California, USA
Tips for transferring after community college?
I am a high school student who plants to attend Orange Coast College in the fall. What are the best ways to ensure getting into top four-year universities as a transfer student, such as clubs and extracurriculars?
How can I stay motivated when entering a competitive field?
Im 17 years old and a senior in high school. I plan on majoring in journalism and aspire to build a career in sports journalism. I deeply enjoy writing and reporting, however I'm nervous about constantly meeting deadlines and coming up with relevant content to write about. How can I stay...
Would pursuing a bachelors in nursing help me become a better appeals/contract lawyer in the future and help my application to law school ?
I know I’m definitely getting a bachelors in nursing and then applying to law school after my bachelors. I’m kinda scared I won’t be able to get into a t-14 school if I do nursing.
What are good websites or opportunities in order to get a scholorship?
I am currently looking into applying for more scholarships and was wondering what would be a good place to start. I currently hope to pursue a career in early education or work with special education.
How do you decide what law field to pursue and how soon should one know that decision?
History major, undergrad
How can you make the most of your college dorm experience while staying focused as a full-time student?
I am an incoming freshman planning to live in the dorms. I look forward to enjoying my dorm experience and meeting new people, but I know I will be focused on studying. Do you have any tips?
Where can I find someone to interview about art as a high school student?
I need to interview at least four people about art for my English class’ “what if project.” I would like them to be professionals in the field of interest whether that be staff at a museum or professors of art history. However, I’ve emailed a lot of people and have gotten no responses after a...
How do you get your foot into the door in the Finance Industry?
I am going to be a freshman in college; I've always been interested in money and finance and want to get started as soon as possible. #Spring25
What are some practical steps I can take as a business student interested in breaking into the fashion industry?
What are some practical steps I can take as a business student interested in breaking into the fashion industry?
As a high school senior, how can I prepare myself to enter the field of science as a biology major?
I’m entering college at the end of this year and I’ve decided to major in Biology in order to reach my goal to become a physical therapist. I have also thought of Forensic Science as a backup plan.
What should I know if I want to open my own law firm in the future?
Is double majoring in business encouraged for opening a firm?
What are some effective ways to jumpstart your nursing career before graduation, specifically to prepare for a specialty in neonatal care #Spring25?
As a junior nursing student at a Cal State University, what are some tips for staying organized and what programs, internships, or jobs should I look into to get a head start in a neonatal specialty.
What if I'm not able to make it to class one day #Spring25?
incoming freshman in college
What are some ways that would better prepare me to be an elementary school teacher?
Besides what is taught in school, are there any recommendations that could help with communication, or learning and improving soft skills that a teacher should have?
What were some of the deciding factors between selecting a PhD in Clinical Psychology versus a PsyD in Clinical Psychology, vice versa?
I currently have a bachelor's degree in psychology, and will be attending a graduate program in the Fall to obtain my masters in psychological research. I have juggled the ideas of both a PsyD and PhD, and wanted to know if anyone else has had this same debate and what were some factors that...
How important are internships if pursuing a career in biology and what is the best way to get internships ?
High school senior planning on studying biology next school year.
What are some potential career pathways or jobs I can go into when wanting to pursue a major in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in college?
I am a current high school senior who will be attending college next year! I am really interested in different fields such as AI, Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Psych, and Computer Science.
What is the basic things I should know to become a dentist?
I’m interested in a dentistry already about 2 years. I love to go to dentist and always pay attention on how they doing all things. I want to become the first dentist in my family and help everyone to have health teeth.
What is the most rewarding part of pursuing a career in Documentary Filmmaking? #Spring25
Hello, I am a Sophomore in College pursuing a career in Filmmaking.
How did you navigate being a first generation college student and what was your experience like? #Spring25
Being a first generation college student myself, it has not been a smooth path so far, but I hope to get inspired by some of your stories!
For an aspiring chemical engineer, what should I aim to complete in my undergraduate years to build the best resume for hiring ?
I will be starting at Rice University as a chemical engineering major! #Spring25
Have you ever been in a situation as a healthcare provider (nurse, doctor, therapist, etc.) where cultural understanding really impacted patient care? If yes, what did you learn from it?
I love my culture. Being Arab is a big part of my identity and something I love to share with others. Currently I am a senior in high school and the president of ASO, a safe space for students to learn more about Middle Eastern culture-whether they are Arab or not. ASO is one of the best...
How can I maximize my time and efforts during law school in order to become a well-prepared attorney in patent law? #Spring25
I am a high school senior planning to attend UC Berkeley as an English major for my undergraduate studies in the fall. I am also an aspiring patent lawyer who has a plethora of questions considering most have my family has never gone to college, and I am pioneering higher education for us all....
How can I realistically make a career out of my future Agroecology diploma ?
I love nature and I'm very interested in farming, but I don't see myself being an actual farmer. I would love to get behind he science of farming though.
How did the people you've met —mentors, friends, or experiences— help you realize what kind of business or nonprofit you wanted to create, Ms. CEO? #Spring25
I'm passionate about launching both a business and a nonprofit foundation to create student internships and build an endowment that supports students like me as my long (long) term career goals. I want to give back to communities that have invested in me. But I'm still figuring out how to...
How does someone realize what kind of law they want to practice?
I am currently a third-year student at UCSD, and I've decided to pursue law school after graduating. I was hoping for some tips to figure out what kind of law I would like to practice.
What job can I get with a major in architecture and minor in environmental management?
I'm currently a senior in high school exploring potential career paths. Architecture is one of my strongest interests, but I’m also passionate about environmental sustainability. I’d like to understand how these two fields can work together.
What programs should I pursue to get a prerequisite on an architecture major?
I'm currently a senior in high school deciding what career path to pursue. This is my strongest interest, but I'd like to delve into the subject to make a more informed decision.
What extracurricular activities did you find most helpful in undergrad when preparing for law school #Spring25?
I am hoping to attend a T-14 law school
How can I build stronger relationships with professionals already in my network #Spring25?
Hello, I'm a first-year student in college who has had the privilege to meet many great people in the past few months, nonetheless, I am curious how can I build deeper relationships with people I've met? I am happy to hear any advice from others who have been in a similar situation.
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