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Harmanjot Apr 21, 2025 918 views

What are the best strategies for landing a dream job as a CPA right out of college, and how can I stand out from other candidates in the competitive accounting field? #Spring25

I am currently majoring in accounting and aiming to become a CPA. I’m looking for advice on internships, networking opportunities, certifications beyond the CPA exam, and anything else that can help me make a strong impression during the job search process.

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Ryan Apr 21, 2025 886 views

How do you budget between acting jobs?

Actors- do you have an outside reliable source of income for when you don't have acting work? Do you find work independently or do you have an agent? What are the pros and cons of each?

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Jenna Apr 21, 2025 958 views

I'm an aspiring singer/songwriter. I started a YouTube channel for my music and have been posting since 2018 with very little engagement. Should I stop hoping for something to happen with it? It's very hard not to get discouraged.

I'm an aspiring singer/songwriter.

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Ciean Apr 21, 2025 1146 views

How much work experience as a geologist would I need to become a planetary geologist?

I plan on getting an M.S. in earth and planetary sciences as my highest education, with an A.S.-T. in geology and a B.S. in geology as well.
#Spring25

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Jordan Apr 21, 2025 631 views

What is the hardest part of becoming a trauma surgeon?

I'm a senior in high school. My favorite classes are Anatomy and Psychology. I'm going to major in biology in college. I love caring for others and making them feel better when they're not feeling good.

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Angelina Apr 21, 2025 989 views

What college should I commit to ?

My options are: Santa Clara University (civil engineering), Loyola Marymount (civil engineering), UCSC (electrical engineering), CU Boulder (environmental engineering), CSU Fullerton (electrical engineering), and CSU Long Beach (environmental engineering). I want to go into environmental...

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Olive Apr 21, 2025 1367 views

How does an economics major get into financial planning Additionally, is it realistic and/or common to go to law school after getting an undergraduate degree in economics? #Spring25?

- senior in high school
- attending a uc, majoring in economics
- interested in law school but also finance
- not directly certain about career goals
- first generation college student

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Faith Apr 21, 2025 1946 views

How do I prevent future burnout from a career I worked so hard for?#Spring25

I have goals of furthering my education in a career I am passionate about. However, I am worried about the possible burnout I could receive, fearing that a career I once loved, will end up being a waste of money. I would like to know what tips or practices you've set in place to prevent such...

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Chad Apr 20, 2025 1421 views

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

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Jenna Apr 20, 2025 2361 views

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?

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Doris Apr 20, 2025 983 views

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!

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Ellerie Apr 20, 2025 1636 views

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?

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Ellerie Apr 20, 2025 1628 views

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?

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Melissa Apr 20, 2025 571 views

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

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Christopher Apr 20, 2025 2139 views

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?

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Chris Apr 19, 2025 730 views

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?

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Pat Apr 19, 2025 856 views

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.

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Lisandro Apr 19, 2025 1669 views

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?

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Lisandro Apr 19, 2025 776 views

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.

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Jaden Apr 18, 2025 874 views

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...

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Kenneth Apr 18, 2025 1105 views

how can i be diffrent as a chef ?

how can i be diffrent and also or if i should cater food and make it

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Angel Apr 18, 2025 1018 views

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...

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Samantha Apr 18, 2025 565 views

What is the best advice for preparing for job interviews?

More directed towards residency interviews.

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Heather Apr 18, 2025 974 views

What is the best way to pay for college besides taking out loans?

Single mom

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Isabella Apr 18, 2025 1691 views

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...

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Bliss Apr 18, 2025 1572 views

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...

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Eduardo Apr 18, 2025 1138 views

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,...

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Cassandra Apr 18, 2025 2352 views

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...

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Maggie Apr 18, 2025 679 views

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!

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Andi Apr 18, 2025 2198 views

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?

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