Medford, Massachusetts
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Am I going to be happy with my career choice?
I’m only 18 and a senior in high school. I’m young and every day I learn more about myself and my interests, challenges, and strengths. However, this coming fall I’m going to college to pursue a degree in nursing. As much as I feel confident in this choice now, I worry that this will change....
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How do I balance a social life as a college student?
I'm a full time student and it's really hard to keep my school, work and social life balance. If I'm not at school then I'm at work because I need to pay for school. But how can I also make time for friends? I work 2 jobs because the school I'm attending is pretty expensive. I only have a year...
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Why does it matter what college you go to?
If we are getting the same degree in different colleges, whats the point of going to a state college rather than an Ivy League college? #college #career-decisions
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If I'm going into a major that I don't know that I really like, what should I do?
I put the major I would want on my application as Physics but I don't think it'll be the right major for me but I don't know what major is the right one for me.
#choosing-major #college-major #college-bound
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What happens after I graduate college?
Once I graduate with a degree in Criminal Justice (concentration in crime scene investigation) what are my next steps? I either want to go into just crime scene investigation or if possible blood spatter analysis more specifically. What kind of training or other things must I accomplish once I...
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How difficult will it be for me to get into blood spatter analysis?
I am currently working on my bachelors in criminal justice with a concentration in crime scene investigation. If I graduate with just this how difficult will it be to go into the field of blood spatter analysis later on? Should I work on getting anything else regarding just the education...
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what are some minor studies that would enhance biomedical engineering major?
#engineering #biomedical-engineering
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In the Northeast, what are the top comapnies for prosthetic design?
#technology #engineering #prosthetics
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In the field of biomedical engineering, what are th epros and cons of going straight from undergrad to a master's degee vs going out into the work force?
I go to a school with a strong coop program. I am wondering if it is fiscally responsible to go straight to master's degree, or get a job with a bachelor's degree.
#grad school
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Can I make it big through IT
I need to make a comfortable life for myself and my boyfriend. Will I be able to do that through the IT field? Or anywhere in the computer field? #computer #computer-science #money #information-technology
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What programming languages should I know to impress potential employers?
My goal is to make a very comfortable life for myself but I need to get hired for that to happen. So what should I learn? Should I just try to learn every language I can or will that be a useless effort? #computer #computer-software #computer-science #information-technology
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Exciting, High Paying Jobs
Which jobs can be exciting, which really require you to be exposed to new situations and use critical thinking skills? But be high paying as well? #money #high-paying #job-search
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Which career path won’t die (become obsolete)?
I’m concerned for the future in which it seems as if machines will take over the world. Which professions are likely to not become obsolete due to machines? #technology
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How do I grow my self confidence in order to talk to new people?
College is all about starting a new chapter in your life. You may go off to a different state or even internationally in order to get your education. Inevitably, this means leaving behind old friends in high school. As a shy person I was wondering how one may go about building up some self...
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How difficult is it to transition from Android to Apple application development?
I have developed several Android and Amazon applications but am interested in releasing on the Apple Store as well. #android #apply #technology #programming #swift #java
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How can I get my work in Android development noticed by prospective users?
I have developed several Android applications (one of which is released on the Google Play Store) but am having trouble acquiring new users. I am looking for ways to increase my user base without spending money on advertising, etc. #android #technology #programming
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What is the most exciting job a Mechanical Engineer can have and how do I obtain it?
I'm not sure exactly what I want to do with my degree when I get out of college, but I know Mechanical Engineering is the broadest of the engineering disciplines. There are other majors at my school that I could have chosen, like Robotics Engineering or Aerospace, but I don't want to limit...
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How can I guarantee that my passion for social work will help find the right homes for those in need?
I’m a sociology majoring who’s concentrating is focusing on social work because I want to be a social worker. I want to help children and families find the right job and make sure they have a safe place to stay. How is my passion going to guarantee them a home? I want to fight for them, be...
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What club or activity would help me to meet people at my new college? I am the only student who speak french and I would like to get to know more people
#french this is my first year in college and the fact that I am the only person speaking french as a first language makes me feel apart of the rest a little. #friends #meeting-new-people #college #life-transitions
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What would be a good major to do with International Business if I am applying to a Business School?
Want to study International but I feel if I study only one major I will have too much free time. #business #international-business #college #college-major
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Is there any scholarships that International students can get without applying to 58272918392 websites
I’m an International student and I feel all the essays and questions I answered won’t help me. Like if I was doing all this work for nothing. #scholarshipsearch
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What would be a good major to combine with Safety and Occupational Health security to make more money when you graduate?
I’ve been considering this major but I feel
If I only do this one alone I will have too much free time... please give me your advise
#occupational-health #safety #college-major #college
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On average, how expensive is pursuing a PhD?
I am really interested in pursuing higher education and excited for the possibility of completing such a high level of study. My concern is that it most likely will not be an affordable course of action; which might barre me from pursuing education at that level. Is there any way to make that...
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How is the field of Neuroscience expected to change in the near future?
I am extremely interested in pursuing a degree in Neuroscience because of how vast the field is and the fact that the field encompasses biology and psychology. I don't really know what to expect from pursuing this field of study, and I was hoping someone could help me see how this field is...
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What is credit and how do I build good credit?
Going into college you are confronted with lots of ways to pay for tuition, including loans. Typically, everyone is charged around the same interest for their loans because there tends to be little to no credit history among young individuals . I know that this may not be the case for any...
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Do you have to major in criminal justice if you want to pursue a career in law-enforcement?
Trying to determine the best major for me #college-major #criminal-justice #criminology #law-enforcement
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Regarding a roomate, what would be the proper etiquette on who should bring what?
Rooming with another person is a big change, so I was curious on how to best assign duties. #dorms #college #college-advice #Roommates #Housing #On-campus
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In terms of the political science field, what should be expected in potential job opportunities?
I am going to school for political science, and I am currently curious in what options I may have following graduation. #polysci #political-science #college-major #college #politics
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Will BSN graduates need to obtain their master's degree in order to remain an RN in the future?
There are many programs that focus on current RNs going back to school to get their BSN. This is to ensure that all registered nurses hold a bachelor's degree. During my job searches, I have seen almost all nursing positions require a bachelor's degree, rather than an associate's or a nursing...
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What role will nurse practitioners likely have in the next 20 years?
Becoming a nurse practitioner is a field that seems to be growing, and there is more and more need. With medical school graduates continually choosing specialities rather than primary care routes, will that lead nurse practitioners to fulfill that gap? Or will nurse practitioners continue to...
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Can anyone tell me how I can learn more about internships in coldwater fisheries?
Looking for opportunities in coldwater fisheries.
#fishing #fishery #fisheries #fisheries-science
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I would like to be a fisheries biologist as a career and was wondering if there were any scholarships I could apply to that is related to my career choice?
I am looking for scholarships in the environmental/conservation/coldwater fisheries genre.
#fishing #biology #scholarships #financial-aid
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Is it bad if I am only considering colleges that have my sport in division 1?
I love my sport and it is a huge stress reliever for me, causing me to only consider schools with great teams. Usually people make sure their major has a great program at the school and THEN sports/hobbies, but I am doing it backwards. Is that okay as long as my college has my major too? #sport...
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How do I know if going to college immediately after high school is the right choice for me?
I attend Lexington High School which is very academically stressful and competitive. I was one of the many students that pushed myself throughout my four years there and now it seems as though it is expected of me to continue doing so in college right away but I am afraid of becoming burnt out...
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Other than samples of my writing, what is appropriate to be included in my portfolio and/or resume?
I am an adult-learner entering an entirely new field of employment. I am a paralegal student and am beginning to put together a portfolio. Samples of my writing will be included (case brief, legal memo, client letter, etc.), but I would like to know if it is appropriate for me to include...
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What specific transferable skills will be beneficial for selling myself in an interview following completion of a Certificate in Paralegal Studies, but with no prior work experience in the field?
For an adult-learner with no prior work experience in the legal field, but completing a Certificate in Paralegal Studies, what specific life skills might I use as transferable skills both on my resume and during an interview? #paralegal #legal #law #women-in-law
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What is the best approach for a paralegal student to secure an internship in a small law firm?
I am currently a student in the Middlesex Community College, Certificate in Paralegal Studies program and will need to secure an internship for myself in the coming semester. I am in need of guidance as to the best way to get an attorney to agree to allow me to perform paralegal duties and not...
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What software do market analysts use?
Hi everyone, I want to invest my winter break into learning a new skill. What softwares do market research analysts use? I know they would use some VBAs and will vary depending on the firm and market they are in, but what would you recommend me to learn over the next three weeks? What online...
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Could I get advice from yoga teachers?
Hi fellow yoga teachers! I'm curious to know where you get your inspiration for music? How do you switch up your sequencing? What are your favorite poses? How do you cater to certain groups? What is your favorite flow to teach? Thank you! Maddie #yoga #mindfulness #music...
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Is voyage humanitaire trip beneficial?
I came across this site http://www.mission-humanitaire-afrique.org/tourisme-solidaire-voyage-humanitaire/ for going on a volunteering trip. Is voyage trip really beneficial?
#voyagehumanitaire #missionhumanitaire #volunteering #nonprofits #humanitarian #humanitarian-relief
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What are the current digital marketing trends in the nonprofit sector?
I am exploring the digital media/social media aspect in the nonprofit sector and wish to understand the career path in this field. What kind of skills are required if one is starting out fresh in this line? #social-media-marketing #social-media #digital-marketing...
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What are the most lucrative jobs in the Nonprofit sector?
I am currently pursuing my MS in Nonprofit Management and exploring my various career options in this sector. #nonprofits #non-profit-organization-management #non-profit-management #fundraising #education-management
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Is it important to have an advisor check over my common app?
It's an option on common app. these advisors are just academic teachers and are writing my recs. #college #college-admissions #college-recruiting #higher-education
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What are some good ways to save your money early for college?
I want to be a vet and I know I have to attend college for a total of 8 years to achieve this goal. I want to start saving my money, but there is not a lot of income for a teen my age. #college #money
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Question for professionals at PwC! What is your favorite part of your job and what is the most challenging part?
What is your favorite part about your job? What is the most challenging part of your job? How do you honestly feel about your job and your career goals? Do you feel satisfied in your life being in the finance industry? How do you contribute to the better whole of society working the job you...
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Passions vs Hobbies
I am a very diverse high school student who loves to sing and act but also has an interest in medicine. I'm aware that not a lot of people make it in the music industry and something more practical will be more likely to be gauranteed , however, I really love music and I don't think it'll pay...
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What is the difference between consulting and finance?
The two both seem popular and I know they're both taught at the business school. #business #consulting #finance
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Business or health care management
I really like both majors and I'm interested in both but I feel as though my family is pushing me towards Health Care management and I don't want to decide my future based on only what they want for me rather than what I will be happy doing #business #healthcare-management
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Is it possible to become an astronaut with a mechanical engineering degree?
There doesn't seem to be as many jobs in aerospace engineering as there is in mechanical engineering but my ultimate goal would be to become an astronaut. #engineering
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Where is the best place to look if I want a job in music therapy?
I'm asking because one of my interested majors is music therapy, and I want to make sure that I know where to search for jobs if I end up choosing that career. #musictherapy #music #music-therapy #therapy
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