Lake Station, Indiana
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What are the best ways to prepare for the sat?
I'm nervous about the test because the first time I took it I didn't get such a great score. #stressed #collegereadiness
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Can I apply to dental school and hygiene school at the same time?
I have been put on a wait list to dental schools. I am going to reapply again but I am keeping my options open just in case dental school will not accept me again. I am also going to apply at a hygiene school. ( Note I have all the requirements I needed for dental my scores were not that bad....
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What are the most and least rewarding aspects of pursuing a career in which you are interested in but not great at.
I am going to pursue Engineering, however, I have never taken a physics or calculus class. It is the only career field that I enjoy and have participated in many engineering programs. #engineering #chicago #computer-science
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Does obtaining minors to your degree benefit you financially when getting a job ?
Im asking this question because schooling is very expensive , especially for nursing , and I want to know that with me minorin in something useful to my major the job I get will be able to help me pay off my loans. #nursing
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What are some good summer jobs to have before going into your first year of college
I'm just curious
#work-life-balance
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How do you deal with a professor that you suspect is racially bias?
I am a black girl going to a PWI and I just want some tips and advice on how to handle this situation if it ever happens in my undergraduate and graduate college experience. #african-american #college-advice
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What is the hardest part about being an African American woman in a white, male-dominated field?
I am an a African American woman who interested in going into the journalism profession.
#journalism #magazines #online-journalism #broadcast-journalism
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How important are summer jobs in getting a job after college?
I play basketball and some of my summer is taken up by touring with my team. Is it necessary for me to stop playing over a summer to concentrate on and internship and if so, which year? #internships #basketball
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What are some professions that would fit my interests in statistics and probability?
I enjoy math and my two favorite subjects are stats and probability so I'd like to know what career paths are open to me. #statistics
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Is it a good idea to practice the SAT Test with different books from different companies?
I am asking this question because I am getting ready for the SAT, and I have different book from different companies like College Board, Princeton, and Kaplan and I am no sure which book is best for SAT preparation.#sat Practice #college #college-advice
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What are the things that starts to change, when you start paying your bill?
I am asking this question because I want to know what's going on with people who pays bills.#futurelife
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What are the benefits of attending a community college first?
What are the pros and cons of attending a 2 year institution before transferring to a 4 year Vs attending a 4 year the entire time?
#community-college #university #college
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How will I know which classes will transfer from a community college to a University?
I'm going to community college to earn an associate of science and then plan on transfering my credits to a 4-year but I don't want to waste my time on classes that won't transfer.
#technology #computer-science
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Is changing your major normal or am I just overthinking college?
I am entering #college in the field of #engineering but unsure if it's safe to be changing my major all "willy-nilly". #college-major #career
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What jobs can I enter with a Bioengineering Degree?
I plan to enter the #college of #engineering with a major in Biological engineering but I can't help but feel I am missing something.#college-advice #bioengineering
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What is one difficulty you have while choosing a major ?
Hi guys, So this question is probably the question that many people ask, but one difficulty I have is choosing a major that fits me best. What I want to do most with my life is help people around me in any way that I could, so I am debating on a Psychology major or a registered nurse both...
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What are tools I could use when studying to become a nurse ?
Well I'm asking this question because just like me many other students are curious to find great tools that could help them become better students to prepare for their future . What I am specifically asking is is there some books , websites or any resource that could help me or and other...
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How can I change my school system for the better?
As I was Sitting in my biotech class listening to my teacher talking about central dogma, She said something interesting; she said "you should remember this from biology freshman year. Everyone in the class said the same thing,"no I don't remember this." I wondered, why don't any of us remember...
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Is it better to live on, or off campus for college? (No matter what year)
I know to have a dorm on campus would cost significantly more for tuition opposed to not living on campus. I know that there's pros and cons for both, that's why I'm asking. #college-bound, #dorms
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What careers can someone pursue having a degree/major in nutrition, or biology?
I either want to go in Biology or Nutrition for my major, and I wanted to see the fruits that bear from choosing either or. #molecular-biology, #clinical-nutrition , #whatever
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I enlisted into the Army National Guard before my senior year, I will be attending college in Spring 2019. Once I graduate from an university, I want to run for political office. As a Citizen-Soldier, is there anything I need to do before I can do that?
#politics #ARNG #army #armed-forces
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Where do I find the motivation to pursue writing when everyone says a writer does not earn much?
I have always wanted to become a writer since I was young. My parents and others have told me that a writer does not earn much, so I am planning to write at home while taking up other part-time jobs. However, I would need a lot of motivation to keep up with my dream and not be consumed by my...
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How can I find a balance in my college decision/choice?
I attend a high school with 300 students total and this makes me jealous of students that attend a bigger high school than mine. Because of this, I would like to go to a farther college and live on campus to experience the full offer of college. However, I am torn because my parents require my...
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What are some great resources, websites, or techniques that I can use to continue developing my programming skills?
I want to retain and improve what I'm learning in class in terms of coding skills as well as learning new languages and skills. #programming #cyber-security
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How many years do you have to stay in school? Do it depends on what kind of doctor you want to be?
I want to know how long i got to achieve my dream #medicine
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How difficult is it to get into medical school
i want to be a pediatrician #futuredoctor #medschool #doctor #medicine #healthcare #hospital-and-heathcare #pediatrics #pediatrician
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What do I major in if I want to work at the CDC?
I am not doing pre-med so not sure what to major in. #health #science #cdc #college
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How easy/hard is it to find a job in architecture?
I am currently in between a few possible career options. How easy/hard is it to get a good paying job as an architect right out of college? How easy/hard is it to get a good paying job in the marketing field? How easy/hard is it to get a good paying job in the engineering field? #architecture...
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Will I have more free time and less stress once I finish college and go to work?
As a #computer-science major in UIC, my many assignments and study hours result in very little time for anything else, including hobbies and sleep. I was wondering whether that is going to change once I have a job, or not.
Similarly, does work give stress as college does?
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Was it hard to pay off college?
I want to know my financial status and if college is the right path for me. #path #college #financial-planning #money-management
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What's your biggest challenge in college?
I want to know how hard college is and someone's point of view of it.
#COLLEGELIFE #college #personal-development
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How do I get in the mindset of working out?
Everyone knows of the freshman 15, and I don't want to fall into that trap. What can I do to prevent that from happening, and also create some sort of workout to actually follow? This way I will stay healthy. #workout #health #freshman15
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How do I not get overwhelmed during my freshman year of college?
During college I will have a lot more freedom and responsibilities, so what can I do to help lower my stress level? Also, how do you prevent procrastination? #stress-management #procrastination
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What are some examples of actual duties at a computer science job?
I am planning to work in the #computer-science sector after graduation, but I lack knowledge on what actual employees do on-site daily. When looking for this answer, I often see descriptions such as "computer engineering" or "software developing", but these doesn't paint the picture for me as...
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How can I stay ahead of schedule in my classes?
I've just begun a new semester at UIC after Christmas break. Being a #computer-science major, I've had quite a difficult time catching up with my schedule for the past several semesters. Now I want to do things a bit differently. I want to be ahead so that it doesn't become too tight for me...
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How relevant is computer science, in today's world, in comparison to other majors?
Studying #computer-science at UIC is a lofty ordeal indeed. Me and my classmates spend long hours and days completing arduous assignments, learning dense material, and studying for exams. Meanwhile, other majors require less effort and time, while still others require more. This leaves me...
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what's it going to take to stay motivated throughout college?
It's becoming a little harder to remain in the running for everything
#help
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What field of psychology would be the best to pursue for me?
Growing up, I've always had a fascination with the workings of the mind, specifically what causes psychological disorders, I would like to work in a field more specialized for such a field
#psychology
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What is better as an intended minor to help increase the amount of experience for a marketing job.
I want to be able to get the best real life experience for a career in marketing to be able to grow quickly. #marketing
#customer-experience #college-minor
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Career after college while getting masters?
I am currently working for my Adviser as a secretary of a department and scanning books for a review website. These jobs work amazingly with my schedule because I make my own. But when I start graduate school, whats the best plan of action for a job? If its at a different school I may not be...
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What are some networking opportunities that a marketing major may have over an administration major?
I want to be able to have a high variety of future references for my career after college to be able to build future experience.
#buisness #networking
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What is the best way to plan for your Graduates School?
I plan on going onto graduate school, and the amount of schools to further my history degree is overwhelming. I know I would enjoy archiving and ancient history, but after that I am stumped. #masters #graduate-school
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I think I’m going to major in Psychology, but I don’t see myself as a therapist. What range of careers could I have with a Psychology degree, and what kinds of Psych classes should I take to determine which of them are right for me?
Also which of them have the most growth potential?
I am a high school senior, and the only Psych class I have ever taken is AP Psychology.
#college-major
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I’m leaving home for college in August, and am worried about making friends, fitting in, doing well in school, and surviving on my own. What should I focus on and prioritize?
I want to start college on the right foot. #college-advice #college-bound
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what is best way to get good money, work study or a job outside of campus?
College is going to be hard enough but being in debt for the best of my life is going to be a big weight to have to carry for myself. So I want to know what would be the better solution to earn money faster to pay off my loans. #brokeproblems #financial-planning #student-debt #money-management
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How did you study for math exams and courses in your undergraduate career?
#medicine #STEM #science #innovation
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What is a good way to keep in touch with high school teachers that have left on impact on you?
Do you think one way would be to visit your high school in the future and encourage students to go to college, reach opportunities, apply to fun clubs, etc? I truly want to give back to my school community, and I really have appreciated the role that my teachers play in my life. I know I...
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Do you think that enthusiasm can be key to destressing and having a fulfilling life perspective?
A teacher in my class the other day mentioned that enthusiasm and positivity are extremely valuable in increasing life span as well as good mood. I have been attempting to remain more and more positive during my college application process and last year of high school. I personally feel that...
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What degree do you need to be a neonatal nurse?
neonatal nursing has always been a dream of mine to do, It's the only plan I have for my future at the moment so I want to know more about the content. #nurselife
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