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Zachary’s Avatar
Zachary Mar 20, 2018 760 views

How are you mentally preparing to leave home for College?

For most of us, we know where we are headed coming fall of 2018. I am moving 5 hours away from home. I would like to know, how do you feel about leaving home and what are you doing to prepare for that move?

#movingonup
#collegebound
#dormlife

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Zachary Mar 20, 2018 1086 views

What is the best way you prepare for your AP Exams?

AP Exams are coming up and as we all know, if we get either a 3, 4 or 5, we get those college credits. Paying $100 or so per exam is better than paying close to $800-$1000 for those classes in college. So, my question to you is how to do you prepare for your AP Exam? How does your teacher...

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John Mar 20, 2018 564 views

What is the better choice that will save me money and probably make me make more money in the future, Mechanical Engineering or Trade School to Automotive Technology?

Which one will be cheaper and which one will make me more money in the future. I have seen people make six figures with no college degree and they save a lot of money. #mechanical-engineering #trade-school

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Kalvin Mar 20, 2018 929 views

How to get in a cooking business?

#restaurants #cooking

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Albert Mar 19, 2018 1809 views

What is the best approach to find low competition scholarships?

I have noticed that there are literally thousands of scholarship programs out there and there are hundreds that most students would be qualified to apply to. However, I, like most people, don’t have the time or the energy to apply towards hundreds of scholarships in a year, so I need advice on...

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Albert Mar 19, 2018 1109 views

How does one choose the best career path for oneself?

I would like to know what are the most important factors when considering the best career path for oneself. I realize money is obviously important, however what about work-life balance, intrinsic and extrinsic awards, the speed of career progression, the type of education required to pursue the...

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Susan Mar 18, 2018 1147 views

Does the Marketing major actually prepare you for real-word jobs?

I'm asking because I've heard stories about how the marketing majors in college don't actually teach you what a marketing job requires and others who say the classes do help.

#marketing

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Aaron Mar 12, 2018 500 views

How many jobs out there need people who can draw?

I am am very good at drawing and I would like to know what careers that would put my skill to good use.
#Jobs

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Nicholas Mar 12, 2018 575 views

What companies are good to work for in the video game industry?

I am interested in the video game industry because I like video games and plan to go into computer science. However, although I know how to design a basic game by myself, I don't really know how to follow a career path in the industry. What companies are good to work for, and how would one go...

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Gordon Mar 07, 2018 641 views

How can I make money with Photography?

I love Photography as a hobby. How best can I use it as a career choice? #Photosarelife

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Gordon Mar 07, 2018 550 views

What career choices are available for Photography and Visual Arts Majors

I have been accepted into he Photography and Visual Arts program at Ringling School of Design. #Art School

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Riley Mar 05, 2018 780 views

How will I realize what major is for me?

There are so many academic areas that I am interested in from sociology to political science to media studies. I have no idea how I will choose because each interest me for a different reason. #college #media studies

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Riley Mar 05, 2018 796 views

How can I pursue a major and academic study that I'm passionate about and be successful?

I currently find myself to be especially interesting in areas of study such as sociology and anthropology, however I worry that majoring in either of those topics would not provide me with a successful future career. So often it seems that the only majors that lead to a successful future is...

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Madelyn Mar 05, 2018 767 views

What happens right after college graduation?

In the summer after I will graduate college, what happens? Will I have a job to start that summer? Will I start with internships? What happens if I don't have either? #jobs #internships #after-college

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Madelyn Mar 05, 2018 700 views

How can I afford college if I don't have anyone to help me get loans?

Both of my parents have very bad credit due to my father going to jail multiple times. Because of this, I am worried that I won't be able to get loans for college. I have no one to cosign for me and I can only get around $5500 through the federal government. #financial-aid #college #loans...

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Jared Mar 03, 2018 499 views

Do you have any regrets about your major?

Since so many people, myself included, change majors while at university, it's probably safe to assume that some people simply settled for a major because they got tired of changing. Others might have just been stubbornly committed to a major for the sake of getting a degree. Do any of you feel...

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Jared Mar 03, 2018 801 views

How hard is it to get a career in marketing that isn't sales?

I'm considering a career in marketing because I'm fascinated by the relationship between consumers and the market. However, I'm not keen on working a commission based sales job, which is what a lot of people tell me what a marketing degree leads to.

#marketing

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George Feb 15, 2018 4474 views

AP Bio junior or senior year?

I'm a sophomore going into junior year and I'm planning to take AP Bio since I might go into the medical field. One of my teachers said that if I take AP Bio junior year I'll start to forget it by the time I take pre-med classes in college. Also whichever year I don't take AP Bio I'll take AP...

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Joi Jan 23, 2018 820 views

Getting over fear of taking the initiative

I'm currently in an internship and I'm being constantly told to take the initiative. What are some tips to doing this? Also, consciously, I know that I am here to learn, that mistakes will happen and that I'm not going to get hated for asking too many questions. But whenever I am supposed to...

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Joshua Jan 23, 2018 1201 views

Best ways to manage time in college?

I'm a current college sophomore, and I never feel like I have enough time in the day. I want to do well in my classes, but when I study it's very time consuming. This wasn't so bad before, but now that I'm trying to get more involved around campus and applying for internships I've got a lot...

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Joshua Jan 23, 2018 8124 views

Best way to earn 150 credits to take the CPA Exam?

I'm currently a sophomore at Rutgers Business School majoring in accounting and want to know what would be the best way to earn those credits. Should I double major, get my masters, minor in a few things, or do something else entirely? I'm planning on doing auditing for the big 4, but I'm open...

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Joi Jan 23, 2018 990 views

What is the best way to stay in contact with co-workers after an internship?

I currently have an internship in Ohio but my school and permanent address is in New Jersey. The people here are good people and might help me in the future. I want to maintain some contact so the opportunity doesn't disappear. What is the best way to maintain contact even when I get busier in...

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Alexa Jan 22, 2018 677 views

What are the top medical schools on the east coast?

I am beginning to look for medical schools to attend in a few years, and I would love to have a jump start and having an idea on which are ranked highly.

#medical-school

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Alexa Jan 22, 2018 708 views

How can I best prepare myself in my undergraduate years for medical school in the future?

Ever since I was young, I always wanted to be a oediatrican. Now that I am in college, my dreams can start to become a reality and I want to know the best tips on how to be as successful and as prepared as I can be for medical school.

#medicine #medicalschool

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Jake Jan 22, 2018 1728 views

Which government agency is best to go into for cyber-security?

I want to be in a cyber-security team for the US government serving in one of the intelligence branches (CIA, DoD, DIA, FBI, NSA, etc.) and I want to know which one would be best for me. If possible, I'd like to stay in a local area and not have to move to one location (I live in Arizona and...

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Jake Jan 22, 2018 855 views

What's it like being a part of a cyber-security team in a government agency?

I'm really thinking about majoring in Computer Science (Information Assurance) and going into a government agency like FBI, CIA, DIA, DoD, or any of the other like-minded branches. What's it like? How different is the public sector in this career from the private sector? Would you switch to...

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Joi Jan 21, 2018 845 views

Know what your dream job is?

As a mechanical engineer, I know that I have many options for my career choice. But I am also worried that I won't be able to find a job that I enjoy. What are the best ways or what are the right questions to ask to find out if I like a job or not? #enginnering #happiness...

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Ayokunnumi Jan 20, 2018 1660 views

Is Organic Chemistry a hard course in college?

I'm thinking about going into pharmacy.
#pharmacist

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Ayokunnumi Jan 20, 2018 551 views

Is it possible that I could spend a day in a profession, so I know what I could be dealing with in the future?

I don't want to get into a profession where I don't like the environment I'm working in. I rather know what it feels like before I enter the profession.
#beproactive

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Joseph Jan 19, 2018 935 views

How to balance technical work with management at a large company?

I have noticed when applying to large companies (nationals or multinationals for example) that it seems you cannot both be involved in technical work (deep mathematics, physics, or engineering) and have a role in management. It seems that the two branch off rather early and because I like the...

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Joseph Jan 19, 2018 839 views

What is the most rewarding part of being a structural engineer?

This is my major and I'll be graduating soon. One of the reasons I originally chose this was because I always liked math and physics, but I wanted to make sure I could use those skills to help people, but lately I've seen this field as more of putting up high rises and luxury condos for people...

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Jeancarlo Jan 17, 2018 905 views

What is a skill or quality most people overlook when it comes to interviewing that is actually vitally important?

As a college student, the transition to the workforce is happening really soon. Since I will have to do many interviews, what soft skill or quality should I make sure I have in order to make myself as hirable as possible? #interviews #jobs #computer-science #professional-development #stem...

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Jeancarlo Jan 17, 2018 1621 views

How should a computer science major keep up with the constant changes in the field and with technology itself ?

I'm a computer science major and I constantly hear about new strategies, programming languages, and technologies that are supposed to be the next big thing. It would be impossible to keep up with all of them, but, in order to stay up to date, how do I tell which new thing is the best to invest...

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Fathima Jan 17, 2018 888 views

What should I expect when it comes to sexism and racism in the STEM field, because I know it's quite pervasive in the US?

I'm South Asian, muslim, and a woman, and so far I've not experienced a lot of sexist or racist treatment, but I expect I'll run into it eventually. Is there any ideology I should keep in mind, or any resources I should look into?

#racism #sexism #biology #biotechnology #women-in-stem

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Fathima Jan 17, 2018 751 views

How do I blend visual art and writing skill with my biotechnology degree for a career?

Ever since I was a kid, I was constantly stuck between wanting to be an artist, a writer, or a scientist. There must be some way to have all these things in my life, but I'm not really sure since I want to be a microbiologist or parasitologist. #biology #biotechnology #molecular-biology...

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Adel Jan 17, 2018 936 views

Should I accept an internship if it has nothing to do with my major?

I've been offered an internship in an IT company that is not relevant to my major of Electrical Engineering. Should I accept it or look for something else? #internships

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Adel Jan 17, 2018 811 views

Is it worth graduating college early if you can?

I have the option of finishing college in only 3 years instead of 4 but I am getting a mix of options from that. My parents believe college should just be to go in and get out as fast as you can, but alumni and other adults say i should take the 4years to really live out my time and not rush...

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Alexis Jan 17, 2018 411 views

The balance between School and sport/social life

I am wondering if i can keep a super busy schedule in college, while maintaining great grades? #iceskater

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Alexis Jan 17, 2018 573 views

Is it right college decision for me?

I have applied to multiple colleges with multiple scholarships. But the cost is just so expensive. I'm really in love with a college but it cost so much money. Another college gave me an almost free ride. But im stuck and I'm paying for it all on my own. So what do you recommend. #college #biology

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Kisan Jan 17, 2018 1168 views

How to balance romance and studying?

How to balance romance and studying? #work-life-balance #time-management #family

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Kisan Jan 17, 2018 1220 views

How to make a budget?

What's the best way to go about making a budget? #budgets #budgeting #finance

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Mike Jan 16, 2018 579 views

Best skill to improve your worth to a company

What is the skill that has the highest return on investment outside of going to school #engineering

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Mike Jan 16, 2018 748 views

How do I find internships at smaller companies

I want to do service engineering at a smaller company with potential for growth, and want to find a way to contact companies #jobs #engineering

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Jennifer Jan 16, 2018 923 views

Organizations

When transferring, do colleges and universities look favorably when you belong to multiple organizations or clubs or it is less important for a transfer student.

#college-transfer #college-admissions #college #student-activities

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Jennifer Jan 16, 2018 1052 views

Will I need to continue my education beyond a bachelor's degree in order to be successful in the Animal Behavior field?

I want to pursue a career in animal behavior, do you think I will need to continue my education beyond a bachelor's degree in order to be successful?

#animal-behavior #career-counseling

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Jhonatan Jan 16, 2018 776 views

Should I attend Graduate school after my bachelors degree or should I get some experience first?

I am graduating in approximately a year and I am having troubling deciding this. #graduate-school #technology

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Jhonatan Jan 16, 2018 638 views

What are some good scholarships for student who are Latinos majoring in Computer Science?

I am Latino majoring and Computer Science and this interest me.
#technology #latino-students

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Jhonatan Jan 16, 2018 895 views

Should I attend Graduate school after my bachelors degree? Or should I get some experience in the workforce first?

I am graduating in approximately a year and I am having troubling deciding this. #graduate-school #technology

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Jhonatan Jan 16, 2018 716 views

What are some good scholarships for student who are unrepresented majoring in Computer Science?

I am Latino majoring and Computer Science and this interest me.
#technology #latino-students

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Hilmi Jan 16, 2018 574 views

In college, am I going to be able speak fluent?

I am international student in America, I studied English so much, and my speaking is not as good as my academic English. I want to be very fluent in English, people around me tell me that as I get to college, I will a lot of time to improve my speaking. Did anyone have experience like that?...

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