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How do I build a relationship with a professional?
I need letters of recommendations! And besides that, I'd like to actually get to know a professional in my intended career path to learn about daily work-life. But, so far, none of the ones I've met have really 'clicked' with me. Not to say they were not kind (they certainly were!), but none of...
What graduate school should I attend?
Are there any resources which allow you to search grad schools by program and location? #college #graduate-school #resources
is social work worth it?
Im currently a junior in high school and i want a career in Mental Heath social work for kids specifically but any age is fine. I curious how i should go about it with colleges. Also if its worth it, i understand that the pay isnt he best but is the personal satisfaction enough? Im thinking od...
What would you recommend to a high schooler debating to go to college?
What are the long-term and short-term pros and cons to college, according to your experience? What would you advise a high schooler who is unsure if college is the correct path? #college #career #highschool #life-experience #undecided
What are you looking for when interviewing a potential employee?
Body language? Knowledge of your company's mission? Experience? Ambition and willingness to learn? GPA? #college #career #jobs #interviews
What advice would you give a student intent on pursuing your career?
What would you tell them to do and to not do? #college #career-counseling #advice
How to network and build connections?
I could use some ways to build professional connections. I recently made a LinkedIn account--but, is this site really effective at building connections? #college #career #resume #networking #linkedin #job-application #personal-development
How do I go to a college as a non-degree seeking student?
After I graduate (with a Bachelors and Masters Degree), I need to re-take a few courses and take a few new ones to prepare for my next applications. But, how does one go to a 4 year college as non-degree seeking? Is the admissions process the same as undergrad? Do I have to apply or do I just...
What are some 'remote' jobs college students can do to build skills?
I have noticed that there are a lot of remote jobs available nowadays, like freelance writing or helping out with data. Are these jobs good to build resume skills? If I don't have time for a full-time job, could these be useful for cash and testing professional skills? #college #career...
What steps can I take to raise money for a cause?
I am very passionate about certain environmental and wildlife conservation causes. I have a few in mind that I would really love to start a charity for, but how would I go about this? How do I raise money and put together a 'campaign'? Are there any legal things I should know about? #college...
What social media skills can I learn to put on my resume?
I am not a communications or advertising/marketing major. I am a STEM major. But, I heard that many jobs want skills in social media and online resources. I know how to use Facebook, LinkedIn, Tumblr, Google Drive/Docs, DropBox, and Mendeley. Can these be added to my resume? What other websites...
How do I know if studying abroad is for me?
I have never traveled alone or been away from my family for more than a few weeks. However, I love to travel and I am considering getting a degree in Europe or Australia. These programs are also so much cheaper than USA programs and have less requirements. Yet, I am worried that I might feel...
How do you propose the idea of an independent study with a professor you don't know?
I have an area of interest that builds off of a specific subject matter that a professor teaches. The issue is he only teaches one class on that topic, and I have taken it already (a few terms ago). I would like to ask that professor to do an independent study class with me to build on this...
Can graduate or medical students stay in dorms?
Are there dorms for upper-level students? #college #medicine #graduate-school #college-bound #living #dorm
What is a GRE exam? Is it similar to the SATs?
What does this exam actually measure? #college #college-admissions #testing #prerequisites
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