Woodsboro, Maryland
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What is the best thing I can do outside of school to prepare for college and beyond?
Right now I am a high school student and am wondering what to do with what free time that I have. #degree #working
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Is there a benefit of getting a mechanical engineering degree outside of getting a job?
I want to get a Mechanical Engineering degree, but I am just wondering if there are other benefits besides a good job. Thanks! #engineer
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With a Music Industry degree what are my career options other then working at a record label and how do I break into the industry while still in college?
I will be a freshmen at Monmouth University this fall majoring in Music Industry and what to know more about my future career options. #music
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How do I get an internship at a major music record label?
I will be starting Monmouth University in the fall as a Music Industry major and want to manage recording artists when I graduate. #music #in #music-industry
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I am pursuing a career as a Physicans Assistant, but I am an introvert. Is anyone out there in the same boat? Did you find your introversion to be an asset or a impediment?
I honestly think that PA is the right career for me, and I have discussed my concerns about how long periods of time interacting with people drains me with a current PA. She is very introverted as well, and has found it to be an asset. I was hoping for a few other opinions, as well as differing...
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Besides obtaining my Bachelors, what other steps can I take now to make myself more attractive to a PA program?
I am a graduating high school senior and have just determined which career path I want to follow, which is that of a Physician Assistant. I discovered that PA would be a good fit for me as a result of a career class at my local community college. However, I have no history or experience in any...
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A career in Sports Management seems very competitive. Is there a minor in particular related to the Sports Industry that I should look into majoring in to secure me a position in today's workforce?
I do not know any people who have successfully majored in Sports Management and actually work in the field. Trying to get a feel for the other types of jobs that may be related to the field as a back up plan. #entry-level
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Being a Business major I find that the field is very broad. Is it smart to shoot for a job in particular when deciding on what major to choose?
I was undecided until I got accepted into the School of Business at University of New Haven. Just making sure I chose the right major or if I should continue being undecided for a while longer. #business
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What are the best ways to prepare for college, and the #1 tip for a Freshman?
I start college in the Fall! My emotions consist of excitement, nervousness, a bit anxious, but mostly extremely enthusiastic! What would be the #1 tip for a freshman who wants to succeed throughout college, and feel prepared when launching off to leave? #college #studying-tips #freshman #new
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What are some potential careers/jobs available for students with a major in Public Relations/Communications, specifically in PA?
In college, I plan to major in Public Relations this Fall in the state of Pennsylvania! I know it is difficult to find a job in today's society, and I'm aware the rate of jobs available for college graduates have been decreasing over time. However, I have hope that something can change. I'd...
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What are the different jobs social workers can have?
I know I want to be a social worker, and I know there are various jobs that they can do, and I would like to know more about them. #social-work
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Do you feel you are making a positive impact?
I want to make a difference, and want a job where I can feel like I had a positive impact on someone's life. #social-work
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Does where you go to college really matter? Is money an actual valid reason for giving up your top choice school?
I have the chance to go to a decent school with a good program for free plus room and board grants, and they are also guaranteeing me a spot in their graduate school. However, I feel that the school is not for me. I feel uncomfortable and claustrophobic there, and I don't feel any connection to...
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Are minors important to employers?
Due to the strict program I will be enrolling in during college, it will be difficult for me to fit in a minor. Is getting one worth it? #employer
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Is it better to choose a career path that is stable and well paying or to choose a path that is has a higher possibility of failure but also more reward?
I have the chance to enter a program where once completed, I am guaranteed a job with a six figure starting salary. However, it is not a job that I would be satisfied doing for the rest of my life. The job I actually want is riskier and requires a ton more effort and grit to acquire. Is it...
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Will there be study options to help me out when I need it in college ?
I often need tutoring and my grades wind up slipping due to tests. #college #teaching #teacher #professor #students #testing #tutoring
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Is it a hard transition from high school to college?
I am comparing the differences of switching to high school from middle school and the transition from high school to college. #teaching #teacher #students #workload
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How do I figure out what to choose as my major?
Everybody seems to have an idea about what they want to do. I don't seem to have any passions. #college #major
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How hard is it to acquire an internship the summer after the first year of college?
I am attending a very competitive college and getting an internship the first summer after my first year at the institution will give me a leg up in the competition for jobs. #college #internship
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how many hours do industrial designers work
Project due tomorrow #industrial-design
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Human rights or international relations?
Hi! I'm very interested in working for Human Rights Watch, post college. What's the better major for that, Human rights or International Relations? Or please let me know if there are other even more helpful majors for this type of career (I'd either want to be a researcher in their organization...
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LCPC vs LCSW
I'm in my second year of college and thought I would major in psych and then decide if I will get my MA in social work or counseling later, however I heard about the advanced standing option for people who get their BA in social work so now I'm leaning towards that. I want to facilitate horse...
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Is it really hard managing a group of people?
I one day like to start up my own business
#business #management #entrepreneurship
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How much does a inventor (in general) make each year and each day?
A project in class requires us to make a fictional resume about a certain career. #entrepreneurship #salary #inventor
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How do i get started on creating street wear and high end fashion?
Really would like to know where to begin from taking local sewing classes to going to art school. #fashion #artist #director #creative
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Fashion desginer
I am currently in community college. The first step i have taken to achieve my fashion dream is take introduction to drawing. Now i want to hear what i have to do or what classes i have to take to be accepted into a fashion school. I also want to take part in art shows like this...
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Nursing Track Vs. Pre-med and physician assistant ? What's the different role?
Hi, I am a senior in high school. I am interested in being a doctor particularly a family doctor because I want to work with all ages and both sexes. I was taking family medicine or emergency medicine. However, I always thought of doctors don't have direct- contact with patients like a nurse...
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Creative Writing Day In the Life
How is the day of the life as a writer? Is it hard to get jobs to do. I have already started writing books but they are not completed yet, so is that a good start? #english #creative-writing
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When working in the career of Journalism, is it as exciting as many people say? Or does the suspense come for certain types of areas of journalism?
I've always wondered what areas of Journalism are more exciting than the others. I mean, Journalism should be fun either way, but I've always wanted to know which ones brought about the most excitement. Which parts of Journalism spark that rush of love for the career? #career #journalism...
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Grad School
How much will grad school cost? #psychology #philosophy #creative-writing
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Philosophy Career Options
What are the careers you can get with a philosophy major? #philosophy #philosophy-practice
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Psychology Career Path
What are the not usually known career paths for psychology? #psychology #clinical-psychology
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Psychology Requirements
What are the requirements for a psychology major? #psychology #psychiatry #psychometrics
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Psychology and Philosophy Compensation
What is the difference in pay between a psychologist and a philosopher? #psychology #counseling #philosophy #psychotherapy
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What does the day-to-day experience of a speech pathologist consist of?
The career of speech pathology and child development interests me, but the aspects on the job sometimes is concerning. I'd like to know exactly what a speech pathologist's schedule is like? #children #speech-pathology #child-development
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Psycology Compensation
How much can neuroscience and psychology major related jobs pay? #psychology #clinical-psychology #neuroscience #neurology
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Psychology Skill set
I want to know about how the skills and topics learned in psychology major can prepare you for other careers and types of work environments such as businesses, schools, offices, and private institutions even crime. #psychology #clinical-psychology #psychometrics
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What is the average/median starting salary of a food & flavor chemist? Or someone with a chemistry degree in general?
I'm a high school senior that wants to major in chemistry but doesn't know her career options. #science #chemistry #food
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Day In the Life a psychology major
What is the day in the life of a psychology major required occupation? I am interested in studying the brain and human behavior in order to benefit the world and my understanding of it and how I think and why, but I want to know more about how a day is like in these professions first from...
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What are the average income for someone that wants to own their own business?I
I am interested in owning my own shoe business and I want to get a sense of how much I can expect to make if i plan on to pursue this as my future profession. #business #entrepreneurship
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Career Investment
What happens when you do not feel invested in your career how do you reinvest yourself? #career
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What opportunities are available to people who major in child development?
I am interested in child development. I am really interested in anything that has to do with children. More specifically, I would like to know if there are a lot of internship opportunities during college for childhood development and job opportunities after college as well. #psychology...
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What does the day to day experience of a social worker consist of?
The career of Social Work interests me, but the aspects on the job sometimes is concerning. I know that the schedule of a social worker isn't set, so I'd like to know exactly how a social workers schedule is like? #social-work
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What does a typical journalist do in an average day?
I would LOVE to know how a typical journalist spends their day. Is it in an office? Or are you out and about researching for new stories to generate to the public? #journalism #careers #life #news-writing
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Difficulties in selecting a career
What is the most difficult issue when determining what career to choose? #career #social-impact #compensation-review
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Is it ideal to have a background in architecture and focus on being a potential interior designer?
I am a graduating senior with a high interest in design. I love the arts specifically drawing, building and even fashion design. I do not have much experience with either careers but i do plan to explore it in College. I am not sure if the two careers are completely required or which road who...
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How to determine which major or classes to take for medical interpreters?
I was introduced to the career of medical interpreters in a program I attended and it caught my attention. I would like to know what majors or classes would be important to take and the path to become one? #career #medicine #majors #classes
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Do you or have you thought about mashing nutrition and psychology into one career? Has it worked out or do you think it will work out? Why or why not?
I am interested in nutrition's effect on emotional and physical diseases. I want to replace pills and medication as such with nutrition and all natural, super-food diets. I have not heard of a psychologist who, for example, would replace antidepressant pills with cashews, which are natural...
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What does the day of a librarian look like?
I have wanted to be a librarian as a kid, but I am not really interested in being one anymore. I am just curious on what they work on and what it takes to be one. #reading #librarian #bookkeeping #library
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Compensation for Nurse and Teachers
How much does a nurse make compared to a teacher? If the difference is huge by how much? #career #teaching #compensation #social-impact
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