Rochester, Massachusetts
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What is the easiest way to alleviate student loans?
I am wondering what tips would be useful to know before I enter collage so I can pay off the loan before interest starts building. #financial-planning #loans #finance #student-loans
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Is it worth it getting a laptop for collage?
I am a freshman going into collage and I am wondering if it is generally worth it to get a laptop for collage
#technology
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What’s the most important thing colleges look for in applications?
SAT Scores, GPA, class rank, extracurriculars, essays? If you were to make a list from the most important aspect to the least, how would it look like? #high-school-classes #classes #collegeapplications #college
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What are the most popular majors in the U.S. this year?
Deciding and picking a major is sometimes hard for students because technology is innovating and many new fields are developing, so I would like to know what majors are trending in 2018 that will be useful in the future
#college #major #collegemajor #majors
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How much does where you went to college help, or potentially hurt, getting a job?
Lately I've been reading a lot of "it doesn't really matter where you went to college after you get your first job" kind of things and "the cheapest school is the best option" answers from around the internet. Granted, these aren't necessarily from reputable sources and everyone's experiences...
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How do you decide when you want your job to be your career?
I'm going into college and I know that I want to major in biology, but I'm not too sure beyond that. I want to be able to try out different things through internships and maybe part time jobs in school and during grad school after that, but I don't think that even in five or six years from now...
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How does working long hours affect your relationships, hobbies, and interests?
I'd like to direct this question mainly to those in the medical field because that is what I'm looking to go into, but any insights are greatly appreciated! Even as a high school student I've had to put some of hobbies and interests on the back burner because of all of the school work and...
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Is joining honor societies (the kind you have to pay for) worth it in college?
I'm not really sure how honor societies work in college to begin with, but I recently received an email about being accepted to one. I looked into it, found it to be real, and logged into the website. After this, though, I found that I would have to pay ($100/year) to be a member and be able to...
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What is something I should expect from medical school admissions counselors when it comes to taking opportunities in my four years as an undergraduate?
What is something that medical school admissions representatives look at more, besides how well you did in your courses? #medschool #premedicine #college #medicine #admissions #counselors #admission-counselors #career-counselors
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On average, what is a good number of internships a college student should recorve during their time in undergraduate studies?
I am happily starting my first internship this summer, which is the first summer after my completed freshman year of college. I am just wondering how often should I be looking out for scholarships, where I can use my networking skills to help benefit my future as a person working in the health...
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what are the main qualifications and requirments for becoming a victims advocate
I know becoming a advocate you need to prepare yourself not only mentally but Emotionally as well , what would be some of the in things that jobs target and look for in advocates #psychology #advocacy #community #criminal-justice
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what is the hardest part about being a victims advocate
I plan on majoring in psychology and becoming a victims advocate , I know advocates are faced with a lot from domestic violence , hate crimes ,& providing emotional support to victims and dealing with all kinds of people from different backgrounds , id like to know what is the number one thing...
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How will I be able to manage my time in college?
As a nursing major, how will I be able to keep up with my studies and be a successful member of a college? #nursing #time #management
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How hard is it to get into PT or OT school near Rhode Island?
#physical-therapy #occupational-therapy #university-applications
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Who gets a better pay PT or OT?
#physical-therapy #occupational-therapy #health #therapists
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What are the bests websites for Scholarships for Athletic Training? Physical Therapy? Occupational Therapy?
#athletic-training #physical-therapy #occupational-therapy #scholarships #financial-aid
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What are my job opportunities with a major in Athletic Training with a concentration in Exercise Science?
#athletic-training
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What is the difference between physical and occupational therapy?
I'm pursuing a BS in Athletic Training with a concentration in Exercise Science.
#physical-therapy #occupational-therapy
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whats the first step in owning your own business?
#business-intelligence
#business
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Do i need to go to a preforming arts school to be more successful as an actor?
For as long as i can remember i wanted to be an actor, I've done auditions before, been in plays and felt really good about myself. Now that I'm close to becoming a senior i'm not sure what to do with my future in college. So what i'm asking is, is it a step that i need to take to be a Film...
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what are the specific steps to become a mechanical engineer?
I love working on cars. I would love to follow these specific steps in order to become a mechanical engineer and work in the environment with cars. I see myself as a mechanic in my life, but I would love to learn a little bit more about the process to become one. #mechanical-engineering...
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Does empathy play a role in the work feild? emp
I am asking due to the fact the it is common that work conflicts can occur in any given situation no matter the job. Us as humans do not usually pay attention to the fact that our tone in voice or the structure of out sentences via email or verbally can have drastic impacts on our daily lives....
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Can I be a doctor and be clueless in math?
I have always struggled in the math department whenever I was in school. Now as a senior and knowing that I want to pursue medicine, I feel scared to face the math requirements medical school has for prospective students. Should I give up on my dreams, suck it up and magically become better at...
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What can I do as a high school student to encourage more girls to pursue STEM fields in the future?
I am currently a senior in high school and I am interested in studying STEM in college. I realize that women in the STEM field are far and few between, so what can I do as an individual to help more girls explore STEM fields in school?
#women-in-stem #math #science #engineering #technology
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Is getting scholarships hard?
I have applied for so many scholarships so far and I am scared I won't get any scholarships and have to pay a huge amount of debt. #scholarships #money
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What is it like to be a surgeon?
I have wanted to become a surgeon since I was 6, how is it to save lives? DO you see new things everyday? #medicine #surgeon
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What is it like being a Pediatric Surgeon?
I want to become a pediatric surgeon when I am older and I want to know how other surgeons feel about their job. If they get close to the kids and how they feel to give kids another chance and save their lives. #medicine #pediatric-surgeon
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What advice do you have for writers who do not have writing as their full-time job?
I have always loved books and stories, and writing is one of the biggest things that I want to "do" in my life. However, I know that it is not practical to assume that as soon as I graduate college, I will publish a best-selling novel and be set for life. I am definitely prepared to get a...
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What is involved in becoming a freelance editor?
I love writing, and I enjoy helping others make their writing better as well, so when I heard a talk on freelance editing, I thought "This sounds like something I could do!" However, although I feel confident that I could do the actual editing part, I don't know much about how I would get...
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