Apple Valley, California
Why is it important to find out how to manage your time in college and find a good group to study with when your at a college, especially as an engineer?
Aspiring biotech or pharmaceutical career with a major in chemical engineering.
What Surprised You About Transfer Credits and Costs?
What surprised you most about credits not transferring when going to UCLA or USC, and how did it affect your timeline? What financial challenges did you face, and how did you handle them?
How do other students study I have been in a homeschool/charter school my whole life, and I always wondered how students study to memorize topics, not just pass tests. ?
I am in 16 and in 12th grade about to graduate, and I am going straight into a community college while I save money to attend my dream university.
How do nurses who experienced caregiving or loss at a young age let those experiences shape the way they care for patients, and how do they stay emotionally strong without becoming overwhelmed? #Spring26
I’m 25 and pursuing a vocational program to become an LVN. My path into nursing was shaped by taking on caregiving responsibilities early in life and experiencing loss, which showed me how important compassionate care is. I’m interested in patient care and want to learn how nurses handle the...
What was the hardest part about majoring in Computer Engineering?
How did you manage to adapt to the workload? Were you able to have your own personal life and job aside from working towards your degree? Is it something you recommend for anyone?
How do I choose between being a therapist and being an actor?
I'm a 17-year-old high school student; I've loved doing theater for years. But I'm afraid I won't make any real money if that were to be my career. I'm passionate about helping children through therapy, but I think I would be happier in the long run if I were to pursue theater. I'm mostly...
Industry vs. Academia for Biostatisticians?
I've been trying to find an answer to what it means to be a biostatistician working in industry versus working in academia. This is what I gathered from searching the Internet: working in industry means working in a fast-paced environment and using statistical methods to prove a company's drug...
How can I get involved in international law as an undergraduate student and someone who is from California, when many opportunities in this field are in Washington DC/New York, and are difficult to gain experience in?
What is a pathway for someone interested in this field but unsure how to get her foot in the door to gain experience in it?
How do I continue to deal with rejection I feel like I’m being forced to settle for less than what I want every time I’m told no. ?
I’m a college sophomore who just got rejected from her dream school. For context, I have a 4.0 GPA, survived childhood cancer, and have been paying my own way through community college. I understand that I am not entitled to a yes from everyone. But I don’t understand how I could do everything...
Why can’t I get an internship?
I seem to be coming up short. I’ve been trying to get internship offers for summer and fall but there’s nothing in my area with the exception of medical scribes and volunteer opportunities. Any advice?
What extracurricular activities should I participate in while in college in order to get into medical school?
I'm an aspiring psychiatrist who is currently a high school senior and recently been accepted to prestigious universities like UCLA, UCI, and UCSD. I have participated in many volunteering and academic extracurriculars while in high school. However, I am wondering what I can do while pursuing...
How Can I Get Into Biostatistics as a CS Major?
I'm a second-year undergraduate computer science student, and I need some advice from anyone with experience finding their pathway in computer science. While I was applying to a research program, I found a passion to apply data science to biomedical research or biostatistics, and I want to...
Where can I get experience and volunteering to help me decide what potential career I would enjoy?
I have a passion for marine life and aquatic ecosystems. I have a project for a class and I have to create a presentation for my realistic, future career. I have looked into the following: Marine Biologist and Aquatic Veterinarian. I already asked a question on how to choose the following...
How do I choose between Aquatic Veterinarian and Marine Biologist for my potential future career?
I am in 10th grade and I am very passionate about marine life and it's ecosystems. Lately I have been looking at salary, etc. to decide between two jobs but I don't know what to choose. Aquatic veterinarians have a higher salary but schooling is expensive. Marine Biologist's have lower average...
How do I get a job at 14
I am a C student in school I work in lawn care during the weekend I am very hard working and get work done no matter what very respectful to clients and customers
How do I go into college with a positive mindset even though I know the career path I am choosing might not work out for me? How can I cope with knowing that I might need to shift gears at some point in the future? #fall25
I plan to go to school for my passion- theatre. How can I cope with the knowledge that it might not go according to plan?
What is the best degree to pursue if I want to be an athletic trainer?
I have played sports my whole life and I want sports to continue to be in my life after college. Therefore leading to my wanting to be an athletic trainer. I don't know anyone in this field already so I was wondering what I can do to reach my end goal of being an athletic trainer
What Engineering field is the best in regards to high growth and sustainability?
I am a high school Senior that is interested in Mechanical engineering. But as I go into college, I am concerned as to what Engineering major would take me the farthest, without worrying about major changes caused by AI or new technology.
How does the military set an individual up to make college a reality?
I am a high school senior planning to enlist in the Air Force, and I want more information on how I can utilize my benefits and timeline to enter college.
How to be sure of what you want to be in you're future?
What can I do or how can I find what I want to be in my future
What should I expect as a nursing major?
This I what I am planning on majoring in. I will be new to it, and I want to be as prepared as I can be.
What is the best advice that you can give incoming college freshman to get through university in 4 years?
I am a senior in high school preparing to submit my college applications. This time is pretty stressful and preparing for the future is something that is the next step for me; following the submission of my applications.
How can I prepare myself for a career in radiography when I’m worried about whether I’ll actually find a job in the field? #Fall25
How can I prepare myself for a career in radiography when I’m worried about whether I’ll actually find a job in the field? I’m also nervous about how hard the transition to college-level science and math classes will be what should I expect?
Art school graduates(or attenders !), do you think art school is worth it ?
I'm someone who has been jumping around majors before finally landing on art school as a path to go. I've heard a lot of mixed stories about whether art school was worth it or not. To anyone who currently attends, graduated or teaches, what are your opinions ?
What's some advice for new nursing students?
What's something a student starting a CNA program should be aware of? How does it compare to starting immediately as a nurse? Any advice?
How can a high school senior like myself, figure out what I really want to be in life?
I'm a high school senior and I know I want to go to college, but I don't know what for.
What would be the best business major for someone going into dentistry?
Hi! I'm currently a junior in high school and I'm especially interested in dentistry as I'm aiming to become an orthodontist in the future. I've heard different things about suggested majors to choose while in undergrad, mainly bio or chem. I'm considering being a business major even if I need...
12th grade, looking for Zoology College and Career paths.
I'm a senior in highschool, my dream is to pursue Zoology and if i'm being picky, Felinology. I want to know what colleges I should attend for this career path, what degree, and more. I live in southern California, and I also am interested in working with shelters as my first job, or being a...
The Path to and Residency into Forensic Pathology?
Hi, this is my first time asking for any advice so bear with me. I'm a junior in high school and I'm very concerned about how residency and the process of becoming a forensic pathologist works. Currently I'm not really set on a specific career that I want as I'm passionate about a variety of...
How to get your first screenwriting internship as a college student?
Does networking with professors help? Do I apply online?
What college majors will allow me to keep my options open towards jobs in healthcare?
I am currently a senior in high school; I am completely set that I want to have a job in healthcare in the future. I have been interested in dentistry for a while, specifically dental hygiene, though I also want to make more options available for myself in the field because my mind can always...
What can I do while still in community college to build up my portfolio for Dodge Film College in the Film and Media Studies program?
I already post ratings on Letterboxd and on my Instagram. What else can I do to get a good chance of being accepted into Dodge?
Would it be possible to work towards an Associates and Bachelors at the same time??
Hi, I'm a rising junior interested in becoming an orthodontist and I want to know how much I'll be able to take on once I go to college. I've heard you can get some Associates degrees online, which is something I've recently become interested in. My question is could I get an Associates in...
Does it matter what college I go to after high school before dental school?
Hi, I'm currently in high school and I'm interested in dentistry, more specifically orthodontics. I know that I have to go to a college/university for four years to get my Bachelors before I can go to a dental school, but are there any colleges I should lean towards specifically? Also, what...
Any advice on classes to take in high school in preparation for dentistry?
Hi, I'm a rising junior in high school and I'm interested in the dental field, more specifically being an orthodontist. I'm very curious about getting started but it's hard to find any information about what I need, what classes to take now, etc. I don't know where to start at all, so any tips...
When it comes to studying computer science no taking is a little different. What’s the best way to take notes and study when it comes to the subject There’s a more efficient to note. Take on paper or electronically and why??
Computer science note taking. What’s the best way to take notes?
There’s so many different ways but what’s the most effective way to study data , language and all things computer science?
What's the best way to find jobs for those who have recently graduated college, or will be graduating soon?
I feel like there's been a lot of talk about the lack of entry-level opportunities, and combined with the huge number of job boards, I want to make sure I'm making the most of my time.
MCAT, med school, and college major?
What is the best college major to prepare for the MCAT and medical school? Does the choice of major affect my chances of getting accepted into medical school, and how important is it to choose a major that covers all the prerequisite courses? Also, should I choose a major based on what...
MCAT and college major?
What major is best to prepare for the MCAT? How long should I study for the MCAT? What is the best way to study on a college campus? Why is the healthcare field lacking workers?
What branch of the military should I consider?
I was considering joining the military, but I can't make up my mind on which one is right for me
How should I pay for school?
I'm a high school senior, and I don't know what's the best way to pay for a higher education
How should I go about transportation if I plan to move to a distant area from my intended college/university?
#Spring25, transportation questions
What careers are recommended if I am currently in undergrad for Psychology and plan to get my Master's in Criminal justice?
What careers are recommended if I am currently in undergrad for Psychology and plan to get my Master's in Criminal justice? #Spring25
What was your route to becoming a clinical lab scientist?
What was your route to becoming a clinical lab scientist? I hear you can do directly to a bachelor program or you can get a degree in biology and then find a school or hospital that can help you get your license. I am currently a biology student and I want more information on the route where...
How can I maintain a social life when engaged in a full-time, accelerated nursing program?
I was accepted into a Entry-Level Master's in Nursing Program which will take up a majority of my life for the next three years. How can I squeeze in time to socialize and maintain a healthy lifestyle?
How would I become a CRNA after I finish my schooling to become a RN?
I am planning on becoming a registered nurse first, but after that, what do I have to do to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist? I would like to have that specialty but I don't know how to accomplish that.
How can I use my life experiences to do better in the education aspect of life?
I am struggling with finding myself, life happens and I drop-in classes; grades drop, and it takes me some time to get back up. How can I switch or get up faster?
How can this website help me do better in life?
I want to excel in life, and I want to take every opportunity I have to excel.
How do costume designers balance creative vision with the practical needs of actors and the overall production?
I am going to be studying costume design in the fall and I am struggling on how to balance my creative vision.
What career paths would you recommend for someone who came to the U.S. after fleeing conflict and starting over with a language barrier, and who now wants to turn that struggle into a purpose — not just for survival, but to make a real difference?
I came to the United States from Afghanistan after the Taliban took over. Back home, I didn’t have access to education, especially as a girl, and when I arrived here, I struggled with the language barrier. Despite all of that, I’ve been working hard to succeed in school. I’m still figuring out...
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