Mountain View, California
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Is there anything specific I need to know before getting into Architecture??
I need to know as much as I can so I can know what it would be like designing houses. I also ONLY want to design houses.
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What are some programs I should get into to start interior design?
I also would like to major in designer, I want to know about any programs or anything that you recommend before I graduate high school. I am also a 12th Grader.
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What would be the easiest thing to do to be an entrepreneur?
I am seventeen years old and I am an 12th grader and I want to know the best way to start a small business, so I can start as soon as possible.
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What steps would I have to take in order to be a paleontologist?
I have little to no idea what I need to learn about if I want to be a paleontologist.
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Mentally draining psychiatrists?
Is being a psychiatrist mentally draining and exhausting? You're with people everyday at probably their lowest points of their lives, but you get to help them grow and get better. One one hand it is extremely rewarding, but I feel like it may get overwhelming a lot of the time. Is this true,...
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Is being a paleontologist worth it?
I've been thinking about paleontology lately and am considering if I should try and focus on that for college.
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Character traits of psychiatrists?
I am a senior in high school right now, but I feel extremely drawn to the field of psychology and mental health treatment. How do I know I have what it takes to be a psychiatrist? What types of characteristics do psychiatrists need to have to be successful?
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How can I pick between a couple of career paths i'm thinking of?
I am split between a career involved with computer science/IT and a career involved with graphic design. I want to be able to make a 6 figure salary, as I live in an area with a high cost of living, but I also want a career i'll enjoy. I like the idea of either career path/majors but i'm...
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How did you decide which career path to choose?
I have no idea what I'm doing and am in dire need of help. I don't feel strongly about any career choice that is financially viable, so I'm clueless.
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Differences between psychologist and psychiatrist?
I am really interested in the field of mental health and psychology. I know psychiatrists can prescribe medication while psychologists can't, but is there any other major difference between the two careers? Is it worth the 4 years of medical school just to be able to prescribe drugs, or is...
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Where do I find healthcare internships?
I want to apply for a school-year internship at a medical facility (or healthcare adjacent program) and I am having a hard time finding opportunities for THIS school year.
Does anyone have any recommendations? Thank you!
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How do I reject a college acceptance letter?
For context, this isn't urgent because it hasn't happened yet. I just want to know what to do when I choose one college over another when both have already accepted me. Do I send the loser a rejection letter? Do I just not show up in the fall?
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How can I increase my chances of a nomination for the Naval Academy?
I'm an overachieving high school senior. I've contacted representatives and senators using the official template multiple times, but received no reply. I understand they are busy people and that they receive thousands of these letters, but I'd really like to get accepted. Advice?
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How difficult would it be to completely switch careers?
Ex: Go from civil engineering to acting.
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What do former consultants bring to the product manager job that are amazing Conversely, what skills do you wish they would cultivate more?
I'm pivoting from consulting to product management and would value current product teams' perspective on this question!
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