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Anders May 19, 2016 2303 views

What are some good backup careers in the case that I'm not accepted into medical school after the 1st or 2nd try?

I haven't always been the best student academically and have heard it's a good idea to have a backup for medical school. I am most interested in Neurology/Neuroimaging but any other suggestions are welcomed. #career #medicine #career-paths #medicine-school #careers #neurology #career-change...

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Anders May 19, 2016 812 views

What extracurricular experiences (beyond academics) do you believe were most beneficial in helping you prepare for and enter medical school?

I plan to apply for medical schools within the next 2 years and am curious as to what has been most helpful for others (in their personal opinion) to gain acceptance. I often hear that while grades and honors are important, there are many other things that admissions committees look for in an...

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charles May 19, 2016 1398 views

What does an Epidemiologist actually do?

I am a college student looking for guidance, I wish to see if this field is worth pursuing. #professor #health #masters #phd #environmental-science #microbiology

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charles May 19, 2016 820 views

How difficult would it be to create a dissertation for a PHD? Does difficulty depend on field of study?

I am in college currently, hoping to pursue a PHD someday, just want to be prepared for when it happens. #college #professor #student #graduate-school #graduate #phd #college-student

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Olivia May 19, 2016 1546 views

How hard was it to go from knowing nothing to learning about Computer Science?

I don't know much about the field other than a very VERY basic understanding and I'm worried I never will. #science #computer

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Olivia May 19, 2016 1336 views

What are good websites to use to learn coding?

codeacademy? code . org? #science #computer #tech

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Parker May 19, 2016 954 views

How can I improve my ACT or SAT score?

When I originally took the ACT I scored a 19 total. I am going to be retaking it in June and would like some tips on how to improve all of my scores. #college #professor #act

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Caytlyn May 19, 2016 705 views

When I get older I want to be an anesthesiologist. What subject is best for me to major in?

I would like to know what I should major in ahead of time so i don't switch majors so i can save money.

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July May 19, 2016 1476 views

How does one's home or family environment as a child affect their success in gaining an education and a career in their future?

I want to dig deeper beyond the surface by exploring the parts of a person's lifetime that contribute to their character as a grown-up in the college and career world, and whether or not a better or a worse home situation as a child has any affect on their future success. #psychology...

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July May 19, 2016 1131 views

What does it mean to be successful in the United States, keeping in mind the popular belief that it should be in everyone's interest to go to college and find a career?

Sometimes I would like to think and hope that life is more than going to school and working for the rest of my life. However, words such as college, career, jobs, fall into the goals of many Americans as well as many who live here. I would like to explore the question of how this has come to be...

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Penny May 19, 2016 1261 views

What is the highest salary a Marine Biologist can receive?

I am a Senior of 2016 and am interested in Marine Biology at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. I am asking this question because I want to get a better understanding on what I will be getting myself into for college. I want to make sure I am confident when going into this field of study....

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Penny May 19, 2016 1185 views

Is Marine Biology a popular career choice? If so, how easy will it be for me to get a good career once I graduate from college?

The ocean and it's inhabitants are very interesting and important to me to protect and study. Marine Biology is a dream of mine to be near the ocean and study what I love. I am curious, however, if it is a popular career because I want to be able to have a steady job once I finish college....

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Apollonia Jul 31, 2016 998 views

What is a good weekly budget for a first year college student?

I currently have a job and would just like to know how much I would be looking at spending during the first year so I can try and save towards it in case I don't keep the job I currently have after a couple of months.

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Rodrigo May 19, 2016 865 views

what kind of college could i go to for a soccer player

I like soccer because i been playing sense i was 6 years old. soccer is my best sport i played for 1/7 years.every year. #college #soccer #building

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Risa May 19, 2016 1065 views

How do I best prepare myself to not only be an effective, professional, and successful worker but leader?

I'm currently unsure of what exactly I want to do in the future, but I have a heart for at-risk, underrepresented, vulnerable populations, preferably somewhere out of the country. This, however, is a rather broad umbrella topic and I hope to find that career for me through various opportunities...

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Risa May 19, 2016 850 views

How do I really know that a career is for me?

I guess this varies for each person, but recently, I've been questioning what exactly is 'right' for me. I get this gut feeling that something is right and that it's exactly what I want, but then I begin to pick at the negative things and then I convince myself that the career path isn't for...

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Ashley May 20, 2016 743 views

What is the first year of college like?

Lately I have been getting beat up with college questions and I am curious/ #college #life

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Ashley May 19, 2016 760 views

Looking towards the future, what type of engineering degree (chemical, electircal, etc.) would be the most beneficial for job searches?

As I look into specific engineering fields, I want to know which one will give me the greatest flexibility in my future. #engineering #technology #jobs

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Carlie May 20, 2016 1207 views

How do you find inspiration for your next project?

I want to go into biomedical engineering, and I am more on the biology/medicine side of it. I want to do research and invent products that can help others. How does one first think of an incredible idea??? #engineer #research #biomedical-engineering #biomedical-engineer #inventor

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Carlie May 20, 2016 1107 views

How do I create an amazing company like DEKA?

I would someday like to own a company that does independent research. #business #engineer #entrepreneurship #research #biomedical-engineering #inventor

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Shama May 20, 2016 1223 views

How do you stay motivated?

Hi, I'm a sophomore in high school. And I know that it is EXTERMELY early for me already to lack motivation, but I'm taking all these hard AP/IB classes that have ABSOLUTELY NOTHING TO DO with what I want to be when I'm older. So I was just wondering if anyone has any tips on how to stay...

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Jonathan May 20, 2016 1159 views

Is it a disadvantage or will a student be viewed differently for attending a community college for the first 2 years in order to transfer into a college that offers a specific program major?

The atmospheric sciences and meteorology program is not offered by a lot of colleges in the state that I live in. FSU's program was ranked in the top 6 in the United States and is my top pick, but it is very competitive to get into. TCC is a community college nearby that has a relationship...

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Zakery May 20, 2016 808 views

For you chemical engineers, what's the best way to get a head start on paying off your loans you know that you are going occur in college from tuition?

I know that you can get scholarships from the school, such as for ACT score, but is there any other way that I can pay at least 3/4 of this insane debt I know I'm going to rack up throughout college. I'm going to the University of Kansas in the fall of 2017 so I have a little time but PLEASE...

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Beatrice May 20, 2016 750 views

How do scientists start projects without grants?

How do scientists receive grants? #science #physics

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Meagan May 20, 2016 963 views

What classes would be beneficial to take in college for a degree in the Marine Biology and Oceanography field?

I want to know what classes professionals in the field have found most helpful throughout college and into their careers. #college #career #science #marine-biology #oceanography

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Gabrielle May 20, 2016 935 views

What is the best way to study

Almost a college student #college #nursing #university #life #success #studying

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Joshua May 20, 2016 804 views

Is it better to piuck a roomate or get a random one?

I am personally doing this at the moment and am entering my first year of college and don't know anyone, so I need some help. #college-life

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Joshua May 20, 2016 892 views

Is it better to get a job on campus or off campus?

I need to get a job to help pay for college, so I was wondering whether it was better to get a job on campus to stay close or off campus. #jobs

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bhoomika May 20, 2016 1371 views

i am totally confused about which stream to take up in 12th.

I want to become a lawyer.i am interested in studying social science.I want to take up arts.But many advice me to take up science due to more career options. #science #law #lawyer #social #female-lawyer

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Chase May 20, 2016 830 views

What would be the best space career field to go into?

It's always been an interest to me. I've always wanted to do something with space. #college #science #math #physician #physics #colleges #scientist #science-phd