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So You Want To Be A Lawyer: 8 Steps

By Hilary CairnsLast updated on December 22, 2022
If you dream of attending Harvard or Yale, you may be considering a career as a lawyer. It’s a popular choice, but it’s important to know exactly what you have to do to get this distinguished position. Here are the 8 steps you’ll need to take, from your high school senior year to being hired …
Teaching is one of the careers biology majors can pursue.
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Potential Careers For Biology Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Do you love studying the inner workings of plants as well as animals? Interested in how the environment impacts these living things, as well as how they impact the environment? If you are, a biology-related career may be well suited to your areas of interest. We’ve put together a few potential careers for biology majors, …
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Myth: Unpaid Internships Aren’t Worth It

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
There is a heavy debate about whether or not it is worth taking internships if they’re unpaid. So let’s take a closer look at what you really get out of an internship besides a paycheck, and you can determine if it’s worthwhile for you personally…or not. College Credit Oftentimes if an internship is unpaid, they’ll …
These are a few potential careers for marketing majors.
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Potential Career Paths For Marketing Majors

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Marketing majors have always been in great demand across multiple industries. That demand has grown exponentially in today’s ever-evolving marketing landscape. Professionals must have the skills to integrate proven traditional techniques with modern marketing strategies. Understanding how to harness online social media is a must for today’s marketing majors. So what are the potential careers …
Internships can be a great way to gain experience. Here are a few answers to your questions about internships
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FAQs About Internships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
An internship is a short-term (paid or unpaid) work experience that takes place in a professional setting. Internships typically have a specified commencement and completion date and are monitored by an experienced professional in the field. Here are some common questions about internships. Should I apply to any internship opportunity I come across? To make …
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How to Increase Your Chances of Getting an Internship

By Allison WignallLast updated on December 22, 2022
An internship is an invaluable experience. Not only will it look good on a future resume, but it allows you a sneak peek into your potential career field, gives you industry contacts, and helps you develop relevant skills. You should absolutely consider doing at least one internship during your college years (if not multiple), and …
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The Pros and Cons of a Fellowship

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Fellowships are programs that are often associated more with graduate and doctoral students, but some undergraduate students may also benefit from fellowship opportunities. What is a Fellowship? A fellowship is an academic and financial opportunity for a student to work as a research or lab assistant for a professor. Depending on the specific field and …
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The Difference Between Internships And Fellowships

By College Raptor StaffLast updated on December 22, 2022
Though some use the terms interchangeably, internships and fellowships differ in quite a few ways. Let’s break down the differences. Internship vs Fellowship An internship is essentially an opportunity for students to gain work experience in a field they are interested in pursuing. Some students may do internships to get a first-hand look at a …