Los Angeles, California
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how important are internships when applying to grad schools?
I want to attend a top grad school and want to know what the schools look at mostly when accepting students. #college #internships #school #graduate
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What’s the best way to find internships while in college?
I want to find a good internship during college that can help me once I graduate. #college #internships
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Engineering Math
I want to get into a good college but i have not taken calculus yet. I am a senior in highschool and I want to get into UCSD or UCLA. Do you think I have a chance of getting into their engineering program? Did you need to take calculus before college? Or can you take it in the university?...
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What are some clubs or activities you would recommend for college experience if I want to be an engineer?
Wondering which extracurricular activities might look best on a resume once I graduate college for an engineering career. #engineering #mechanical-engineering #civil-engineering #architecture #structural-engineering #architectural-engineering
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What type of Engineering is associated with the roller coaster industry?
I am interested in becoming an engineer and would like to eventually work for a roller coaster company. I would like to know which specialization I should go for my degree. #business #engineering #civil-engineering #architecture #mechanical-engineer #structural-engineering
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What is the best college to attend for Kinesiology
I am interested in working with sports teams in physical therapy or as a doctor and I am wondering what is the best college to attend to have opportunities to intern in this field during my undergraduate education. #sports-medicine #college-professor
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What's the difference between hardware engineering and software engineering?
I am considering both of these as possible college majors.
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Have women in STEM experienced any setbacks because of their gender?
Women are underrepresented in STEM and it sometimes leads to misconceptions in the workplace. Over the summer, I interned for Girls Who Code, a program that works to integrate young girls into coding. I've heard many stories about men making remarks or making women feel uncomfortable, and I was...
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Is Becoming a Marine biologist worth the money time and effort?
I'm asking this question because I'm a senior and and next year is coming fast I want to become a marine biologist so bad but the calculus part is discouraging me in becoming one.
#caring #smart #understandable
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Can one go into a good college like UCSD or UCLA without taking calculus or psychics?
I found out too late on what I wanted to be but I want to get into UCLA or UCSD. Is there a way where I can get into the school and learn about engineering there? #engineering #college-major #college-admissions #ucla #ucsd
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What is it like being a civil engineer?
I want to be an engineer but I do not know the specifics behind the different engineers. What does a civil engineer do exactly? Do they build stuff or just design? #engineering #civil-engineering
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Was it difficult to get into the field of engineering when applying to college?
As I'm looking at different colleges and narrowing down what i would like to major in, i slowly came to realize that electrical engineering as hugely impacted at just about all colleges that offer some type of engineering major. So i would like to know whether or not this major is just as hard...
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When figuring out a way in creating/fixing something in college is it best to work with a partner or to work alone?
I tend to work best alone but i would like to know weather it is best to work with a partner in college or if it doesn't really matter. #computer-science #engineering #mechanical-engineering #electrical-engineering
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What is the difference between computer-engineering and computer-science?
Since I want to decide which one would fit me better before I go into college, I want to weigh out the differences. #computer-science #computer-engineering
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What are universities out of country, particularly in England are leading in computer-engineering or engineering?
I am interested in this field and also looking out for more options. #computer-science #computer-engineering
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Which liberal arts university is known for computer-engineering or the engineering field?
I want to go into a small liberal arts college and would like to know some that specialize in the majors that I am looking for. #computer-science #computer-engineering
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Does being a sociologist give options on traveling abroad or is it a domestic job?
I would possibly like to travel around the world for a period of time after college. #professor
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Are there classes that a Sociolgy major should defintely take in college?
One of my career choices is being a sociologist because I really like to to solve problems and helping people. #professional-mentoring
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What are some good ways to find a job after graduating from a 4 year college with a bachelor's degree in Biochemistry?
I want to research medicine and how changing the chemicals in a pill change what it does. #masters
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What career options are there for Biochem majors who want to research medicine with a focus on the chemistry of it?
Biochem seems to be the gateway to everything medicine and because of that it is all rather confusing. I have always been interested in the chemistry of medicine and how products interact with the body but it seems that everyone I know is majoring in it for pre-med. I just want to know if I'm...
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How does one manipulate the behavior of nano particles?
In my nano science class, we are learning about the behavior of nano particles and how their behavior at the nano scale can have huge effects at the macro scale. I was wondering exactly how does one manipulate the nano particle itself. An example of it would a perfect explanation. #nanotechnology
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How popular is the Nanoscience field of study?
I am currently taking a nano science class and it has intrigued me in a way. My teacher says it's somewhat of a new study and there is still much to learn about it. She explained how not many people are entering this field of study and she is encouraging us to study nano science. I was...
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What do you believe is the best career that incorporates all parts of STEM?
STEM has a huge part in many careers, and with many careers to choose from, having the most involvement of STEM elements can sway what someone would want to look for in their career. #engineering #career #science #technology #math #stem #japan #career-options #experiences
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What has your career done to help change your life for good? For the worse?
This is what I believe is crucial when choosing a career. Doing a job that pays a lot that you hate might not be as good as doing a job you love with lesser pay, and the way your career affects your life is a huge element to your overall drive and mindset. #career-choice #career-path...
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For a bachelor's in mechanical engineering what math and physics courses should be recommended to take before college
I want to be a mechanical engineer, because I'm intrigued by the career and good in math. #mechanical-engineering #math #mechanical #physical
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What tasks would any Engineer do?
I've heard of Engineers before, but I just don't know what they do in their lives; like do they work in industries, do they own their own businesses, or do they work in low paying jobs? #engineering
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How did you decide on what you wanted to be?
I know I want to study something in the medical field, but I am still very indecisive. Sometimes I think of other careers to focus on but I'm not sure. I need advice on how to choose. I would like to know how a professional decided her/his career. #medicine #physician #photography...
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I would like to become a physician assistant. Which classes should I consider taking in undergrad school?
I would like to become a physician assistant and I'm not sure which classes to take in undergrad school in order to prepare. #medicine #medical-education #physicians-assistant #family-medicine
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How easy is it to change majors within engineering?
I'm applying as a mechanical engineer major however I am afraid it may not be what I expect. How difficult would it be if I decided to change majors within engineering? #engineering #engineer
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What does a mechanical engineer typically do?
I'm applying to major in mechanical engineering and would like a practical perspective on specific work duties. #mechanical-engineering
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What is the average day of a computer hardware engineer?
I want to explore my options as to what type of engineer I would like to become. #computer-engineering #computer-hardware
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What is the average day of a mechanical engineer?
I want to explore my options as to what type of engineering field I would like to pursue. #mechanical-engineering
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As an engineer, is there ever an invention or creation that is too big to dream of, and if not then how do you get started on the intimidating journey towards the end goal?
Hello, I am a senior in high school aspiring to become an aerospace engineer in the future, in hopes of changing the world for the better through an engineering background. A dream like this requires some sort of plan and instead of waiting to be in college with all the fancy laboratories and...
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What types of jobs are available for someone interested in macroeconomics vs microeconomics?
Interested in macroeconomics but curious about both #economics #macro-economics #microeconomics
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What questions should I be asking during an interview?
I am a second year college student hoping to interview for an internship soon. #internships #interviews #recruiting #interview-questions #job-application
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What are some unnecessary items people put on their resumes?
I am applying to internships and want my resume to look good. What can I leave out? #resume #recruiting #resume-writing #linkedin
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Is it important that my major correlates with my preferred career?
I am a second year and still undeclared because my university doesn't offer marketing. Is communications a closely related topic? #marketing #communications #recruiting
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What major(s) should be taken if one aspires to be a dermatologist?
I am interested in that field of study, and I want as much guidance as possible to be successful in that career.
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What kind of volunteer opportunities are there for students going into the computer engineering field? Is it too late to start as a junior?
I want to pursue a career in this field and am not sure if I qualify to be in it. #computer-science #computer-engineering
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Which colleges have prestigious computer engineering programs?
I think that knowing my options as someone who wants to go in this path is a good way to get started when considering different colleges to go to. #computer-science #computer-engineering
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What is computer engineering? What kind of occupation can you get with this major?
I am interested in majoring in computer engineering and want to know what it is. #computer-science #computer-engineering
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What is the balance like as a scholar-athlete in college?
I am a high school senior and currently the captain of the girls varsity tennis team and want to know how difficult it is to balance athletics and social life with the career choice of engineering. I understand engineering is a heavier work load, and playing a varsity sport at a college or...
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What are some adversity that may come up as a woman in STEM?
I am an aspiring engineer and want to understand the gender gap for this career choice. #engineering #stem #woman #adversities
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Can you combine engineering with business?
I like engineering and business, want to combine them. #business #engineering
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What career path can you take with a degree in Chemical Engineering?
I am applying as a chemical engineering major in college. #engineering #science #chemistry #chemical-engineering
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If a school does not have a Comouter Engineer Program what courses do I need to take to become a Comouter Engineer
I don't know what to to if colleges don't have a computer engineer program. #computer-software #engineering
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From an insider view, is college what you expected?
From the massive stadiums at football games with fans rushing the field to Project X style frat party movies, is college what it's made out to be? As a student with aspirations of a Ph. D in Neuroscience, I'll be spending a lot of time through school. What is the social atmosphere like? Can one...
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What does a day in the life of a neuroscience researcher look like?
As my aspiration, I would like to request some information on what my future would look like. Is there the freedom to research topics of choice? Or do companies hire researchers to work on projects for them? If so, is there a way to get into your own lab for personal research? What were your...
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Why is it that only a small amount of colleges have a material science major?
I live in southern California and noticed that only a small amount of colleges offer material science as a major. This confuses me not only because that's what i want to major in, but also the fact that this career can solve many environmental problems. #science #environment #materials-science...
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What does it take to become a Hardware Engineer at Intel?
I want to know what it takes to become a Computer Engineer at Intel because I really
like tinkering with computers and I have always loved building things so why not design
them?
#computer-science #computer-software #computer-hardware
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