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Emmanuel Jan 11 1119 views

When people say to invest in your career, do they mean genuinely put money into it or put a decent amount of time into it (ex. time worth, time = money).?

Putting money into your career & time into it are completely different things & I feel like they can be commonly mixed up promotio & engagement wise, so what's the true meaning.

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Jolene Nov 06, 2023 1931 views

In Australia, how big is the difference between the *content* of a Bachelor's Degree with Honours and an equivalent Master's Degree?

I understand that Bachelor + Honours degrees typically take 4 years, while Master’s degrees take about 2. But is there a difference in the *content* of these degrees? I'm specifically interested in La Trobe University, but advice about other universities are welcome as well! For reference,...

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Cale Oct 14, 2023 1353 views

What does a day in the life of an astrophysicist/cosmologist look like?

What does one do during the day? Would you study research that has come out about new materials and other things, try to come up with theories, or try to find flaws in theories that have been brought up?

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cristian Oct 19, 2023 4498 views

Which universities will teach me how to become a pilot for planes?

how a search a university of Plane Pilot?

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Hayden Oct 17, 2023 8889 views

How much do aerospace engineers make when they first start?

I'm in 8th grade and preparing for my future for when I get into college, my dream job is to be an Aerospace Engineer because I love science.

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Cale Oct 17, 2023 370 views

What are people's opinions on the new research on the speed of certain particles and the like?

Do you think there are particles that travel faster than the speed of light, or do you think that it is just nonsense? What are your opinions on the celestial bodies found in places previously thought to not exist in those places based on the Big Bang theory?

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CareerVillage Office Hours Jun 29, 2023 2211 views

What are the different roles you can work inside of a laboratory?

Note: this is part of our Professionals series where volunteers share questions they wish they saw on the platform

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ashna Sep 27, 2023 609 views

How important are extracurriculars for admissions in CS in Pakistan, and for Master's abroad, and how do I find extracurriculars with limited opportunities and freedom ?

I feel really overwhelmed by how to find notable extracurricular activities, especially since I am a girl living in Pakistan and have limited freedom as well as limited money. I don't know where to even start to find internships, extracurriculars etc and my college does not offer anything. I...

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Vedant Sep 10, 2023 553 views

Questions about astrophysics?

Hi, I'm looking for somebody working in astrophysics willing to answer some questions I had about that career stream (just so I know what it's like working in it).

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Jazmin Sep 21, 2023 564 views

why is physics involved in ultrasound?

ultrasound

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Javon Jul 31, 2023 1133 views

What proficiency would be considered paramount in scientific fields?

I understand that people in these fields need to be proficient in science and critical thinking, as well as curious. Can you tell me more about how these factors are used in your work, if at all? Which of these, if any, would you find most important for your line of work?

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Italy Aug 15, 2023 4177 views

What does it mean to go to college before university? What is college for?

I plan to go to ASU but I'm advised to go to college first, but I always thought ASU was college?

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Noelle Aug 29, 2023 8980 views

What are the steps I need to take to become a pit crew member in formula 1?

Everywhere that I have looked does not tell me these steps.

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Parker Aug 24, 2023 436 views

Why did you choose to be a Nuclear Power Reactor Operator?

When did you most feel being a Nuclear Power Reactor Operator was right for you?

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natasha Jul 31, 2023 449 views

college acceptances chances?

what are the odds of someone getting accepted to a good school if their grades are average but their extra curricular activities are very varied and their college essay is good