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Kara Apr 26 304 views

How can a band director balance their own personal musical goals with their educational responsibilities?

I am an aspiring band director in my first year in college studying music education, and I value my own personal growth on my instruments just as much as I value education. I have been told by several people that band directors often have such a busy job during and outside of school that they...

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Alexa Apr 15 4311 views

What study habits have been the most successful for you?

Im worried my course load is going to be to much and I am worried I won't be able to keep up with it. Looking fo rtips and tricsk to help in any way.

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Megan Nov 21, 2025 611 views

What are ways to find local and regional scholarships?

I am struggling to find local scholarships the most. I am going to college to get a degree in computer science.

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Ella Apr 02, 2025 445 views

What is the hardest part about going to a four-year university right away instead of doing 2 years of community college first?

A lot of my classmates are going to community college first then to a four-year university, so I was wondering what's the hardest part of going four-year university first.

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Preston Apr 10, 2024 1101 views

I am a sophomore in high school, and I am trying to figure out whether I should join the military through West Point as some sort of avionics or computer officer, or if I should become a chiropractor through Palmer in Davenport?

My dad was a mechanic in the military, and I respect him so much for it. I want to be like him; however, I am also considering being a chiropractor. My parents prefer me to be the latter. I want to have a large family, and I appreciate the fact that the military will pay for some of my kids'...

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Braeden May 23, 2023 1191 views

what steps I would need to take to become a game developer ,game designer or a game making

Hello,I was wondering what steps I would need to take to become a game developer ,game designer or a game making.I’ve always loved games and coding and would really love too be put in a situation we’re I could develop my own game for people like me too play.

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Andrew Dec 16, 2021 853 views

what is the security and protective class like

i like to work with my hands, like to help people when i have the opportunities to do so.

#any #career-path #career

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Mandy Oct 30, 2018 1076 views

Is it possible to graduate from college with $0 in student loan debt?

I want to be able to pay for college as I go. I want to go to this one university but it costs about $25,000 a year. I want some advice to achieve this goal. #debtfree #scholarships

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Mandy Oct 30, 2018 1212 views

What is the best way to balance schoolwork, extracurriculars, and work in college?

I know I want to work in college and stay involved but I don't know the best way to do so without getting overwhelmed by schoolwork as well. #college #happiness

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Caitlin Jul 09, 2018 1386 views

Is it a good idea to take summer classes?

#summer #school

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Caitlin Jul 09, 2018 1284 views

Where are good places to work during college?

#working #studying

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Kayla May 09, 2018 1385 views

How do I take all the prerequisites I need, but not get overwhelmed?

Currently, I am planning out my fall and spring semester college classes. In order to complete all my prerequisites needed for my major, I need to take many difficult classes in the same semester. In times like these, I often get overwhelmed, which impacts my academic performance. I would like...

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Kayla May 09, 2018 1114 views

How do I continue to stay focused while studying?

When I am studying, I often find my mind drifting to other less important topics. It is difficult to stay focused on the subject at hand for long periods of time. In order to perform better academically, I need to reassess my study techniques and find a way to stay focused. #studying...

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Brandon Apr 16, 2018 1160 views

What are some good ways to study?

I want to raise my letter grade at school.#academic-success

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Brandon Apr 16, 2018 831 views

What do colleges look for on a college application?

I want to have a really good chance to get accepted to a college.#college-advice

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Ana Mar 26, 2018 1412 views

How could my salary, as an aspiring physician who is female and part of an under represented minority group, be affected in my future?

I have learned that in 2017 only about 34% of physicians were female. In addition to being female I am also a part of a minority group. I would like to know how these factors may play a role in determining my salary in my future career even though these facts have nothing to do with how I could...

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Ana Mar 23, 2018 1123 views

How can I maintain academic support throughout college if I decide to live off-campus?

I am going to be a freshman in college this year and I have decided to live off-campus to save money on housing expenses. I'm worried that my grades will suffer from not being around peers and educators. What can I do find and maintain academic support? #goingtocollege #moneyproblems

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Irma Mar 16, 2018 1278 views

How do I know what career I should choose?

Everyone always picks career ideas based off how much money they make. I'm not worried about money. I'm worried about my overall happiness and whether or not I will actually find enjoyment and passion in the job that I have. #worried #advice #nervous #help

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Irma Mar 16, 2018 1078 views

What advice do you have for someone who is worried that they won't end up liking their career?

I'm worried that after all of my schooling, when it comes down to actually working, I might not like the career that I have worked so hard to get. I want to make sure that I have a job that makes me happy, not just one that supplies me with a paycheck. #advice #worried #nervous

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