Sycamore, Illinois
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What spending habits could I use to spend less money?
#college #money #college-advice #help
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Double Major in Psychology & Nutrition?
So, I’m a senior in college & I’m now questioning all of my life decisions. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE psychology. But I’m just now realizing throughout the years I’ve always had such a strong passion for nutrition & I don’t know what to do. My original plan was to go to grad school & get my...
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Can I get come advice for pre med?
I’m nervous about pre med programs, because I’ve heard they’re very rigorous and I have a track record of having a bad memory. I can work hard but I’d just like to be more prepared for pre med in college. #pre-med #college
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Is there a way for me to add a minor on the common application?
I’ve managed to get established my psychology major and my interest in pre med, but I don’t know if I can add an art minor or if I should submit a portfolio for my minor. I’m applying to 11 schools and I’d just like to make it clear I intend to be involved at whatever school I attend....
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How do you really know what want to do?
I sometimes fear that maybe I'm taking the easy route. Sometimes I feel like I don't have passion or I have no direction. #future #career
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What can you do if you have a hard time making friends?
I was diagnosed with Pervasive Development Disorder when I was four years old. This is categorized under the Autism spectrum. It makes socializing very difficult. #friends #socializing
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How do I determine which college is best for me?
How do I pick the right school?
#college #school
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How do I start makinrg friends at school?
What are the best ice breakers?
#college #experiences
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If I end up not being satisfied with my area of nursing, how easy can I change it? (ex: Pediatrics to ER nurse)
#nursing #college #career #career-advice #career-choice
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What are some helpful tips for managing my student debt in the future?
#loans #students #money #management #debt #advice #nursing
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How do Kids going to college now keep a work/life/school balance?
Does anyone have stories of them pushing the limit has that helped you find balance? #stress
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What are the best ways to get scholarships.
Does anyone know reliable sites or places that I have the best chance of getting a scholarship.
#curious
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What are some ways to gain teaching experience in college in preparation of graduate school?
Hello. After hearing teaching experience could be important for applying to graduate school, what are some ways to gain experience in college besides tutoring in the tutor center? I have had some experience leading/assisting with children's crafts and group tours/presentations of 30...
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What college clubs would benefit a wildlife biology career?
I will be transferring to a four-year school this month and hope to participate in clubs. There is a bee keeper club, herpetology, and organic farming, that I know of so far. While not being sure what activities are done in each, what should I look for if I wanted something that would look...
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How to approach Professor about research?
Hello. I'm a wildlife biology major transferring to a four-year school. One of the professors does research, and after inquiring about a Special Topics in biology class, found he organizes wildlife monitoring/research with snakes, amphibians, and small mammals. While I do not need anymore...
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How to approach Professors about research opportunities?
Hello. I'm a wildlife biology major transferring to a four-year school. One of the professors does research, and after inquiring about a Special Topics in biology class, found he organizes wildlife monitoring/research with snakes, amphibians, and small mammals. While I do not need anymore...
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Is it a good idea to pursue a career in an industry that is oversaturated?
Many career paths that I am interested in are overstaturated and I believe that trying to pursue a career in these industries would be a waste of time and money because finding a job wouldn’t be easy. #career-choice
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How do I find a mentor and What should I look for in a mentor?
I will be starting college soon, and I’m really freaking out because I feel don’t have a clear idea on what career path I want to take. I feel like I need someone to help and guide me throughout my college years.
#mentor
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Should I finish paying my college fees and tuition first or pay to start my own business after I graduate college?
#business woman #professionals #career #career-change
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Should I start asking about internships after or before college?
#bachelors #media #entertainment #sports-media
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Where can I find scholarships for Criminal Justice?
I've tried looking for scholarships for Criminal Justice, I've found about three, but all of them have either passed or I do not fit the requirements that the scholarship asks for.
#CriminalJustice
#LawSchool #scholarships #financial-aid #scholarship #law-enforcement
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How to propose to professor ready for research?
Next semester I am transferring to a new school as a junior. After e-mailing two professors about an independent research class, one e-mailed back mentioning that while I have a lot of research experience, students in their first semester are not normally approved to do independent research and...
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Wildlife Biology or Wildlife Biology with a concentration in Wildlife Rehabilitation?
Next year, I will be transferring to a school and pursuing a Wildlife Biology Bachelor's degree. Originally, the Wildlife Biology degree with a concentration in Wildlife Rehabilitation interested me because I thought the rehabilitation concentration would provide increased skills. My career...
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What are some internships involved with animation or illustration?
I'm studying to go into the animation field, along with concept art. Does anyone know of companies that have internships for those just starting out?
#art #artist #animation #internship #illustration
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What are the best student loans to apply for?
I'm starting to apply for loans and want to find out which ones will have good interest rates and come from trusted places.
#loans #student-loans #student
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How to find volunteer work that promotes gaining skills for wildlife conservation and research career?
In the last year, I have volunteered anywhere I can: local forest preserves with prescribed burns, invasive plant control, promotion of native plants, and weed scouting and a wildlife center educating the public about conservation challenges, introducing guests to resident animals, and caring...
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What is the best way to stay in contact with previous mentors or intern/volunteer supervisors?
After my last internship, a colleague asked me to stay in touch. Thank you!
#stayintouch
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What are good programming or computer science projects to do over the summer
I have few years of experience working with object oriented languages but want to know what kind of projects would really help me get better at programming or what kind of projects make me more of an appealing applicant for a college or job.
#summer
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What is the best minor to have with Computer Science as a major
While my career choice would be to become a video game programmer, I'm open to suggestions that would benefit other programming fields as well. Also, I would be interested to know what kind of minors that companies have an eye for in programming jobs in general.
#majors-and-minors
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How can I study abroad with a Neuroscience major?
All of my classes are going to be very science based and I'm not sure how I could fit Studying Abroad into my schedule since the country I want to go to does offer very many science courses through my schools program. #study-abroad #neuroscience
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Are 18 credit hours in a semester a lot?
I'm going to be a college Freshman in the fall and I found out because of my major, I will have to take18 credit hours my first semester. Are there any tips on managing time or advice from anyone's personal experience out there? #student #job #professors #school #timemanagement
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What are a few ways to get in state tuition if you don't happen to live in the state at the moment?
So I live in Illinois where colleges are super expensive. I am all in for going out of my way to save money, but I am not sure what the best way to do it would be. I've heard that if my house was under my dad's name, then I could rent a place in North Carolina and have the apartment under my...
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Do you think it is smart to go into journalism as a major even if I just have a passion for writing about sports?
So I am currently a junior who is a big sports geek. I love many sports, although I can not play any right now. I currently have a concussion and have had one since March 18, of 2017. The sports I was playing in high school were soccer and basketball. I was a better soccer player than...
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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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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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Where are reliable places I can look for internships?
I just wanted to start looking for some before I started school and was just wondering which websites are the best.
#internships
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What are some important skills to have as a film major?
What can I do to position myself as of right now before I go on to film school in order to set myself up to what to expect.
#film
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Potential Scholarships
What are some scholarships I can apply to? #collegeisexpensive #wothit
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Social Work
What is your best piece of advice for those going beginning their Master's in Social Work? #grad-school #graduate-school #masters #social-work
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What are the most important qualities employers look for in interviewees?
I have many interviews coming up for internships and potential jobs, and I want to know how to "wow" everyone I interview with. #employment-opportunities #bethebest
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How can I have better professional conversations?
I'm a pretty good talker between friends and in casual settings but haven't really had a chance to flex my professional speaking skills. In terms of future internship employers and professors, what are some good, non invasive topics to carry easy conversation? #professional-development...
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Do transfer studnets adjust to their new college well?
I will being going to my local community college and then hopefully to an four year school out-of-state but I am worried about how I will able to adjust. If anyone has had experience with transferring some advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks! #college-transfer #transfer #twoyearcollege...
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What college extracurriculars should I focus on?
I'm starting college in the fall and am wondering what type of extracurriculars I should do. I'm aware of the many types that my school offers but I want to know how my time would be best spent as a pre-med student. I will of course do what I find enjoyable but I also want to know of any...
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What is the relative approximate for out of state tuition
So im thinking about going out of state for college yet pricing has always been a factor. Can anyone let me know a price range for popular colleges outside of illinois? #Tuition
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What are good colleges in you plan on becoming a teaching pastor
So i feel i have a calling towards teaching the bible, yet i know not what to do! I am going to community college to get gen eds out of the way but im not sure what to do after #collegefutur e
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Going into college undecided?
I am going into college undecided and it makes me worried that I will not be able to find what major and ultimately what type of job to go into. Is there anything that someone found helpful to find the right path to choosing a fitting major? #undecided #major #job #worried
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Is it worth it to participate in the Disney College Program?
I love Disney and I am interested in the Disney College Program but I am not sure if it will help me in the future. If anyone has ever been a part of or knows someone who has been a part of the Disney College Program I would love to just know information about it. #Disneycollegeprogram #DCP...
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How many scholarships would I have to apply to in order to win enough money to cover their entire tuition?
Over the course of the past month I have applied to a lot more scholarships the. I ever thought I would, and I have started looking at the odds of me getting a scholarship being 1 of a hundred on average meaning if I wanted to pay of my tuition that would mean applying to say around 100...
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Why is it that teens are so reluctant to take eight am classes in college when in reality they'll probably end up working at a job that starts at eight am for the next twenty years?
As a perspective college student I have been advised by numerous college students and admissions officers that I won't have to take early classes when it comes to starting college, when college is meant to be for preparing students for starting rigorous and time structured jobs. #8amclasses
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