Beverly Hills, California
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Quarter system vs semester system?
I'm applying for colleges right now, and I noticed that many of the colleges/universities that I am looking at implement different kind of systems, namely the quarter system and the semester system. In my current high school, I am in a semester system, and I think that the pace of my classes...
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How do you persuade your parents into letting you attend a selective out of state university?
My parents at the moment have forbidden me from choosing a university that is more than an hour away due to the fact that I have to live at home with them. I want to know that should I get into a really good university that happens to be farther away how do I convince my parents that the best...
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What foreign language should I learn?
I want to learn a new language so I can potentially use it in my professional career. Is there a language that would be more useful in the business world? #business #career #entrepreneurship #language #foreign-languages #social-networking #public-speaking
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Interships which ones are right for you?
Hi , my name is Demetrio i'm a current undergad student at devry university im majoring in Network systems Administrator and would like to express some useful thought to those who dont have a clue about how to gain experience in your field that will be suitable in the future so, If you're a...
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What can I expect from college, and how can I prepare for it?
I will be going to college next fall, and I'm not sure what to expect. Many of my friends who are in college tell me conflicting stories. Some of them say that they are having a great time and they go out a lot. Some of them tell me that it is very hard academically and that they often spend...
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What is a good way to ensure that your scholarship essay/form/answer gets considered?
I want to be prepared for when I begin applying for scholarships and such as I am in high school now. #scholarships #college-essay
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Are there OB/GYN clinics that allow high schoolers to volunteer at?
I am a high schooler who is interested in the Obstetrics and Gynecology fields and I want to see what it is like to work at a clinic that specializes in these things. #volunteering #obstetrics #gynecology
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How do you make your university application stand out?
I am a freshman now and I want to know what sort of things I should be doing so that when it comes time to send out applications I will stand out among other applicants. #college-admissions #university-applications
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What is computer science? Is it worth getting into?
My high school has recently started up a computer science program, and I'm thinking of taking a few classes. What kind of stuff do you do as a computer engineer? Should I get into it even if I'm not very technologically adept? #computer-science #computer-software #engineering
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What are the merits of studying abroad?
I am a second year student in college, and I was thinking about studying abroad after one of my friends told me she was planning on doing so the next year. I would love to find out more information about the program, but I'm not sure if it is the right decision. Are their specific majors that...
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Which colleges/universities should I apply to?
I live in California, and I am reluctant to go too far for college. I would like to stay relatively close to home, so I can visit my parents and come back home without having to travel too far. I'm interested in computer science and psychology, and I would like to do something in one of those...
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How do you balance your schoolwork and your social life?
I've been in college for one year, and I'm currently in my second year. College has been much harder on me than I expected it to be, and I often find myself spending the majority of my time studying for my classes. I want to go out and have fun, but I see my friends and classmates studying and...
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Which major should I choose?
I'm going to be applying to college next year, and for many colleges you need to specify which major you are applying as. However, I'm not sure what I want to be doing, since it's something I may be doing for the rest of my life. I'm interested in psychology and volunteering, but I don't know...
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What can I do to prepare for pre-med as a high school freshman?
I am currently a freshman and I want to do my best to prepare for the expense as well as make myself stand out as a candidate when I apply to highly selective universities. #pre-med #college-admissions
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What is the best way to pay off university especially when you will be there for a long time?
I want to hopefully become an OB/GYN one day which is a doctor specializing in prenatal and women's health studies. This career path takes some 12 years of education to even become licensed so I need the least cost burdening method to paying off university. #university #scholarships...
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What is a good base degree to obtain before entering medical school?
I am still #undecided as to what I should get my base degree in that would most benefit me for medical school. It would also be a big plus if it helped on the MCAT. #medical-school #medical-education #degrees #mcat
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What are some good ways to collect a lot of scholarships and scholarship money?
In order to pay off some 12 years of higher education I am going to need a lot of money and the best way to do that is to get scholarships in my case because it's money for your merits that you don't have to pay back. #college-admissions #college-bound #scholarships
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Are there some medical/pre-medical summer camps or internships in LA that a high schooler can attend?
I want to gain more expertise in the medical field as a high school student and a summer camp seems to be the most efficient way to do that. #career-path-planning #summer-programs
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What are places that give good clinical experience for a high school student?
I am looking into becoming a doctor, more specifically an OB/GYN and I want to know where I can further my experience. #doctor #clinical
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What universities in LA are good for studying biology?
I want to get a bachelor's degree in biology and I would like advice as to which top notch universities I should apply to. #biology
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How important is GPA in college?
I am a sophomore in college, and the classes I have been taking have been pretty tough. I'm always studying to try to stay ahead of the curve, and the professors usually give harder tests that warrant lower averages. In the field that I am interested in (Computer Science), I have doing well,...
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As a Computer Science Major (or any CS related major) who has no prior work or internship experience, what do you suggest I do to get a programming job or internship?
As the question states, I am a CS major who has little experience and has only done a few side projects that were not too advanced (in web dev and basic networking principles). I am trying to get an internship and I have been sending out resumes and going to career fairs, but most companies...
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What are some websites for volunteering activities for marketing and advertising for High School students?
I've constantly researched about volunteering work of marketing and advertising for high school students, but no official websites shown came out. Please help me find some websites; I want to have some experience doing advertising or marketing work so that I can learn more pursue my career...
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What isthe GPA requirement for West Point Academy?
I'm interested in West Point Academy, but I don't know their average GPA requirements for high schooners. #military #us-army-military #rotc #united-states-army #westpoint
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What is the average year salary for people in the marketing industry?
I'm interested in the marketing industry- marketing management, advertising, etc. I'd like to now if the marketing industry jobs have sufficient amount of payment of their jobs. #marketing #advertising #marketing-and-advertising #marketing-communications #online-advertising #digital-advertising
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Communication vs. Film and Television Major
What is the differences between the two majors? What can I do with a communication major vs a film major and vise versa.
Thanks! #journalism #communications #film #film-production #sports-journalism #broadcast-journalism #film-making #film-editing
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I'm falling a little behind on Physics, what type of websites or resources are good to improve on Physics?
Physics isn't really my area and i'm falling behind a little. I really want to improve on it not just to get a good grade but because its so interesting as well. Any help? Thanks ! #science
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Does anybody have any tips or advice for phone interviews with investment firms?
I'm a college student majoring in English/Economics, and I have a phone interview with an REIT/Asset Management firm. I was wondering if anybody had any advice for how business/finance interviews are usually conducted. How much of a technical background should I be expected to have, and...
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Do you have to major in business/ economics to go to business school and get an MBA?
Will I have trouble in business graduate school if I don't major in business #college #business #school #grad
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What can I do with a political science degree other than go to law school?
I am trying to figure out what to major in and want to make sure I have a job when I graduate college #college #major
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How hard is it to transfer within the UC system?
Is it harder than transferring from a UC to a private school? #college #major
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How much more work is a double major?
Will I still graduate in four years? #college #major
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what’s considered a good college gpa for top grad schools?
I want to go to a top grad school but I'm not sure what is considered a "good" gpa #college #gpa
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Do you have to take summer school to graduate college in four years?
I'm not sure if summer school is worth the money #college
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What types of jobs do people with international relations majors do?
I am trying to figure out what to major in and want to hear from someone who majored in international relations. #college #international #relations
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How many times is too many times to switch your major?
I want to graduate in four years but I'm worried that I won't if I switch my major too many times. #college #major
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how important are internships when applying to grad schools?
I want to attend a top grad school and want to know what the schools look at mostly when accepting students. #college #internships #school #graduate
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What’s the best way to find internships while in college?
I want to find a good internship during college that can help me once I graduate. #college #internships
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Engineering Math
I want to get into a good college but i have not taken calculus yet. I am a senior in highschool and I want to get into UCSD or UCLA. Do you think I have a chance of getting into their engineering program? Did you need to take calculus before college? Or can you take it in the university?...
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What are some clubs or activities you would recommend for college experience if I want to be an engineer?
Wondering which extracurricular activities might look best on a resume once I graduate college for an engineering career. #engineering #mechanical-engineering #civil-engineering #architecture #structural-engineering #architectural-engineering
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What type of Engineering is associated with the roller coaster industry?
I am interested in becoming an engineer and would like to eventually work for a roller coaster company. I would like to know which specialization I should go for my degree. #business #engineering #civil-engineering #architecture #mechanical-engineer #structural-engineering
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What is the best college to attend for Kinesiology
I am interested in working with sports teams in physical therapy or as a doctor and I am wondering what is the best college to attend to have opportunities to intern in this field during my undergraduate education. #sports-medicine #college-professor
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What's the difference between hardware engineering and software engineering?
I am considering both of these as possible college majors.
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Have women in STEM experienced any setbacks because of their gender?
Women are underrepresented in STEM and it sometimes leads to misconceptions in the workplace. Over the summer, I interned for Girls Who Code, a program that works to integrate young girls into coding. I've heard many stories about men making remarks or making women feel uncomfortable, and I was...
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Is Becoming a Marine biologist worth the money time and effort?
I'm asking this question because I'm a senior and and next year is coming fast I want to become a marine biologist so bad but the calculus part is discouraging me in becoming one.
#caring #smart #understandable
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Can one go into a good college like UCSD or UCLA without taking calculus or psychics?
I found out too late on what I wanted to be but I want to get into UCLA or UCSD. Is there a way where I can get into the school and learn about engineering there? #engineering #college-major #college-admissions #ucla #ucsd
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What is it like being a civil engineer?
I want to be an engineer but I do not know the specifics behind the different engineers. What does a civil engineer do exactly? Do they build stuff or just design? #engineering #civil-engineering
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Was it difficult to get into the field of engineering when applying to college?
As I'm looking at different colleges and narrowing down what i would like to major in, i slowly came to realize that electrical engineering as hugely impacted at just about all colleges that offer some type of engineering major. So i would like to know whether or not this major is just as hard...
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When figuring out a way in creating/fixing something in college is it best to work with a partner or to work alone?
I tend to work best alone but i would like to know weather it is best to work with a partner in college or if it doesn't really matter. #computer-science #engineering #mechanical-engineering #electrical-engineering
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What is the difference between computer-engineering and computer-science?
Since I want to decide which one would fit me better before I go into college, I want to weigh out the differences. #computer-science #computer-engineering
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