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Paola Jan 10, 2018 1015 views

What are challenges when trying to pursue a career that you are passionate about?

I am a junior and wish to know the challenges many faced when pursuing their ideal careers or the change of career. #job-search #career #work-life-balance #personal-development #personal-statements

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Kylee Aug 07, 2018 422 views

What are the steps it takes to become a successful teacher that makes kids want to learn?

#teachamerica

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Lilavanh Sep 01, 2017 679 views

What kind of career choice (of business) should I go into?

I know I want to be a business major but I do no know exactly what field in business I want to make a career out of.
#scholarships #career #business

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Natalie Jan 07, 2019 495 views

What are some ways to build your confidence up knowing you are going to be dealing with people who are in trouble and going to jail?

#career #police #help

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Grace Apr 04, 2018 2178 views

What is the hardest part about being a teacher?

#education #teaching

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cyana Jan 15, 2019 734 views

Do you love the career you are pursuing at the moment?

#career #career-path

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David Jan 15, 2019 644 views

What would you daily job life be like?

What would you do first thing in the morning when you come into work? #teaching #career

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Cristina Oct 30, 2018 717 views

What are some ways to teach a student who does not want to learn?

I am studying to be a teacher, but I know in school I was not always willing to learn #education #teaching #teacher

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Mariya Oct 29, 2018 1185 views

During high school, should I continue volunteering or get a job?

I am currently in high school and am an aspiring psychiatrist. Although there is a long way to go, I want to be as prepared as possible. I am aware that the cost of college and medical school is quite hefty and would like to tend to that as proactively as I can. However, is having money to pay...

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Zachariah Oct 23, 2018 450 views

When teaching middle school students, what are some strategies to keep them interested?

#teacher, math and middle school

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Bailey Sep 30, 2018 623 views

What traits or qualities do you feel are necessary for an elementary school teacher to posess? Or, what are the traits or qualities of some of the best elementary school teachers?

I'm wondering if there are some stand out qualities that are common among adults who really seem to have an impact on children.
#education #teacher #school #elementaryschool

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Kathryn Sep 29, 2018 891 views

Is it more beneficial to have unpaid internships and more of a variety of experience or paid work with strong connections, but not as much of a variety of experience??

I'm hoping to make my future applications to veterinary school as strong as possible and I'm wondering if paid work is given more consideration even if it isn't necessarily as varied as having multiple unpaid internships in a range of sub-fields. # #internship #volunteer #college #vet-school...

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Jessica Sep 20, 2018 628 views

What career should I focus on if im in between multiple ?

My name is Jessica, I am now a Sophomore in highschool. I've thought and continue to think about my future since everything I do now can affect it later on. I have a small problem though, I am stuck on what career to choose therefore, what career should I focus on if im not quite sure ?...

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Gabriela Sep 17, 2018 615 views

Are there any places I can volunteer that would show my commitment to wanting to be a pharmacist?

There are a lot of hospices and hospitals that I want to volunteer at but I'm not old enough to yet. I want to start showing my passion for pharmacy and medicine now. What type of places can I volunteer at that will show I'm dedicated to pursuing a pharmaceutical degree? #pharmacist #pharmacy...

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Timothy Aug 23, 2018 662 views

On college applications, should I include all of my community service, or should I just include the things that meant the most?

I am wondering if community service gets redundant after so much of it and then if it may be better for me to include all of it on my applications. Should I just include the most recent things, and the things that impacted me the most? #application #volunteer

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Stephanie Aug 29, 2018 797 views

What kind of volunteering hours can we include in college applications?

When I apply for colleges, I notice that they ask for volunteer hours. I'm curious as to what kind of hours they will consider. I volunteer at my church occasionally and help out at my school, do activities like that count? #volunteer #collegeapplication

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Olivea Feb 12, 2017 1069 views

What do I need to do to prepare for my first summer job?

I'm ready to work at my first summer job as a high school student and will have completed the 10th grade. I have a resume, but I do not have a work permit. Should I have my school sign a work permit even though I do not have a job yet? Is there anything else I should do to prepare for my...

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Sofia May 24, 2018 819 views

How do I develop a relationship with my teachers?

I have always been an extremely quiet kid and #teacher #help #high-school I know I need to get to know my teachers better for help with homework and future recommend action letters, but I don't know how. #relationship-building #teaching #interpersonal-skills #communication #communication-skills

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Tanya Feb 12, 2018 983 views

Would it look bad on a resume to have a gap in internships?

Would it look bad on a resume if I didn't do an internship one year, but instead did summer classes, or volunteered?

#volunteer #resume #internships

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Alexandra Jun 15, 2018 547 views

What do I need to become a teacher?

I'm a CareerVillage staff member and I'm posting this because we know that many young people are looking for the answer to this question. This is among the most popular questions searched by youth, and we're hoping you will take a moment to share your response to it. Thank you! #college...

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Stephanie Feb 01, 2017 760 views

What Made Your Teaching Career Worth It?

What was the moment in time when you realized that being a teacher is completely worth it? I am in 12th grade and looking to be a kindergarten teacher and would like to know the moments that really make this career stand out in a positive way. #teacher

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Trinity Aug 11, 2018 526 views

What is the hardest thing about being a teacher?

#teacher #career

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Sidney Sep 01, 2017 986 views

How can I make reading more interesting for kids?

My career path is to become a teacher. #teaching-prek-12 #teaching #teach #teacher #reading

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Lindsey Jan 16, 2018 737 views

How do you keep from being cynical when teaching in K-12 or public schools?

A lot of reform movements seem to sweep through public education, movements of varying quality and scope. There are a lot of competing forces trying to influence the classroom. How do you keep from becoming cynical or losing your fire for teaching?

#teaching #teacher #k-12-education #education

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Mia Apr 29, 2018 913 views

How do you connect with people to inspire them to be better?

I plan to become a band director and am currently a section leader. I try to inspire the others in my section to practice and work hard however it doesn't always work out. How can I connect with them to inspire them to be better?
#music
#teach
#teaching
#teacher
#inspiration

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Joy Jan 25, 2018 1012 views

How does volunteering help you get into college?

At what level would volunteer hours help you get into college? people did a lot of volunteer works, but I don't know how do that would help you get into college. what information do people get from the volunteer works? #college #volunteerhours #collegeadives #collegeadministration...

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Moiz Aug 11, 2018 821 views

Upon graduating with a decent engineering degree and working just about enough to pay off the debt, how can one give back to the society?

My mother always emphasized on something - "always leave something better than how you found it". I would like to live up to her model.

#engineering #volunteering #payback #mindfulness #satisfaction #technology #upliftment #careervillage.org #scholarship

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Kiara May 28, 2018 1071 views

Summer Break what to do?

I'm not quite sure how to spend my summer break and want to get ahead. So what should I do? Read? Study? Online-courses? #summer #preparing #summer-internship #volunteering #summer-programs

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Rj Dec 11, 2016 1174 views

What's the best way to make your resume stand out on top of your peers?

Hi I'm a student at Westwood High School which is ranked 48 for academics out of all the high schools in the country. This means we have lots of competition amongst our peers. I'm currently trying to build a resume that won't only look better than my peers but also grab the attention of good...

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Aleena Sep 01, 2017 837 views

How can I become an activist in my community/school?

I want to be more engaged in my school and community but more specifically in my field of study. I am a poly sci major minoring in environmental studies and want to eventually work for a non-profit organization. I've tried applying online but living in San Francisco makes it difficult to make...

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Anifa Mar 29, 2017 1035 views

How do I manage my time in college?

Sometimes, I have everything together and I able to complete my work. However, other times, I find hard to focus. This is when it becomes difficult to stay motivated in school. I have tried utilizing a planner to keep myself on track, but I always forget about it. I just haven't found a clear...

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Jesse Jan 22, 2018 507 views

I want to be a teacher and I don't know the best steps to do that or even the direction to take, all I know is that I have to go to college and get my Bachelors degree. So, is there anyone who can help guide me in the right direction?

I'm asking because I want to be a teacher once I get out of high school, specifically a math teacher. I'm currently a Junior and I've always been good at math as long as I try, it just comes natural. So with that said I think being a math teacher would work out well for me I just don't know how...

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lilia Jan 23, 2018 1958 views

What is the best way to approach someone for an internship

I have found a few companies that I would like to intern and possibly work at but they are not currently offering internships. I would like to approach them and see if they would be willing to let me intern or volunteer there.

#Interning
#Volunteering

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Galina Apr 14, 2017 1074 views

Are there any things that you must do the summer before you go to college?

I am a senior who will be graduating in June. I already sent in most of my enrollment forms to my college and registered for freshman orientation. Is there anything else essential I should be doing this summer to prepare for my first semester of college? Is it highly recommended to intern or...

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Ena Mar 15, 2017 1002 views

Do you have suggestion to second-year student?

Now i am participating much volunteering, is it useful? #volunteering

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Hashir Nov 02, 2016 1060 views

What are some good experiences to add when thinking about applying to medical school?

I'm trying to figure out what are the most important activities that will help me improve my candidacy for medical school. #medicine #graduate #research #medicine-school #volunteering #undergraduate #admissions #medcine

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Rabekka May 22, 2018 723 views

Should you strive for a high paying occupation or what you like to do?

I really want to be a high school teacher, but my mom always tells me how they do not make enough money, and to go for something that pays more like a doctor. I have no interest in being in the medical field or law. What should I do?

#teacher #doctor #career #money

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Chloe Jan 09, 2017 885 views

I want to be an elementary teacher for a career. I am hoping to attend the University of Tennessee . I am currently in seventh grade. I don't know what grade I want to teach. I think 2 or 3 grade any pointers?

I'm Chloe I'm in seventh grade. I just want to know tips for teaching spring the grade and age level for what I want to teach #teacher #principal

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Debra Dec 26, 2016 933 views

What happens if you don't get into graduate school on the first try? How should you go from there?

Graduating College #health #graduate-school #college-admissions #volunteering #college-applications

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Alexa Oct 22, 2016 934 views

Do you think in today's society it is hard for teachers to aid students in forming their individuality, due to the strict curriculum and standards that are placed on them?

I am asking this because I want to be a teacher, and i have asked teachers this very question. I have noticed this, not just in my school, but in many across the country, that teachers aren't given free range to teach what their education has provided them with. Instead, teachers are given...

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Tea May 27, 2018 708 views

What can you do to change a older students attitude towards a class?

During middle school and high school, students tend not to like certain classes and this continues to the end of the year. What can a teacher do to help these students become interested enough in the class that they participate #high-school-classes #classes #high-school and do the class work?...

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Samantha Mar 06, 2018 735 views

Should I broaden my teaching degree?

My heart is with little ones! I love teaching lower grades. I want to teach, preferably, no higher than 3rd grade. However, I have been advised by several people to get my degree in K-6 education. They reason that once I get out of college there may be only a 6th grade position open that will...

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Mireia Jan 17, 2018 1276 views

What are some tips for finding shadowing opportunities?

I'm interested in shadowing. Wondering how to find shadowing opportunities and would love to hear personal stories and how it helped you. #work-shadowing #job-shadowing #employment-opportunities #career #career-counseling #teach -mentoring #career-development #career-plan #plan #career-choice...

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Tyler Mar 27, 2018 1338 views

What is the best way to give back to you're community whether you make it to college or not?

I am asking this question because most people think you have to have a lot of money to help others out but there are plenty of way's to do so without having a penny. #community-outreach #volunteering #community-service

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Mireia Dec 13, 2017 1702 views

Should I become a nurse or teacher?

I'm torn between the two professions and would really appreciate some guidance!
#nursing #teaching #education #educator #registered-nurses #registered-nursing #registerednurse #teacher #teachers #nurse

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Marlene Oct 25, 2017 2022 views

How to be a great teacher in the future?.

I em asking because I want to be someone in life and make a difference in my family #higher-education #teaching #teacher

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Alfred Jan 17, 2018 818 views

How can i give back to people that supported me throughout high school?

I like to think about giving back to thoughs who supported me through my tough times in high school, so they know I appreciate what they did. #high-school-classes #networking #teacher

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Bria Sep 19, 2016 1131 views

Are there any other ways to volunteer for a cause online beside this one?

I want to get more involved in the world and be able to network, or volunteer for activities around the world. The best way as people to connect to each other is through the internet and I want to see if there are other online volunteer options. #volunteering #networking #social-networking

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Alexandra Jun 18, 2018 900 views

Is teaching a good career?

I'm a CareerVillage staff member and I'm posting this because we know that many young people are looking for the answer to this question. This is among the most popular questions searched by youth, and we're hoping you will take a moment to share your response to it. Thank you! #education...

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Skylar Apr 19, 2018 613 views

Will teachers ever be paid what their worth?

I would love to teach, but they don't make enough money to support themselves. #teacher #k-12-education