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Question from a 9th grader: How did you get started in your career, and what choices helped you the most?
Hello! I am a 14-year-old 9th-grade student from the United States. For a school assignment, I am exploring potential future career paths and learning about what it takes to succeed in the professional world. I have a wide range of interests right now, including therapy/mental health, law...
How to get from PharmD to bench work drug synthesis?
As a high school senior, my current plan is to enter a 6 year PharmD program, then either go into a fellowship or a PhD program (in Organic Chemistry, perhaps) to secure the relevant qualifications for the R&D work I want to do. However, I'm very hesitant about the PharmD portion, as I am...
Would a BSc in Chemistry from an Ivy League be more attractive to employer & PhD programs than a BSc (BSPS) in Pharmaceutical Sciences from another good school?
As it stands, I have a few great schools in mind for a BSPS that I think I stand a good chance of getting into (ex. Northeastern University, University of Pittsburg, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor). However, I've hesitated to add any Ivy Leagues to my college list because none of them...
How To "Secure" A PhD program?
I'm fairly certain I'll have to pursue a PhD after my undergrad degree in order to do the pharma R&D I dream about. What can undergrad today do to better their chances of finding a professor to take them on? Beyond undergrad research, what kinds of opportunities exist to establish yourself in...
Is BSPS + Organic Chem PhD a strong profile for Big Pharma Work?
What are the logistics of doing a BSPS followed immediately by a PhD in Organic Chemistry? Would an OrgoChem PhD would be more advantageous than a MedChem PhD towards securing a bench job in big pharma? Is a BSPS a good undergrad degree to support that? I'm inclined towards it in order to leave...
What Can You Do With A BSPS?
What quality of job (pay & technicality) can one expect with solely a Bachelors of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences? Is it worth it/feasible to work (primarily to afford further education), or should one just go straight for a graduate degree in something else (ex. Medicinal Chemistry) and...
What kind of jobs and opportunities can I find with a Creative Writing or Musical Theater major?
For starters, I'm going to be going into my freshman year at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey. This may change, but as of right now, I really want to be an author or playwright. I often find myself worrying about not being able to find good jobs in creative fields. If you...
How can I connect early childhood education to psychology and criminal justice?
I am interested mainly in early childhood education as it fits in with work i have done but also psychology. What can I work towards and what is a good career path for me?
Where should I work if I want to be a pastry chef?
I’ve always loved baked desserts and I really want to go into a career I like instead of rotting at a desk job. Which type of job should I start with to work my way upwards?
Advice on getting into Security Awareness or Technical writer ?
I am a recent Cybersecurity graduate looking to break into Security Awareness and Human Risk Management, I am looking for advice on the most strategic entry-to-junior level roles to target. Specifically, would it be more effective to build foundational skills as a Technical Writer to master...
What is your take on the fact that the rise of AI could start to take the place of various hands-on careers For example, AI motion tracking could begin to replace the human element of a physical therapist; or do you feel that jobs requiring unpredictable physical work are "safe" and will never truly replicate what a human can do? ?
I'm in my Junior year in High School and I'm interested in becoming a Physical Therapist. My question is specifically about AI in general while also being interested in the Physical Therapy aspect of it.
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What is the perfect career path for a major in political science and a minor in physiology? #Spring26
I want to learn more about what career I should pursue and what majors are the best path to achieve those careers.
How can I manage my time better so I don't get overwhelmed by work and still have time to do things I want and need to do (Hobbies, job, etc)?
How can I manage my time better so I don't get overwhelmed by work and still have time to do things I want and need to do (Hobbies, job, etc)?
I am interested in going into IT. I value friendship and working alone. Is this a good career for me?
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