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Oluwashindara’s Avatar
Oluwashindara Nov 19, 2025 197 views

How do I decide on a major that may or may not directly influence my future career path? And after choosing, how then do I pick a school ?

I'm a high school senior trying to swim through the pool of life. I have support but it all just seems overwhelming sometimes. What to do? Where to go? How to go? THE QUESTIONS ARE ENDLESS

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Ava Nov 19, 2025 1419 views

What are some STEM based Internships and/or abroad programs I can participant in as a senior in high school?

I'm currently a senior in high school, and have intentions to major in mechanical engineering (BS). What are some internship or study abroad programs that I can take summer of 2026 before I start college that would help boost my skills, experience hands-on research and/or projects, and learn in...

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Mfadel Nov 19, 2025 366 views

What is some advice you'd give to someone prepping for a cloud engineering internship role?

When applying to software engineering positions and the like, people often recommend doing Leetcode, but I'm not sure if it would be the same for other roles!

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Shiv Nov 19, 2025 442 views

How did you know what you wanted to do in college and keep having the motivation to go on with it again and find work with that major before graduating?

Highschool, Going to college

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anthony Nov 18, 2025 720 views

What is the best way that I could gain experience to become a sports analyst ?

internships, opportunities,

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Fernando Nov 17, 2025 400 views

How do you balance personal fulfillment with your definition of success?

As a freshman in the Grainger College of Engineering at UIUC, I’m thinking about how to navigate an increasingly competitive career landscape. How can I pursue professional success while also staying aligned with my personal goals and sense of fulfillment? Can anyone share some thoughtful advice?

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Isabella Nov 15, 2025 291 views

What is one piece of advice for someone currently studying to become a physician assistant?

I am currently a student in community college; I am transferring next fall to earn my bachelor's degree in health science or a related major. Please share your best pieces of advice that have helped you in either school or your career.

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Jayden Nov 14, 2025 707 views

What should people look into colleges for with an Entrepreneurship major?

What specifically should I look into as an undergrad?

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Hunter Nov 12, 2025 553 views

Why do colleges take forever to reply back about scholarships?

I have been applying for scholarships but they won’t give me an answer till January to March.

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Jonathan Nov 11, 2025 382 views

What advice do you give someone who feels perpetually stuck in an "undecided" state? #Fall25

career advice // future endeavors

Evan’s Avatar
Evan Nov 11, 2025 233 views

What creates a man?

In what part does someone's life change where they grow and mature?

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Heather Nov 11, 2025 376 views

What is the best studying tip for college exams?

- High school senior

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Sofia Nov 10, 2025 538 views

How do you engage a student who does not want to learn?

I am majoring in elementary education and have had experience observing in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classrooms. What are some of the most effective ways to teach students who deliberately refuse to participate and engage in class?

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Sebastian Nov 10, 2025 513 views

When in my college career should I start thinking about looking for internships?

I know internships are really important for post-college career development and I would like to know at what point should I be starting to look for them.

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Sebastian Nov 10, 2025 164 views

What is your best advice for effective time management in college?

I need some practical, easily implemented advice on how to manage my time in college, specifically the workload, not so much personal healthcare.

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Sebastian Nov 10, 2025 442 views

How can I start networking most effectively in my first days at college?

I know networking is very important post-college. Could you please give me some tips to do it more effectively?

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Madeline Nov 07, 2025 497 views

How late can I decide what college I'm going to?

I want to do cheer in college and tryouts aren't till May most of the time. I don't want to decide on a school and not be able to cheer there.

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Madeline Nov 07, 2025 658 views

Is there a specific route I should take if wanting to major in marketing but use it for the fashion industry?

I want to be able to use my love for fashion to help brands build their market and sell the clothing.

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Arianna Oct 15, 2025 1592 views

What major should I choose if I want to become an occupational therapist and what can I do before reaching my goal ?

Hi Im a high school senior and i was wondering the steps i need to take to become a occupational therapist.

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Caroline Oct 02, 2025 1470 views

What is the difference college wise between being a Dentist and a Dental Hygienist?

I'm a sophomore in high school and I'm trying to look at all of my options. I want to know if there's a difference in the schooling. If I take the Dental Hygienist course, would I be able to take a year or two of college more, or is it a whole different thing? Any answers would be much appreciated.

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Caroline Oct 02, 2025 682 views

What are peoples jobs like as anesthesiologists?

I'm trying to figure out what I want to do after high school, and I'm trying to learn a bit about some things that sound interesting to me. I'd heard about anesthesiology a bit, but I've honestly been a bit scared by it. I know they deal with high stress moments that need quick thinking. How...

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Betty Sep 30, 2025 2518 views

I need help for my future?

I am in 7th grade, and I am trying to find what I want to do for my future job but I am unsure because there are many options! I like technology, designing things, and I also like building things kind of like engineering are there any things that could let me do all of those and that would also...

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Abdullah Sep 04, 2025 925 views

What do I need for MRI Tech?

What classes would I need to be fully eligible for an MRI Technologist in high school and what grades/gpa would I need

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Luciano Sep 03, 2025 1461 views

What are the entrance requirements for being a accountant

What are the requirements for be a accountant

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Braeden Sep 02, 2025 1071 views

How to choose a college ?

How should I choose a school if I want to go into veterinary medicine? And once there what classes should I take?

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Linda Jun 30, 2025 2808 views

How can I start preparing for my career from now (I’m 15 years old)?

I love to draw, I’m still confused about my career path

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Emily Jun 14, 2025 7280 views

How is the symbolic systems major at Stanford?

I'm interested in applying as an undergraduate for the symbolic systems major and would love more insight into how it is and job prospects.

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Divina Apr 30, 2025 1419 views

How should students who are majoring in acting go about balancing their school life with work life, school life, personal life, etc., since this is one of the more busy programs to balance?

I am a first-year college student this fall, and the process of college is scary, especially with my intended career. I'm scared I'm going to lose out on downtime and want to know what life is like for acting students.

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Nicolas Apr 30, 2025 1010 views

What are some good areas in the United States to find work as a Mechatronics Engineer?

I am a junior in college studying Mechatronics Engineering Technology. I know that this is the general career path that I would like to pursue, but I struggle with finding a specific job that I would pursue after school. I would like to work in the food/food packaging industry, but I am open to...

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Jonathon Apr 29, 2025 598 views

Does cost or experience matter more when choosing a college?

Right now I have hard choice between two colleges. One college is more prestigious in the area I am studying in, and I've been accepted into multiple honors programs, but it's not offering me any scholarships. The second college gave me a large scholarship, it's a private university. Overall,...

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Paige Apr 28, 2025 807 views

Medical School Applications?

How do I know which medical schools to apply to? Also when should I start looking into which medical schools I am interested in attending? The topic of medical school has been coming up since I'm about to start my undergrad #Spring25.

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Cam Apr 28, 2025 281 views

When is a good time to get a job as a freshman and how many hours do you suggest working ?

I will also be playing volleyball for the college

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Jonathan Apr 27, 2025 375 views

When is the latest a person can switch their major in college in case they have a change of what they want?

I'm still undecided so I'm curious when the latest I can realistically change is.

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Sophia Apr 27, 2025 856 views

How much does the GRE matter for Biology graduate admissions ?

I’m a college freshman studying Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I intend on going straight to a PhD after my undergraduate degree (will probably do it in Biochem, Microbiology, or something similar). I joined a research lab at the start of my freshman year, and am participating in a...

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Lucas Apr 27, 2025 1793 views

How hard is it to land a dream job of working as an Athletic Trainer in the NFL?

HS Senior looking to get his degree in AT. I played Varsity Football and would like to do AT at the collegiate or NFL level one day but I know it is probably very competitive.

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Mera Apr 25, 2025 1425 views

So... what do I do? #Spring25

I am attending a fairly prestigious university this fall and I have confidence it will help me succeed. However, the financial aid I received is not as helpful as I had hoped. Not to toot my own horn, but I've always been a smart kid and it feels much more fitting to me to take on this...

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Dominick Apr 24, 2025 1251 views

For someone pursuing a career in finance, what are the biggest lessons you’ve learned about yourself and the industry that helped you decide which sector to work in—especially when factoring in personal work ethic, natural strengths, and the realities of being a Black man in corporate America? As well as how do you see the sustainability of finance careers evolving with the rise of AI?

I am currently committed to attend Middlebury College in Vermont, and am looking to pursue a career in finance with a major of Economics.

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Jonathon Apr 24, 2025 1805 views

What is the transition like between living with parents to living in a dorm #Spring25?

I am a senior about to graduate and I'm nervous about moving into a dorm. I've been camping with friends before so I have some experience away from home, but living on my own for a whole school year seems daunting and nerve-wracking.

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Keira Apr 23, 2025 2222 views

What is something you wish you had known before starting a career in accounting?

I am a highschool senior starting my college journey this fall. I will be majoring in accounting but I have some questions, one of which is: What is something you wish you had known before starting a career in accounting?

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Isabella Apr 23, 2025 722 views

How do I determine a good number of classes to take as a freshman?

How do I choose classes and number of credits. Looking to find balance between coursework and adjustment to college.

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Josie Apr 22, 2025 1471 views

What are the best steps to becoming a part of the cyber crimes unit in law enforcement ?

What is the day to day jobs of someone in digital forensics

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Anne Apr 21, 2025 547 views

What are your best tips for applying to internships?

I have had some struggles with finding the right internships, from those who have gone through the process, what worked for you?

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Myelle Apr 19, 2025 1709 views

What are good study habits for someone with a short attention span? #Spring25

What are good study habits for someone who has a short attention span? #Spring25

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Avery Apr 18, 2025 1558 views

What is the best way to network yourself throughout colleges to get exposure to your major?

I am planning on going to Indiana University in the Fall of 2025 and I am majoring in Marketing and Sales as a pre-business student. #Spring25

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Avery Apr 18, 2025 1081 views

What are some of the best study techniques to use in college?

I haven't found the best ways to study yet and I know I will need to in college so I was wondering what some of the most useful ones are.

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Jeffrey Apr 15, 2025 648 views

Scholarship question?

What are the most popular businesses offering scholarships in the photography field? #Spring25

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Ellie Apr 14, 2025 1000 views

What is the most helpful advice for getting through nursing school?

Hi, I’m planning on going into pediatric oncology nursing since I was diagnosed with cancer as a kid. I love helping kids and being energetic. My question is, What is the most helpful piece of advice you have for getting through nursing school? #Spring25

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Ryan Apr 14, 2025 801 views

what does a day in the like of a graduate physics student look like?

I am curious what a future of looking for graduate school is like.

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Dominik Apr 13, 2025 1094 views

What careers do biomedical engineering degree lead to?

I am a sophomore high school student and find medicine and engineering interesting. Biomedical Engineering is the major I am leaning to.
#Spring25

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Emily Apr 13, 2025 1081 views

How do I pursue graduate school without funds? #Spring25

How do I pursue graduate school without funds? It's been hard to find scholarships and I've already taken a plethora of loans. Who do i reach out to for help funding my education? #Spring25

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