Bell, California

I am a 15 year old and I enjoy researching in my down time and a drive to solve world issues. In my recent dive into future careers, I found out about a policy analyst career, which I found interesting and, perhaps, too good to be true. I would like to ask professionals about the positives and...

I intend to pursue a career in finance after college but I am unsure about what I should look for and what skills I need to bring to the table. I want to make sure that I am the most prepared I can be when I enter the workforce and I’m hoping specifically to go into investment banking.

I'm an incoming freshman at USC and I'm eager to get a head start by joining clubs or programs that can help me gain overall exposure in the field I plan on studying in (accounting) during the first semester and other related skills needed for the world of finance.

I'm currently a junior in high school

I am in 12th grade and a woman interested in entering the finance field. I have spent the past year doing a research project on the underrepresentation of women in the finance field and how it compares across major financial hubs in the US.

Any advice much appreciated :)

I am currently a undergraduate music student at a community college and am going to transfer to a University next semester. Upon completing my coursework and receiving my bachelors degree, I plan to teach music at a high school while I work towards a masters degree and ultimately become a...

I've been really anxious about this lately. I feel like I'm going to force myself into a position I won't be happy with as an adult. I'm currently majoring in theatre and creative writing-- and I love those subjects, I've been an actor all my life and telling stories is my favorite thing to do,...

I am transferring to Baylor University to study Marketing and specifically Sports Marketing. #Spring26

My name is Theo, and I'm going into my freshman year at Cal Poly soon. I'm going into college with almost all of my general education done. So I'll be going into my major courses straight away in college. I know that engineers are less social than your average person, myself included. I was...

I am current a high school senior, about to start college. I am going into computer science what are some thigns that I could do to boost my chances to landing my dream job at apple?

I'm going to college at a ME Major and I like math, science, and problem solving but I'm a little nervous about my lack of experience. Especially as a woman of color, any advice would be greatly appreciated!

I'm currently in 10th grade and need to start researching more into colleges I want to attend. As we must make a list of colleges we are looking at for my scholarship program. I want to stay in california but out of state is considerable depending on their financial aid. I'm also completing my...

I am currently a junior international student majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences. When I entered college, I aspired to pursue a career in drug research. However, as I progress through my major, I find myself increasingly uncertain about whether this path aligns with who I am. This uncertainty...

im looking for a job im barley 14 but i would like to get out the house im homeschooled i need something to keep me busy, my hobbies are i really like listening to people talk and i will give feedback,also i love babysitting i have 2 siblings and im the older out of them.

What should I do in high school that colleges will like? I am not athletic and I come from a low income family. Also, how many community service hours are ideal for colleges? (I am a highschool freshman.) (My dream jobs are to be a pediatrician or neurosurgeon.)

I’m trying to decode a specific interview technique my mother uses. She claims that 'spinning the table' at the end of an interview is her secret to success, often leaving the panel momentarily speechless before they offer her the role. I'm looking for advice on how to effectively pivot the...

I’ve been researching double majors versus double degrees and have a basic understanding of each. However, I’d appreciate some clarification on the specific differences. Could you help me determine which would be more advantageous to pursue based on certain career paths or academic goals?

Back in middle school, I was that kid whose entire personality was basically just my 4.0 GPA. But when I hit high school, life decided to give me a surprise 'promotion' to Chief Sibling Officer for my two younger brothers. If you’ve ever tried to negotiate with a 2-year-old or a 5-year-old, you...

I'm a sophomore in high school, and I'm contemplating what I should take in high school and college to prepare myself to start a business. I won't state what my business will be, but it's a one-stop shop for all things green to help make it easy for brands to be eco-friendly, and to make it...

Ive applied to multiple places but i haven't gotten a call or text or even an email ack from anywhere and i don' t know what to do.

I think the question we can all relate to is: What can I do as an undergraduate to help with my future endeavors? I say future endeavors, just because it's more of a generality and applies to a wide variety of future goals or tasks. Subjects ranging from scholarships, resumes, long term...

I want to pursue a career in acting, but I'm not sure how to start. I'm 16 and in high school, so I'm quite limited in independence given that I have many responsibilities. (I feel that that load may lighten once I turn 18) I want to pursue acting as a bit of a side career just because I know...

I am currently applying to Educational Counseling Masters Programs in California this cycle!

What would be best? Finding part-time/full-time positions, joining professional organizations, volunteering, etc?

I'm a high school senior who is deciding to pursue computer engineering because the mix of software and hardware plus hands-on experience really speaks to me. Plus, considering the future of technology and our society's increasing dependence on it, studying this field feels like striking while...

Im a highschool senior and Im trying to figure out if a career in Radiation Therapy or as an MRI Tech would be better for me. I love both aspects and purposes of each job, but just wondering what are your experiences? Any help or tips are much appreciated thank you!!

I am a first year attending Chapman University. I am studying Global Communications with a focus on the French language and a hope to begin studying the Arabic language. I want to use my skills to promote unity and peace. #college #interpreter #Fall25

I just got my acceptance letter to go to UCI's Paralegal program but do work two jobs as well, trying to figure out a good balance with the program since it is more intense, and how to keep both jobs to be able to afford all of my bills and also tuition for the program, so I am looking for any...

I’m a 9th grader who struggles with money problems. I’m looking for a job to help my mom.

I have decided I want to go for my Master's and Doctorate in Art Education, but I am curious what writing a 200-300 page dissertation and defending it is like. It sounds very daunting at face value at first, but I am never one to back down from a challenge. I just want an idea of what I am...

I dont know why, but its hard for me to be happy after I start working, everyday its just working, earning money, admiring everyone's wonderful life and glamor on social media, whats the meaning of life?

Hi everyone, this is my first post on CareerVillage.org. First, some background about me. I’m currently a freshman in high school (about to finish the year) and I’m working hard to prepare for a future career as a software engineer. I’ve been self-studying computer science outside of school,...

What product should I sell, I want start my own business, continuing have passive incomes, have time enjoy life, accompany families, but dont want to do content creation, influencer, and affiliate, what products should I start to sell, create a brand or be the retailer of a famous brand, how...

Hello!! I will be pursuing a master's in Finance this year. I got accepted to 3 universities, but I don't know which one I should pick. I'm coming straight out of undergrad with a Bachelor's in liberal arts and haven't been able to secure any finance-related internships. So, I decided to do a...

I will be attending the University of Arkansas. I would love an internship as well as an opportunity to study abroad.

This will be my first job and I want to find one as soon as possible so I can have spending money for college.

Throughout my journey in high school, I used many different methods to study while also balancing difficult activities. Any tips for college studying?

How do I choose between studying management or entrepreneurship? I've always wanted to study both but now I have to choose between one or the other. Its a tough choice.

I am graduating high school senior at corona high who has been involved in the STEM engineering program for all 4 years with a 3.3 gpa which isn’t the best so i need to know how can i improve that to guarantee success

Rising Senior
Sociology Major Speech Communications Minor
Pursuing career in Human Resources

Hi everyone! 😊 I’m starting the Strategic Design and Management program at Parsons this upcoming fall, and I’m super excited (and a little nervous, not gonna lie). I’d love to hear from anyone who’s either in the program now or has gone through it before—what are some things you wish you knew...

I’m a senior in high school and plan on studying philosophy at the University of Utah next year! Any advice would be greatly appreciated! #Spring25

I’m a senior in high school and plan to attend the university of Utah to study philosophy and maybe get into teaching! Any advice would be greatly appreciated! #spring25

Hi, I am an incoming student at West Coast University, attending the Los Angeles campus. I will start in the fall with a few more prerequisite classes, and after that, I will begin my nursing core classes. Some of my hobbies are reading, listening to music, and going to the gym during my free time.

I'm a senior in high school heading off to college in the fall. I am planning to major in Fashion Merchandising with a minor in Graphic Design. I'm already planning to develop my social skills to expand my networking and connections, as well as volunteering at Fashion events and applying for...

Hey everyone! I'm a senior in high school and getting ready to start college in the fall. I know every experience is different and movies usually are too good to be true. However, just for fun, for those of you in college or already graduated, what was your “this feels like a movie” moment?...

I'm a high school senior looking to major in Film and Television production at Chapman University and I'm worried about going into a male dominated field.

I'm transferring into my Sophomore year at Otis College in the Game and Entertainment Design Major, starting in August 2025! I'm beyond excited to attend and make new friends, but I worry about the workload affecting my ability to stay close with my current friends. College students- How do...

I am a high school senior that is constantly being asked the question of: "What do you want to do with your life?". When asked this question, I can see so many different paths that I could take and so many dreams of my future that I have. Currently, I am planning on majoring in Media...

I am a high school senior planning to pursue a physics major and a data science minor. I also have an intermediate and growing experience with coding in Java and Python. What are some careers, preferably ones involving physics research, I can expect with my degree and experience?