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Are Leaders born or made?
I am a high school student and I consider myself a leader. I however, want to improve my leadership skills as I will be taking on bigger leadership positions in the next school year. I know that leaders are made through learning and teaching but also, could it be true that we may be born with...
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How hard is it to find a job in nursing?
I plan on going to nursing school in Texas, California, or Arizona and I'm wondering how hard it is to find a job there #nursing #nurse #jobs
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What are Industrial-Organizational psychologists?
What would someone expect to do (daily tasks and so on) with a career as an industrial-organizational psychologist? #career #psychology #industrial-organizational
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As a full-time college student with a part-time job, how do you manage time productively?
I'm asking this question because generally full-time students tend to find it difficult to balance well between school and work. #college #jobs #student #time-management #productivity
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What's the average day of a Software Engineer?
I'm asking about this because I'd like to know how my future lifestyle will most likely end up #engineering #technology #software #tech #and
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What classes should I take in high school to achieve a career in surgery
I am going to be a sophomore in high school next year and I was wondering if there was any specific courses or classes I can take to get into a great medical university such as Vanderbilt. I would like to have a field in spine surgeon. #high-school #surgery #surgeon #high-school-classes...
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What's the best way to contact a college about a major?
I'm confused about who to contact. #college #college-major
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Should I go to college if it's not payed for?
This question is important to myself because I am recently beginning to search for colleges and scholarships and I need advice on how to maneuver through the next couple of years. #college
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Should I take classes that are irrelevant to my major?
I am asking this question because I recently looked at some classes I would have to take in order to major in my intended major and that are different for each school. So I am wondering if I should go to a school that offers my major but I have to take unrelated classes in return. #major
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How long do I need to go to school to be a doctor?
I am interested in being a doctor but I need to know how long I will have to go to college. #college #doctor #medicine #medicine-school
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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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What different career paths can an economics major pursue?
I am interested in majoring in economics because I am interested in the field of business and was wondering what potential careers could build off of this degree. #business #career #economics #degree
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What can you major in to become a pediatrician?
I am interested in the occupation of being a pediatrician but don't know what majors I could pursue besides biology and biochemistry. #college #doctor #college-major #biology #pediatrics #biochemistry
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What can you major in to become a lawyer?
I was wondering what other majors I could pursue rather than pre-law. #college #college-major #law #lawyer
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What are the benefits of entering into an ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) or a similar program during college?
I have always wanted to serve my country in some fashion and a career in the military is one of the choices I currently have in mind. #college #military #financial-aid
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What are the best ways to manage time in college?
I never want to be unorganized or out of time when I'm on my own. #college #business #psychology #mathematics
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When I go to college for engineering, is it necessary to pick a single field?
I'm asking this question because it's not like me to serve a single purpose towards sustainability or society. I want to do a whole lot of things for the world I live in and I want to know if my decided major in engineering will allow that. #college #engineer
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If I wasn't able to get a work-study job in college, what would be a great alternative?
I'm headed to college this Fall of 2016 and I don't want to have to depend on my parents so much for money for things such as books and equipment. I think it's essential to try and figure this out now. #college #business #student-loans #knowledge #scholar
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What are good extra curricular's to join in high school, that look good for college?
I would like to be able to go to college, and hopefully this will help to achieve my goal. #college #student
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How do I stand out?
I am an advertising major. This is very competitive field! How can I stang out / get ahead in order to get an advertising job straight out of college? #college #marketing #job-search #advertising
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I want to establish myself as a writer after college. What might be a viable means of getting my work out there, building my name, etc?
I am an English Major. Although I don't expect to make a quick career out of writing, my wish is to write long after my education is done. #teacher #writing #english #writer #fiction
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What are some good budget strategies for paying for college?
I'm a student who's not rich #college #university #student
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What careers can I get with an English Degree?
English is the major I am pursuing in college. I like reading and writing. #professor #university #graduate #writing #english
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What do you do when you're in college and are undecided about majors? What helps you choose?
I am an indecisive student. #college #teaching #college-major #university #student #undecided
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Do you have any suggestions on how I should go about choosing and completing my required honors courses?
I will be a freshman at Michigan State University to study civil engineering this fall. I have also been accepted into the Honors College at this school, which requires me to complete at least eight honors courses. I do not want to saddle myself with too many classes, but I also know that...
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Can you have a career as a Physician Assistant outside the United States?
I am a Biology Major, currently attending Florida Atlantic University. I plan to attend a PA program after I graduate college. I would like to work in a developing country, ideally somewhere in Africa. I was recommended to join the Peace Corps, however, I know little about it. Any thoughts?...
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How do I become a Physician Assistant in the Navy?
Does the Navy have PA programs? Or do you join the Navy after graduating from a PA program? I am still in college and was just wondering what options I might have with a career as a Physician Assistant. #college #medicine #pre-med #physician #physicians-assistant #united-states-navy
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How does one go about gathering a Homeschool communtity for classes?
I am going to college this next semester for Education to become a Secondary Science teacher. I have been home-schooled for 8 of my 12 school years, giving me a deep appreciation for the option of homeschooling. During those years many classes were done in Home-school 'classes' with a teacher...
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How do you afford college alone at 18?
Hi! I'm asking this question because I've recently heard from my parents that they will not be supporting me financially in college. Now, as an 18 year old who makes roughly $3000 a year coaching gymnastics, I ask, how do I afford college? FAFSA has only loaned me a small amount of money and...
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How do you get involved in ROTC at your college?
Hi! I'm asking this question because I've recently been informed that my parents are not supporting me financially in college. I've done some research and found that ROTC programs in college can help pay for tuition. It's something I would love to do, but the deadline for this year has already...