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Christina Jan 21, 2018 1285 views

Do you have to be a 'math person' or a 'science person' to be successful in STEM?

I understand that most anyone can major most anything if they work hard and are persistent. However, it is clear that some of my peers are much quicker with learning concepts within STEM than I am, or it feels like their minds are just wired to do mental math or calculate or work through...

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Christina Jan 21, 2018 1183 views

How relevant is your major in searching for a job?

I see a lot of jobs, like coding or perhaps marketing and people-centered jobs, that ask specifically for individuals with majors reflecting the specific skill they want (i.e., computer science for coding or communications for a marketing manager). However, if you already have the skill set...

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Justice Jan 16, 2018 753 views

What colleges in Illinois have the best business programs?

My dream is to create a cafe of my own but I want to stay a bit close to my family for school #college-selection

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Justice Jan 16, 2018 983 views

How do I keep a balanced schedule between college and work?

My life tends to be busy and hectic. I need to know how to set up my schedule to work around that insanity. #scheduling #college #time-management #work-life-balance

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laurel Sep 01, 2017 1680 views

Is is best to follow passion or logic?

I know people always say to do a job that you love, but wouldn't it be wise to take the job that makes more money so that you can do what you love on the side? When considering what to choose for my major, I keep struggling with what I want to do, and what would help me more financially....

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Caleb Oct 27, 2016 1314 views

How important is it to go to a top tier school for Engineering?

I am trying to discern the importance of school/ school cost as I plan for college. I want to major in Mechanical Engineering, but do not want to be in debt for the rest of my life because I went to one of the top 3 schools in the nation. Any thoughts? #engineer #mechanical

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Caleb Oct 27, 2016 1158 views

I am planning to major in Mechanical Engineering and am taking all the math classes that I can. Is there anything else I should do to better prepare myself for college?

I am the youngest of 4 children and I am trying to do everything I can to limit the cost to my parents and myself for college. All of my siblings have degrees that they and my parents have shared the cost of. To that end, I am taking AP classes and am also enrolled in a Calculas II class...

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Noah Oct 26, 2016 999 views

What's it like to be a Motorsports Engineer

Because I want to get involved in Formula 1 as a Aerodynamisist

#mechanical-engineer #motorsports

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