Richton Park, Illinois
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DACA students?
How can I look for financial resources for DACA students for college?
#college-advice #DACA #accounting #finance
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The best scholarships for an Automotive Student
I would like more information about some scholarships that I have a good chance of getting being an Automotive Student at Parkland College
#scholarship
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If I finish my two year vocational program, will I be able to later go to a 4 year program?
Im going to Parkland College in Champaign Illinois currently to be a certified Ford ASSET Technician and get an associates degree in Applied Sciences. After I finish this program, in a few years, will I be able to take that associates degree to a 4 year school and get more education?...
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Is college really as frightening as everyone says?
#afraid
Is there anything I need to worry about going into college.
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What type of monetary need would suffice in college?
Is there any specific amount of money I would need to carry with me to college
#nervous
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How do I determine which college is best for me?
How do I pick the right school?
#college #school
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What are some services at college that help students mentally and emotionally ?
Students at college are often away from their families, their support networks, so what services do colleges have to act as that network? Do colleges have services that step in when students have stress induced panic attacks of students suffer mental illnesses? #management
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How do you know what you want to do with your life?
At 18 students are often forced to think about what they want to do for the REST of their lives. How do they know if what they are passionate about now will make a good career choice for them or if it they will even like their major a year later ?
#career #success
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How do I start makinrg friends at school?
What are the best ice breakers?
#college #experiences
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When studying psychology, how does one narrow it down to a specific career?
I am going to currently major in psychology but I do not know what type of job to aim for.
As I want to help people and get to understand their issues, their lives.
#major #career
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What is some of the stress that first year generations face from living with only one parent?
As a freshman student who is the oldest from 2 younger siblings, studying psychology. #consulting #students
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There are so many websites where you are given the opportunity to apply for scholarships, but the majority of them involve having to spend 20mins creating an account with every single website in order to start applying and most of them don't even apply to me after I've created my account. Is there a specific website or place where I can look for the best scholarships where there are hundreds of different types?
#scholarships #variety #websites #applying
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What kind of experiences will make me marketable when I'm applying for jobs?
#experiences #marketable #jobs #graduate
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Everyone says that connections are the way to success, but where do you meet these people and how?
#Connections
#Business
#Success
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I'm a music business major and I'm trying to figure out where I should intern this next summer to fulfill my degree, where are some of the best places to look?
#MusicBusinessMajor
#ElmhurstCollege
#JuniorStatus
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If I end up not being satisfied with my area of nursing, how easy can I change it? (ex: Pediatrics to ER nurse)
#nursing #college #career #career-advice #career-choice
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What are some helpful tips for managing my student debt in the future?
#loans #students #money #management #debt #advice #nursing
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Is it hard to find a job as a bilingual teacher after college?
I really want to become a great teacher that will prepare and help future generation to (sound like a fantasy?) make the world a better place. Yet I'm scared that my career will not be successful or worth it.
#teacher # #career # #success #teaching #literature
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Can I study, and finish four years of college, while having an A-2 dependent visa?
I am not a citizen, not a permanent resident, but I have a valid A-2 dependent diplomatic visa. Can I study college? will I get my certificate? How can I get financial help?
#help #futureteacher #teaching #immigration
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How do students manage to do the 20 or even 30 page papers? Is there a specific format or advice that will help others?
The longest paper I've done in high school is a 15 page paper without the references, and it was pretty hard to do. I can't imagine doing a 20 plus page paper. This goes back to the question: How do students manage to do the 20 or even 30 page papers? Is there a specific format or advice that...
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How hard is it going in and graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)? Any advice or tips?
I am a rising senior in high school, and I recently decided to major in nursing. Everything a nurse does from a CNA to a NP really motivate me to become a nurse. I'm currently leaning more towards a neonatal nurse. However, before that I first have to become a RN. This brings me to my question:...
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Is it a good idea to pursue a career in an industry that is oversaturated?
Many career paths that I am interested in are overstaturated and I believe that trying to pursue a career in these industries would be a waste of time and money because finding a job wouldn’t be easy. #career-choice
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How do I find a mentor and What should I look for in a mentor?
I will be starting college soon, and I’m really freaking out because I feel don’t have a clear idea on what career path I want to take. I feel like I need someone to help and guide me throughout my college years.
#mentor
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Will you get any alone time if you dorm on campus?
I enjoy my alone time and I didn't know if that would be impossible when I am living with another person in such a small room. #college
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Where can I find scholarships for Criminal Justice?
I've tried looking for scholarships for Criminal Justice, I've found about three, but all of them have either passed or I do not fit the requirements that the scholarship asks for.
#CriminalJustice
#LawSchool #scholarships #financial-aid #scholarship #law-enforcement
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Is there a difference between High School teachers and professors in college?
#courses #personality #college #high-school
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Is it okay to apply for a work-study job freshman year of college?
#jobs #first-job #career-choice
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Is it wise to get a job on campus?
I need a way to make money but do not know if I should find a job on campus or look at places around the campus.
#money
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Is it easier to study by yourself or with a group of people?
I have a lot of smart friends, but am so used to studying alone. How do the college students study?
#study
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Any advice for paying off student loans or budgeting during school/ early in your career?
Any advice for paying off student loans or budgeting during school/ early in your career? #financialadvice
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How can you determine if an advanced degree is right for you and your career goals?
How can you determine if an advanced degree is right for you and your career goals? #masters
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Should I go straight through to my PhD?
Should I get my masters and work while getting my PhD, or should I go straight through and get my PhD, interning along the way? Which way gets me more experience, and which would insure that I will have a job?
#social-work #PhD #internship #masters #PhD #MSW
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Should my personality type dictate my career?
In school, we had to take personality tests to find our 'perfect career fits'. For the Myers-Briggs test, I got INTP (Introvert iNtuitive Thinking Perception), which is not known for its empathy. While it is true that I am not the most socially adept, nor am I the best at expressing (true)...
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As a music educator, what strategies do you use to deal with problems such as upset parents/students, difficulty with the school administration, self-doubt, etc.?
#music #education #college #school #music-education
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How do you avoid burnout (even if the work/studying you're doing is something you love)?
Specific info pertaining to a career in music education would help, but all answers from different areas of expertise are welcome #musiced #burnout #college #career
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Can fashion designers sell their designs to companies with no ties afterwards?
I onced saw this on a Korean drama where a girl would sell her fashion designs to companies and they would pay her in return. It looked like the company was only interested in the design and wanted the designer to handed down the rigthst to own her design. I am just curious whether this...
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Where are some good schools or intership places to study/learn more about haute couture?
Ever since I discored Michael Cinco's haute coture fashion designs, I have developed a love for the way he eleganltyl creates and decorates his dresses. They are very unique and intrique to look at which is why I think I have evolve this intertest in learning more about this type of fashion...
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What should be a part of an artist statement?
I have been slowly improving on my artist statement that I started writing for high school but I keep getting different information about what an artist statement should consist of.
Is there a general criteria for artist statements?
#artist
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Are internships vital in later landing a good job?
I have lots of friends with internships unrelated to their majors, interests, and future career goals but they think it will look good on resumes later on. Do you recommend I get any internship I can get just for the sake of having a full resume?
#internships #resume
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What is the importance of choosing a specific major when it comes to larger career fields?
I am personally interested in anything related to documentary, journalism, creative writing, and English, but don't know what job I want yet. What do you suggest I pick for my major in order to allow for the largest possible career options down the road? I know a lot of people end up doing...
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What can I do to maximize my chances of getting into medical school and, in the case that I am not accepted, what is the next step I can take?
I am a rising college sophomore looking to attend medical school post-graduation. I have read that medical schools are interested in many things including MCAT scores, GPA, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, ability to answer interview questions, etc. I am, therefore,...
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What does a normal day for a forensic pathologist look like?
I am a college student with the intention of becoming a forensic pathologist. I have researched the career and am aware of the courses I must take, the schooling required, and the description of what the job entails; however, I am having a hard time finding what it is forensic pathologists face...
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What are some internships involved with animation or illustration?
I'm studying to go into the animation field, along with concept art. Does anyone know of companies that have internships for those just starting out?
#art #artist #animation #internship #illustration
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What are the best student loans to apply for?
I'm starting to apply for loans and want to find out which ones will have good interest rates and come from trusted places.
#loans #student-loans #student
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Do you think poor artist skills should discourage someone from pursing a career in fashion?
#artist #fashion-design #fashion #career-options
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What are some internships involved with fashion design?
#fashion-design #fashion #fashion-shows #apparel-and-fashion #fashion-merchandising
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What are the highest paying jobs that an international relations major can attain?
#major #internationalrelations
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