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How do you start networking with others while in college?
Hello, Im currently a second-year undergrad. My question is how do you get started with networking while in college to ensure you have connections after graduating? Everybody says how important it is but i'm not sure how to start. #Spring25
How much do job recruiters look at GPA as a determinent for hiring someone?
Are grades something I need to be stressing out about? i.e., if I were to get a C as a final grade in one of my major college classes, do I need to worry about it, or perhaps retake the class?
What advice can you give me for a successful return to school at the age of 50 ?
I’m 50+ years old and decided to enroll in cosmetology & esthetician program at my local community college.
Nervous!
what are some pros and cons of working in computer science?
I am planning on pursuing a career in STEM and want to keep my options open. What are some positive as well as negative aspects of working in computer science?
how should I study for the AP computer science principles exam??
The AP exam in coming up and I am unsure if I have covered all of the material that will be on the exam. What things should I focus on that are important?
How can high school students who are unsure on what to pursue find out what they should study for in college?
What I am looking for is methods in which students can determine what careers they may and may not be interested in
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 to afford tuition through scholarships?
How can I make scholarships a viable method to help afford tuition? I can apply to jobs, take in loans, or even bargain schools for aid, what's best?
How has your online bachelors degree helped you in your career?
Has anyone had any push back from having an online bachelors degree? I'm in my early 50's and want to get an online bachelors degree in education and eventually a masters degree. I only need 60 units. I already have an associate's degree in early childhood education.
Is it difficult to get into the automotive engineering industry?
I want to try to get into the automotive engineering industry after getting my bachelors in mechanical engineering, is it difficult to get into that field?
Is the student life/environment in San Luis Obispo boring ?
I got into cal poly slo for mechanical engineering and wanted to know if the student life there is fun or boring since I know SLO is kinda in the middle of nowhere.
How to take a broad Major and narrow it down into a stable and secure career path?
I am currently entering the Creative Technologies Major at UC Santa Cruz. It is a relatively new major and has not been around for long so I know I wont be able to get a lot of hyper specific help. The major has many different pathways to follow and I'm excited to see where my passions and...
how can i be diffrent as a chef ?
how can i be diffrent and also or if i should cater food and make it
Is 26k-30k a lot for tuition, and how should I appeal my financial aid package if I'm already admitted into the college?
I really want to go to this college and I'm already admitted, but the tuition is around 30k with my aid, and I think have a scholarship for $4,000. I have a meeting with one of the financial aid advisors at the school to talk about my package, but I'm not sure how I should approach the...
What is the best advice for preparing for job interviews?
More directed towards residency interviews.
As an undergrad student interested in pursuing something in the criminal justice field, what internships would I benefit most from?
I am currently a student at Solano Community College graduating with my AA in criminal justice in August. I am transferring to Sacramento State University in the fall, majoring in criminal justice as well and possibly psychology or sociology. I am most interested in job related fields such as...
What college courses are most relevant to a career in vertebrate paleontology?
Hi, I am a college freshman planning to major in either geology or paleobiology, and I was wondering what classes would be most useful for my future career. For example, is sedimentology more relevant to paleontology than, say, igneous petrology or structural geology? And how much should I...
How should I get started if I want to pursue photography, specifically runway photography, and more fashion-oriented photography?
How should I get started if I want to pursue photography, specifically runway photography, and more fashion-oriented photography? I have little to no experience besides a high school class, but the career choice seems very intriguing. I'm curious about any courses or learning I could take,...
Is the ROI of a college eduction plummeting because of AI, outsourcing, and sky-high debt?
We don’t know the ceiling on artificial intelligence. Are we bottle-necked 1x, 2x, or 50+x from here? How long until we reach AGI? People go into six figures debt for degrees, including in traditionally high ROI fields like engineering, and still struggle to land a job. If things keeps scaling...
How can I encourage myself to put myself out there?
I will be majoring in Songwriting at Belmont University next year and am worried I won't be able to find my friends in a new place! What is the best way to meet new people? I am definitally an introvert and have a hard time encouraging myself to put myself out there!
Passion versus stability in career search
How do you find a career path that balances the things you're genuinely passionate about with one that provides you with the lifestyle you want?
How can I tell if I'm heading towards the right path?
Hello, I am an art studio major student, and I want to make movies, more specifically animated movies (I plan to be the next Walt Disney). However, sometimes it feels like I choose the wrong major. I have already been in this major for three years and I'm scared to think that I waisted my time....
How can a student like me manage finding and working a job while working on getting a degree?
I am a student looking for a job to have during college. How can I be prepared and responsible while doing school and a job at once?
What kind of internship can I apply to when majoring in architerure?
What kinds of career opportunities or internships can I pursue while studying architecture?
What math classes should I take in college if majoring in architecture??
What level of math should I take or any other classes that'll help me achieve my goal of becoming an architect?
What are some challenges in being an architect?
What are some specific difficulties that are found when working as an architect?
How do you manage work-life balance?
How do you balance the demands of your career with your personal life?
How do you handle setbacks or failures in your career?
What are some ways you recovered or dealt with them?
What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced in your career?
Tough moments or obstacles you may have come across
What did you learn from your experiences before CRNA school that helped prepare you for this career path?
- High school senior
- Athlete: Swim & Water polo
- I like making personalized crafts for my friends and reading thriller books.
What is the investment banking recruitment timeline look like?
I am ending my freshman year, and I want to layout a time line for the investment banking recruitment cycle. Thanks.
What are some good things to include in a cold email when recruiting for investment banking Thank?
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What are some tips for med school?
What are the key things medical schools are looking for when looking at applicants? I'm curious what stands out.
What is the best way to absorb information as a student who forgets important things quickly?
Ever since I was younger, I have had a difficult time remembering important information. It hasn't affected me throughout high school greatly, but I am worried for how it might affect me in College.
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 turn my passion for policy into real impact in law or nonprofits? #Spring 25
As a Public Policy major and Spanish minor at USC, I’m especially drawn to work that uplifts communities through education, legal advocacy, and nonprofit programs. I’m eager to learn how others have navigated similar paths, whether through law school, policy work, or grassroots leadership, and...
Where do I learn good marketing skills for my novel?
Still deciding whether to be self-published or go by a publishing company.
what is the major that has to work with math the most?
I'm a junior in high school think about what college major i should i get. please advise!
How can I change my dad's mind and also be a film director?
Hey I am really young (12) and to be brutally honest I am scared. I want to be a film director but my dad wants me to be a engineer or mathematician, even though I love math and try to support women in STEM, it is just not me. What should I do?
What is it like being a clinical lab scientist?
12th Grade High School Student
what are some volunteering and internship opportunity for students that is interested in the Medical field and are willing to sign up?
I am a senior with a strong interest in the medical field, currently seeking volunteer and internship opportunities in healthcare to gain hands-on experience and deepen my understanding of the profession.
What is the best part of being a part of the medical field?
I am currently starting a medical assisting program and am curious to what to look forward to in the future.
When studying for a Psychology degree, what required course surprised you by being more helpful and applicable than you expected??
There are some courses required that look like they may be boring. I'm hoping that others with experience will give insight to courses that surprised them by being helpful or insightful. #Spring25
What do I do if I love both petrochemical engineering and nuclear engineering?
My goal for my career is to find a way of making products like gasoline and diesel using nuclear reactors. However, I am not sure as to what path I should take: do I start my own business? Do I work my way to the top of an already established company?
Thanks for the advice.
How do I get my foot in the door to gain experience and knowledge as a freshman in college on the career of my choice, currently aspiring to be a Speech Pathologist?
I am a senior in high school, interested in the field of Speech Pathology, but have no current experience. I look forward to helping students struggling with speech impairments in an educational setting such as a public school/district.
What is the best way to become a professor, if there is one?
I've heard from different people that you ought to become a high school teacher first, at least in English. I've also heard that you should just go get your master's and apply to jobs after that, but that doesn't align with the Internet research I have done. For some context, I would like to...
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