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How focused is an economics major on fiance/business?
I'm thinking about majoring in Economics, but I have very little interest in going into a career related to Wall Street, the stock market, etc, or continuing on to business school. I'm most interested in economics research in behavioral economics, and some in policy. To what extent would a...
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Are there any problems with entering college in the spring semester?
I've recently gotten accepted to a good college, but with admission deferred to spring semester. Once I get in, I'll be student just like any students, but I was wondering if there were any academic or social problems with not entering in the fall with most admitted freshman. Does anyone have...
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What is it like to work as a fashion magazine editor or journalist?
I am considering pursuing fashion journalism, but I don't know what the lifestyle of a journalist is. Is it mostly a desk job or would there be more walking around?
#fashion #journalism #choosing-a-career
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If I chose finance as my major, how difficult would it be if I decided to later pursue medical or law school?
I have many interests, and I am still somewhat undecided. I want to keep my options open, but I don't know if I would be able to pursue more than one interest in college.
Thank you.
#undecided #medicine #finance #choosing-a-major
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Transitioning from school to work
How should students handle the transition from school to the real world? Do you have any tips or tricks for me? #tips #work #school #realworld
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How can I balance sports and school in college?
I am a future communications major and tennis student athlete. I'm very excited to do both, but I have reservations about the work needed to do both. How do you balance the two? #sports #student-athlete #athletics
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How does chance play into employment?
Is there ever a set path that is definitively stagnant, or do we always run into spontaneity? #theunknown
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Am I too young to make my mind up on what I want to be?
I am a sophomore. Should I wait till I am a senior to make a definite decision, or is it okay to make up my mind now and work towards that goal? #medicine #doctor #pediatrics
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If I want to become a pediatrician, what major should I begin with?
I plan on doing a double major, so I would like to know which ones I should take to pursue a career as a pediatrician. #working-with-children
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How competitive is the chemical engineering field?
#chemical-engineering #chemical-engineer #engineering
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Can I become a doctor in another country with an american M.D.?
If I were to earn a degree from a medical school in the United States, how complicated would it be to work as a doctor in a country such as Germany?
#medicine #international
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How do I get into publishing?
I'm aware that it requires some level of internships but I'm not aware of the amount. Where should I intern? When? How do I acquire an internship?
#publishing #interships #english #magazines #books
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Can Journalism really be a "lead-way" major into publishing?
My counselor knows that I wanted to be a book editor as my final career. However instead of majoring in English, she told me to major in Journalism because English is more for Education? I just wanted to know if I should put English or Journalism or if it matters. #journalism...
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Does the reputation of the school you attend really matter?
Are Ivy League schools really any better than state schools? Do employers have a preference?
#college #college-advice #career-advice #career-counseling
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How do you cope with regret?
There is an endless variety of jobs available, from software engineer, to anesthesiologist, to landscape architect. Most people are not simply skilled in one area, but in multiple arenas of study. There are many times I have overheard conversations of jobholders wishing they had entered this...
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What career pathway is most effective in changing lives?
I have decided a long time ago that I would make the most of the time I am given on this Earth. My desire is to have a positive impact on as many people as possible. I want to be a key instrument in the improvement of society. The occupations I am considering include options such as doctor,...
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What kind of experience is the best to seek out in college?
Many colleges brag about their co-op, research, and internship opportunities for students. Are any of these better than the others? I am interested in chemical engineering, and would like to know what I should seek out during my time in college. #chemical-engineering #engineering #internships...
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How do you pass IB biology
#IBBiology #biology #grades #exams #studying #time-management
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How do you take a GAP year?
#gap-year #college #graduation #college-prep #life-transitions
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How much years of education do you need to be a pediatrician
I am asking this because i would love to know how many years i have infront of me #pediatrician #graduate-school #medical-school #healthcare #medicine #pediatrics
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What are some advices a college student can give to a high school student planning to attend college?
I am asking this question because i am in high school and i would love to know how college work and also know what are the positive thing that would help you succeed while you’re in college . I would love to be a #pediatrician #college #medicine #pre-med #healthcare
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Has anyone been successful with scholarships posted on Fastweb and other search sites? #moneyforcollege
Continue to have difficulty with finding money for college. #moneyforcollege #financial-aid #scholarships #college
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Where can I find real scholarship information for paying for college?
There are so many that I’ve applied for and have not heard back. It makes me think that they are not real. #moneyforcollege #college-advice #financial-planning
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Switching careers?
I'm 42 and a little apprehensive about making a career change. I have four children and as they get older it is becoming more financially difficult at my current position. I have read that #Anthropology is a good field to go into, but not if someone is interested in making money. As old as I...
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Is making friends hard when you first get to college?
It seems alittle scary to be in a totally new place and not know anyone. #friends #college #social #work-life-balance #life-transitions
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How do I pay off student loans once I graduate college?
College is very expensive and no one has explained this part of the process. #money #everyonedealswithit
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How do I narrow down on a career that's right for me?
I not that person who has known they've wanted to be a doctor or a teacher since they were in elementary school. I have many interest, sure, but I'm not entirely sure which to focus on. I know money isn't everything, however many of the possible career paths I'm thinking about would obtain a...
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How can I find the right niche in a certain field?
i.e Engineering to Mechanical, Aerospace, and Chemical engineering etc.
#career-choice #career-development #career-path
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What is the best way to study for the final exam for Anatomy and Physiology ?
I will be taking this class in the spring semester of this school year, and knowing it is a lot of information to absorb and memorize for the final exam in one semester I am looking for any helpful tips on studying for this class so I can be as successful as possible. #studytips #science...
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If I major in research and experimental psychology would I be able to create psychological programs (international, local, etc.)?
I was told I could be able to create psychological programs, for example a program for children suffering from ptsd, but was not told specifically what to study or how to do so. I would truly like to have this a future career option and would like to know how I would be able to achieve it....
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If you are interested in studying occupational thearpy as a major, but it is not listed in the majors offered at the school can you study it under another major at the school?
There aren't many schools that I have looked into that offer occupational therapy as its own major and I am starting to question if it is its own major. In addition I was wondering if it could fall into other majors/fields of study in college. #occupational-therapy #college-majors #career...
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What should I do to get into Virginia Tech?
What are the minimum grades and how to should I approach the school in my Essay?
#school #virginiatech
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Should I get a B.S. or a B.A.?
I'm going into psychology and wanted to know what would be right for me. WHat's the difference? #psychology #bachelors-degree
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Does the FBI or CIA like for an employee to have a certain major?
If I go into the FBI or CIA, do I need to take certain classes in college. Can I major in a field like engineering or business and still get the job, or is there a specific major they are look for when hiring? #criminal-justice #business #engineering
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What's the FERPA?
Hi all! So I am using the common app and I'm just confused as to what the FERPA is and if I should surrender my right or not. Thanks in advance!
#common-app #college #college-advice #ferpa #college-applications
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Should I get my MD, PhD or both?
I would like to become a psychiatrists, one who sees patients of all ages and does research. In order to achieve this should I get my medical degree then go back to school and get my PhD or will a medical degree suffice? And if I do need both how should I go about doing that? # psychiatry...
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when should i do Internships in College
I am hoping to attend college somewhere for marketing and i'm hoping to do some internships during college to get experience for when i graduate. I was wondering what year should i start looking and getting internships? Also do companies look at summer internships as less then school year...
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How can I recieve the most opportunities for scholarships?
I am asking because I do not have a lot of money for college. I am trying to apply for as many scholarships as I can , so I can reduce the cost of college. #money #scholarships #financial-aid #college
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How do you know if you're on the right path?
Some people seem like they have it all figured out or seem confident with what they want to do but till this day I still have no idea if I'm 100% certain about anything. There are too many voices that are telling me different things like "you need to go to college", "do something practical",...
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In order to get a job early in your major are you required to do summer internship or extra classes?
I want to get a job in my major early #computer-science
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Have you embarked upon a different career path than the one your major was ideally for?
I want to know how common it is to drift away from a major that one would study in college. #college #college-major
#general-college-majors
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What kind of classes should I have completed to apply for CS internships?
Also, I want to know the skills that I should have by the time I apply for my first internship.
#computer-science #personal-development
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Is a business degree necessary if you want to start your own business?
My friend is on the business major track but she wonders if the degree is necessary to start her own business in the future. #business #career-details #personal-development
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What are some useful classes to take in college?
I want to take some classes that would also be helpful for me in the future. #college
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What is a good GPA for computer science?
I just finished my first semester of computer science and have average grades so far. Was wondering what is typically considered a good gpa for cs. #computer-science
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what kinda college courses would be best?
because i want to plan ahead for my future #veterinary
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