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What degrees do you need to become a therapist?
I recently realized that despite my awkwardness and unwillingness to talk to strangers, I somehow clique well with kids and those have been abused. I have thought about having #therapy as a backup plan, but I don't know what #degree/s you have to have. Is it just #psychology ? I do not want to...
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Will the field of genetics be detrimental to my personal beliefs?
I am planning to pursue a #STEM degree in either #genetics or #molecular-biology, but I am afraid that my field will be filled with people who are actively trying to cure #autism which is not something that can be cured, but is just a different mind type with a wide range of symptoms and...
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What is the optimal college-student vehicle?
I know that fuel efficiency is important since travelling home will be a frequent task, cheap maintenance is probably a plus; but what car would you suggest to a college student that simply wants a good car that will take him from point A to point B while in college without having to spend to...
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Is it better to take graduate in business or a business concentration?
I've heard two ideas regarding the answer to this question: The first is that it is better to graduate with a concentration in business (for example supply management) because it makes you more valuable than a general business graduate. The second is that it is better to graduate with a...
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Why do positions in corporate America have such a negative connotation?
People today tend to think "corrupt" when they think of people at the "top of the totem pole". There is often the dilemma of taking the high-paying corporate job vs. the low-paying job that is more in-line with ones values. #business #small-business #corporate
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What are some practical ways to know if a job position is a good fit for me?
The jump from college (or school in general) to a career is a big step. #resume #interviews #professional-development #corporate
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Is it better to live an apartment or in school housing?
I'm curious as to whether it's more expensive to pay room and board throughout college or renting an apartment. #art #tuition #room-and-board #vcu
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What should you be prepared for as a freelance artist fresh out of college?
This could apply to architecture, fine arts, graphic design, or anything similar. I know at this point in my life that I wish to do something with art. What originally discouraged me from making this decision was the "starving artist" trope. Many people assume that artists can't make a living...
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