Emily May 11, 2018 1083 views

How do you make your resume more enticing if you don''t have a lot of experience in the field?

I'm a public relations student and I have no experience in the field of PR. How can I make my resume more attractive to hiring managers without the experience?

#publicrelations #resume #internships

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Ben May 10, 2018 3729 views

How do I get a job out of college as an account manager? What makes a successful advertising account manager?

I am graduating in December 2018 with a degree in Advertising from San Jose State University. I want to work in account management/client services in an advertising agency after graduation. I have a bit of familiarity with what this role entails and what the advertising industry is like....

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William May 10, 2018 1528 views

Any good jobs to do while doing a master's in nutrition?

Master's program are more expensive than undergraduate programs. And loan repayment can be annoying. What kind of job or internship would you recommend doing (if possible) while studying nutritional science for a master's degree? Also, how did you stay frugal during those times? #nutrition...

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William May 10, 2018 1120 views

What are other ways to pay for medical school besides loans and scholarships?

Medical school is expensive, as everyone knows. And paying off loans will increase the amount of stress for a medical student to go through. Are there ways to earn some cash to pay off the debt and to avoid getting loans for medical school? Scholarships can be limited as well. #medicine...

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Tinni May 04, 2018 967 views

What national colleges have the best business/economics or international relations/political science programs?

#business #international-relations

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Tinni May 04, 2018 875 views

What are the best study abroad programs for colleges in the U.S?

#study-abroad #college #international

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Tinni May 04, 2018 852 views

What should every student know before majoring in political science, economics, or international relations?

I’m conflicted on what to major in and feel like these are good options for me.
#major

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Tinni May 04, 2018 937 views

I know I want to major in something business related, but what are the best majors before getting an MBA?

I don’t want to do my undergraduate degree in marketing or business but I want a concentration of study that emphasizes people centered and economy based curriculum.

#business

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Ben May 02, 2018 3258 views

How do I move to a different job market?

I am based in the SF Bay Area. I am considering to move out of it after I graduate college with a degree in advertising. Some places I am considering are Seattle, Austin, Portland, or Los Angeles. I love the Bay Area but its really expensive to live here. I eventually want to get my own place...

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Angelina May 02, 2018 1187 views

How can I get free money for off campus housing for college?

I will have a part-time job to help pay for housing and have a little help from my family but it would really be helpful to have some type of cushion. What can I do to get free money particularly for house rent? Is there any special programs? I've applied to many scholarships already and will...

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Connor Apr 29, 2018 1222 views

I'm planning on studying Linguistics, and would love to learn new languages while I do so. Is there any language certifications I can get at a State level to put on my CV without having to take a class?

I'd like to learn languages without having to take a class because I can work at my own pace and study what I want in a language at any point in time. However, I feel that having a certification or award would look better on a resume than just self reporting. If you could give me ideas about...

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Yilei Apr 29, 2018 1221 views

Is a Master's degree necessary?

I am pursuing an engineering major and was wondering if I should pursue a Bachelor's degree or a Master's. Is it necessary for engineering students to continue their studies after undergrad? Also, is a BS degree a lot more practical than a BA degree?
#engineering

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Yilei Apr 29, 2018 1387 views

Does ABET accreditation matter?

I am pursuing an Engineering major, specifically computer engineering, but the program at my school that I will attend is not ABET accredited. Does it matter much? Will it affect my career path?
(the school I will most likely attend is University of California, San Diego)
#engineering

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M Apr 28, 2018 1178 views

Are there any scholarships or grants that cover my mental health services fees?

I suffer from acute anxiety and I would love to keep my current therapist to help me with the transition from being a full time worker to being a full time student. I'd like to know if there is any money available to cover this necessary service. #mentalhealth #anxiety #undocumented

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M Apr 28, 2018 2169 views

Are there scholarships that cover living expenses?

Now that I'll be attending college full time, it means I'll have to work part time to cover my living expenses. However, I foresee having miscellaneous expenses at school such as materials, books, etc. #college #scholarships

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M Apr 28, 2018 841 views

Are there any scholarships for transfer students interested in art school?

I am a community college transfer student and I'm looking for scholarships that can help me finish my Bachelors in Fine Arts. #design

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Angelina Apr 23, 2018 1088 views

When you get out of college how do you land a successful job?

what do you do next? can you just start your own business when college ends or do you have to start doing that before college ends? Where do you look or who do you ask? #search #successful #college #job #business

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Angelina Apr 23, 2018 1383 views

What was the hardest parts of college? and why?

literally any struggles during college that you had #struggles #college #hard #money #procrastination #life

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Rhea Apr 22, 2018 2976 views

With the field of biomedical engineering, are there any problems being a girl?

I heard that in most STEM fields, being a girl means you earn less, there are less opportunities, not as many companies believe girls are capable, girls are of less value. I wanted more information if this was a myth or if it was true and how it might be a bad decision to go into this field....

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Rhea Apr 22, 2018 1643 views

As someone who has a degree in biomedical engineering or works in the field, what types of jobs are available with the field becoming more and more popular daily and jobs becoming scarce?

I am currently a junior in high school considering biomedical engineering and want some more information for potential careers and general career advice.

#biomedical-engineering #biotechnology #biomedical

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Emily Apr 21, 2018 1704 views

Is it necessary to get a masters degree to be a public relations professional?

I'd like to get into the field right after finishing my undergraduate but I know a masters would give me an edge. Is it advised to get a masters and then go into the field, get one later, or not get one at all?

#publicrelations #masters #masters-degree

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Allison Apr 20, 2018 863 views

What should I do in the summer before my freshman year of college to be more prepared?

Are there any helpful behaviors/things to practice before I leave for college? #college-advice

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Allison Apr 20, 2018 1260 views

What activities should I do in college to boost my medical school application?

I'm going to be a freshman in college next year and I want to get a good start to make my medical school application in a few years qualified but also interesting #medschool #medical-school #med-school #doctor #hospital-and-healthcare #healthcare #college #extracirriculars

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Emily Apr 20, 2018 2283 views

What is the most valuable skill PR firms look for in an intern?

I'm looking for internships right now, in your experience what is the most valuable skill an intern should have at your public relations firm?

#PR #publicrelations #internships

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Valeria Apr 19, 2018 1978 views

Is college really necessary to succeed in life?

We are always told since we are kids to go to school, go to college, get a great job that will help us live a better life but we are basically going to work so many years to pay our student debt not to mention that we aren’t guaranteed to find a job with our degree #collegedebt

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Valeria Apr 19, 2018 1006 views

Why can’t college students learn what is only necessary for their career?

What if someone wants to be an English teacher, why is it requiered to take a math class? Why can’t we start learning right away what we need to for our career, we are just getting ourselves into more money debt taking classes that are not necessary #studentloans

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Angelina Apr 18, 2018 929 views

What are some basic plans I need to have for college when I get there?

Food plans? Going out? Eliminating procrastination. Transportation? Living place? Making friends? #plans #college #procrastination #goingout #basics

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Angelina Apr 18, 2018 1621 views

How do I find a good apartment to rent near my college?

I live in California currently and I need to apply for renting a place in New York because that's where my college is. It is super difficult looking for places when I can't really be there in person at the moment. I need to rent because the room and board at my college is super expensive and it...

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Angelina Apr 18, 2018 1864 views

How do I begin to network with people?

I want to have people that I can branch out with and have solid relationships to begin my own business involving digital media and film by the time I finish college. I am currently a high school senior about to graduate in a couple months. I am planning on attending the New York Institute of...

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Arushi Apr 13, 2018 750 views

How easy is it to shadow a psychiatrist for a day of work?

I want to gain more insight on what a typical day of work looks like for a psychiatrist. #psychology

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Arushi Apr 13, 2018 904 views

What is the best way to get a research opportunity as a college freshman?

I want to do research as a freshman in college with a professor, but how do I build a close enough relationship with my professor, seeing how most GED courses have 200+ students?

#research #medicine

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Carlos Apr 10, 2018 1078 views

For those in the sports and entertainment industry what advice can you give.

My dream is to work for sports media, or directly with a sports team. Furthermore, I would also really like to work for entertainment media with my focus being television and film.
#entertainment #sports #public-relations

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Carlos Apr 10, 2018 1609 views

As a public relations major does getting a masters degree make much of a difference?

I have been thinking about applying to grad school for quite some time now but every time I do research there is not much information that suggests having a masters degree will give me much of an advantage over other students
#gradschool #public-relations

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Karena Apr 02, 2018 1362 views

What are some interview tips?

I am applying to optometry school this year, so hopefully I get some interviews! #eyes #optometry #interviews #professional-development

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Karena Apr 02, 2018 1086 views

What are factors that make your career interesting?

I would like to be an optometrist, so I am worried that in the long run, I will get bored looking at just eyes. #eyes #optometry

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Joy Mar 27, 2018 2945 views

On my college application, can I list things I accomplished prior to high school?

I am going to apply for colleges by the end of the year. I have a lot of things I can talk about prior to high school because I was an immigrant and I did a lot back then in another country. I hope I can put those on my college application so then the people can understand me more. #college...

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Jonathan Mar 27, 2018 1046 views

What is an average day like for a psychologist and how demanding will this job be in the future.

For most of my colleges, I chose to major in psychology. Although I have a broad understanding of the topic, I have considered perhaps becoming a psychologist one day as I enjoy working with people and helping others out. But I have a very basic idea of what a psychologist does because how...

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Jonathan Mar 27, 2018 1550 views

On average, how many times do people change their career?

As an upcoming freshman to #college, I still don't know what I want to do, and sometimes I fear in the future that whatever I will be doing isn't what I actually want to be doing. But if I get a degree in a job I no longer want to pursue, then what will come out of my future. Sometimes I just...

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Michael Mar 26, 2018 1221 views

Do you pay per quarter or per year for financial aid?

My financial aid net costs shows a certain price. Do I pay for that 3 times (there are 3 quarters in one school year) or is that price just one school yer already? #financial-planning #loans #college #debt

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Michael Mar 26, 2018 926 views

How to deal with your friends succeeding?

My friends are off to bigger and better colleges and things, but I'm here feeling insufficient. How do I deal with this? #college #career

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Tara Mar 25, 2018 1193 views

How do you know what career or job is truly best for you? When did you know it was the path meant for you?

Deciding what to do for the rest of my life is quite daunting. I'm curious as to when others discovered what their true calling was; what it felt like, how it happened, how they knew. I also want to know how they figured out how to make their passions into practical jobs, how they found the...

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Tara Mar 25, 2018 895 views

How do you balance being a physician with having a close relationship with a significant other/family members/friends or even starting a family?

I'm excited about entering the medical field because it interests me so much and would be the perfect job for me. I'm just worried about the type of work-life balance real practicing physicians have and what they do to combat the issues that come with working such an intense and time-consuming...

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Kevin Mar 24, 2018 1222 views

How common is it for public relations specialists to move from different organizations during their career?

A public relations specialist visited one of my classes to provide students a glimpse into his career life. One of the details I took notice was how much he moved from organization to organization after a few years. All my life, I was raised to believe in the notion of working at one company...

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Kevin Mar 24, 2018 1152 views

What was your favorite or memorable moment as a public relations specialist?

I am currently studying public relations at San Jose State University. I am enjoying the major more than I expected, but I am curious about favorite or memorable moments from legitimate public relations specialists. Personally, my favorite moment thus far was working on a PR plan with a few...

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