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Calvin Jun 27, 2016 1159 views

Should I go with an unpaid internship or a paying job?

While an internship could give me valuable experience, I also need money to sustain my livelihood. What should I do? #jobs #internships #internship

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Calvin Jun 23, 2016 1179 views

What type of education do I need to become a counsellor?

Do I need a degree in psychology? Social work? What type of degree do I need for a career in counselling? #psychology #social-work #counselor #counseling #counselling #social-worker

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Calvin Jun 22, 2016 1053 views

How's the job outlook for teaching?

I state the question very broadly because I'm curious about the job outlook for teaching at all grade levels (elementary, junior and high school, and post-secondary). #teaching #teacher #education #jobs #job-market

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Calvin Jun 22, 2016 1010 views

Is getting a psychologist job even possible without higher education?

And by higher education I mean graduate school. Is it even possible to become a psychologist if I don't plan on going into graduate school? #psychology #graduate-school #masters #phd #graduate-programs

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Calvin Jun 22, 2016 1328 views

What's the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?

The terms are often used interchangeably in everyday conversations, so how exactly are they different? #psychology #psychiatry

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Calvin Jun 21, 2016 2733 views

Do I need to go to a performing arts school to become an actor?

Is it really necessary to get an education in acting to become an actor? Will I learn anything I don't already know/can find on the internet? #acting #actor #film-acting #performing-arts #voice-acting

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Calvin Jun 21, 2016 1502 views

How useful is psychology in marketing?

I've interested in taking both marketing and psychology classes, so I'm wondering if the two complement each other. #psychology #marketing

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Calvin Jun 21, 2016 1857 views

Can you become a psychologist with only a minor?

Is it possible to become a psychologist with only a minor in it? #psychology #college-minor #majors-and-minors

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Calvin Jun 13, 2016 1206 views

How important is social networking?

In a day and age where social networks are becoming the go-to-thing for everything, how vital to one's life and career is it to expand one's social circle and connections? #networking #social-networking

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Calvin Jun 13, 2016 893 views

Should I live on campus or at home?

What are the costs that accompany living on campus as opposed to living at home? Is there any advantages to living on campus? #residence-life

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Calvin Jun 13, 2016 891 views

What are some good studying habits?

I have a lot of trouble with procrastinating which severely hinders my studying and learning, so what are some study habits/tips to keep me concentrated and focused on the tasks at hand? #studying-tips

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Calvin Jun 12, 2016 958 views

How's the outlook for a career in game journalism?

I've always loved playing games and writing about them as a career would be amazing, but how easy is it really to get a job like that? #journalism #online-journalism #gaming-industry

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Calvin Jun 11, 2016 1741 views

Does a QA tester position open any future career opportunities?

I've seen QA tester job listings at many different game developers and I've always wanted to be a part of the gaming industry. But a lot of these job listings are only temporary employment and I'm afraid the sacrifice that accompanies these positions might outweigh the reward. Does having a QA...

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Calvin Jun 07, 2016 1002 views

What are Industrial-Organizational psychologists?

What would someone expect to do (daily tasks and so on) with a career as an industrial-organizational psychologist? #career #psychology #industrial-organizational

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Calvin Jun 07, 2016 1379 views

How do I get into sports journalism?

Obviously I'd have to go into an English-focused stream, but I was wondering if there is a stream specifically for sports? Or do opportunities (hopefully) open up later in my post-secondary career? #journalism #english #sports-journalism

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Calvin Jun 07, 2016 813 views

Should I go to post-secondary if my heart really isn't in it?

I've never really been a fan of school, but jobs are hard to get and post-secondary degrees are usually the requirement. Is it bad that I'd major in something I don't have a passion for? #jobs #school

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Calvin Jun 04, 2016 1232 views

Should I be worried that I don't have enough volunteer experience?

I've been wanting to volunteer more but I just do not have the time and energy due to full-time studies and work. Should I be concerned that future employment opportunities will be negatively affected by my lack of volunteer experience? #career #volunteering #employment #volunteer

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Calvin Jun 04, 2016 1690 views

How long does a Master's degree in Psychology take?

I've heard 2-3 years for most people, but never got a definite number. Can it take longer than 3 years? #psychology #graduate-school #masters #graduate-programs

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Calvin Jun 04, 2016 1454 views

Should I apply for student loans?

I do need financial assistance if I attend post-secondary, but I'm worried about the consequences of student loans (accumulating interest if student loans are not paid back in time). Is it a good idea to still apply for loans? #student-loans #loans

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Calvin Jun 02, 2016 11049 views

Can I become a counselor with only a Bachelor's degree?

While I do plan on going for a Master's since I'm hearing that's almost the minimum required level for counselling occupations, I was wondering if it's possible to get a job as a counselor with a Bachelor's? #psychology #counselor #counseling #counselling

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Calvin May 28, 2016 869 views

What's the difference between a Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science in Psychology?

How do they differ and in what way does this affect career choices? #career #psychology #degree #degrees

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Calvin May 28, 2016 940 views

Should I go straight into post-secondary?

Is it recommended/better to just immediately start post-secondary right after high school? #college #university #school

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Calvin May 28, 2016 1754 views

How's the job outlook for an actor?

There's always a bunch of up and coming actors in Hollywood and Broadway, but realistically how does a job look for an actor? #acting #film-acting #actors #movies

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Calvin May 26, 2016 1338 views

How's the job outlook for voice acting?

Is it easy to get a job as a voice actor? #voice-acting #voice-over

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Calvin May 26, 2016 856 views

Suggested steps for voice acting as a career?

How should I proceed with starting up a career in voice acting? #acting #video-games #voice-acting #voice-over #voiceover

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Calvin May 21, 2016 1307 views

What should I do for a filmmaking career in order to get noticed?

I enjoy creating ideas for films but I've always been more of a behind-the-scenes type of person so I have no idea how to get these ideas to the public. Should I continue to hammer out drafts and work on short films (posting it on social media) in order to get noticed? #film #film-production...

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Calvin May 21, 2016 1150 views

How's the career outlook appear for a historian?

I've heard people say never become a historian because the job outlook is not very good, do these comments actually hold true? #college #career #college-major #higher-education #history

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Calvin May 19, 2016 1151 views

What kind of salary can I expect as a game developer?

More specifically the salary rate if I'm employed by a large, well-known AAA developer. #salary #game-development #video-game-development #gaming-industry #game-industry #financial-planning

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Calvin May 17, 2016 1118 views

Can I get into the gaming industry as solely a writer?

I've always been more interested in writing than dealing with technology, so I'm wondering if it's possible to have no knowledge/education in programming yet still be involved as a writer on a video game, or if some knowledge of programming and technology is preferred/expected? #video-games...

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Calvin May 17, 2016 1285 views

What should I expect to run into when going into a degree for game development?

I've always been fascinated with gaming's ability to create worlds for everyone to enjoy, but I know that developing games is anything but a cakewalk. What subjects and technologies should I expect to run into for a game development degree? #video-games #game-development #video-game-development...