Boylston, Massachusetts
How to get from PharmD to bench work drug synthesis?
As a high school senior, my current plan is to enter a 6 year PharmD program, then either go into a fellowship or a PhD program (in Organic Chemistry, perhaps) to secure the relevant qualifications for the R&D work I want to do. However, I'm very hesitant about the PharmD portion, as I am...
Would a BSc in Chemistry from an Ivy League be more attractive to employer & PhD programs than a BSc (BSPS) in Pharmaceutical Sciences from another good school?
As it stands, I have a few great schools in mind for a BSPS that I think I stand a good chance of getting into (ex. Northeastern University, University of Pittsburg, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor). However, I've hesitated to add any Ivy Leagues to my college list because none of them...
How To "Secure" A PhD program?
I'm fairly certain I'll have to pursue a PhD after my undergrad degree in order to do the pharma R&D I dream about. What can undergrad today do to better their chances of finding a professor to take them on? Beyond undergrad research, what kinds of opportunities exist to establish yourself in...
Is BSPS + Organic Chem PhD a strong profile for Big Pharma Work?
What are the logistics of doing a BSPS followed immediately by a PhD in Organic Chemistry? Would an OrgoChem PhD would be more advantageous than a MedChem PhD towards securing a bench job in big pharma? Is a BSPS a good undergrad degree to support that? I'm inclined towards it in order to leave...
What Can You Do With A BSPS?
What quality of job (pay & technicality) can one expect with solely a Bachelors of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences? Is it worth it/feasible to work (primarily to afford further education), or should one just go straight for a graduate degree in something else (ex. Medicinal Chemistry) and...
I’m interested in working on royal caribbean after i graduate. what entry level jobs can a 18 year old do ?
i work in a pizza place dealing with money and customers. other than that i have no other experiences. i have a passport and i live in the usa. any advice would be appreciated, thank you.
How is bioinformatics as a career?
What are the salary expectations and work-life balance? What skills and degree are required? What kinds of things do they do and how does the career progress and evolve?
I am a rising college sophomore, I am working this summer full time as a lifeguard but I want to find more opportunities for advocacy/law/political science for the school year and prepare for an internship for next summer. How do I get started/any recommendations?
I want to find opportunities in the greater Boston area specifically.
What experiences (internships, research, language skills, networking, etc.) would make me a competitive candidate for top law schools and legal firms?
I'm a freshman in college majoring in economics and East Asian Studies with aspirations to become an international corporate lawyer working between the U.S. and China. In college, I hope to gain the rich interdisciplinary perspective necessary to foster collaboration across borders. This...
What was the hardest part about becoming an investment banker and what extra steps should be taken in order to grow within the career space?
I'm a high school senior entering college next year with the eventual hope of becoming an investment banker. I excel at math and am very interested in the economy.
What are your strategies for creating/selecting class schedules that would allow time for studying, rest and most importantly, community service. #Spring26?
What are your strategies for creating/selecting class schedules that would allow time for studying, rest and most importantly, community service. #Spring26
What experiences or skills do I prioritize and how do you suggest developing them during college to become truly valuable in a research lab and contribute to research that has real-world impact?
I will be a college freshman next year, majoring in molecular biology and biochemistry with a minor in chemistry. As a freshman I look forward to working working in a lab and building my research experience. #Spring26
How can I manage my time better so I don't get overwhelmed by work and still have time to do things I want and need to do (Hobbies, job, etc)?
How can I manage my time better so I don't get overwhelmed by work and still have time to do things I want and need to do (Hobbies, job, etc)?
What is the best way to reach out to college professors you have not had classes with about getting involved in undergraduate research in their lab?
(#Spring26) I am currently a graduating high school senior committed to college for Biochemistry and Biophysics and planning to pursue a career in biomedical research on genetic engineering for treatment of neurological cancers and Alzheimer's disease. There is a professor at my school in the...
What is something that you wish you had known before deciding to become an attorney/lawyer? #Spring26
I am thinking of going to law school after I finish undergrad and would like to know what to expect. Right now, I am a senior in high school and am planning on studying politics next fall. #Spring26
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