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How difficult is medical school?
I want to become an anesthesiologist but I worried about the process.
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How can I ensure a successful career path in academia or industry after completing a PhD specializing in quantum physics, considering my diverse interests in languages and creative pursuits as well?
As someone who completed a bachelor's degree in chemistry and a master's in materials chemistry from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and worked as a product engineer for 7 years, I have a solid technical background. However, I have a persistent keen interest in physics, particularly...
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How can I create a good and right study schedule to get good grades and scholarship to my dream college for medical school ?
Hi, I'm a high school student; and I will be graduating next year. I always wanted to be a doctor and I still want to be ; now a surgeon. I want to follow my dreams, but I just can't find my passion. Please can you give me advices on how to know what I really have passion for, and to study...
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Is it possible to become an oncologist and a radiologist and can you be both at the same time?
Is it possible to become an oncologist and a radiologist and can you be both at the same time?
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How scary is it being a doctor and knowing that you can't save everyone?
I'm just really curious because I want to be a pediatric oncologist.
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What type of entry job to apply to while looking for career path?
What type of jobs that are entry level should I apply for while I try to figure out my career path, that may provide me with useful skills? Interested in science, immuno, etc, no Med school. No patient care. Thanks!
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What do I have to go thru to be a doctor?
I don’t know how to do it and would like people to help me
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What are some things I should do in freshmen year to stand out to colleges?
I want to do med and I am currently a high school freshmen.
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What are some of the pros and cons of being a family physician vs the pros and cons of being a specialist?
I am a female in 9th grade and I am considering pursuing a medical career. I love helping people and I love problem-solving. I am deeply analytical and I have always found medicine intriguing. Thank you so much and have a wonderful day!
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What classes should you take in high school to become an orthopedic surgeon?
I'm a Freshman, I want to save money, I do band, and I play two sports, I'm wanting to know what stem classes I should take to make colleges want to accept me into their school.
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What are the best things during my sophomore year in college to do to up my chances of getting into med school?
I am going into sophomore year as a biochemistry major. I still have a 4.0 GPA but I don't really know where or how to up my chance of getting into NYU medical school
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I need science based job ideas.
I am looking for a science-related job. I don't really care a lot about money and just want a pretty non-stressful job, any ideas for me?
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what job can I go for with a history degree?
I'm 18 and my hobbies are studying history and mythology building
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How do I actually get into top tier schools?
Hi! I am aiming for top tier schools. I am a current freshman, 4.0 GPA. I do student council and mock trial. This year I took one AP and advanced class, next year I will be taking 3-4 AP classes. I am interested in zoology, pediatrics, youth advocacy, law, and government. What can I be doing to...
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How many years did you go to college?
I'm in the 9th grade and I want to be a vet
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What College should I attend if I want to be an Anesthesiologist?
I know there are a lot of great colleges out there for med school, but I want to know which colleges are the best for this position in the medical field.
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What courses are best to take for the biomedical field?
I am a freshman in high school and looking to take classes best suited for my future. I am hoping to be a biomedical engineer or in the biotech feild working with cells. I am hoping to go to NCSU. Currently my favorite class in school is biology so I am wanting more classes like that.
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Is there any programs, internships related to health in San Francisco?
I would like to be part of any program, internship in health so I can get experience.
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Are there any related careers to a psychiatrist that you would recommend?
Do you know any careers in San Jose that would be related to a psychiatrist?
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How do you expect hiring for psychiatry in the region to increase, decrease, or stay the same over the next few years?
I'm currently completing my diploma as well as a trade on the side. I plan on going to community college for two years and then to a 4-year college. After that to get my bachelor's and masters. I'd like to know what it takes to get through all of these courses to get the optimal outcome. I know...
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What should I do to prepare for medical school ?
I’m starting college this fall on premed track.
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what are some jobs through seamanship that don't include being on water ??
I like seamanship but I am not a fan of large bodies of water.
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Is there an option of being a microbiologist without working in the clinical area?
I have a bachelor's degree in agronomy, but my biggest dream is to become a microbiologist. The issue is that I wouldn´t say I like the hospital environment or being around clinical samples. So, my doubt is there other areas of microbiology that I can study and work on without being in the...
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What are your major motivations helping us out on this platform?
I have asked some questions at career village and the answers I got were extremely helpful and supportive as well. I am very grateful for the help from all the people who answered my questions. I am really curious about what prompts you to help us out in this way, and why you choose to help us...
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Are there a lot of baking jobs open in the US?
I want to be a baker but don't know if the industry will support me in life.
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What are the chance of pursuing a career in international relations?
What are the chances of getting into the diplomacy field and is it really an attainable goal. I am a high school junior and am wondering about the difficulty level of becoming an ambassador and want to get a better idea of the obstacles i will have to face to reach my job.
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The Demand for High School Academic Counselors in 5 Years
As a high school academic counselor, you have likely witnessed massive layoffs of counselors during recessions such as the one during Covid-19. Simultaneously, most can agree that in California at least, there is a huge lack of academic counselors in comparison to students. Where do you see the...