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[Answer] As an undergraduate at a regular second-tier university majoring in Statistics, I’ve been torn between the finance industry and engineering (mainly fields like communications engineering and automation) for graduate school. How should I choose?
Zhihu Q&AMarch 22, 2026

[Answer] As an undergraduate at a regular second-tier university majoring in Statistics, I’ve been torn between the finance industry and engineering (mainly fields like communications engineering and automation) for graduate school. How should I choose?

In my personal view, for a Statistics undergraduate, applying to a master’s program in Automation would be quite challenging, while Finance may be relatively easier. Besides these two options, Statist

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[Answer] I majored in Automation (Rail Vehicle Electric Drive) as an undergraduate. How limiting will my career options be after graduation?
Zhihu Q&AMarch 22, 2026

[Answer] I majored in Automation (Rail Vehicle Electric Drive) as an undergraduate. How limiting will my career options be after graduation?

In general, Automation already offers a broader range of career options than many other majors. Even with a specialization like rail vehicle electric drive, its employment limitations are relatively s

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[Answer] Is There a Difference Between E-commerce Courses at Undergraduate Universities and Junior Colleges?
Zhihu Q&AMarch 22, 2026

[Answer] Is There a Difference Between E-commerce Courses at Undergraduate Universities and Junior Colleges?

In an ideal sense, the two may seem similar, but a school education is not only about knowledge—it also involves ways of learning, background, and future social networks. The difference between underg

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[Answer] I’m a first-year science and engineering student majoring in Measurement and Control Technology and Instrumentation. What can I do to become a student at a certain art academy?
Zhihu Q&AMarch 22, 2026

[Answer] I’m a first-year science and engineering student majoring in Measurement and Control Technology and Instrumentation. What can I do to become a student at a certain art academy?

Dropping out and retaking the entrance exams is probably the only way. If you just want to study art, that’s a different matter. There isn’t enough information to give a more specific answer.

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[Answer] I’m a female freshman majoring in Computer Science and Technology at an average university, but I’m not good at C programming. The competition in my major is intense. Is it feasible to switch to Environmental Science?
Zhihu Q&AMarch 22, 2026

[Answer] I’m a female freshman majoring in Computer Science and Technology at an average university, but I’m not good at C programming. The competition in my major is intense. Is it feasible to switch to Environmental Science?

First, find out whether your university allows students to change majors and what the process is. If not, consider whether you are willing to pay the time and energy cost of dropping out and retaking

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[Answer] I'm a second-year student in a regular undergraduate mechanical engineering program, and I feel like I can't see the road ahead or understand the bigger picture. What should I do?
Zhihu Q&AMarch 22, 2026

[Answer] I'm a second-year student in a regular undergraduate mechanical engineering program, and I feel like I can't see the road ahead or understand the bigger picture. What should I do?

When you can't see the future clearly, the most important thing is to do well in the present, not waste your time—time should always give something back.

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[Answer] I'm majoring in Computer Networks and want to buy a computer for around 4,000 RMB. I don't play games—any recommendations?
Zhihu Q&AMarch 22, 2026

[Answer] I'm majoring in Computer Networks and want to buy a computer for around 4,000 RMB. I don't play games—any recommendations?

If you don’t need portability, a desktop is strongly recommended because it offers far better performance than a laptop at the same price. For non-gaming use, an AMD Ryzen R5 or R7 setup with 16GB DDR

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[Answer] I’m 26—should I focus on finding a partner and getting married first, or work hard on building my career first?
Zhihu Q&AMarch 22, 2026

[Answer] I’m 26—should I focus on finding a partner and getting married first, or work hard on building my career first?

My direct advice: do what you can do first, and do it well. Cherish the people worth cherishing—if you meet someone like that, don’t let them slip away too easily. Life is not always an either-or choi

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[Answer] What Will the Future of Smart Agriculture Look Like?
Zhihu Q&AMarch 22, 2026

[Answer] What Will the Future of Smart Agriculture Look Like?

At present, smart agriculture is still far from becoming mainstream. But from the broader perspective of technological progress and the direction of artificial intelligence, agriculture is bound to be

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[Answer] What Advice Do You Have for Junior College Students?
Zhihu Q&AMarch 22, 2026

[Answer] What Advice Do You Have for Junior College Students?

Life is a long-distance run; where you are at a given moment is only temporary. In the current environment, an associate degree is still generally considered relatively low, so it’s important to work

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[Answer] Have you used any free laboratory management software?
Zhihu Q&AMarch 22, 2026

[Answer] Have you used any free laboratory management software?

Bika LIMS is developed on Plone and uses Python, but it requires some technical background.

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[Answer] Any Recommended Introductory Computer Science Books for High School Seniors?
Zhihu Q&AMarch 22, 2026

[Answer] Any Recommended Introductory Computer Science Books for High School Seniors?

Here is a set of accessible introductory books on computers and programming. They are suitable not only for high school seniors, but also for anyone interested in computers and programming who has no

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