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How can I effectively use LinkedIn if I do not have many real-life connections?
I am a high school student and I created a LinkedIn account two years ago but I do not have much on my profile and only 4 connections. I am in school most of the time, so I do not have a lot of work or volunteering experience. My town is small and not a lot of people I associate with have a...
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What do I go about writing a thank you letter to a scholarship committee?
I am a senior in high school and I recently won a scholarship and want to write a thank you letter or card to the foundation. Should this be a short thank you of only a few sentences? I have not worked with this foundation nor do I know much about it, but I want to write a genuine thank you...
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Do colleges allow you to create your own major or minor if they do not offer the one you want?
I am thinking about minoring in statistics but that minor is not listed on my college's website. Do some colleges allow students to create their own minor using classes that the school offers? Does it vary depending on the college? #college #college-major #majors-and-minors
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Are there any things that you must do the summer before you go to college?
I am a senior who will be graduating in June. I already sent in most of my enrollment forms to my college and registered for freshman orientation. Is there anything else essential I should be doing this summer to prepare for my first semester of college? Is it highly recommended to intern or...
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Is there a limit on study-abroads and internships?
This is a silly question I have. Is there a limit to the amount of semesters a college student can study abroad or intern? Is it different for every college? Do you know of anyone who went on a lot of study abroads or internships? #college #internships #study-abroad
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Language: Self Study or take classes?
I will be entering college soon and I really want to learn French. For a few months I have been self studying with online resources because my my high school does not offer the language. I believe that my college only offers courses in beginners French and I do not know if I should take these...
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Am I wasting my time applying to national scholarships I found online?
Since the beginning of my senior year I have been using websites like cappex and fastweb to find scholarships to apply to. All of the scholarships are online and seem to be national. Is it worth applying to these? Do a lot of students apply to these? Should I be searching elsewhere for local...
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How important is choosing a minor for political science?
I am a senior in high school planning on majoring in political science to possibly obtain a combined BA in Political Science with a Master's in Public Administration. I want to choose a minor that is highly employable but I am unsure which course to take. I love history and philosophy but I am...
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What is a good way to increase college GPA?
I want to bring up my GPA before graduating #college #student-counseling
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Software tool for video game development
Hello there I am in 10th grade at a technology school. I'm dying to be able to create a video game. So please advise what software tool I can use. #programming #video-game-design #video-game-development
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I'm planning on going to law school in the near future, and I'm wondering what a good undergraduate degree is!
I'm torn between Sociology and Philosophy! Which is more difficult and best fits a future criminal defense attorney? #law
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can i change accounting to any other major ?
My major is accounting.. I am doing associates and earned 40 credits so far. i am not full time student even i skip my semesters because of my family issues . now i want to start a new career .. should i change career now or first complete this one ? i am good in computer but i never study...
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What certifications would be good for the health Administration field?
I'm majoring in Health Administration. I want to know what the best certifications that would benefit me. I know that First aid and CPR are some good ones. What are some other suggestions #healthcare #health #certifications #healthcare-management
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What is a good Volunteering idea for Health Administration?
Im sophmore at Rutgers University. I plan on majoring in Heath Administration. What are some good places to volunteer at so that i can learn more? #college #healthcare #volunteering #hospital-and-health-care #public-health #young-adults
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Why should you apply for an EOF program?
I will be attending college in less than 7 months and I just wanted to know why it is a good choice to apply for the Eductaional Opportunity Fund as an incoming freshman (especially from an impoverished environment such as Newark)? #college #financial-aid
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Tips for student in their first job?
What tips could help students in their first job, dos and don'ts? #college #career #job #college-jobs #career-development #college-student #first-job
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How to manage your time in the first year of college?
Freshmen nowadays get confused on how to manage their work life and studying and having fun. Any advice to help them to be more organize? #college #management #time-management #freshmen #scheduling #study #first-year #time
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What's it like being a theatre major?
I always loved theatre, and I'm just curious. #college-majors #theatre #musical-theatre
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How do I know if a major is right for me?
Right now I am in community college, trying to sort my life out. I want to be a writer but I also want to teach, and do a million other things with my life, what do I do? #career #career-choice #major #english
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Am I able to get my PhD in anything?
I wanted to do psychology but my mom and friends say that maybe engineering is where I need to be. I just don't know anymore. I know for sure I want my PhD but I don't know what topic to get it in. #engineering #psychology #college-majors #phd
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What diplomas are most useful for a career in venture capital?
I'm interested in venture capital but the path to such a job is unclear. If I wanted to get a job in a venture capital firm straight out of college, what degree would be most useful? #college #college-major #entrepreneurship #venture-capital
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What are some good internships in New York City for a Criminal Justice & Psychology major
I am a dual major that wants to start building a productive resume. I am still undecided on what I career choice I want. However I still want to participate in as much activities to see which one I like best. #psychology #criminal-justice #law-enforcement #clinical-psychology
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When buying a business how do you tailor it to your specific needs as terms of making it successful and earning an excellent profit.
I want to be successful entrepreneur #business #entrepreneurship #business-management #financial-services #business-development #business-analysis #financial-accounting #small-business
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How do decide what major to take in college???
I would like to go to UGA and I am not sure what I would like to major in. It seems like something to really commit to and I am ready to that but It just always pains me to think that I might not find what I could be interested in doing. #college #college-major
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How do you stay focused and driven in school without slacking off?
I want to be the best student I can be now and in college #college #student #graduate-school
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What are some extra curricular activites that look impressive on a college application?
I'm a sophomore in high school and have been focusing on building up my extra curricular or activities so I have a good list when I start applying for college and I want it to look impressive so they can see that I'm all around good student and not just academically. #college-applications...
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What are the major differences in how different sizes of company perform?
I am wondering about my future and am trying to think of a ideal size that I would like to work for a company. I'd like to know if there are any major diferences between big and small companies.
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What is the best you would give to someone on the path to becoming a PA?
im would like to in get some advice for PA school #medicine #nursing #biology #physicans
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What kinda of job can you get with a Health science degree?
I've always had an interest in the healthcare field and I keep on switching my mind on what I would like to be. #medicine #biology #healthcare #chemistry
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