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What are the best ways to get involved and prepared the summer before college begins?
I am going to be a freshman in college this fall, but I want to make my summer productive and meaningful so that I will start off the months before college strong. Are there any volunteer opportunities or fun ways to spend the summer months that you recommend? #college #job #volunteering...
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What are major difference between college and high school classes?
As an incoming college freshman, I am wondering what are major differences between college and high school classes? (Size of class, volume and difficulty of material, teaching styles, etc.) #college #high-school-classes
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What jobs do most communication majors pursue?
I am asking this question because I plan to pursue a communications degree #professor #communications #majors #communication
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What is the best way to find internships in college?
I hope have a few internships in the future. #college #internships
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What is a normal day for a petroleum engineer like?
I have recently graduated high school and going to college in a few months. in college i am going to study petroleum engineering and am very curious about their everyday life. #petroleum-engineering
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What is a profession you would go into with a degree in PR?
You have graduated with a PR degree but what sort of job do you end up with? #jobs #after-college #pr
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Career wise is it always best to pursue an internship in college?
Is it beneficial doing internships in college for the career you decide choosing? I hear many pros and cons about internships regarding careers and I wanted a clear concise answer. #college #career #intern
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when is a good time to start my career path/plan?
I'm going to be a senior this fall and i want to start taking my future more seriously and start planning my career path. #career #career-path #planning
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What can you do with an English degree besides teaching?
I've always wanted to teach, but if things don't work out, I'm not sure what I can do with an English degree since it seems that each job requires something other than an English degree! #teaching #english
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How do I choose between colleges?
I have a few different options and I've considered all the usual things like location and academics. But what else can I use to narrow down my search for the perfect college? #college #student #colleges #studies #business-alliances
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What do information technologists do on a day to day?
I'm interested in changing my major from Civil Engineering to Information Technology. #information-technology
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What can I do if I don't know what I want to do in the future?
I don't know what career I can pursue in the future and college is coming in 2-3 years! I need some advice for this because I also join some clubs and I don't know what subject I am interested in in school. #career #help #advice #interest
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What is a good way to get jobs?
Most jobs are now accepting applications online, so you don't go in person and ask for an interview. Is there another way that gives you a higher chance of getting the job you want? How did you get the jobs you have? #career #money #job
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How to apply for financial aid for college?
I need to know how to get aid for funding my college classes. #college
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What should I do before graduating college?
The real world (I'm assuming) is definitely different from the college bubble. Before I graduate college, what should I prepare for /expect from the real world? #college #graduate-school
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How do you make the best of college?
I am going to be a Freshman this fall.There are so many things to do at college, with so little time. How do you make the best out of the time at college? #college #college-major #college-bound
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How do you make connections at a college fair with the admission directors?
I'm a rising senior and I'll be attending a college fair soon. I hope to attend Northeastern or Johns Hopkins and I want to leave a lasting impression on the admission officers that will be at the fair representing the schools. What types of questions should I ask and how do I follow up after...
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Are some colleges better than others?
I have been searching for colleges that I would like to apply this upcoming December. But does the college that I attend to affect me later in life? I want to major in medicine and education. Please help! #colleges
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Which college is best for me to attend if I want to become a teacher?
i like to become a teacher #college #teaching
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What college should I go to
I am asking this question because it is important what college you go to. #football
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What strategies do you find useful which help with getting more work/tasks done, even when you lack motivation?
I am a high school student and with this approaching school year, I want to be diligent and perseveringly studious with my coursework. However, in the past, I have found it difficult to keep going or even start important tasks for which I lack the motivation to do. I was wondering what...
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When its time to apply for college, how many colleges should I apply to?
I'm asking this question because I want to know the best number of colleges to apply at once. #college #professor
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What are habits for success?
What do you do every morning to be productive during the day? At night?
Any tips are more than appreciated! :) #help #advice #success #fitness #exercise #routine #habits
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What are good undergraduate business majors for an entrepreneurship track?
I'm a business student entering his second year of university. While I still am taking prerequisite classes, I want to declare my major first. My ultimate goal is to own my own business, yet I'm realistic and realize that'll be difficult right out of college. Therefore, what are good business...
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How to find a mentor in University?
Hi all. Over the past year I have been reading books, watching youtube videos, and talking with various people on the topics of self-development, entrepreneurship, leadership, etc. However, I'm missing a mentor figure in my life. How do you recommend finding a mentor, whether it be a professor...
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I want to be financially independent in 3 years. Tips?
What steps should I take if I want to make this a gradual process?
I am in University going into my sophomore year.
Books to read? People to talk to? etc.
Thanks y'all! #finance #management #university #advice #money-management
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What are important skills to have?
When working at a job, or even daily life, what types of skills do you have that help you on a day to day basis? #career #jobs #skills
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How to get more involved in the community?
Are there organizations or something that you would recommend I join/do in the community? What is a good way to start getting involved ? #career #job #community #community-involvement