Belmont, Massachusetts
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What is a good way to tell what college is best for you?
I'm asking because I have a couple in mind but can't decide which one would be better for me. #college #college-admissions #career #higher-education
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Are there any minors that are good for teachers to have?
Being a teacher is something that is really important to me. I want to be able to help my future students to be the best that they can be. I want to be an elementary school teacher, preferably kindergarten. Is there a minor that would help a lot in the field of education? I was thinking about...
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For being a teacher, what experiences or classes would you highly recommend before you get a job?
I have wanted to be an elementary teacher my whole life (almost), so when it comes to getting a job I want to make sure I have really good experiences to make me an even better teacher. Are there experiences or classes that you wished you would have taken that would have helped you understand...
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With seemingly a decreasing number of women in the IT Field, besides a related degree, do you recommend a specific minor and/or specialized certifications/qualifications to ensure that I will stand out among other graduates entering the work force?
I will be a female college freshman in the fall. I am majoring in computer information systems and love the ability to organize by creating and using software applications/databases. I also hope to have a lucrative career with flexible hours so that I will have an opportunity to be a great...
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How many year does it take to pay off college for a physical therapist?
I want to become a physical therapist but would also want to know how long I will be paying college. #healthcare #physical-therapist
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How do people avoid being in det after college?
I come from not a very wealthy family and I am the first college students but i want to know how to save my money but still get an education. #colleges
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Is it a good idea to take all 8 year of college for your doctorates degree then get a job, or take the first 4 or 5 years and get a bachelors of masters then get a job?
I was told by someone that if you get a doctorates straight off the back, not many places will accept you, but if you go for your bachelors or you masters, then you'll most likely get a job faster. #pharmacy #pharmaceuticals #medicinal-chemistry #drug-development
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Any advice for pre-premedical students?
Hi, I'm a sophomore in high school, and I was wondering if any premed/ medical students/ physicians have any advice for a student in high school, that wants to become a doctor, that may help in my medical future. #medicine #career-path #doctorate-degree #motivation
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How do you stay motivated?
Hi, I'm a sophomore in high school. And I know that it is EXTERMELY early for me already to lack motivation, but I'm taking all these hard AP/IB classes that have ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO with what I want to be when I'm older. So I was just wondering if anyone has any tips on how to stay...
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What does a daily work schedule look like for budget analysts?
My name is Amanda. I am a sophomore in Boston, MA. I am interested in business administration. At my school, we have mandatory internships during junior year. I am trying to decide what I want to do for my internship and for my career. #business-administration #budget-analyst
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As an interior designer, are the projects that people come to you for more free range or are there more guidelines?
I am going into my junior year as an interior design major. So far our projects have had minor guidelines, but I can pick and design the space how I want. In a real life situation are there more guidelines? Are people more picky, or do they trust your design? #jobs #design #interior-design...
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Is college anything like high school?
Once you get used to high school it seems like it would be hard to transition to a whole other school and lifestyle. #graduate
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How to find enough scholarships to cover tuition?
I'd love to find scholarships #money #scholarships #tuition #college #college-admissions
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How do college students balance greek life and their studies, especially when studying to be a doctor?
I am a Bio major and I am interested in joining a sorority. #medicine #sorority #fraternity
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How to become an engineer?
Because I want to know what it's like to be an engineer. #engineer
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Do social workers really not make any money?
I want to be a social worker but everyone says social workers don't make any money. #social #worker
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While Worcester State University has treated me well, it is not regarded as a school with a "big" name. I am pursuing a Master in Health Care Industry, a degree WSU offers as a 2 year program. Should I transfer to get the "big" name, or stay at WSU?
Sophomore at Worcester State Univeristy. Majors: Business Administration and Visual Art. Eventual Masters Degree for Health Care Industry. Employment: Intern at UMass Medical Center: Diabetes Center of Excellence. I am asking this question because I do realize that a career in health care is...
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As a student interested in pursuing a Masters Degree in Health Care Industry, I recieve many fine comments on my career choice due to the thriving Industry. I do wonder however, after the wave of baby boomers, will the industry continue to thrive?
Sophomore at Worcester State Univeristy. Majors: Business Administration and Visual Art. Eventual Masters Degree for Health Care Industry. Employment: Intern at UMass Medical Center: Diabetes Center of Excellence. I am asking this question because I do realize that a career in health care is a...
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What career involves working with modern or future technologies?
I have completed my first year at a community college. I am thinking of transferring to a 4 year college after I complete my second year. My current major is computer science, but I am not liking it, there's way too much math and I hate math. I don't know if I should major in mobile app...
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How do I become a college professor?
I want to be a college professor one day, but not sure the path to that! #college #teacher #professor #university #phd #university-teaching #college-teaching
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What can I do with an environmental science degree?
I am so passionate about the environment, and believe climate change is the most important issue. But after studying the environment, how can I turn that into a job? #science #biology #job-search #environment #climate-change
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What do international development majors do after college?
I do not know what to major in but am interested in international development. #international #undecided #international-affairs #college #career #career-counseling
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What do economics majors do after college?
I am asking this question because I do not know what to major in. However, I am interested in economics. #major #undecided #econ
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Can I submit more recommendation letters than what is specified on a college's website?
In order to apply to a summer program, I required a letter of recommendation from a teacher which I obtained from a Creative Writing teacher. After being accepted in the program, I read the letter and was absolutely astonished by how positively she viewed me despite a lack of strong connection....
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Is including a personal website on one's application appropriate, needed, or even considered by admissions officers?
I've just created one. But did I need to? #college #admissions #websites
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I want to be a Veterinarian, how important is hands on experience to getting into Vet school?
I have not been able to get much experience except in my Vet Science class. #veterinarian #science #animals
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Executive Directors -- What are three personality traits of the top performers in your job?
Interested in Business #business #management #office
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How do you feel your work will affect your field?
Interested in HR, and want to gather thoughts on the bigger picture of the field. #business #human-resources #strategy #hr
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What are some good tips for finding a career in illustration?
I am very excited to be going to college soon for my bachelors degree in fine arts with an illustration major. I am doing well in school and have had many people say that I should have chosen a different major that will be easier to find a job in. It would be amazing to have a carrier doing...
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What does it take to become a floght attendant?
Hello, I'm a sophmore from Boston that is still indecisive about what I want to do after high school. A flight attendant stuck out to me and was wondering what colleges are great for being a flight attendant and what's required of me to become one. What's it like to be one? #college #career...
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What location would be ideal for an investment or any general financial job?
Im a college student and the college I go to is very expensive. I feel like moving to a big city would be good but I don't know if it would work out for me financially because of my massive student debt? #finance #job
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I'm looking to go into business/economics. Any books or important concepts I should know involving investment and financing ?
How can I better develop myself as an incoming college student trying to learn business and finance. I feel that I'm relatively new to the area but am very interested in learning and pursuing a degree in that type of study #business #college-major
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What type of work would a person who has a Clinical Psychology Degree be doing?
I am interested in majoring in Psychology but I am not sure if I want to do Psychology, General or a more specific branch such a Growth and Development or Clinical #psychology #clinical-psychology #therapists #social-psychology #child-psychology #school-psychology #moral-psychology
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Should salaries and annual incomes be a massive factor when deciding upon a career, or should you try and do something that will make you happy?
Does money trump happiness? #financial-services #salary #financial-planning #personal-development
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What is the most exciting/rewarding aspect of working in a non-profit?
I would love to work for one someday. #employment #non-profit
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If I get a degree in Biology, what are the jobs out there for me
1st year college #biology
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How many years of school do you have to have for Accounting?
I plan on majoring in Accounting #accounting #accountant #degrees
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What career is best when going into the Accounting profession?
I want to major in Accounting, but not sure exactly what kind of job I want to pursue with it #accounting #degree #accountant
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I am currently taking computer science 1, but i am not liking the amount of math. I would love to work for a big technology company such as samsung electronics or google, would changing my major to Digital Media Tech be helpful for my future career?
My community college doesn't offer many academics, but I really want to work with technology in my future. #technology #tech #samsung
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What is the average day like for a Fashion Designer?
I am a Sophomore and I am interested in fashion and I want to become a fashion designers. I love the thrill of shopping and matching materials together and helping others choose their outfits. #fashion #work
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How many years of college do you need to complete to become a social worker?
I'm a sophomore in high school and I am interested in becoming a social worker because I want to work with children and give back. Do you need to get your bachelor's and your master's or just your bachelor's? Also what is it like to be a social worker? #social-work #high-school #social-worker...
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What are the best colleges to attend if you are interested in the perfrorming arts?
My name is Julia and I am a sophomore at Boston Collegiate Charter School. I am interested in singing, dance, and musical theater. #dance #theater #singing #musical
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Would it be beneficial to take classes on human behavior and psychology for a career in national intelligence and national security?
I am a sophomore in high school in Boston and I am interested in pursuing a career in national intelligence and security, to prevent the United States against foreign nations. I am wondering what specific classes would help me pursue this career. #psychology #intelligence #national-security...
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As a Physician Assistant, what jobs are available that involve newborns?
I am a sophomore in Boston and am interested in the medical field. I am pretty sure that I want to be a Physician's Assistant, but would also like to work with newborns as well. Thank you for your answers!
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What should I focus on if I am interested in becoming a Navy Nurse? What steps do you recommend I take to pursue this career?
I am sophomore in high school, at Boston Collegiate Charter School. I am exploring the world of careers. I am mostly interested in majoring in Nursing, or Education. #nursing #medicine #united-states-navy
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What is the median salary of an electrician? Would it be a good idea to major in engineering to follow this path?
I'm a sophomore in high school in Boston and I am interested in becoming an electrician. #engineering #electrician #financial-planning
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What Majors would be beneficial for the CIA to scout me in college? Or even a career in federal law enforcement, for example FBI, ATF, DEA?
Aspiring U.S. Army Green Beret. Boston Collegiate Charter School Sophomore. Lover of Freedom and Lacrosse. God bless America. #military #law-enforcement
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What are the most beneficial classes to take in college in order to become a nurse?
I am a sophomore at Boston Collegiate Charter School and I am wondering about the type of schooling I will need in order to become a nurse. #medicine #nurse
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What kind of jobs can someone who majors in Criminal Justice get?
I am a sophomore at Boston Collegiate Charter School and I am interested in Criminal Justice. Besides careers like police officer or federal agents, what kind of jobs can I get? #criminal-justice #criminal #criminal-defense
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