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Nija Jackson, LCSW

Compassionate and Dedicated Social Worker currently seeking Social Work opportunities to establish growth and longevity.
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New York, New York
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Micah Apr 30, 2025 1315 views

What advice would you give to students who are wanting to become teachers?

Hello, what advice would you give to students who are wanting to become teachers. I am specifically wanting to be a high school English teacher, and would like all the help I can get.

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Fermina Apr 30, 2025 2048 views

Does anybody know how I can become a Catholic Chaplin and what colleges can I attend?

Does anybody know how I can become a Catholic Chaplin and what colleges can I attend? I am a Catholic female, and I feel I have a calling to become one, but I am still figuring out whom I can talk to and hear others experiences on how they became a Chaplain or Catholic Chaplain. I also want to...

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Addyson May 01, 2025 505 views

What is the best part of college?

What are some fun activities to do

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Addyson May 01, 2025 311 views

What is the scariest part about college?

What is the scariest thing

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Jennifer May 01, 2025 639 views

What is you're biggest advice for getting through college despite countless distractions and the pressure to succeed?

#Spring2025 I'm an incoming first gen college freshman. I'm the first in my family to go to college, so I've had to figure out a lot by myself. I can't afford to fail because of the amount of money college costs. Senioritis has also been hitting hard and I'm scared all these bad...

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ed-lilla May 01, 2025 723 views

As a business major who struggles a lot with time management, what are some effective tips and/or strategies I can use to stay organized? #spring25

I tend to get burnt out very easily and overwhelmed.

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Caleb May 01, 2025 1050 views

Where should I go to get a good start on looking into jobs fresh out of college?

I will be graduating with a degree in Data Science, so I'm looking for a data analyst/engineer/scientist role.

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Nicholas Apr 29, 2025 401 views

How do you help clients open up with you when starting counseling sessions with you ?

Counseling is extremely dependent on the client seeking help. How do you help make sure the client feels safe to share their issues and not hide them?

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Jose Apr 29, 2025 2453 views

Should I delay my undergraduate graduation to fall 2025 to get an internship ?

I worked in an insurance company doing administrative work in an office for 4 years full time after getting an associate. I came back to finish my bachelor degree and left that job . I can graduate this summer 2025 or I can graduate in fall 2025. I need 3 more classes to graduate . I applied to...

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Ellie Apr 29, 2025 1003 views

How to decide on a career path when you have multiple passions? #Spring25

I completed my undergraduate degree in May 2024 in Equine Therapeutic Horsemanship and Facility Management. I have always loved horses and helping others. While in college I realized how much I enjoy educating about the things I'm passionate about. I have also always been passionate about...

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Tary Apr 29, 2025 1018 views

What is the difference between a psychologist and a psychiatrist?

If I were to choose between becoming a psychologist or a psychiatrist which would be the better position and why?

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John Apr 29, 2025 590 views

What is the single best piece of advice you can give someone entering a radiologic technology program? #Spring25

What is the single best piece of advice you can give someone entering a Radiologic Technology program? #Spring25

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Sophie Apr 29, 2025 1873 views

What can I do to increase my chances of becoming a successful accountant while attending college?

I am a 17 year old senior graduating high school May 2025 and I am an upcoming freshman attending Cedarville University in Fall 2025, majoring in accounting. I have taken a dual enrollment course about economics, I am sure I want to be an accountant.

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Amanda Apr 10, 2025 1397 views

What would you say is the most important thing to remember when studying for a major in Psychology?

I am a high school senior getting ready to graduate and I am planning on studying Psychology, it would be great to know tips from people who have studied this. thanks!

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eleanor Apr 12, 2025 2367 views

Is it better to start strong and add both majors and the minor I am interested in or should I wait and add my second major and minor my sophomore year?

I am interested in majoring in Psychology and Social work and minoring in child studies and youth development.

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Aaliyah Apr 13, 2025 506 views

How can someone incorporate daily self-care while serving in the mental health field?

I am currently a first-year graduate student. Thank you!

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lily Apr 16, 2025 1235 views

What is something that can prepare me to get into the dental field, especially like dental hygiene?

I'm in college getting a BA in Dental Hygiene. I have some experience from a Dental class that I took in high school. I want to know what all there is to know about the field. The mental, physical struggles. Google does provide information, but that's from a search engine and not from a known...

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Olivia Apr 18, 2025 926 views

What are the best kinds of internships and volunteer experiences to gain skills necessary to succeed in social work?

Whether that be over the summer or during the school year, starting as someone about to go into the their sophomore of college as a sociology major.

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Ana Apr 18, 2025 1409 views

What are the biggest challenges social workers face on the job, and how do you handle them??

What's the best way to prepare for a career in social work while I'm still in college. I am finishing my second semester in college and just want to stay prepared and aware of what I will expect in this career path

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Annelise Apr 22, 2025 776 views

What is the best degree to pursue if I want to help those in natural disaster/poverty stricken areas in global missions?

I am currently leaning towards the counseling approach and might take the psychology degree path.

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Kiara Apr 22, 2025 651 views

Can I still be a LCSW with an anxiety disorder?

I am transferring to CSUSB this upcoming fall and joining their pre-social work program. I want to be social worker, but I am worried my anxiety disorder might get in the way of that. I love serving my community and I love meeting new people, but I have a hard time networking with people in my...

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Chloe Apr 27, 2025 830 views

What was the hardest part about getting into grad school for counseling? Did you have to have the best grades?

I'm about to graduate high school and I'm majoring in psychology next year with plans of getting my masters in counseling.

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Alexa Apr 28, 2025 1142 views

Is social work rewarding enough to make stable life What types of internships should I look into? If I wanted to do something with law and social work what should I do ??

Is social work rewarding enough to make stable life ? What types of internships should I look into? If I wanted to do something with law and social work what should I do ?

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Zoe Apr 28, 2025 949 views

Should I plan on getting a master's in social work if I want to advocate for children with special needs?#

I worked as an intern in a school for children with special needs and would enjoy being an advocate for them to ensure their needs are met.

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Girls Feb 28, 2025 6590 views

been thinking about becoming a social worker. What are some key skills and qualities needed to succeed in this field, and are there any specific areas of social work that are currently growing or in high demand ?

Thank mercy u

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Sierra Jan 09, 2025 2434 views

What advice do you have for how to prep myself for the graduate admissions process, entering the world/field of specialized psychology, what steps I might not have thought of to prepare myself to go back to school ?

I got my undergraduate degree in 2017 for Drama/Business management and have been working as a performer and in admin roles. I am currently hoping to get my masters in counseling psychology to become a family and sex therapist. I'm open to thoughts on programs and any general advice. Thank you...

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Kathy Jan 06, 2025 4328 views

What are some good programs or volunteer oppotunities?

I'm currently in 9th grade and have been volunteering since the summer before 6th grade. I want to work with children in the future so my volunteer work is mainly centered around that. I have done workshops and other things where I get certificates at the end and more. Though this I feel as if...

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CareerVillage Office Hours Nov 27, 2024 2818 views

How to become a substance abuse counselor?

Lend your expertise: what does it take to become a substance abuse counselor?

Note: Given the growing interest in the mental health field, we're inviting our experienced professionals to share their knowledge.

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Kamila Oct 25, 2024 730 views

What would the daily duties look like for a social worker working in a veterinary clinic?

How can we merge social work and veterinary medicine? What would the daily duties look like for a social worker working in a veterinary clinic?

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Abbey Oct 05, 2024 1438 views

What should I do to earn the money for getting horses and training them to work with kids?

I have joined this program and what they do is, they would save and rescue horses, and then work with them. Train them to work with kids, train them to work with anybody really. I really liked this and well, lets just say that I have been around horses quite a bit and I have always been...

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P Aug 20, 2023 1092 views

How to choose the right career in college ?

I have no idea what I want to major in college.

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Ava Aug 19, 2023 1107 views

What are some good college essays tips?

I’m having trouble writing my college essay

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Marissa Aug 19, 2023 1317 views

What should you write a college essay on?

What should you base a college essay on if you’ve gotten in trouble in the past or have had bad grades and still want to get into a good college?

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Manuela Aug 19, 2023 796 views

How much does the career make?

How much does the career make annually?
What does the career include?
Why is the job/career important to a lot of people?
When is the job used?
When is the career job used most of the time?
What type of people are mostly help?

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Hailey Aug 17, 2023 1805 views

What is the best way to find job opportunities for things revolving around art?

Artists are not in high demand like doctors are and so it may be very hard for those people to find jobs.

aya’s Avatar
aya Aug 17, 2023 4759 views

how many years do u have to go through college for nursing

how many years do you have to go through college for nursing?

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bailynn Aug 16, 2023 920 views

How can i boost my customers ?

I want to get more customers to boost my business and sales so that I can upgraded packaging and hire more people to help me with this project i am working on

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Liyhia Aug 15, 2023 997 views

How can I become a lawyer ?

Finish school and get my education

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Bee Aug 09, 2023 2116 views

Am i able to still get my dream job if i have to get a GED?

Am i able to become a counselor if i have a GED? I am failing school and have to repeat 9th grade my school had told me i was most likely get kicked out and most likely will have to get my GED im concerned i wont be able to get my dream job.

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Anna Aug 14, 2023 1694 views

What are ways to interact with international students online for free?

I am interested in studying in Germany. Are there any free online exchange programs or volunteering/internship organizations that can improve my German skills or help me learn about Germany or just get some experience in German-based work? (Or other countries?)

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Ryley Aug 10, 2023 1085 views

Anyone with a psychology degree or social work major?

What could I become or do with these majors?

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kayla Jun 01, 2023 856 views

How do I pave a road for success when wanting to get into drug and alcohol counseling?

I'm taking an online coarse at my local community collage but its not a two year program, its a set of 7 week classes, when i look online at how to become a drug and alcohol counselor it says you need a masters and a state licence to practice but I'm not taking a masters, would I have too?...

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Bailey Jan 22, 2021 2331 views

What is the average starting pay of a social worker?

#phycologists #social-services

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Daniel Sep 06, 2019 1029 views

What courses should I take if I want to go into counseling?

Hi my name is Daniel, I’m 17 years old and am currently a senior in high school. I’m thinking about going down the route of psychology/counseling.

#counsel #counseling #psychology

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Aimaya Sep 25, 2019 1843 views

What are the negatives to being a Psychologist?

#psychology #psychiatry #counseling #child-psychology

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payton Sep 06, 2019 886 views

Which seasons are the toughest being a psychiatrist?

I am a senior student at Brennan high school and am interested in being a psychiatrist. #premed #psychology #psychiatry #counseling

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Isabela Oct 03, 2019 6643 views

What can you do with a major in psychology and minor in music?

#career-counseling

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Meghan Oct 03, 2019 748 views

What social work field is in highest demand?

I am currently a social work major at Grand Valley State University, and I am wanting to know what fields are in need of social workers. #social-work

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maya Oct 04, 2019 864 views

what would you recommend doing if you are undecided by the end of freshman year?

not too sure what I would like to do quite yet for my career and want to make sure I make the right steps to make the right choice for the future! #careeroptions

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Teah Aug 09, 2019 1795 views

What are the challenges of being a CNA?

#healthcare #CNA