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Marie Mar 27, 2018 826 views

Do you really need a passion to get into a top university?

Many college admissions officers and guidance counselors push students to find their passions in high school. At the ripe age of 15 or 16, students are expected to know exactly which career they would like to pursue and the impact they want to have in the world. However, many students do not...

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Marie Mar 27, 2018 738 views

How can one find their interests?

Colleges always ask prospects for their top interests and expect them to know which field they would like to study in. Unfortunately, the majority of students have no idea what they are truly interested in or have a passion in. This being said, how can study better prepare themselves for the...

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Joshua Mar 26, 2018 743 views

what are the best websites to go on to apply for scholarships

I needed money for tuition for next year at a school I'm transferring to and I need a various number of websites I can apply too and not just any websites, I prefer to have the best ones. #scholarships #college #financial-planning

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Joshua Mar 26, 2018 706 views

With a communications degree ho many opportunities do I have

My major is communications and I'm only a freshman. Im asking what my career opportunities would look like if i continue to pursue this major. #communications

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Arfa Mar 26, 2018 941 views

How much do Medical Assistants make on average?

Hi, I am senior in high school and about to go off to college. I am currently enrolled in a program to become Certified Medical Assistant. I really want to be able to afford college and take some financial burden off my parents by working as a CMA part-time. Also, I will be getting exposure to...

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Arfa Mar 26, 2018 911 views

Why do most individuals that have a pre-med track do their major in biology?

Hi, I am currently a senior in high school who will be attending college this fall semester. I aspire to become a doctor one day. I understand that I would have to be on the pre-med track in college to be considered by medical schools. I am a little confused on my major right now. I did ask a...

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Shelby Mar 23, 2018 761 views

Tips for the ACT?

I've already taken the PSAT so I have a general idea of what the SAT is going to be like but I wanted to ask what to expect from the ACT. Thanks!

#sat #ACT #testing

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Shelby Mar 23, 2018 675 views

How difficult is dual majoring?

When I go off to college, I'm planning on dual majoring in education and musical theatre so I was just hoping for a general idea of what that's going to be like.

#college #dualmajor #education

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Zuhaad Mar 23, 2018 1754 views

How much expenses do the doctors have to pay?

I know doctors make a good amount of money but how much do they have to pay via taxes, college, and other fees if there are any? Also, since there are many fields in medicine, is it possible to become a doctor in two professions at once? Like being a psychiatrist and a dermatologist? #medicine...

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Zuhaad Mar 23, 2018 766 views

How is a dermatologists life outside of work?

I aspire to be a dermatologist and I wonder how their life is outside of work. Like do they have a lot of free time if any and what are their typical hours? Also, do they always work at a hospital or can they have their own business? #medicine #business #dermatologist

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Marysol Mar 20, 2018 751 views

The best ways to pay off student loans?

Every year, medical school loans tend to increase. What are some ways some young physicians have figured out how to pay off their loans without completely sacrificing their lifestyle?

#medicine, #student-loans #college

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Marysol Mar 20, 2018 919 views

What are the best ways to deal with physician burnout?

I plan on entering medical school in the fall and I'm preparing myself to have a way of combatting physician fatigue. I think it will be worst during residency so I want to have these techniques under my belt before then. Thank you for reading!

#medicine #self-care

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Nadine-Marie Mar 19, 2018 1136 views

Is getting an Electrician’s License after earning a B.S. in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) wise?

I am a College Senior majoring in Electrical Engineering. My long-term goals include: 1) using what I learned in school to create, build, and repair things; and 2) owning an Engineering firm. I, therefore, think learning a technical skill similar to my present major might be very...

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Nadine-Marie Mar 19, 2018 581 views

What is the best way to continue practicing what you learned in your Engineering courses?

I am a College Senior majoring in Electrical Engineering. I love my major, but I feel that some classmates have a lot more hands-on experience and practice than I do. What is the best way to continue review of engineering materials after the semester ends and get more hands-on experience?...

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Kira Mar 18, 2018 939 views

How focused is an economics major on fiance/business?

I'm thinking about majoring in Economics, but I have very little interest in going into a career related to Wall Street, the stock market, etc, or continuing on to business school. I'm most interested in economics research in behavioral economics, and some in policy. To what extent would a...

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Kira Mar 18, 2018 568 views

Are there any problems with entering college in the spring semester?

I've recently gotten accepted to a good college, but with admission deferred to spring semester. Once I get in, I'll be student just like any students, but I was wondering if there were any academic or social problems with not entering in the fall with most admitted freshman. Does anyone have...

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Tiara Mar 16, 2018 559 views

How do you organize a fashion show?

I am asking because I want to be a fashion designer and soon exploit my work.
##fashiondesigner

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Avika Mar 15, 2018 588 views

How important are internships before college?

I am going to college next year and I haven't done any internships yet. I plan on doing some during the summer after my freshman year. Do companies put emphasis on internships before college? #internships

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Avika Mar 15, 2018 972 views

What are the hardest parts of learning to code?

I am going to be majoring in computer science so I want to know and start preparing.

#computer-science #technology

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Atiya Mar 14, 2018 1098 views

What is it like to work as a fashion magazine editor or journalist?

I am considering pursuing fashion journalism, but I don't know what the lifestyle of a journalist is. Is it mostly a desk job or would there be more walking around?
#fashion #journalism #choosing-a-career

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Atiya Mar 14, 2018 656 views

If I chose finance as my major, how difficult would it be if I decided to later pursue medical or law school?

I have many interests, and I am still somewhat undecided. I want to keep my options open, but I don't know if I would be able to pursue more than one interest in college.
Thank you.
#undecided #medicine #finance #choosing-a-major

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Amanda Mar 11, 2018 1288 views

What influence have the classics had on your understanding of literature?

Interested in further pursuing ancient Greek or Latin, curious as to how deeper study in those areas influences literary perceptions. #english-literature #classical-studies #literature #college-major

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Amanda Mar 10, 2018 911 views

What's the most difficult or unexpected aspect of a career as a chemical engineer or materials scientist?

I'm incredibly fond of the idea of melding my interests in both chemistry and engineering/experimental work, and I'm interested in what the challenges of these fields might be, or how they might differ. #engineering #chemical-engineering #materials-science

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Tamiya Mar 09, 2018 494 views

What route should you take when you don’t know what to major in ?

I’m currently in the 11th grade and I’m unsure about what route I want to take as far as majors. I’ve been thinking about studying psychology but i’m not sure if I look at psychology as something that I’m passionate about or just as a really interesting topic. I don’t know if it something I...

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Sarah Mar 06, 2018 631 views

How do I prepare for medical school?

I'm a premed that finished most of prerequisites, and my course load is relatively light now. I was wondering if there's anything specific that I could do now to help me succeed in med school #premed

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Sarah Mar 06, 2018 640 views

How do I find research internships in my area?

#biology #internships #research

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Sarah Mar 06, 2018 729 views

Any tips for graduate school interviews?

#medicalschool #graduate-school #interviews

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Jalen Mar 04, 2018 647 views

Transitioning from school to work

How should students handle the transition from school to the real world? Do you have any tips or tricks for me? #tips #work #school #realworld

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Jalen Mar 04, 2018 1029 views

How can I balance sports and school in college?

I am a future communications major and tennis student athlete. I'm very excited to do both, but I have reservations about the work needed to do both. How do you balance the two? #sports #student-athlete #athletics

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Asha Mar 02, 2018 654 views

How do you maintain self-care as a nurse given the hours and rigor of the profession?

I read an article saying the the field of Nursing was one of the most unhealthy fields to enter, with nurses often being undernourished, sleep-deprived and suffering on-the-job injury. Being beacons for health and health education, I am interested in putting a few suggested practices in place...

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