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Landen Apr 22 162 views

How do I stay motivated and focused when things get overwhelming during my academic journey?

I'm currently a high school senior preparing for college. I've always been a good student, but often times get overwhelmed. Now that I'll be starting college in the fall, I know this won't get any easier and would appreciate some tips on how to stay motivated and focused.

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Kylie Apr 22 86 views

Where can I gain enough hands-on experience in child psychology before I graduate with my bachelor’s degree.

All I’ve found so far, are places that are out of state. Do you have any tips for finding and getting in contact with places local?

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Brayden Apr 22 72 views

Does it ever become worth it in the end?

Everyday is a new struggle. Each built with its own individual obstacles, challenges, and hardships. Does all of the struggle you face pan out after its all said and done?

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Alexandra Apr 22 332 views

What scholarships can I apply for with a low gpa and get money to go to college on a low income based family?

Answer with advice or websites that would help!

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Jazmin Apr 22 468 views

How do I know what career is right for me? #Spring25

I am a person with many interest and am terrified of being bored and making the wrong decision. I love psychology and criminal justice but I can’t imagine myself in the careers it produces though. Most careers feel repetitive and i want something i could apply my knowledge in without doing the...

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Angelina Apr 21 241 views

What college should I commit to ?

My options are: Santa Clara University (civil engineering), Loyola Marymount (civil engineering), UCSC (electrical engineering), CU Boulder (environmental engineering), CSU Fullerton (electrical engineering), and CSU Long Beach (environmental engineering). I want to go into environmental...

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Shanna Apr 21 429 views

If I'm interested in a career in an arts/computer career cluster, what types of jobs, experiences, or skills are employers looking for on a resume?

I am a freshman in high school and I am interested in some art/computer based careers.

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Katherin Apr 18 243 views

What are some Tips for a music educator who is going into their first interview??

Hi! I'm currently pursuing my undergrad in music education, and I was just curious about what I should know before my first interview.

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Katelyn Apr 02 239 views

Any advice on student-loans for physical therapy school?

What are some tips for student-loans. I am currently in my undergraduate and looking to go to graduate school. With that being said, I am anxious about being over $190k in debt. Any advice?

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Callie Apr 16 315 views

What advice would you give to working professionals who are going back to pursue a graduate degree after two years out of undergrad? #Spring25

About to be in a full-time graduate program for a masters in speech pathology.

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Talus Apr 02 198 views

I will be graduating high school this May. What is the best way to get a forestry internship with no experience?

I will pursue an Associate's Degree in Forestry Technology at the local community college this Fall.

I have applied for a local AmeriCorps summer program.

I work part-time at an electronics recycling company.

I enjoy rock climbing, camping, and backpacking.

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Amanda Apr 02 382 views

How do I guarantee that I can get the most scholarships I can to minimize how much I pay when I finish college?

I'm planning on attending USF for a Biology major -- any recommended scholarship sources or specific scholarships I could apply for -- particularly merit-based.

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Grace Apr 16 193 views

What extracurriculars should I take to help strengthen my law school application ?

What extracurriculars should I take to help strengthen my law school application? #Spring25

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Kendyel Apr 02 307 views

Determining the best major to pursue my career goal.

I am a senior at Mandarin High School in Jacksonville FL. I have been a student athlete throughout my tenure at the school. In addition to this, for the past three years I have been able to maintain and part-time employment. I excelled in math classes and was placed in honors math courses....

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Rebekah Apr 16 241 views

What path did you take to get into conservation?

I want to get into conservation and wildlife rehab. I'd like a few pointers to help me get started in the right direction. #spring25

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Ruth Apr 02 291 views

How will I earn more scholarships?

My grade level is 12th grade.
I am interested in political science because I find it interesting, the things about government, and also I would like to major in law, specifically criminal law

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Nyla Apr 03 351 views

What hands-on summer internship opportunities exist for students in the small animal science field in Kent County, DE?

I am a high school senior in Kent County, DE, with an Animal Science pathway. I will be attending DelVal this Fall and will be studying small Animal Science. I would love to have a learning opportunity in a small Veterinary clinic.

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Makhalath Apr 08 505 views

Librarian Job Search Tips?

What tips do you recommend for someone who is finishing their master of library and information science (with a concentration in archives) and beginning their job search?

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Grady Apr 15 403 views

How many hours, on average, do you have to study and do homework for your classes Along with that, what tips do you have for studying? How does the homework load in college compare to the homework load in high school??

I am planning on majoring in Biology (pre-med)

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Araceli Apr 15 108 views

What can I do as a future educator in terms of summer work ?

I am currently a college freshman hoping to get a degree in early education and am wondering if I should focus on internships/ summer jobs I can do during college.

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Mayela Apr 15 232 views

What is the best way to take advantage of my summer before starting college?

Hi! My name is Mayela and I am an 18-year-old senior in high school residing in the Sacramento Area. I recently got accepted into UCSB and will be attending this fall as a pre-biology major on the pre-med track. I’m currently trying to figure out the best way to take advantage of my summer...

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Isaac Apr 15 335 views

How would I pay for college if I cannot get enough scholarship money?

I am a student athlete that doesn't have enough time to work a job outside of school and sports and therefore can't get money to pay for college. I applied for scholarships but I'm afraid that I won't have enough by the time the tuition, room, and board are due. I want to take as little student...

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Emma May 23, 2024 990 views

Choosing the right major :(

I'm currently having a crisis about choosing a college major. I'm a 30-year-old female who moved to the United States 7 years ago, and English is my second language. I work full-time at a large hospital as a transporter, and prior to that, I worked as a patient care technician with a CNA...

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Nicole May 23, 2024 701 views

What are some tips for college?

I just finished my freshmen year of college and I am wondering how the next years will be. Should I be focused or worried about anything? I am also a Forensic Psychology major and I don't have a minor yet. Should I be thinking about minors?

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Mayra May 23, 2024 1634 views

How do I navigate University as a first generation student ?

How difficult is University when entering as a Freshman, I am a first gen and I feel lost on knowing just what to expect? Please be specific about needs

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Jamie May 24, 2024 2314 views

How to start a new career in the medical field after 40?

After 18 years in corporate marketing and a BA in psychology from 20 years ago I’d like to start a second career in the medical field. I am thinking of starting with a certificate in phlebotomy and then hopefully use tuition reimbursement to help pay for surgical tech school or another two year...

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Caleb May 06, 2024 5767 views

Can you share some tips for navigating a career transition, particularly from one industry to another??

Can you share some tips for navigating a career transition, particularly from one industry to another?

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Chloe May 06, 2024 595 views

I’m really confused about separating my hobbies and choosing a career

How can I be successful in pursuing a science related career?

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kira May 01, 2024 1240 views

how do I know what a good internship opportunity is as a middle school student?

I am looking for a summer internship to boost my resume as a want to apply for a stem high school

Diego’s Avatar
Diego May 01, 2024 572 views

How can I find a good Job?

What are some good job options. I really value creativity, money, and teamwork. What jobs or career paths align with these values.

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Christina May 01, 2024 1291 views

How do you know if you picked the right career for yourself?

Question Career Decision

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Ra'eal Apr 30, 2024 1702 views

nursing programs for high school students

Nursing schools for high school students who wanna be a nurse

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Amelia Apr 30, 2024 2464 views

What are some specific careers for someone who wants to help children and is also interested in psychological and/or physical therapy ?

I’m in 11th grade right now but are there any classes I should take prior to college to have a better understanding of these things in college? I’m in a VHS class right now that talks about Psychology of Crime which I’m also very interested in if I just want to focus on psychology more but I’m...

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Logan Apr 29, 2024 1011 views

Did college help prepare you for your career ?

I'm a student going into college next year with an undecided career, and a criminal Justice major, and I want to know if college helped make a career choice.

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Andrew Apr 29, 2024 3553 views

Should I attend Northeastern University or a cheaper state school?

For context, my parents are insistent that I go to Northeastern University, as they're obsessed with acceptance rates. It's 34,000 without federal loans, which is quite outrageous as we are broke. They're insistent that they are able to afford it yet even if were not, I'd rather not spend that...

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Marisa Apr 29, 2024 1045 views

what are some good schools to go to for nursing? would I need more than one certification to work at a clinic or hospital as a nurse?

I am a job corp student trying to get a cna certification and want to know some good schools to go to after i finish the program

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Luke Apr 29, 2024 1027 views

How can I get funding for a high school student run TV show? #Spring2024

I am a 16 year old making a TV sitcom set in the early 1950s. Our theatre department, which I am involved in, has costumes and props, but I need money to build the sets. How should a high schooler get funding for such a big project?

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Amanda Apr 29, 2024 607 views

What kind of education would the job require to become a registered nurse?

Job Corps Student

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Opeyemi Apr 27, 2024 917 views

How do I explore colleges with my major?

How do I explore colleges with my major? I’m not entirely sure what I wish to major in, however am thinking of political science. Where and how should I look for educational opportunities? I am currently a sophomore in high school.

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Justin Apr 29, 2024 1304 views

How can I grow my career goals?

Right now I have no goals and I want to change that. I feel like my career goals right now can dictate my career in the future.

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Vienna Apr 29, 2024 698 views

At what point did you realize, this is what you wanted to spend the rest of your life doing?

I'm not quite sure what I'd like my career to be and it's hard to think I'd be settling to do only one thing for the rest of my life. How did you narrow it down and find something you're so interested in, to make it a career?#Spring24

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Isaac Apr 29, 2024 694 views

What do I need to do to be successful in life ?

Like in academia and other aspects

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Sunnie Apr 25, 2024 1102 views

What do i do to become a vet tech.?

i love animals and want to become a vet how do I become a vet tech? #iloveanimals

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Abbey Apr 25, 2024 9765 views

What would be the best majors for someone interested in pursuing a career in interior design ?

I'm currently a freshman in college majoring in Marketing with a minor in Design. I might also double major or minor in Real Estate.

My school doesn't offer an Interior Design major - what would be the best majors for someone interested in pursuing a career in interior design?

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Andrew Apr 25, 2024 4920 views

Should I work full time during college?

For some background information I'm pretty broke. My family dosen't have the best circumstances and they're trying to invest in a new location for a resteraunt. I'm going to be attending Northeastern Oakland next school year and I'm wondering if I should work more than a federal work study. A...

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Ifunanya Apr 25, 2024 732 views

What are medical programs I can do as a 9th grader?

I’m a freshman and currently attend Manhattan Hunter Science High School. I’ve always been interested in having a career in the medical field but I don’t specifically which one I want to do.

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Kayla Apr 25, 2024 951 views

How can I decide whether to transition to elementary teaching from the mental health counseling profession?

For as long as I can remember, I have gone back and forth between the two careers. I even have master's degrees in both fields, so I am technically qualified to do either. I have only ever worked in the mental health field though. I never really made the jump to being an elementary teacher....

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Joy Apr 24, 2024 700 views

How to keep body physically healthy as a dentist?

I will be starting dental school soon. I wonder how I can best keep my body healthy as this job is physically demanding. I heard complaints about arms, fingers, back, and neck problems all the time. I am not a gym person, so I want to see what people do to keep their bodies healthy and fit as a...

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Angelina Apr 24, 2024 447 views

How much time did you invest in studying to achieve a high GPA for university?

How often and how long did your studying sessions go in order to maintain a good GPA? How did you balance it with other things like work, extracurriculars, social life, etc?

#Spring24

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Kayla Apr 24, 2024 1714 views

What else should I do?

I've been looking forever trying to find a job, but I don't get anywhere, which is causing me to get annoyed. What do I do?

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