Orange, California
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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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How do I find a specialty in economics?
I am majoring in economics, and I want to decide what within economics I want to pursue. #economics
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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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What type of Companies hire Someone with a Computer Science Degree?
I know companies like google or yahoo hires software engineers and the like. But what else would I be able to do with my comp science degree? #computer-science #computer-software #women-in-tech
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How would one combat the lack of diversity in the STEM field?
Hi, I'm very interested in the tech field namely computer science. But there's not many women or people of color in the industry. I find this a bit discouraging but I'm determined to make this my career. #computer-science #computer-software #women-in-stem #computer-games
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How do psychologist go about treating patients without it affecting themselves in the process?
As I want to become a clinical psychologists I wonder how people in this field keep themselves from being equally affected by a patient or research they are conducting. #psychology #clinical-psychology
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How did you find a job in the field of psyhology after your first years in college?
As jobs in psychology are becoming more popular, it seems difficult to to actually find them. #clinical-psychology #psy
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Were you able to get an internship with this career? If so how did it help you?
How did having an internship help you with your career and how long after did it take you to get the job? #career #internships #college-jobs
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What was the most helpful part of high school or college that helped you transition into your career?
How was your experience from school going to work? How did you get the career and was it rough or hard making this transition? #career
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What are the best pre-requisite courses to take (as in types of sciences, maths, etc.) in order to prepare for a medical career?
I specifically want to become a radiologist technician, physician assistant, or registered nurse. I am the youngest of my family, and I want to be the first to attend a university. I need all the help I can get to ensure my success in the future. Thank you very much. #medicine #university...
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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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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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What degree is recommended for computer hardware design?
I read an old reddit AMA on it a couple months ago about a hardware engineer at
Intel and somebody brought up what they would need to receive his position. However,
he didn't give a straight answer so I would like to know what I have to do to be hired
into that job.
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How do engineers ensure that members of a team all do their fair share?
In school, working in groups is often a challenge because some people end up doing a lot more work than others. Is it like this for engineers as well? How are issues like these resolved? #engineering
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To what extent do you work with others?
I believe engineering is a discipline where teamwork is an essential part of getting the job done, but it also requires each person to be able to pull his own load well.
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What degree is recommended for designing hardware?
I read an old reddit AMA on it a couple months ago about a hardware engineer at Intel and somebody brought up what they would need to receive his position. However, he didn't give a straight answer so I would like to know what I have to do to be hired into that job. #computer-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 #tech #computer-hardware
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What can I do for liberal arts?
I am in college right now and I have no idea what I want to do, I heard this major they offer called liberal arts, it sounds interesting but I have no idea what careers are out there for liberal arts.
#art #english #arts #studies #liberal
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Can I be a police?
So I'm thinking about being a police, but I have asthma. What are the requirements to be a certified police? I am worried that my asthma would get on my way. I deeply love risking lives, doing challenging things, investigating a crime, searching for a lead, etc. I'm a woman, I have asthma and...
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Choosing between two
How can I discover what course am I going to take? Since Im interested in forensic science and pediatrics. Can I be a doctor at the same time a police? #doctor #police #pediatrics #forensic
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scared of pursing computer science
i feel like technology is changing so rapidly and i wont be able to keep up. #computer-science #computer-software
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Police or Doctor? How about both?
I'm taking forensic science on Tigerwoods. There's a lot going on my mind right now. Should I be a doctor or police? Is there anything such as both? I want to be a police who would risk her life on anything, investigate the crime scene, analyzing fingerprints, know how to use gun etc. at the...
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Can I be a hacker?
I love computers. I have a lot of accounts and I forgot their passwords nor emails. I want to use hacking is a good way. I want to be a computer hacker or any type who's expert at using computer. That it could be use in some classified informations. I want to be hacker but Im still a beginner....
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What career should I choose? Police or Doctor?
I LOVE forensic science, I love investigating, analyzing fingerprints etc. but at the same time I want to be a doctor which is pediatrician. My mom doesn't want me to be a police because its dangerous I keep on telling her I'll be fine. I could risk my life on things that are worth saving. I...
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How do you set up short-term goals?
I am unsure how to set up a desire to accomplish simple planning. #engineering #aviation #japan #athletic-training #computer-games #university-teaching #motivational-speaking #undecided
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How do I find my passion in life?
I have been asked this question more than once in my life time. But, I am unsure what my passion is I haven't narrowed it down. I need some advise for a sense of direction. #career-counseling #entrepreneurship #japan #entertainment #sports-media #philanthropist #undecided
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How do you set goals to accomplish a long term goal?
I am asking to here other professionals options, I don't want to be closed to learning something new. #entrepreneurship #social-work #law-enforcement #japan #therapists #family-therapy #real-estate-agent
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How do you find a better way of studying ?
I think there is more than one way of learning, so in order to help produce better grades. Better study habits are necessary, I want better grades. #higher-education #japan #principal #elementary-education #middle-school #creative-direction
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How do you build up your credit score?
I want in the future to walk into an establishment, with them knowing that payment is coming.Not only that but, giving me what is consider above average waiting time to make a first payment? #financial-services #japan #public-relations #corporate-finance #coordinator #change-agent
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How do you choose the life insurance policy?
I want my family to be taken care of financially,once I have moved forward with my life. #lawyer #japan #investment-banking #family #general-insurance
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What are two types of stocks?
I want to know the difference between the two, in order to make short and long term investments. #japan #sports-agent #stocks-investing #stockbroker
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How do you create a investment portfolio?
I want to ensure any organization, before we collaborate on an assignment my financial track record. For example 3-5 prior to me taking over the organization. An introduction of behaviors and habits for initially, what will consider as a ground breaking process, Next, individuals will be...
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What's the difference between a Certificate of Deposit and Stock market investment?
I am asking because I want to put some money aside for a long term investment. #japan #accounting
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How do I find funding,after establishing a business plan?
This is the next stage in my business endeavors. I am more worried about getting it done, based upon the act I am worried about failing. Plus, as a public service or charitable organization, I want to able to give back. I am in graduate school and learning more than I knew prior. Being able to...
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Is it important to have connections and know how to network?
Hello! I'm a junior in High school and recently a guess speaker has come to our classroom to talk to us about the future careers and what's important. They spoke of networking a few times so I'd like to know just how much networking and connections would be to me. #networking #future-careers
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What colleges have a good STEM program?
college applications coming out soon and i want an idea of where to apply #engineering #science #mathematics #women-in-stem #stem-education
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Is getting a degree in computer science really a good idea?
I need information and i'm kind of hesitant on majoring in this field #computer-science
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What should I know before majoring in computer science?
i'm nervous about college since I understand computer science to be a male dominated field. I don't want to be at a disadvantage due to my gender. #computer-science #computer #computer-programming
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what program language should i learn next already experienced with java and python
i have no one who has experience in computer science #computer-security
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Is ROP or Academic Decathlon Team awesome for colleges?
Hey there! So I'm a freshman in highschool right now and I'm planning on joining the Academic Decathlon Team during the Spring. I'm really eager to join because I just adore academic competitions. Do you think this will give me a boost for college since I'm not on a sports team or band? I'm...
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