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Dentistry or Computer engineering

Hello I was wondering what major is better (Makes more money, wouldn't need much time to find a suting job opportunity)etc.. I have 2 majors in mind (Dentistry & Computer engineering) I'd love Dentistry because of 1: I can make my own clinic 2: I am my own boss 3.I am pretty good in...

#majors #medical #engineering #computer-engineer #computer #dentistry #computer-software

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Steve A.’s Avatar Tre Smith’s Avatar Brent Boe’s Avatar G. Mark Stewart’s Avatar +1
Active Dec 06 at 03:17 AM

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Posted by Odai I.’s Avatar Odai I.
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Steve A. | Managing the Business of IT The key is NOT how much you will make, don't even ...

How did you find your passion/major?

Many students, like myself, go to college and wonder "is this really the right major for me?". One terrible fact is (if you are already in college) the longer you take to find what you actually want to major in, the more it costs to change it. So I would like to know, how did you find what...

#majors #field #major #college #psychology

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Linda Ann Robinson, Ph.D.’s Avatar Ken Simmons’s Avatar
Active Sep 03 at 02:30 PM

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Posted by Armando H.’s Avatar Armando H.
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Linda Ann Robinson, Ph.D. | Industrial-Organizational Psychology & HR Consulting I found my major through two avenues. First, was this curiosity ...

What do I do if I'm still undecided?

By undecided, I mean college major wise. Which major should I take to guarantee job security in the long run and a lifetime of not regretting picking that major? Also, I don't want to be stuck with a large student debt by the time I graduate. #professional #major #majors #students #job...

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Active Sep 28 at 08:00 AM

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Posted by Jinky B.’s Avatar Jinky B.
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Dianne Michele Dumas | Student of Architecture, Portland State University Hi Jinky, Just be carful with that if you are on ...

Are credits your freshman year transferable to many different majors?

I am taking an ASL course, as well as 4 other courses, but it looks like only 1 of them matches up to what I should be taking for an elementary education major. Would most my class credits be able to transfer to the education department, or would I be an entire semester behind (minus 1 class)?...

#majors #credits #classes

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Angela D’s Avatar Ken Simmons’s Avatar
Active Sep 30 at 12:18 AM

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Posted by Elizabeth W.’s Avatar Elizabeth W.
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Angela D | UX Designer Hi Elizabeth, It really depends on the school and majors. When ...

If I'm thinking about a specific career, should I jump into it as soon as possible?

I'm looking into elementary education or special education or both, but I'm not sure as to which one. I was wondering even how to jump into the education major in general if I'm unsure what I want to do in the major. #major #majors...

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Ken Simmons’s Avatar
Active Sep 30 at 12:22 AM

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Posted by Elizabeth W.’s Avatar Elizabeth W.
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Ken Simmons | Assist with Recognizing and Developing Potential The most important thing is to develop a career focus. I ...

How do you know if you've found your right major, job, and school?

I've been talking to a lawyer and he just told me that he would have liked being a doctor more than being a lawyer. He has 2 kids and needs the income to feed them not going to school again. After seeing him regret his decision I'm worried about going to college and choosing my life. #lawyer...

#majors #job #future

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Active Sep 02 at 05:38 PM

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Posted by Sujeong H.’s Avatar Sujeong H.
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Kim Igleheart | Employment Counselor | Open Records Specialist The old saying, "the grass is always greener on the other ...

What are the best schools for majoring in film/cinematography production?

What schools would be best suited for this major? Are there certain schools that have an advantage over others? Would you immediately be able to work in the film industry following graduation and earning your degree? #majors #film #film-production #cinematography #film-schools #film-acting...

#television

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Active Nov 01 at 12:17 AM

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Posted by Genevieve B.’s Avatar Genevieve B.
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Scott Bedell | Theatre Professional and Consultant Film production and cinematography are two very large areas. For the ...

What major is good to be a Vet?

I want to be a veterinarian, but I don't know what I should major in. #majors...

#veterinarian

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Active Aug 30 at 09:49 AM

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Posted by Amanda R.’s Avatar Amanda R.

What are good majors to pair with English Literature for a double major?

I'm really wanting to go into English Literature during college, but I think perhaps it would be wise to get a double major, for practicality and broader scope of career, but I'm not sure which major would be best to go into to supplement/compliment my Literature degree. #english #double-major...

#majors #college-major

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Active Sep 14 at 09:25 PM

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Posted by Sara W.’s Avatar Sara W.
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Roslyn Brooks | Public Policy Leader at PwC Sara - I completely relate to your question. When I was ...

what is the best major for medical school?

What should I declare as my undergrad major to enter medical school? Some good schools do not have pre-med as an undergrad major. #majors #school #medical-school #professional #medical-school...

#major

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Active Nov 04 at 12:14 AM

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Posted by Amber K.’s Avatar Amber K.
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Gwen Hardin, MS, PPS, APCC | School Counselor and Mental Health Clinician Hi Amber,Pre-med is not considered a college major for medical schools. ...

What is the difference between a physicians assistant and a nurse practitioner?

I am currently a health science major at Drexel University and I’m considering two paths of becoming either a physicians assistant or nurse practitioner. #majors...

#health

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Active Aug 29 at 04:36 PM

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Posted by Shelby Z.’s Avatar Shelby Z.

If I graduate from college and realize I've chosen the wrong major, what are my options?

I think many college students feel the stress of choosing the college major that is right for them-- what if they choose wrong? I'd like to know what my options are in case I find myself in this situation a few years down the road. Thanks! #choosing-a-major #majors...

#career-counseling

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Ken Simmons’s Avatar
Active Sep 09 at 05:43 PM

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Posted by Evelynn O.’s Avatar Evelynn O.
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Ken Simmons | Assist with Recognizing and Developing Potential The most important thing for you to do early on is ...

What major is best to teach high school science?

#high-school #teaching #majors #college-major...

#science

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Active Aug 29 at 04:19 PM

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Posted by Claire K.’s Avatar Claire K.
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Kristen Hansen | Auditor Hi Claire! I would say a lot depends on the teaching ...

How will I know how to set up majors and minors?

How do I set up majors and minors when I get to college? How many majors and minors can I have at one time? #college...

#majors

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Ken Simmons’s Avatar
Active Aug 29 at 12:36 AM

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Posted by Lisa S.’s Avatar Lisa S.
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Ken Simmons | Assist with Recognizing and Developing Potential The first step is getting to know yourself better to develop ...

Is it better to have a major and a minor or just a major?

#majors #majors-and-minors...

#choosing-a-major

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Active Nov 19 at 12:04 AM

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Posted by Valeria G.’s Avatar Valeria G.
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John Medeiros | Environmental Health and Safety Manager (Seeking Next Great ... Honestly, I have a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry Geology with ...

What should I major in to become a pharmacist while I am an undergrade?

There aren't many schools in California that have pre-pharmacy as a possible major and I do not have the funds to go out of state....

#majors

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Active Aug 29 at 02:10 AM

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Posted by Malvika K.’s Avatar Malvika K.
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Min Park | Pharmacist It depends on the school you are interested in attending. For ...

I am applying to colleges and I am undecided about my major. Will choosing the undecided option on a application give you less of an opportunity to get accepted?

#career...

#majors

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Ken Simmons’s Avatar
Active Aug 28 at 06:41 PM

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Posted by Jocelyn B.’s Avatar Jocelyn B.
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Ken Simmons | Assist with Recognizing and Developing Potential The most important thing that you can do to prepare for ...

Does switching majors cost more money?

I heard from many can't choose their majors right away and change them many times. Do you have to pay each time you decide to switch or is it free? #majors...

#savemoney

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Active Nov 07 at 02:54 PM

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Posted by diety M.’s Avatar diety M.
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Kayla Rietveld | Senior Financial Analyst at Hewlett Packard Enterprise It may be different for every school, but from my experience... ...

How do you pick a major?

I have a lot of interests and it’s difficult to figure out what to choose as my major. A lot of people are asking me what I’m thinking of and I’m unsure. I’d like to get some advice on how to find what you’re passionate about. Thanks! #majors #college...

#help

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Ken Simmons’s Avatar
Active Aug 26 at 11:54 AM

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Posted by Audrey C.’s Avatar Audrey C.
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Ken Simmons | Assist with Recognizing and Developing Potential Congratulations on being interested in finding the right career to follow.. ...

You can become a Pediatrician if you major in Pre-Med correct?

#pediatrician #pediatrics...

#majors

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Active Sep 18 at 01:19 PM

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Posted by Chelsea M.’s Avatar Chelsea M.
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TONYA MCDONALD, MD, FAAP | Quality Driven Pediatrician | Adolescent and Behavioral Health| ... Yes. You can become a pediatrician with any major. Admissions committees ...

Is any specific major increase the likelihood of getting into medical school?

#majors #college #medicalschool #science...

#medicine

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Ken Simmons’s Avatar
Active Aug 26 at 12:32 AM

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Posted by Madison S.’s Avatar Madison S.
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Ken Simmons | Assist with Recognizing and Developing Potential What will increase the likelihood of you getting into medical school ...

Why study Business Marketing as a major?

I'm trying to find out if that would be the right course to take. #college-major #choosing-a-major #majors...

#college-majors

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Active Nov 27 at 10:08 PM

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Posted by Jeron S.’s Avatar Jeron S.
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Grant Morgan | Director, Global Managed Services and Outsourcing at AT&T Business Marketing has transformed so much in the past 10 years ...

Is there a way I can pursue a Biology major while also pursuing a minor in International Studies?

#majors #majors-and-minors #college-major #college-minor #biology#international...

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Active Nov 20 at 04:36 AM

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Posted by Laniece W.’s Avatar Laniece W.
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Austin L. | PwC Experienced Associate, Advisory Hi Laniece, Great question Laniece!! So to answer your question quickly, ...

So much to do, so little time. What is it like to double major? Can I choose two unrelated majors, or do they have to be connected?

I have a lot of things that I'm interested in studying, but my top two are theatre and psychology. Crazy, right? Would it be possible for me to do both at the same time? #college #psychology #majors #career...

#theatre

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Carrie Holmes’s Avatar Ken Simmons’s Avatar Amit Kapadia’s Avatar
Active Aug 30 at 04:38 AM

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Posted by Aubrey B.’s Avatar Aubrey B.
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Carrie Holmes | Theatre/ TV/ Meeting & Event Production HI Aubrey,First, I strongly agree with Ken and highly recommend you ...

Should I go into an internship that is related to my major?

#internships #majors...

#internship

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Active Nov 27 at 08:44 PM

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Posted by Kelli C.’s Avatar Kelli C.
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Kelsey Laforest | Tax Associate at PwC Although it is hard to decide what you want to do ...

Where is the best place for a professional dancer to live?

I'm looking to major in dance and want to go somewhere where I will opportunities after college #dance...

#majors

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Active Nov 27 at 06:54 AM

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Posted by Lauren J.’s Avatar Lauren J.
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Loren Sexton | Workplace Services Lead Hi Lauren, This is a great question. There are a ton ...

What should my major be as an undergrad if I want to attend medical school?

What major would be best to have as an undergraduate if I later want to attend medical school? Would it be something like biology, chemistry, or biochemistry? Or include something like psychology or sociology? Double majors and dual-degrees would be an option, but what do med school...

#majors #biology #psychology #university #college-majors #college #med-school #medicine #premed #chemistry

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Ken Simmons’s Avatar Vania Benavides’s Avatar
Active Aug 22 at 01:56 PM

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Posted by Mariya T.’s Avatar Mariya T.
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Ken Simmons | Assist with Recognizing and Developing Potential Your major for permed should reflect your interest areas and how ...

What should I do if I want to change my major during college?

#career...

#majors

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Ken Simmons’s Avatar
Active Aug 21 at 12:29 PM

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Posted by Allison W.’s Avatar Allison W.
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Ken Simmons | Assist with Recognizing and Developing Potential If you want to select or change your major in college, ...

Which schools have the best meteorology programs?

#meteorology...

#majors

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Active Aug 21 at 04:00 AM

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Posted by Allison W.’s Avatar Allison W.

Is there another major that is easy to finish while doing the premed track and a biology major?

I am interested in pursuing a biology major while finishing a premed track in college. I am just wondering if there is another major that people think are similar or have similar requirements as these other requirements that would be manageable to accomplish too. #major #choosing-a-major...

#majors #biology #double-major

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Active Aug 19 at 08:38 PM

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Posted by Ty S.’s Avatar Ty S.
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