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"What are the pros and cons of being in Biotechnology Pharma vs. Academia"?
I was asked about whether I'm planning on going the Pharma or Academia route, but I wasn't 100% sure about the differences.

What do you wish someone told you about the transition from college to graduate school? #Spring25
Look for advice on the transition from the undergraduate experience to graduate school, especially while still living on campus but working a full time job.

Why do many insurance companies lack coverage for Music Therapy although the practice has been proven effective for multiple cases in various situations?
I am Laila , a Boston resident and graduating senior at Lexington High School through the METCO integration program. I have recently been accepted to Howard University for the Music Therapy program.

As a senior who is starting nursing school in the fall, what would you say is the biggest piece of advice for an incoming freshman in an accelerated nursing program?
Thank you for taking your time to read this! Any information will be helpful, even study tips!

What experiences or decisions had the biggest impact on your success in college and your career afterward?
I’m a 12th grader about to graduate, and I’m really interested in biology. I’m thinking about careers in fields like healthcare, research, or biotech, but I’m still exploring my options. I’m passionate about science, solving problems, and helping people. I’m trying to figure out how to make the...

For someone torn between becoming a doctor or a physical therapist in sports medicine, specifically in dance medicine, what personal experiences or lessons helped you make your decision?
I’m a pre-professional ballet dancer, who has decided not to pursue dance after needing some pretty intense hip surgeries. I’m going into college next year as a pre-med student, and have found that I’m extremely passionate about helping dancers in situations similar to mine, I’m just not sure...

How can we advocate for better pay for mental health professionals?
There is a shortage of qualified clinicians, yet salaries are really low. In some agencies, the pay is so low that clinicians cannot make a living wage, let alone pay their living expenses or pay off their student loans. Higher salaries or fees will attract AND retain more professionals.

How will I know if I’m choosing the right major for what I want to do long-term?
I'm going into cybersecurity and I really enjoy it, but I'm not sure if its the best for me. #spring25

What is the future outlook for professionals working on the administrative and business side of the music industry? #Spring25
With AI becoming a bigger part of our lives by the day, what can we expect from the future for areas like artist management, booking, and marketing?

What is one thing I should do before (or during) my freshman year of college?
I am a current high school senior who has been accepted to and enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for meteorology. My first semester is Fall 2025, and I am trying to prepare myself for freshman year. I already have a potential roommate, but I am looking for tips for my first year....

What are some things that should keep in mind when applying for consulting internships without relevant professional experience?
For context, I'm currently applying from a legal background.

What would be the best website for scholarships?
Where can I get the best scholarships for college?

How can I best prepare to compete four years from now when AI is moving so fast today?
As a high school senior entering college in the Fall of 2025 with a degree in Business Management, I am concerned that the speed of change AI will bring to certain business careers could make some degrees obsolete by the time I graduate. It does appear that data analytics courses could be one...

What is the right thing for a college freshman from a non-target school to do to in #Spring25 to be able to enter the Finance world, either in Investment Banking or in Private Credit #Spring25?
#Spring25 I am a Boston University Freshman and I am looking for Finance jobs in the summer. I am involved with a few organizations in school, but that still doesn't make Boston University a Target school for the finance world. So, what can I do now that would make me stand out in the industry?

How can pursuing a Biology major help prepare me for admission to optometry school?
I am a high school student preparing for college, and have selected a Biology major, because I want to continue my education after to become an Optometrist. Will this major set me up for success?
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