Waltham, Massachusetts
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How useful/beneficial is a private college counselor?
I had never heard of anyone using a private counselor but upon moving to the northeast, it seems its a relatively common thing among my friends. #college #college-admissions #guidance-counselor
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What major in college should one pursue if wishing to work in broadcasting?
Future college student #bachelors
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Is there a lot of job opportunities in broadcasting or is it about connections and internships?
Field interest #masters
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What job options do I have to work in a 'behind the scenes' role in broadcast media?
It would be so cool to work in this industry, but I have no interest in doing a job like a sports broadcaster. I'd rather work behind the scenes, not with equipment though. I'm a pretty good writer and people say i'm creative. I really want to find out what my options are! Thank you! #media...
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What do you love most about your job in broadcast media?
I have always been interested in a career in broadcast media. I find the industry so exciting! I'm planning on going to school for broadcast media, but as of now i'm open to what exactly I do. I would like to know what you do in broadcast media and what like most about your job to help me get a...
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What is the homework like at an elite college?
I'll be going to college soon, and I'm thinking about taking 5 classes, but I'm a little scared that I won't be able to keep up with the coursework. #college
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When an interviewer asks "Why should we hire you, compared to all the other candidates" what should I say?
I have no idea how to respond to this question since I'm a very inexperienced in the job market. I want to apply for web development jobs. What do I say if someone asks me this? #interviews
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Is a better choice to graduate in a school with a biotechnology program or a school that has just a biology major and concentration in Biotech
Am a junior college student majoring in Biotechnology. Am asking my question because I want to make a better choice for my degree #tech #marine-biology #biotechnology #laboratory #forensic-analysis
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How do you get scholarships?
I applied for 30+ scholarships in my senior year of high school, and never won any of them. I'm wondering if there are any tips or tricks you know to get scholarships.
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How do I find inspiration to write articles for the student newspaper
I want to sign up for one of the many student newspapers at my future college, but I worry that I won't always be able to come up with an idea for an article in time for deadlines. Should I still sign up? How do I find topics if I don't have inspiration? #journalism
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What is the best way to pack your stuff to go to college?
I'm leaving for college in a few weeks for a college on the other side of the country. Should I have my stuff shipped (is it expensive especially for big stuff like blankets?) Should I just make sure that everything fits in two suitcases for my flight? #college
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What is a gap year and is it for me?
I have heard that more and more students are taking gap year after high school and before their college studies. I know the general gist but what exactly is a gap year and why might I want or not want to take one? #college
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How do you stay up after working all day?
I've started working for 8 hours/day this summer, and I've noticed that when I get home I'm always sleepy or actually sleeping within a few hours. Last night, I went to bed at 8pm!! It's really cramping my style. What is the secret to getting back to my normal sleep schedule, AKA sleeping from...
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Tips on having a college roommate?
I'll be learning who my roommate will be in college in a week or two, and I've never had a roommate before. I was wondering what I could do to be a "good" roommate instead of a "bad" one. #college
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