Calimesa, California
How should I prepare to attend UCSD in the fall ?
I am an incoming freshman who is currently a high school senior. I would like to know more about the school and what I can do to be prepared to start college.
What are some words of wisdom for a women to enter a man dominated field ?
I am currently a senior in high school who is going to a the Universal Technical Institution and is going into the Automotive Program. I want to own my own auto shop and I am asking for some words of wisdom I and any tips of how to get their and have the best experience possible.
Why is it important to find out how to manage your time in college and find a good group to study with when your at a college, especially as an engineer?
Aspiring biotech or pharmaceutical career with a major in chemical engineering.
What Surprised You About Transfer Credits and Costs?
What surprised you most about credits not transferring when going to UCLA or USC, and how did it affect your timeline? What financial challenges did you face, and how did you handle them?
Will I be able to get into nursing school and successfully balance the academic demands with my personal life while working toward becoming a registered nurse?
I’m especially curious about what study habits and time management plans will help me succeed in nursing school while possibly working part-time.
How do other students study I have been in a homeschool/charter school my whole life, and I always wondered how students study to memorize topics, not just pass tests. ?
I am in 16 and in 12th grade about to graduate, and I am going straight into a community college while I save money to attend my dream university.
How can I pay for college If I don't qualify for Financial Aid?
Im a dual enrollment student getting my associates degree in studio art for transfer by the time I graduate from high school. The whole thing is covered by my district so I don't have to pay a dime, but I want to change my major to Graphic design and get my BFA in that concentration. Since half...
How do I transition from living with parents?
What is the biggest adjustment a highs school senior will need to make when going away to college?
Whats the hardest part of working in forensics ? And what makes it worth it pushing through that challenge?
My name is Kameron and I am a senior. I am doing a Senior Project for my language arts class where we explore a career that interests us. The purpose of this project is to to give us an idea of what we’d like to do in life after graduation. Part of this project is asking 10 career related...
How do you know what you doing in college is for yourself and not for the ones around you?
I am going to college to major in biology to eventually get my doctorate in veterinary medicine, during this time I will be running track. If anyone has advice to help know if it's what I want or just for the people around me.
How do nurses who experienced caregiving or loss at a young age let those experiences shape the way they care for patients, and how do they stay emotionally strong without becoming overwhelmed? #Spring26
I’m 25 and pursuing a vocational program to become an LVN. My path into nursing was shaped by taking on caregiving responsibilities early in life and experiencing loss, which showed me how important compassionate care is. I’m interested in patient care and want to learn how nurses handle the...
What was the hardest part about majoring in Computer Engineering?
How did you manage to adapt to the workload? Were you able to have your own personal life and job aside from working towards your degree? Is it something you recommend for anyone?
How do I choose between being a therapist and being an actor?
I'm a 17-year-old high school student; I've loved doing theater for years. But I'm afraid I won't make any real money if that were to be my career. I'm passionate about helping children through therapy, but I think I would be happier in the long run if I were to pursue theater. I'm mostly...
What makes you stand out when applying for internships or jobs, and how can that be balanced while going to school?
I'm a senior in high school and I am moving from California to New York for college at LIM. I want to get internships for experience but would also like a job. I also would need tips on how people are balancing these things while going to school.
What are some career options for someone who is majoring in History and minoring in Business Administration besides teaching?
I just want to know what my options are. Teaching is definitely an option, but I want to know what are some other options.
Industry vs. Academia for Biostatisticians?
I've been trying to find an answer to what it means to be a biostatistician working in industry versus working in academia. This is what I gathered from searching the Internet: working in industry means working in a fast-paced environment and using statistical methods to prove a company's drug...
What are some good studying tips?
As someone who gets distracted easy how do you stay focused
How can I get involved in international law as an undergraduate student and someone who is from California, when many opportunities in this field are in Washington DC/New York, and are difficult to gain experience in?
What is a pathway for someone interested in this field but unsure how to get her foot in the door to gain experience in it?
How do I continue to deal with rejection I feel like I’m being forced to settle for less than what I want every time I’m told no. ?
I’m a college sophomore who just got rejected from her dream school. For context, I have a 4.0 GPA, survived childhood cancer, and have been paying my own way through community college. I understand that I am not entitled to a yes from everyone. But I don’t understand how I could do everything...
Why can’t I get an internship?
I seem to be coming up short. I’ve been trying to get internship offers for summer and fall but there’s nothing in my area with the exception of medical scribes and volunteer opportunities. Any advice?
What extracurricular activities should I participate in while in college in order to get into medical school?
I'm an aspiring psychiatrist who is currently a high school senior and recently been accepted to prestigious universities like UCLA, UCI, and UCSD. I have participated in many volunteering and academic extracurriculars while in high school. However, I am wondering what I can do while pursuing...
How can I turn my background and challenges into strengths while pursuing a career as a Respiratory Therapist and building a better and secure future for my family and I?
I come from south central, a low income community and raised by a single mother who early on showed me the true meaning of resilience. I started pursuing college but just like the rest of the world my plans were disrupted by Covid. shortly after I became pregnant and later became a military...
How Can I Get Into Biostatistics as a CS Major?
I'm a second-year undergraduate computer science student, and I need some advice from anyone with experience finding their pathway in computer science. While I was applying to a research program, I found a passion to apply data science to biomedical research or biostatistics, and I want to...
Why are so many students transferring to high end Universities right after High School?
I am a student at Chino High School, and through a unique Dual Enrollment program, I am on track to graduate with my High School Diploma, a College Diploma, and an Associate Degree in Studio Art all at 18 years old. Because of this program, my entire college education so far has cost me roughly...
I need some tips on my current career plan. Help please?
Sorry for the radio silence! I totally forgot to check back here, but I’ve been busy finalizing my roadmap. I’m 16 now (March 22) and fully committed to becoming a Creative Director and a business owner. I actually pivoted from my original business idea to focus on building a cohesive brand...
How can you start off young,get connections,and go into marketing,real estate ,investing,etc as a 17 year old about to be 18 ?
Any tips and advice would be wonderful!
Where can I get experience and volunteering to help me decide what potential career I would enjoy?
I have a passion for marine life and aquatic ecosystems. I have a project for a class and I have to create a presentation for my realistic, future career. I have looked into the following: Marine Biologist and Aquatic Veterinarian. I already asked a question on how to choose the following...
How do I choose between Aquatic Veterinarian and Marine Biologist for my potential future career?
I am in 10th grade and I am very passionate about marine life and it's ecosystems. Lately I have been looking at salary, etc. to decide between two jobs but I don't know what to choose. Aquatic veterinarians have a higher salary but schooling is expensive. Marine Biologist's have lower average...
What questions should I ask at the end of an interview?
I’m trying to decode a specific interview technique my mother uses. She claims that 'spinning the table' at the end of an interview is her secret to success, often leaving the panel momentarily speechless before they offer her the role. I'm looking for advice on how to effectively pivot the...
Whats the key difference between a Double Major and Dual Degree?
I’ve been researching double majors versus double degrees and have a basic understanding of each. However, I’d appreciate some clarification on the specific differences. Could you help me determine which would be more advantageous to pursue based on certain career paths or academic goals?
Are Universities more considerate of your High School grades or College grades?
Back in middle school, I was that kid whose entire personality was basically just my 4.0 GPA. But when I hit high school, life decided to give me a surprise 'promotion' to Chief Sibling Officer for my two younger brothers. If you’ve ever tried to negotiate with a 2-year-old or a 5-year-old, you...
What courses should I take in College and High School if I'm preparing to start a business?
I'm a sophomore in high school, and I'm contemplating what I should take in high school and college to prepare myself to start a business. I won't state what my business will be, but it's a one-stop shop for all things green to help make it easy for brands to be eco-friendly, and to make it...
Is it recommended to take on-campus jobs during College?
I'm an undergraduate, and I'm trying to prepare for some job experience during or preferably before college. With that being said, I recently found out that most Colleges in the U.S offer on-campus jobs. I thought this would be a perfect way to gain experience in the workforce, considering it's...
How do I find a career that suits my interests?
I'm at that age where I'm starting to consider what I want to do with my life in terms of a career. Unfortunately, I feel like I'm not being sensible with my options. For example, I considered being an orthodontist, not because I like the idea of digging for treasure inside someone's mouth, but...
What can I do as an undergraduate that will help me greatly in the future?
I think the question we can all relate to is: What can I do as an undergraduate to help with my future endeavors? I say future endeavors, just because it's more of a generality and applies to a wide variety of future goals or tasks. Subjects ranging from scholarships, resumes, long term...
What should I do to start a part-time acting career that will hopefully grow into a full-time acting career?
I want to pursue a career in acting, but I'm not sure how to start. I'm 16 and in high school, so I'm quite limited in independence given that I have many responsibilities. (I feel that that load may lighten once I turn 18) I want to pursue acting as a bit of a side career just because I know...
How do I get a job at 14
I am a C student in school I work in lawn care during the weekend I am very hard working and get work done no matter what very respectful to clients and customers
How do I go into college with a positive mindset even though I know the career path I am choosing might not work out for me? How can I cope with knowing that I might need to shift gears at some point in the future? #fall25
I plan to go to school for my passion- theatre. How can I cope with the knowledge that it might not go according to plan?
How do I become successful going to school and getting a career?
I'm currently a High School senior in the Middle College program, and I'm wondering how I can succeed in university (majoring in Psychology) and become a licensed marriage and Family therapist or a psychologist? I was wondering how I can manage my time at school, studying, working, while...
What is the best degree to pursue if I want to be an athletic trainer?
I have played sports my whole life and I want sports to continue to be in my life after college. Therefore leading to my wanting to be an athletic trainer. I don't know anyone in this field already so I was wondering what I can do to reach my end goal of being an athletic trainer
What is the best way to get experience within agriculture if I am unable to be directly outdoors or using a large amount of physical labor?
Agriculture question, physical limitation, disability
What Engineering field is the best in regards to high growth and sustainability?
I am a high school Senior that is interested in Mechanical engineering. But as I go into college, I am concerned as to what Engineering major would take me the farthest, without worrying about major changes caused by AI or new technology.
Why did you decide to become a computer engineer, and what is the biggest thing that you can take away from the career?
I'm a high school senior who is deciding to pursue computer engineering because the mix of software and hardware plus hands-on experience really speaks to me. Plus, considering the future of technology and our society's increasing dependence on it, studying this field feels like striking while...
How does the military set an individual up to make college a reality?
I am a high school senior planning to enlist in the Air Force, and I want more information on how I can utilize my benefits and timeline to enter college.
How to be sure of what you want to be in you're future?
What can I do or how can I find what I want to be in my future
What should I expect as a nursing major?
This I what I am planning on majoring in. I will be new to it, and I want to be as prepared as I can be.
What is the best advice that you can give incoming college freshman to get through university in 4 years?
I am a senior in high school preparing to submit my college applications. This time is pretty stressful and preparing for the future is something that is the next step for me; following the submission of my applications.
How can I prepare myself for a career in radiography when I’m worried about whether I’ll actually find a job in the field? #Fall25
How can I prepare myself for a career in radiography when I’m worried about whether I’ll actually find a job in the field? I’m also nervous about how hard the transition to college-level science and math classes will be what should I expect?
How is major with pre-nursing and the nursing program going to be?
Pre-nursing and getting into the nursing program of the university you are going to attend, nursing is a challenging and impacted major, so I want to know how it is going to be and how challenging the classes can get.
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