Highland Falls, New York
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To become a marketer do you have to relatively be good at public speaking?
I am trying to go into the marketing business but I am not the greatest public speaker. #business
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What jobs can I find if I want to major in Fine Arts?
I'm debating whether to do Fine Arts along with Illustration. #art
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How do you effectively study ?
time management is hard and sometimes I forget to study ahead of time
#studyhardcore
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What kind of career opportunities are available to those with a degree in Sociology
I am very interested in studying sociology in college, but I find it difficult to think of a career that could benefit from that kind of knowledge #sociology #social-sciences
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Is it worth the money to enroll to a brand name college?
#scholarships #business
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What can I do to help myself stand out to a prospective employer once I am finished with college?
Most people applying for a teaching position will be qualified as per their education, so I'd like to know what I can do to give myself something extra that may give me a better chance at getting a teaching position.
#education
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Why do some colleges expect a 17 year old to know what she wants to do with her life?
I am undecided currently in what I want to major in. Some colleges require when you apply that you apply to a specific college within the university. However they don't require a declared major until later on in college. I don't know what I want to major in and therefore choosing a college...
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Do most colleges offer free peer tutoring for courses?
A tutor can be helpful especially for an athlete that might miss some classes due to games #basketball #college #tutoring #academic-advising
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Whats the best way to keep maximum focus on school studies?
Just trying to improve myself/study habits. #study-habits #studying-tips #studying
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How can I effectively use LinkedIn if I do not have many real-life connections?
I am a high school student and I created a LinkedIn account two years ago but I do not have much on my profile and only 4 connections. I am in school most of the time, so I do not have a lot of work or volunteering experience. My town is small and not a lot of people I associate with have a...
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What do I go about writing a thank you letter to a scholarship committee?
I am a senior in high school and I recently won a scholarship and want to write a thank you letter or card to the foundation. Should this be a short thank you of only a few sentences? I have not worked with this foundation nor do I know much about it, but I want to write a genuine thank you...
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Do colleges allow you to create your own major or minor if they do not offer the one you want?
I am thinking about minoring in statistics but that minor is not listed on my college's website. Do some colleges allow students to create their own minor using classes that the school offers? Does it vary depending on the college? #college #college-major #majors-and-minors
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Are there any things that you must do the summer before you go to college?
I am a senior who will be graduating in June. I already sent in most of my enrollment forms to my college and registered for freshman orientation. Is there anything else essential I should be doing this summer to prepare for my first semester of college? Is it highly recommended to intern or...
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Is there a limit on study-abroads and internships?
This is a silly question I have. Is there a limit to the amount of semesters a college student can study abroad or intern? Is it different for every college? Do you know of anyone who went on a lot of study abroads or internships? #college #internships #study-abroad
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Language: Self Study or take classes?
I will be entering college soon and I really want to learn French. For a few months I have been self studying with online resources because my my high school does not offer the language. I believe that my college only offers courses in beginners French and I do not know if I should take these...
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Am I wasting my time applying to national scholarships I found online?
Since the beginning of my senior year I have been using websites like cappex and fastweb to find scholarships to apply to. All of the scholarships are online and seem to be national. Is it worth applying to these? Do a lot of students apply to these? Should I be searching elsewhere for local...
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How important is choosing a minor for political science?
I am a senior in high school planning on majoring in political science to possibly obtain a combined BA in Political Science with a Master's in Public Administration. I want to choose a minor that is highly employable but I am unsure which course to take. I love history and philosophy but I am...
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When interviewing for a job, what should you answer when asked about your weaknesses?
Are there answers that show you are thoughtful and honest without ruining the chance of getting the job? What are companies really looking for? #interviews #college-jobs #summer-jobs #interviewing-skills #high-school-jobs
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Is it better to go to an art college, or an arts and sciences college?
I'm a freshmen in high school, and I'm currently trying to choose between a college specifically for art, or an arts and sciences college. If I wanted to major in illustration, which type of college should I go to? Is it better to go to an arts and sciences college because I will meet different...
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What specific factors affect the chance of a freelance illustrator getting a job offer from a client?
I understand that freelancers have to manage their own money, time, daily schedule, as well as their marketing, and various other things. Because of this, I would like to know the specific actions taken by a **freelance illustrator** (who is looking to get an offer from a client in any...
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Is proficiency in Java enough to get you placed in good company?
I'm a graduate student(MS Computer Science) and I'm gonna be graduating in a year and a half and I wanted to know if there is any skill that I must have besides Java. I would like to know what are the other programming languages/skills that any employer can expect from a potential employee with...
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Is a small college better than a big college?
I'm applying for college and I'd like more insight on the advantages and drawbacks of both small and large campuses. #college #highschool #college-applicatons
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How do I choose my major that I will acquire a succesful career in?
I currently can't decide if the major I am choosing will result in a good career or whether I should change my major. #college-major #choosing-a-major
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How will changing my major prolong my graduation time?
When I applied to college I was a political science major, but now I'm thinking about changing my major to finance. I want to change it but I am scared that changing my major will set me back another year or so. #college-major #finance #political-science #switches
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How do I get a credit card with no credit history?
I'm a freshman in my second semester of college and I have been looking at credit cards that will help me start a credit history. #finance #credit
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I plan to major in International Relations, and I would like to hear what that major entails from someone who's studied it.
I love the idea of helping people by being a diplomat, working in government, or for a not-for-profit. I just don't know anyone who's majored in this field and I'd love to hear what it's like! #international-relations
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Is it difficult to get a job as an asthma specialist?
I'm considering studying that once I get to medical school but I'm wondering if it's worth it. Will there be enough jobs open or should I think of another field to go into to? #college #medicine #school #astthma
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When should I start investing my money or ?bounding??
I have been working a lot recent ally and I know that your supposed to start investing or share holding your money at an early age. When would be a great time? #business #education #money #economics #investment-management #business-analysis #savings #economic-research
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What types of careers are there related to the frequent use of Adobe Photoshop+Indesign?
I am a high school student, and I've recently gotten my ACA license in both Photoshop and Indesign. I've found that I use these programs frequently, and I'm quite comfortable with using them. Are there any careers that require frequent use of these programs? #career #career-choice #career-path...
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Health science
What kind of jobs can I get if I get a bachelor's degree in Health Science Administration? #science #health #administration
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