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MaryAnn Ivan

Musical Director/Composer
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
New York, New York
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Hasler Apr 22 133 views

What is the best ways to stay focused on school towards a masters degree while working a full time job?

I am currently a undergraduate music student at a community college and am going to transfer to a University next semester. Upon completing my coursework and receiving my bachelors degree, I plan to teach music at a high school while I work towards a masters degree and ultimately become a...

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Meiko Apr 17 436 views

How can I find work while attending college for music?

I am a 17 year old Jazz bassist and have been accepted into my top two dream schools to study music. While making sure I making the right choice for me, I have a few questions on how to find work while in college as well as work study to pay for tuition? To musicians working in the jazz scene...

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Alejandro Apr 12 522 views

Is it worth doing unpaid internships, or should I avoid them? #Spring26

I know internships are useful in career progression, but I am not sure if they are worth if they are unpaid.

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Kristen Apr 18 94 views

What does a typical day look like for a speech language pathologist major ?

Hi! I am a speech and hearing sciences major at Washington state university!

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Hannah Apr 18 406 views

What should I major in as an aspiring English Professor?

As someone who would like to be a high school english teacher or college english professor, I am interested in the science of learning. Would it be helpful to double major in psychology and secondary english education? I want to learn more about the workings of the mind and how people learn...

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Erika Apr 18 599 views

What skills or technologies should I prioritize learning outside of the standard coursework that helps me stand out and be a high value candidate?

With the rise of AI there is a lot of fear mongering occurring in our world where many people are fearful they may not have a job in the next couple of years. However, after speaking to many professionals many say that AI is rather like a tool useful to be more efficient in their everyday work....

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Miah Apr 18 416 views

How do you recommend building your experience in game development to get into a relatively good job out of college?

I have heard that game development is a somewhat difficult job to get into straight out of college, so is there any specific advice you could give me for me to follow throughout college? What types of things should I study/explore, and what kind of internships should I seek?

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Presley Apr 18 238 views

Hi! I am majoring in Undecided Business next year for my freshman year of college at Fordham University (NYC)! I am a creative person who is very ambitious but I don't quite know what to do for my career. My favorite thing in the world is Student Council at my school, I am ASB President this year, but I'm unsure how to apply that skillset to something within my major that will allow me to live comfortably, especially since I will need to take out student loans for college. What area of Business best suits me and my future #Spring26?

Hi! I am majoring in Undecided Business next year for my freshman year of college at Fordham University (NYC)! I am a creative person who is very ambitious but I don't quite know what to do for my career. My favorite thing in the world is Student Council at my school, I am ASB President this...

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Jeremiah Apr 19 147 views

Is the process of going to college, med school, residency, etc., worth it, or is a safer career option a better decision financially?

I am a High School Senior, and have always wanted to be a doctor. I am struggling to decide between my state school (UMD), which is much cheaper, and UNC. At UMD, I would study engineering, giving up on my dream of becoming a doctor, while at UNC I would study biology on a pre-med track. #Spring25

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Aimee Apr 18 139 views

What, if any, additional certifications do you need in New Jersey in order to be able to teach in a special education Job Skills program for students who have graduated but are continuing to attend school until age 21?

I am currently a high school senior planning to attend college in Fall, 2026. I plan to study Special Education. However, I do not want to be an In Class Support teacher. Instead, I want to help post-grad high school students learn life skills and job skills so that they have options once they...

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Lila Apr 17 93 views

How do you negotiate your salary/benefits as a new music therapist ?

How do you negotiate salary in helping professions? I am a music therapy student and will be entering an unpaid internship. I am providing for myself and am concerned financially. After internship I want to make sure I get paid fairly for my work! My goal is to work with developmental...

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Ryan Apr 10 154 views

What are some things I can do know to get better at French Horn for College?

I play the French horn at school and have played songs such as " Dancing Fire " and "Festive Overture". My range is a pedal C to a double F above the staff. My greatest weakness is probably note accuracy on unfamiliar pieces or intense sections. What can I do to help minimise this issue (along...

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Emily Sep 04, 2025 1643 views

What can I do during my undergraduate experience to prepare myself to apply to graduate school for music therapy?

What can I do during my undergraduate experience to prepare myself to apply to graduate school for music therapy? I am currently majoring in music & psychology at The College of New Jersey. I will be graduating with my B.A. in the Spring of 2027. I want to know what I can do now to prepare...

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Marija May 16, 2025 1531 views

What should I do? I always wanted to become a kpop trainee

What should I do, I want to apply for the yg online audition but my parents don't want to sign that if I pass I will go to Korea as a trainee. I am 13 years old(in July 14) and I live in Denmark but I was born in Serbia, I always wanted to become a kpop trainee and I will give everything for it...

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Caden Apr 25, 2025 1601 views

How do you stand out as a musician in such a competitive field?

I play piano and want to pursue a career in church ministry.