Amherst, Massachusetts
What are the small steps along with the big steps someone who desires to become a medical doctor take?
I’m a 12th grade student who maintains a high GPA and works at a local hospital wanting to becoming a medical doctor.
How do I make sure the career I'm choosing is the correct one?
I'm currently 17 and I'm a senior in high school, but I'm finding it difficult to pick a career choice mostly because after I invest money into that career what if I decide 2 months in, that's it's not for me. Then what do I do? How do I make sure that I pick a career choice that goes with me,...
Is the path to becoming a pharmacist difficult?
One of my dream jobs is to become a pharmacist and want to know what classes to take in college. I want to know is being a pharmacist worth the time spent in college.
What advice can you give?
What advice do you have for someone seeking a career change?
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What should I look for when deciding the college I want to go to?
When did you decide that this was the career you wanted?
That this was what you wanted to do for the rest of your life. #FALL2
Could you help share with me what you would have done differently with your process to becoming a PE teacher to make it easier for my journey?
I am a Senior graduating High School this year and aspire to be a Physical- Education teacher. I am new to the process and want to know the best way to do it. Thank you! #Fall22
How did you decide what to continue and what direction to go after college? #Fall 22
IF my potential major is biology? How could I narrow down my options after graduating?
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Which is a better major ? #fall22
Which is a better major? Psychology or Law?
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For someone who aspires to attain a career in medical administration and may double major in health sciences/biology and business administration, which major should I choose to list on my diploma for my bachelor's degree? #Fall22
I feel as though my true passion lies in administration and I aspire to incorporate health policy and science into my future career as well. In order to attain a job in health administration and potentially get into a good graduate school, I am questioning which bachelor's degree I should...
What do I do if I'm undecided on which art related major I want to choose?
I've always been passionate about the arts ever since I was a child. However, now that it's time to apply to colleges I'm stuck on deciding a major. I still think I have a lot to improve on in my artwork which school can help me with. However, I'm not quite sure which major to choose. I love...
What steps should I take in high school in order to study journalism at a strong university?
I am a sophomore in high school, and English has always been my favorite subject. I love to write, especially when I am able to represent stories of those who cannot or struggle to. The field of journalism is one that fascinates me, and I intend on pursuing it in college!
Tech company interview
What does the interview process for a tech company look like?
What type of skills and attributes are put into consideration when choosing a career path?
I am in the 10th grade and already have some hobbies and things I enjoyed but I want to know if they can be developed into a career path.
Why are counselors important when it comes to mental health?
My dream career is to be a mental health counselor. Mental health counselors talk to a patient and get to know the person, they do this so they can give advice or feedback that relates more to the patient and their struggles. Speaking from personal experience I have found that counseling does...
How do I know if secondary or elementary education is right for me?
How will I know if secondary or elementary education is right for me? I know I want to teach special education I just don't know what age group I want to teach.
Types of Goals?
How can you find your goals in life if you're struggling with what career path you wanna go down?
How to get noticed by colleges?
How do i get colleges to notice me in a small, lesser known school
"fun" Engineering jobs?
I'm looking for an engineering field that isn't completely a desk job. Aerospace, electrical, mechanical, and industrial engineering stand out to me. I'd appreciate any insights into the type of work each field has and how they compare.
What can I do to be successful in Elementary Education?
I am currently a senior in highschool, looking to major in Elementary-Education. Is there any helpful tips to be successful in that major, or any recommendations of the job it's self?
How should I get involved in political campaigns when I get to college?
How should I get involved in political campaigns when I get to college. I am a senior in high school and I am looking to pursue the political science field and want to become a lawyer. I love my AP Government class and learning about our history and the Constitution.
How do I know what Scholarships I've won?
How do I know which scholarships I have been chosen for? I've applied to so many on multiple websites, how do I know if and when I am awarded one?
College Activities?
How does college life differ at big schools compared to smaller schools?
What careers can you go into with an Environmental Science degree?
Just interested, I wish to have opportunities to work with animals.
How difficult is it to find a career after graduating from an astronomy major?
I really enjoy my physics class and I want to major in astronomy, but am not sure what I want to do with it after college. I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to find a career that I will really love.
How long does it take to become a Nurse Anesthetist?
Should I take a gap year before going into nursing?
How do I pursue a career teaching at a university?
I am interested in teaching, something likely involving music, but I don't know how to get involved.
How do I narrow down my list of colleges?
I have about 20 colleges left on my list and I could use some advice as to how I should go about narrowing down my list to find the few I should apply to.
Question for my future
What steps can I take today, that would move me closer to my dream? #fall22
What is the best college for me to go to if I want to major in Criminal Psychology?
I plan to major in Criminal Psychology when I go to college. I have already started thinking about what classes I should take in high school to help prepare to go into that field. I live in a place where there are a bunch of Ivy League schools around, I'm just not sure what college would fit me...
Questions about college and careers
How are college and the top one percent related? Do you have to obtain a good education to make lots of money?
What is the hardest part about becoming a dentist?
I am a senior at Amherst Regional High School and am intested in studying chemistry in college. Outside of school, I ride horses, sing and dance.
What does a career in Sound Engineering entail?
How does one pursue a degree in such, and where would this job likely to have openings?
What does the day in the life of a physician assistant consist of? How rigorous were the classes in college for this program?
I am a senior in high school and am applying to the pre-physician assistant program at a couple of colleges. I am very interested in science and would love to know more about this major.
What was the hardest part in completing medical school?
Interested in being in the medical field but still deciding in between Physician Assistant or being a doctor
Why should I become a Physician Assistant instead of going ahead and study to be a doctor?
Interested in being in the medical field but not sure which path to head towards. Second guess myself if I can actually make my plans of being in the medical field come true.
Whats a good website to look for scholarships #Fall22?
Whats a good website to look for scholarships #Fall22
What are some red flags about colleges that I should look out for when visiting and applying?
What are some red flags about colleges that I should look out for when visiting and applying?
How was the transfer from highschool to college and nursing school?l?
I am curious about the workload, time management needed, and the rigor of courses in nursing school.
how would my peers describe me ?
what should i do to study law? I'm good at debating showing evidence to my claims but i also don't know if i'm going to be good at it but i love auguring in the court and fighting for what i believe is right.I work hard i make sure i get my work done when it's assigned and if i had a bad grade...
How did you come to terms with/and find yourself WANTING to be in the medical field, despite the expectations of immigrant parents?
If you're a first-gen and you have immigrant parents who wanted you to become a doctor, how did you come to terms with/and find yourself wanting to be in the medical field, rather than just going into it because your parents told you?
What is the best direction if you want to become a 2D Animator?
I'm currently a senior in high school, aiming to become a 2D Animator, but I don't know the best way to achieve that goal efficiently in a way that works best for me. I still want to review basic drawing skills while also developing new animation skills so I can build a career out of what I...
How do I apply to get scholarships?
I want to get more scholarships so I can have less to worry about for the future.
"What makes a "top college" a good college?
What makes any standard college different from one another?
What is the best way to keep on track of student loans so you don't have a lot of debt?
When thinking of getting a higher education, the most thing that scares me is being in a lot of debt and not having received the education/standards needed. How can I be able to study worry-free knowing I have to pay off the student loans I will have sooner or later?
How much do public colleges and universities cost per year on average in a 4 year program?
I'm interested in starting to save for college but I don't know how much to start begin with. I'm also hoping that I can get a decent number of scholarships to help lessen the financial strain on me and my family.
To college students, what would be the best way to manage your time?
I struggle to use my time wisely and tend to sleep. I was wondering about a way to survive college with less stress and more sleep time. I would like to learn a way to give me time for fun.
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