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May 13
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S12, E8: What if I Don’t Know What to Ma...

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Feeling pressured to pick a ”forever” career path before you’ve even graduated high school? Host Tasha (formerly at Boston University and USC) and IvyWise counselor Alecia (formerly at Duke University) share expert advice on exploring majors, navigating the ”undeclared” route, and demonstrating intellectual curiosity even if your academic interests are still ... Show More
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