Walnut Creek, California
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What is the best major for someone wanting to work in the automotive industry?
I am an 11th grader right now. For nearly my entire life, I've had an interest in cars. It would be a dream for me to have a career in the automotive industry. However, I'm not sure what college majors would be best suited for this career path. I know that mechanical engineering, along with...
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How do you study for math tests?
when I have a math test I usually never study, it's just that I can't think of any other way to study other than to redo all my ws and the practice test and I feel that doing all that would be too time-consuming.
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How do I get better at English?
I don't get it when teachers ask what is the meaning behind this text/ or something on the line.
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What math class is most beneficial for a high school student who wants to major in STEM?
What AP class in general would be most helpful for a STEM major?
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Why is there so much homework?
Those assignments always keep me up late. XnX
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What activities should I engage in to so I can learn more about medicine?
I am still in 8th grade but I want to start studying about anything I can about medicine at the moment
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What questions you, as an interviewer, would like to hear the person you're interviewing ask?
As a current computer engineering student who desires to go into electrical engineering-based jobs, I'm curious about questions that stand out to you positively.
What piques your interest in a candidate? What kinds of questions do they ask that can set them apart from other people applying?
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How do you avoid Speaking negatively about yourself in interviews? Directly and indirectls
When it comes to interviews, I have trouble coming up with something good and positive to say about myself. With little experience in interviews, I find that in my practice answers, I subconsciously say something negative about myself, indirectly or directly. Now, I'm being more vigilant in...
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How do i study to become a traveling nurse?
I am planning on going to a four year college but don’t know exactly what I should study to become a traveling nurse.
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How can one find good political science/policy internships as a high school student?
I’ve been wanting to do an internship related to policy for a while, but it’s been hard to find internships for high school students. Any tips?
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What will happen to me when I can’t pick my major
Will it significantly affect me if i choose undecided for my major? What happens if I just take courses I’m interested in to figure out what I want to do?
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I am an international medical graduate wanted to explore career options in US. I am out of field since 2018. What are the career options for me? Note: I don't want to apply for residency. I am open to anything related or in related to healthcare
I am IMG from Pakistan and out of practice since 2018. I want to learn about various career choices that I can pursue my career. I did want to apply for residency. I am open to everything
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How do I find a job involving the arts?
How do I find a job involving art near me? I really like the idea of sculpting, so I would like to get a career in it. There is nothing near me whatsoever based on websites like Indeed or Glassdoor. My main mode of transportation is biking.
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How can I manage my time better so I can reach my goal of having a 4.0 this year while having extracurriculars and SAT preparations?
For context, I am taking 3 APs and an astronomy community college class. I am struggling the most with astronomy, physics, and math. I am also the Junior Officer for an aerospace organization at my school called Aerotech and I am a writer and editor for a club called ARRAS (Arts and Magazine...
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What are some things I can do to better learn stuff like animation and music production?
Currently the two subjects I am interested in are animation and music production. I dabbled a bit in both but I am not at amature level yet. I do know some basics but other than that, it is all i know. I really want to learn these subjects and have jobs with them so I want to prepare myself.
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What inspired you to get a job,Also what age were when you knew what you wanted to be?
In life, I was constantly wondering about what I wanted to be and ended up becoming a soccer referee temporarily, now I don't know where to go from there
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why is find the right job always hard?
Why do many of us struggle to get a job
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College major and career decisions
What should I do to figure out what I should major in for college? What internships and jobs cover aspects of many careers so I can effectively figure out what I align with? What programs are out there?
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How do I know if I’m choosing the right major?
Im a senior in high school and have multiple options of what I want to major on, but I can’t get myself to choose one I’m more passionate about.
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How do I make good college applications ?
How do I make a good college essay
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How can I get a job in Computer Science that pays me a lot?
I am a junior at high school and within the next 10 years I want to see myself like that.
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How can I make a livable profit off of my art?
I can’t imagine having art as just a hobby, I want a career focused on my artwork and creative side.
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What is the best career pathway to become a product manager at a consumer software company?
What is the best career pathway to become a product manager at a consumer software company? What type of non-technical skills are critical to master as a product manager?
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Marriage Family Therapy (MFT) programs in California?
Hello! I am an undergraduate Psychology student in my last year of undergrad. I will be applying to in-state graduate schools this fall, but I worry about how competitive MFT programs are. As a first generation student, I’m worried that my experiences are not good enough. The only relevant...
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Pros and cons of being a part of a union?
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What rights/protections do I have if I’m starting a union?
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What classes are needed in college when you want to be a nurse?
I'm wondering what I'll have to prepare for
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What are some jobs you can get with a degree in mechanical engineering??
If I go through with my current plans of being a mechanical engineering major in college then Im not quite sure what jobs would be available to me or which jobs would even be worth pursuing.
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Is a mechanical engineering major difficult?
I am looking to be a mechanical engineering major in college and as I get closer and closer to college I am scared that I won't be able to handle a mechanical engineering major
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When should I start thinking about what colleges to apply to?
Is it better to get started now and search around or wait until I know more about who I want to be and my limitations when I'm older?
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How do I make quick money as a teen?
I’m under 16 and unavailable to get a job; and rarely have permission to go out and do most things by myself. The only way im usually able to get around and hustle is in school , so what can I do?
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Can I get paid for internships or small jobs as a 17 year old ?
How do I apply and find internships as a 17 year old? How do I find internships that can pay and have some flexibility?
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How do you get as much experience with child behavior as possible as a young teen at a young age
I would love to be a child psychologist and make a good impact on the child's mental help
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How do I sign up for a job?
How do I write why I want a job for me to get a better chance.
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Which college has the best criminal justice and filming majors?
I'm a huge fan of true crime shows on Discovery+ and have been curious on the process on how they film the process. Which major and minor do I take if I want to pursue this career?
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What is it like being a pilot I’m considering working for Alaska airlines but I’m really confused on what I actually want to do.?
I’m really into technology and aeronautics in general, but I also really like cosmetology, art and music. I really don’t know what I want to do, I have a lot of interests but I get bored of things easily.
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What resources exist for students in need of a laptop?
I needed a laptop for school and was wondering if there are any resources available for free/discounted laptops.
Note: this question was asked anonymously by a student
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How can i boost my customers ?
I want to get more customers to boost my business and sales so that I can upgraded packaging and hire more people to help me with this project i am working on
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What is a good finance college in California?
What is a good college for finance in California? I have a 4.16 GPA weighted.
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how do I know that a job is right for me?
I want to go into architecture but im scared the schooling is too hard
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how many available scholarships are there at UC berkeley ?
I play sports, instruments and am willing to learn anything to get a scholarship but what would be my highest chances?
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How can I better increase my chances of winning scholarships when writing essays?
How can I better increase my chances of winning scholarships when writing essays?
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What are the most common college majors??
I’m interested in interior design or media design
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Why do chefs be under so much pressure and how do you deal with it??
Hello my name is Naomi,
When do you feel like you're done with that trade?
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What are the tools I need to be a Chef?
Hi, I'm a san jose job corps student, studying Culinary.
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How do I know which type of nurse I should specialize in?
I know I want to be a travel nurse but I’m not quite sure which field I should specialize in. I love kids but would it be hard to see sick children constantly? I also love human psychology so would a psychiatric nurse be a better fit for me?
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What do you feel made you stand out as an applicant to the school you attend, or any scholarships you might have received?
I am a high school senior that is applying to very selective schools. I have high grades and many extracurriculars, but don’t all the other students? What do you think can make one stand out to a school?
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How do I make money as a musician?
How can I start a career as a musician? I want to perform live and have a fanbase, how do I do that and make money from it? I've been interested in music and singing for most of my life and have always loved performing and I think that's what I want to do.
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