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Rachel Weinheimer

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Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
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Adam Jul 01, 2018 948 views

Is cardiology a good field to become a surgeon in?

I am a rising junior in college and I know its really early to be thinking about this. I am positive I want to become a surgeon and have chosen three fields that sound interesting to me: Cardiothoracic surgeon, General surgeon, or Trauma Surgeon, in that order. #surgeon #general-surgery...

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Adam Jul 01, 2018 1385 views

Will becoming a doctor be worth the time and energy?

Is it worth all the money you'll have to spend, the amount of studying you'll have to do, and the fact that you'll have to hold of on things like having a family? #doctor #medicine #surgeon #medical-school #medical-school

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Samantha Mar 31, 2018 1196 views

Honestly, what is college like?

What is a typical college day like? What do you do? I have some friends who love their college experience and others hate it. I want a holistic but honest idea of college. I am looking forward to it but I just want to know. Everyone's experience is different but I'd still like to know....

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Anacletus Mar 31, 2018 957 views

Is it a good idea to practice the SAT Test with different books from different companies?

I am asking this question because I am getting ready for the SAT, and I have different book from different companies like College Board, Princeton, and Kaplan and I am no sure which book is best for SAT preparation.#sat Practice #college #college-advice

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Ciara Mar 27, 2018 1182 views

How can a shy person be successful in college?

I love hanging out with people and participating in activities. However, I feel very uncomfortable when I don't know anyone in the room, so often I stay in and keep to myself. When I'm with a bunch of strangers, I feel like the odd one out and have difficulty getting comfortable enough to...

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Joy Mar 27, 2018 1674 views

On my college application, can I list things I accomplished prior to high school?

I am going to apply for colleges by the end of the year. I have a lot of things I can talk about prior to high school because I was an immigrant and I did a lot back then in another country. I hope I can put those on my college application so then the people can understand me more. #college...

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Cooper Mar 27, 2018 626 views

How do I find scholarship opportunities?

I was awarded a merit scholarship. What are the best sites to find scholarship opportunities? #college #college-advice #scholarships

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Cooper Mar 27, 2018 865 views

How important is the college you attend for your undergraduate degree?

I have gotten into several schools, with varied reputations. My parents would like me to attend the most challenging and reputable from an academic standpoint. I want to find the right fit. #college #college-advice #college-selection

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Destinee Mar 27, 2018 1406 views

How should I decide what college I want to go to?

I'm stuck between two good colleges in North Carolina and I told my parents I would wait to decide until I got to see them both in person. But I'm not sure what questions to ask or what to look for. #college #college-advice #college-selection

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Jonathan Mar 27, 2018 848 views

What are some classes to take in college that will make me a more well-rounded person?

College offers so many opportunities to learn new things - but we don't have a lot of extra class time after we take the requirements for the core curriculum and for our major. So I would like a few recommendations on courses that are worth taking so I can learn something else that is fun and...

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Caroline (Skyler) Mar 27, 2018 1016 views

Is it more worth it to apply for and/or receive a large amount of small scholarships or a small amount of large scholarships?

It is very time consuming and tedious to apply for one hundred low-value scholarships, but it is difficult for me to write essays for the prompts associated with higher-value scholarships. #scholarships #college-advice #college #financial-services

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Zachary Mar 27, 2018 1226 views

How do I balance spending and saving?

My instinct is to spend only what I have to, then spend the rest on luxuries. What are some strategies for developing healthy financial practices? #college-advice
#personal-finance #savings

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Zipporah Mar 27, 2018 754 views

What is the estimated budget for a freshman in college?

It is important to know for incoming seniors to prepare in their high school years if needed. #money-management #college #college-advice #college-bound

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Taylor Mar 27, 2018 2244 views

What are the benefits of going to community college before transferring to a university?

#community-college #college #college-advice

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Matthew Mar 27, 2018 663 views

Should I live on-campus?

I was recently accepted into University of California Santa Barbara and room and board is very expensive. Should I live on-campus or find an apartment elsewhere? #college #college-advice #college-bound

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Ben Mar 27, 2018 735 views

What are the benefits of a double major when considering post-graduate education or the job market?

My name is Ben, and I'm planning on majoring in Molecular Biology, with plans on going to med school. However, because of my passion and talent in music, I am seriously considering to pursue a second degree in music. But after doing some research, I am unsatisfied with the results I have...

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Ben Mar 27, 2018 778 views

Should I start a recording studio while pursuing an undergraduate degree?

I'm majoring in Molecular Biology, and I'm planning on graduating in three years, not necessarily for prestige (though that would be cool!) but mainly because of costs. Using my AP courses, I would likely take 18 semester credit hours a year to complete the required courses on time for med...

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Azaleah Mar 27, 2018 902 views

What are some helpful tips to effectively manage my time between school and a social life during college?

I am off to my first year of college in the fall, and I am going to have to learn how to balance my time between school and a social life in a way that keeps me mentally healthy and happy. #college-advice #time-management #college

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Zayda Mar 27, 2018 1096 views

I'm already a senior about to graduate, but what are your best tips for applying or getting ready for college?

I just want to help give advice to anyone out there! #college #college-advice #college-admissions #college-applications

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Netanya Mar 26, 2018 637 views

What are some ways to live cheaply at a Californian university?

I'm moving from Texas to attend San Jose State University, but my father keeps warning me about how much more expensive California is than Houston. I want to know some tips on saving money since I don't want to stress my family out about expenses. Tips on making money would also be...

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Ethan Mar 12, 2018 1067 views

How important is what I do after I graduate?

I have no idea what I'm going to do when I graduate in the winter of 2020. That's two years away, making me halfway through my college career. I get that I still have time but is it able to have a corporate career if I go and do volunteer work or travel after graduating? #after-graduation...

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Paige Mar 02, 2018 915 views

What are some ways to save/earn money while in college?

I have a part-time job and I'm commuting from home to college (so that's helped a lot), but I'm still trying to save for additional costs and even the next year.
#college-advice

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Vincent Mar 02, 2018 608 views

What is a good structured way of balancing my studying and college life so that I am not creating bad habits early in my college life?

I am going to play football for Texas Lutheran University, and I am very excited for the college life ahead. When I exert more thought into the whole process, I begin to think about having to balance my studying and college social/athletic life, and I want to be able to thrive in the classroom...

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Mireia Feb 17, 2018 1335 views

What are the best jobs for college students looking to pay for tuition?

I'm asking because college is expensive and I'm wondering if there are any jobs out there that are perfect for busy full-time students besides work study. Preferably anything online. Personal experience is super helpful. I appreciate the guidance. #college-jobs #college #college-advice...

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Mireia Feb 17, 2018 1190 views

Would you recommend graduating early in college if you have all the credits?

My fields of study may require lots of graduate school so is there a way to shorten the time I'm working towards a bachelor's? If so, how? And is that recommended? I really appreciate personal experience and guidance. #college #college-advice #higher-education #colleges #college-major...

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Mireia Feb 16, 2018 1473 views

What are some of the best things to major in if you want to become an orthodontist?

#orthodontist #teeth #dentistry #dental-hygienist #dental-practice #career #career-choice #career-counseling #job-search #career-path #careers #job #college #college-major #college-advice #college #college-admissions #college-major #college-advice #biochemistry #biology #chemistry

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George Feb 15, 2018 4851 views

AP Bio junior or senior year?

I'm a sophomore going into junior year and I'm planning to take AP Bio since I might go into the medical field. One of my teachers said that if I take AP Bio junior year I'll start to forget it by the time I take pre-med classes in college. Also whichever year I don't take AP Bio I'll take AP...

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Mireia Feb 04, 2018 935 views

Which job would you recommend more- becoming a dentist or an orthodontist? Why?

#orthodontist #teeth #dentistry #dental-hygienist #dental-practice #career #career-choice #career-counseling #job-search #career-path #careers #job #college #college-major #college-advice

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Khloe Jan 30, 2018 789 views

Is summer school more expensive than a normal school year?

I have to pay tuition on my own and I am wondering how that will affect me...

#college-tuition

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Khloe Jan 30, 2018 664 views

How many general education hours are required?

How many hours do you have to take before declaring a major?

#college-advice