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Netanya Mar 26, 2018 7322 views

What is the best way to land a job as an illustrator?

I plan to major in illustration/animation at San Jose State University but am clueless on how to go about finding a job after college. I've never had an adult who was into the arts the way I was, so I haven't found much solid advice. I realize that it will take time and experience, but my goal...

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Cade Mar 23, 2018 947 views

How do you keep from overloading yourself?

I am worried that when I register for my classes that I'm going to take too many hard classes and not make the grades I want or possibly even fail.
#picking-classes #registration

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Cade Mar 23, 2018 1128 views

How do you know that you're studying the right major?

The closer I get to graduating I wonder if I am going to choose the right major to study. Some days I seem positive that I know what I want to do and others not so much.
#college-major

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Joel Mar 19, 2018 1266 views

Is it smart to go to two different colleges?

I am seeking a Master's Degree in software engineering, with a side degree in video game development. In order to obtain both, I would need to attend one school, get a Master's Degree, and then attend another school that has video game development degrees. Is this a smart idea? Or should I...

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Rachel Mar 19, 2018 911 views

What are the best loans to get for college?

I am planning on attending college in the fall as a freshman and would like to know what would be the best way to fund my education through loans. #student-loans #loans #financial-planning #college

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Rachel Mar 19, 2018 1035 views

When is the best time to change my major?

I am planning on majoring in journalism at the university I will be attending in the fall, however I am having second thoughts on my choice. I am considering changing my major but I want to at least give journalism a try before doing so. If I eventually decide on changing majors, what year of...

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Nicolas Mar 19, 2018 1347 views

Why do almost all the questions on this site have no comments or answers

Just trying to figure the game here.

#meta #careervillage

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Nicolas Mar 19, 2018 989 views

Why aren't more students looking at Technical Colleges

Technical Colleges offer real world training for instant job market readiness. Yet most students and High school push for big Universities and state colleges. I didn't know about my state technical college and found it almost by accident. Since then I have convinced 2 others to join, who...

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Nicolas Mar 19, 2018 1031 views

Is the cost of a high ranking university worth it in todays job market

Some Universities will cost families over 200,000. Loans based on this could take 10-20 years to repay. yet many students come out of college without great opportunities.

#expensive
#college-admissions #college #job-market

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Katelynn Mar 19, 2018 1195 views

How can I get more scholarships?

I apply for scholarships, but never seem to get them, I was wondering what I could do to improve my chances. #scholarships #financial-services

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Katelynn Mar 19, 2018 1209 views

How can I get more financial aid?

My family is middle class so we aren't able to qualify for any extra money, and we have bad credit, so we aren't able to apply for any loans. Any suggestions besides scholarships? #financial-services #money

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liz Mar 19, 2018 982 views

How do I get more financial aid?

I am registered for websites that show me available scholarships like Cappex, but I still have a very large sum of money per year that I will need to be paying because I am paying for college on my own. #financial-services

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liz Mar 19, 2018 1368 views

How do I get a job related to my major after college?

I know that recent graduates rarely get a job in the field they majored in in college, and I understand that you have to make connections, but I'm not sure how to go about doing that in a manner where I will be successful. #after-graduation

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Ken Mar 18, 2018 762 views

How can you focus on college work when you have 3 other people in your dorm room?

I am going to be rooming with three of my good friends from high school, but they can be loud sometimes. #UTAustin

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Ken Mar 18, 2018 909 views

When majoring in business, is it a good idea to minor or take private lessons in piano?

I would like to major in business accounting at UT Austin, but am not sure if I will have time to fit piano into my schedule. I have been playing the piano since I was 5 years old. #Business

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Kylie Mar 18, 2018 899 views

What would be the pathway to take to go pre-med in college?

In high school, the closest thing to a medical degree we have talked about is biology so I don't know what classes, volunteer programs, or internships I should take to help me get into college for pre-med.

#premed #medicine #highschool

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Kylie Mar 18, 2018 861 views

How do I shadow a specialist in the medical field?

I know I want to become a kind of specialist in the medical field but I haven't narrowed it down to which one. I have seen several people during my own doctor's visits shadowing my doctor but my school doesn't provide a way to do this that I know of. So if there are any programs or websites...

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Madeleine Mar 18, 2018 1512 views

What is the gender gap like in upper level sciences, first hand?

I am a female, high school senior considering a career path in upper level mathematics, academia and research. I am very concerned with underrepresentation of women and I would like to know of any first hand experiences. Researching online I find a lot of statistics, but I would like more. Has...

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Madeleine Mar 18, 2018 1385 views

What kind of flexibility comes with being a professor? Any big pros and cons of the job?

I am a high school senior looking toward a possible career as a math professor. The things is, I have so many other passions like theatre. I am perfectly happy doing art on the side, but I would like to know if I pursue mathematics if it will be a possibility. #mathematics #professor #theatre...

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Yeaji Mar 17, 2018 1030 views

As a surgeon, how do you cope with the death of your patients?

#medicine #surgery #death #healthcare #hospital-and-healthcare #surgeon

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Yeaji Mar 17, 2018 808 views

Which major best prepares you for the MCAT?

#medicine

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Bradford Mar 16, 2018 1170 views

What if I don't get a track scholorship, what's the best way to get college money?

I have to get a track scholarship if I want to pursue my dream of attending a university. I'm worried that if I don't get an athletic scholarship how will I go to college? My parents can't pay for it #scholorship #track #money

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Bradford Mar 16, 2018 8145 views

What are the pros and cons of a business major?

I'm still a bit undecided on what I want to study in college but interested in business a great bit #business #marketing #college-major

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Aishwarya Mar 16, 2018 1223 views

What is the MD/PhD track?

#biomedical-engineering #science-phd #medical-practice

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Aishwarya Mar 16, 2018 1679 views

How hard is doing Pre-Med with an Engineering major (Biomedical Engineering)?

#biomedical-engineering- #premed #science-phd #medical-practice

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Ethan Mar 15, 2018 2501 views

What’s the best route for college education?

College is expensive yet rewarding. Should I rack up the debt and experience the college life or should I hold back and take the cheapest route to achieve my future career? #undecided #university-applications #college

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Ethan Mar 15, 2018 1767 views

NP or CRNA?

If one wants to further their education in the field of nursing, which specialty is best? As a nurse practitioner (NP), you’re able to diagnose and treat patients like a doctor but at a lower salary. As certified nurse anesthetist (CRNA), you are able to administer anesthesia like an...

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Elizabeth Mar 15, 2018 7289 views

Are there any double majors that go best with kinesiology?

Are there any double majors that go best with #kinesiology? As in, are there majors that employers are looking for that can be helpful in conjunction with a degree in kinesiology?
#choosing-a-major #double-major

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Elizabeth Mar 15, 2018 1950 views

What did you wish you knew before pursuing a degree in kinesiology?

What did you wish you knew before pursuing a degree in #kinesiology? As in, is there anything about that field of study that you wish you had known in advance? Or are there lower level classes you wish you would have taken to prepare you better for higher level courses?

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Jose Mar 14, 2018 1248 views

What is it like working as an accountant?

Considering working as an accountant but I am unsure if the corporate setting is the right fit for me and would like more information. #accounting

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