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Should I drop a difficult class I enjoy but find challenging and might negatively affect my G.P.A?
So, when I was younger I always thought I'd like physics and took a class this semester in college. I would love to learn the material, but had to drop it after it became apparent the class would negatively affect my G.P.A. Now I'm caught in a dilemma, do I take the class again next semester...
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What is Mechanical Engineering in the private sector like?
What type of work is usually done by a mechanical engineer working for a company? Is it largely desk-work and modeling? Is there any product testing? How multidisciplinary is your work? Is there a problem with intellectual property between you and a company? Would you recommend staying...
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How can I know if medical school is the best career path for me?
I have always been fascinated by the medical profession, and I would like to gain some more insight on how a person can gauge whether medical school would be a good career option. #college #medical-school
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Will opportunities for civil engineering grow in the near future?
I'm #undecided whether to become a civil or mechanical engineer. I know that America, where I live, needs about 3.6 trillion dollars by 2020 to address infrastructure repairs and that the bureau of labor statistics estimates that civil engineers have the highest growth projection (by demand)...
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What is the best way to spend the summer before freshman year of college?
I would like to know some recommendations for productive ways to spend the summer after graduation from high school. #college #college-bound
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How do I gain experience for my dream job when my rigorous major keeps taking up all my time?
My name is Troy and I am currently a freshman in College. As of now I am studying engineering because I do love it and feel working as an engineer for a few years might be a good ideal until I can get my feet of the ground with my true passion - film making. However, if possible, I would love...
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Is the best decision to take a gap year before going to college if you are unsure about your career path?
The biggest question I ask myself when thinking about college is if I am going to waste not only my time, but money I do not have if I attend college as an undecided major. One of the greatest pressures high school seniors face is the dilemma of choosing to go straight to college or to opt for...
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Is college worth the cost?
For most middle-class millennial's, college is seen as a luxury most cannot afford. However, we see the difference an education can make in our standard of living. But, how can any person who wants to acquire a higher socio-economic status achieve this if the cost is more than what we can...
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What is the most challenge about your job?
I know that being a Vet Tech isn't rainbows and sunshine, I want to know like what you think is the hard thing you have to do. #veterinary-technician
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What classes should I take to become a Vet Tech
I want to know because each time i search or ask it change #veterinary-technician
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Do you have any advice on proper interviewing techniques?
What are some good questions to ask a potential employee to determine if they are a good match for the job? #business #management #manager #executive
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How do you start a modern art gallery?
I am interested in owning an art gallery. What steps can I take to achieve this? #art #museum #gallery
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How exactly are scholarship monies put towards tuition and can they be limited to certain careers even it is a major or minor?
I wanted to understand that once scholarship monies are granted, the discretion of spending is now at the students disposal. However a fellow classmate was unable to scholarship money towards their major in business. How can I avoid the same problem. #major #scholarship
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Is it possible to major in languages in which more than one language is mastered at once?
I am currently interested in majoring in languages, however through research found that most majors are limited to specifics. For example I pick up dialect, word choice, and accent quickly and have put it in practice; more than volunteer requirements but as a career. I can't seem to find a...
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Is it important to know multiple languages in your job?
This is regardless of the job. Personally I plan on being in tech but all my teachers say it's very important to know more than one language. Personally I struggle with learning languages. Will I be at a large disadvantage? #general #language #first-job #technical #spanish
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