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Ben May 02, 2018 1655 views

How do I move to a different job market?

I am based in the SF Bay Area. I am considering to move out of it after I graduate college with a degree in advertising. Some places I am considering are Seattle, Austin, Portland, or Los Angeles. I love the Bay Area but its really expensive to live here. I eventually want to get my own place...

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Angelina May 02, 2018 703 views

How can I get free money for off campus housing for college?

I will have a part-time job to help pay for housing and have a little help from my family but it would really be helpful to have some type of cushion. What can I do to get free money particularly for house rent? Is there any special programs? I've applied to many scholarships already and will...

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Connor Apr 29, 2018 822 views

I'm planning on studying Linguistics, and would love to learn new languages while I do so. Is there any language certifications I can get at a State level to put on my CV without having to take a class?

I'd like to learn languages without having to take a class because I can work at my own pace and study what I want in a language at any point in time. However, I feel that having a certification or award would look better on a resume than just self reporting. If you could give me ideas about...

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M Apr 28, 2018 831 views

Are there any scholarships or grants that cover my mental health services fees?

I suffer from acute anxiety and I would love to keep my current therapist to help me with the transition from being a full time worker to being a full time student. I'd like to know if there is any money available to cover this necessary service. #mentalhealth #anxiety #undocumented

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M Apr 28, 2018 1293 views

Are there scholarships that cover living expenses?

Now that I'll be attending college full time, it means I'll have to work part time to cover my living expenses. However, I foresee having miscellaneous expenses at school such as materials, books, etc. #college #scholarships

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M Apr 28, 2018 610 views

Are there any scholarships for transfer students interested in art school?

I am a community college transfer student and I'm looking for scholarships that can help me finish my Bachelors in Fine Arts. #design

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Angelina Apr 23, 2018 808 views

When you get out of college how do you land a successful job?

what do you do next? can you just start your own business when college ends or do you have to start doing that before college ends? Where do you look or who do you ask? #search #successful #college #job #business

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Angelina Apr 23, 2018 954 views

What was the hardest parts of college? and why?

literally any struggles during college that you had #struggles #college #hard #money #procrastination #life

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Rhea Apr 22, 2018 1846 views

With the field of biomedical engineering, are there any problems being a girl?

I heard that in most STEM fields, being a girl means you earn less, there are less opportunities, not as many companies believe girls are capable, girls are of less value. I wanted more information if this was a myth or if it was true and how it might be a bad decision to go into this field....

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Rhea Apr 22, 2018 1226 views

As someone who has a degree in biomedical engineering or works in the field, what types of jobs are available with the field becoming more and more popular daily and jobs becoming scarce?

I am currently a junior in high school considering biomedical engineering and want some more information for potential careers and general career advice.

#biomedical-engineering #biotechnology #biomedical

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Emily Apr 21, 2018 865 views

Is it necessary to get a masters degree to be a public relations professional?

I'd like to get into the field right after finishing my undergraduate but I know a masters would give me an edge. Is it advised to get a masters and then go into the field, get one later, or not get one at all?

#publicrelations #masters #masters-degree

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Allison Apr 20, 2018 707 views

What should I do in the summer before my freshman year of college to be more prepared?

Are there any helpful behaviors/things to practice before I leave for college? #college-advice

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Allison Apr 20, 2018 1014 views

What activities should I do in college to boost my medical school application?

I'm going to be a freshman in college next year and I want to get a good start to make my medical school application in a few years qualified but also interesting #medschool #medical-school #med-school #doctor #hospital-and-healthcare #healthcare #college #extracirriculars

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Emily Apr 20, 2018 1160 views

What is the most valuable skill PR firms look for in an intern?

I'm looking for internships right now, in your experience what is the most valuable skill an intern should have at your public relations firm?

#PR #publicrelations #internships

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Valeria Apr 19, 2018 1261 views

Is college really necessary to succeed in life?

We are always told since we are kids to go to school, go to college, get a great job that will help us live a better life but we are basically going to work so many years to pay our student debt not to mention that we aren’t guaranteed to find a job with our degree #collegedebt

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Valeria Apr 19, 2018 620 views

Why can’t college students learn what is only necessary for their career?

What if someone wants to be an English teacher, why is it requiered to take a math class? Why can’t we start learning right away what we need to for our career, we are just getting ourselves into more money debt taking classes that are not necessary #studentloans

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Angelina Apr 18, 2018 564 views

What are some basic plans I need to have for college when I get there?

Food plans? Going out? Eliminating procrastination. Transportation? Living place? Making friends? #plans #college #procrastination #goingout #basics

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Angelina Apr 18, 2018 1010 views

How do I find a good apartment to rent near my college?

I live in California currently and I need to apply for renting a place in New York because that's where my college is. It is super difficult looking for places when I can't really be there in person at the moment. I need to rent because the room and board at my college is super expensive and it...

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Angelina Apr 18, 2018 1104 views

How do I begin to network with people?

I want to have people that I can branch out with and have solid relationships to begin my own business involving digital media and film by the time I finish college. I am currently a high school senior about to graduate in a couple months. I am planning on attending the New York Institute of...

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Arushi Apr 13, 2018 453 views

How easy is it to shadow a psychiatrist for a day of work?

I want to gain more insight on what a typical day of work looks like for a psychiatrist. #psychology

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Arushi Apr 13, 2018 567 views

What is the best way to get a research opportunity as a college freshman?

I want to do research as a freshman in college with a professor, but how do I build a close enough relationship with my professor, seeing how most GED courses have 200+ students?

#research #medicine

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Carlos Apr 10, 2018 791 views

For those in the sports and entertainment industry what advice can you give.

My dream is to work for sports media, or directly with a sports team. Furthermore, I would also really like to work for entertainment media with my focus being television and film.
#entertainment #sports #public-relations

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Carlos Apr 10, 2018 954 views

As a public relations major does getting a masters degree make much of a difference?

I have been thinking about applying to grad school for quite some time now but every time I do research there is not much information that suggests having a masters degree will give me much of an advantage over other students
#gradschool #public-relations

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Karena Apr 02, 2018 912 views

What are some interview tips?

I am applying to optometry school this year, so hopefully I get some interviews! #eyes #optometry #interviews #professional-development

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Karena Apr 02, 2018 758 views

What are factors that make your career interesting?

I would like to be an optometrist, so I am worried that in the long run, I will get bored looking at just eyes. #eyes #optometry

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Joy Mar 27, 2018 1464 views

On my college application, can I list things I accomplished prior to high school?

I am going to apply for colleges by the end of the year. I have a lot of things I can talk about prior to high school because I was an immigrant and I did a lot back then in another country. I hope I can put those on my college application so then the people can understand me more. #college...

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Jonathan Mar 27, 2018 729 views

What is an average day like for a psychologist and how demanding will this job be in the future.

For most of my colleges, I chose to major in psychology. Although I have a broad understanding of the topic, I have considered perhaps becoming a psychologist one day as I enjoy working with people and helping others out. But I have a very basic idea of what a psychologist does because how...

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Jonathan Mar 27, 2018 1112 views

On average, how many times do people change their career?

As an upcoming freshman to #college, I still don't know what I want to do, and sometimes I fear in the future that whatever I will be doing isn't what I actually want to be doing. But if I get a degree in a job I no longer want to pursue, then what will come out of my future. Sometimes I just...

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Michael Mar 26, 2018 896 views

Do you pay per quarter or per year for financial aid?

My financial aid net costs shows a certain price. Do I pay for that 3 times (there are 3 quarters in one school year) or is that price just one school yer already? #financial-planning #loans #college #debt

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Michael Mar 26, 2018 684 views

How to deal with your friends succeeding?

My friends are off to bigger and better colleges and things, but I'm here feeling insufficient. How do I deal with this? #college #career

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Tara Mar 25, 2018 693 views

How do you know what career or job is truly best for you? When did you know it was the path meant for you?

Deciding what to do for the rest of my life is quite daunting. I'm curious as to when others discovered what their true calling was; what it felt like, how it happened, how they knew. I also want to know how they figured out how to make their passions into practical jobs, how they found the...

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Tara Mar 25, 2018 608 views

How do you balance being a physician with having a close relationship with a significant other/family members/friends or even starting a family?

I'm excited about entering the medical field because it interests me so much and would be the perfect job for me. I'm just worried about the type of work-life balance real practicing physicians have and what they do to combat the issues that come with working such an intense and time-consuming...

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Kevin Mar 24, 2018 831 views

How common is it for public relations specialists to move from different organizations during their career?

A public relations specialist visited one of my classes to provide students a glimpse into his career life. One of the details I took notice was how much he moved from organization to organization after a few years. All my life, I was raised to believe in the notion of working at one company...

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Kevin Mar 24, 2018 746 views

What was your favorite or memorable moment as a public relations specialist?

I am currently studying public relations at San Jose State University. I am enjoying the major more than I expected, but I am curious about favorite or memorable moments from legitimate public relations specialists. Personally, my favorite moment thus far was working on a PR plan with a few...

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Amanda Mar 20, 2018 950 views

What is the best way to finance a law degree?

if I decide to go to Law School.
#law #law-school #law-practice

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Amanda Mar 20, 2018 1420 views

What is the best non-STEM major to pursue in Liberals Arts college to get the highest pay job post-college?

I need to be able to support myself and pay back my student loans, so it will be helpful to know what non-STEM major to study in college.
#bestdegree #college-advice #college #liberal-arts #college-major

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Carina Mar 19, 2018 755 views

When choosing a major what is a piece of advice I should taking into consideration?

I need help narrowing down my options of majors. #major #choosing-a-major

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Carina Mar 19, 2018 743 views

What are three suggestions on the best way to network?

My plans are to attend a career fair in the future and my hopes are to network, so that I can find an internship. #network

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Kathryn Mar 19, 2018 1072 views

What are some tips for a Public Relations major looking to work with social media?

I'm a Public Relations major with a minor in Sociology. It's almost time to graduate and look for a job. I'm passionate about social media and content creation, so I'd really like to look for something that offers those. Any suggestions/recommendations/tips for what I should take a look at?...

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Kathryn Mar 19, 2018 754 views

Is graduate school a necessity now?

I'm finishing up my third year of college, and I'm planning on graduating next year. I'm majoring in Public Relations and minoring in Sociology. I don't know if I should go to graduate school or not? Is it better to have that extra edge when employers are looking at candidates? #publicrelations...

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Ellie Mar 15, 2018 1029 views

What is the best major to go for stem cell/tissue engineering?

My end goal is stem cell and tissue engineering, but I don't know which major is best for me to take and learn the most for it. I've researched for a while now and have gathered that I can choose from ChemE with Bio electives, Materials Science, or Bioengineering. I just want to work in...

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William Mar 15, 2018 995 views

What is the daily life for nutritionists (inside and outside hospital settings)?

I am interested in nutrition and want to do some work in this field that does not involve just hospital work. Positions can be like manufacturing, handling, dietitian, research, supplements, etc. #nutrition #clinical-nutrition #medical-nutrition-therapy #diet-and-exercise

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William Mar 15, 2018 704 views

For doctors/physicians, what would you change to enhance your residency experience?

I understand that there are ups and downs in medical school and the training years later on. I want to know what can be done to make things smoother for doctors. #medicine #residency #doctor #healthcare #hospital-and-healthcare

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Caitlin Mar 14, 2018 708 views

What would you tell the young version of yourself after graduating high school?

Contemplating my life choices...

#school #college-major #college-admissions #college-selection #college #college-advice

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Caitlin Mar 14, 2018 1480 views

In California, do CSU or UC campuses have the better engineering program?

I would like to kick start a career in engineering, any suggestions of what to major in to make job hunting easier later on? Also what were your experience with California public school programs?

#california #engineering #berkeley #first-job #degree #major #software-engineering

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Edgar Mar 14, 2018 1105 views

What are Do's and Don'ts for my LinkedIn account/Resume/Cover Letter?

I am preparing to hunt for Internships and want to catch the companies attention. I could use all the insight possible. #linkedin #resume #public-relations #cover-letters

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Edgar Mar 14, 2018 1040 views

Public Relations is a really broad field. What should I expect from an entry-level position once I graduate College?

I'm graduating this December and could use all the insight possible. #college #public-relations #student-development #internal-communications

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Grace Mar 13, 2018 540 views

What are some careers I can get into with a Public Relations degree?

#postcollege

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Grace Mar 13, 2018 771 views

Should I look for a career that I'm good at or something I'm interested in?

#career #career-choice

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Monica Mar 13, 2018 1135 views

What was the most helpful class you took in college?

#mar18 #college

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