\u201cIt was as if my brain and my heart were arguing with each other… I started to question if this was really what I wanted, or if I should stick with a more logical approach\u2014not everyone gets a chance like this.\u201d
She didn\u2019t feel like she could talk to anyone about it. That\u2019s when she came across CareerVillage.org<\/strong><\/a>.
\u201cI don\u2019t quite remember how I found out about CareerVillage, but I do know that I felt so conflicted and trapped, that I just wanted someone to help me go down the right path. When I created my profile, the first question I asked was about becoming a nurse,” and got thoughtful answers from all kinds of nurses!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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From crime solving to caregiving<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nHelping people has always driven Layla. At first, she imagined herself solving crimes and bringing justice as a homicide detective. But over time, that passion shifted from solving problems to saving lives.
\u201cI looked at helping people from the side of bringing people to justice, but I wanted to look more into saving lives. The first thing I thought of was nursing.\u201d
Still, she felt overwhelmed. With two years left until graduation, she didn\u2019t know who she wanted to be, and the weight of her uncertainty was overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finding relief and real advice<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nPosting on CareerVillage.org was the first time Layla really talked about her career path, and the response she received changed everything.
\u201cIt was as if weight was lifted off my chest,\u201d she said. \u201cIt felt comforting, and most of all relatable. I\u2019ve talked to so many teachers, counselors, but none helped me understand as much as I understood those who gave me advice on CareerVillage.\u201d
She realized she wasn\u2019t behind or stuck. She wasn\u2019t alone.
“After receiving advice, it was comforting knowing what I could do and that I was not falling behind.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shifting paths: from nursing to neuroscience<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nLayla not only read the advice, she acted on it. She started researching careers in nursing and the mental health field. She wrote everything down and kept those notes close. And that exploration led her somewhere unexpected but exciting: neuroscience.
\u201cAfter the advice I received, I did extensive research. I also wrote down all the helpful advice so I could have it with me wherever I went!\u201d
Her career goals shifted. By seeking nursing information, she discovered neuroscience.
She began diving deep into career options in neuroscience and looking ahead to college and beyond with the CareerVillage.org community continuing to guide her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Layla wants others to know<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nIf she could speak to other students who feel stuck or unsure, she\u2019d tell them not to be afraid to ask for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMany are scared to leave behind their young self, but to grow, you need help and support from people around you,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Layla is now a 10th grader doing everything she can to get a head start on her future. She says CareerVillage.org isn\u2019t just for students, it\u2019s for anyone who wants to grow.
\u201cI think this is a really nice website for not just younger people but even older people. If you’re scared to communicate with people around you, it\u2019s a good website to get information. It\u2019s a nice website for everyone to have.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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\u201cI looked at helping people from the side of bringing people to justice, but I wanted to look more into saving lives. The first thing I thought of was nursing.\u201d
Still, she felt overwhelmed. With two years left until graduation, she didn\u2019t know who she wanted to be, and the weight of her uncertainty was overwhelming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Posting on CareerVillage.org was the first time Layla really talked about her career path, and the response she received changed everything.
\u201cIt was as if weight was lifted off my chest,\u201d she said. \u201cIt felt comforting, and most of all relatable. I\u2019ve talked to so many teachers, counselors, but none helped me understand as much as I understood those who gave me advice on CareerVillage.\u201d
She realized she wasn\u2019t behind or stuck. She wasn\u2019t alone.
“After receiving advice, it was comforting knowing what I could do and that I was not falling behind.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shifting paths: from nursing to neuroscience<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nLayla not only read the advice, she acted on it. She started researching careers in nursing and the mental health field. She wrote everything down and kept those notes close. And that exploration led her somewhere unexpected but exciting: neuroscience.
\u201cAfter the advice I received, I did extensive research. I also wrote down all the helpful advice so I could have it with me wherever I went!\u201d
Her career goals shifted. By seeking nursing information, she discovered neuroscience.
She began diving deep into career options in neuroscience and looking ahead to college and beyond with the CareerVillage.org community continuing to guide her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What Layla wants others to know<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nIf she could speak to other students who feel stuck or unsure, she\u2019d tell them not to be afraid to ask for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMany are scared to leave behind their young self, but to grow, you need help and support from people around you,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Layla is now a 10th grader doing everything she can to get a head start on her future. She says CareerVillage.org isn\u2019t just for students, it\u2019s for anyone who wants to grow.
\u201cI think this is a really nice website for not just younger people but even older people. If you’re scared to communicate with people around you, it\u2019s a good website to get information. It\u2019s a nice website for everyone to have.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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\u201cAfter the advice I received, I did extensive research. I also wrote down all the helpful advice so I could have it with me wherever I went!\u201d
Her career goals shifted. By seeking nursing information, she discovered neuroscience.
She began diving deep into career options in neuroscience and looking ahead to college and beyond with the CareerVillage.org community continuing to guide her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If she could speak to other students who feel stuck or unsure, she\u2019d tell them not to be afraid to ask for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cMany are scared to leave behind their young self, but to grow, you need help and support from people around you,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Layla is now a 10th grader doing everything she can to get a head start on her future. She says CareerVillage.org isn\u2019t just for students, it\u2019s for anyone who wants to grow.
\u201cI think this is a really nice website for not just younger people but even older people. If you’re scared to communicate with people around you, it\u2019s a good website to get information. It\u2019s a nice website for everyone to have.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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