Castaic, California
How do I become successful in finding a stable career that can incorporate a mixture of writing and psychology?
I've always been interested in humanities and using my creativity. I love writing, psychology, music, baking, and art. I'm still struggling deciding on my major and how it'll be used for my future career.
What advice do you have for college freshman deciding on a career path? What do you wish you would have thought about as a first year college student when making career choices? I am a political science major, not looking to go to law school. #Fall25
Freshman, political science major at Vanderbilt.
What Colleges in California have majors in education?
I'm currently in 10th grade and have to make a college list. While searching for colleges I have mainly only seen colleges have such majors for masters degrees, etc. I want to teach elementary aged children and want to know how to go around that in regard to the degrees I need. I would like to...
What are good colleges preferably in california but out of state works too. That have good elementary education majors or the science of child development?
I am currently in 10th grade and have to make a college list for my scholarship programs highlighting colleges I'm interested in. Categorized by high reach and easily attainable. Through my search I couldn't find many good colleges with said majors. One of the only college I saw was University...
Anthro or PolSci Should I switch Majors??
Hi! I am about to be a third year at UCLA and am trying to finalize what major I want. Currently I am a double-major with International Development studies and Anthropology, but I am considering switching to a double-major with International Development studies and Political Science with a...
How are singers making a living?
What kind of practical advice can be given to a music student that wants career direction and to build experience?
What is it like to write a dissertation for a Doctorate in Education?
I have decided I want to go for my Master's and Doctorate in Art Education, but I am curious what writing a 200-300 page dissertation and defending it is like. It sounds very daunting at face value at first, but I am never one to back down from a challenge. I just want an idea of what I am...
How to find things that make you happy and passionate?
I dont know why, but its hard for me to be happy after I start working, everyday its just working, earning money, admiring everyone's wonderful life and glamor on social media, whats the meaning of life?
What product should I sell?
What product should I sell, I want start my own business, continuing have passive incomes, have time enjoy life, accompany families, but dont want to do content creation, influencer, and affiliate, what products should I start to sell, create a brand or be the retailer of a famous brand, how...
What is the best way to get an internship as a Political Science major? I would love something in a capital city or a government building for the best experience. #Spring25
I will be attending the University of Arkansas. I would love an internship as well as an opportunity to study abroad.
What is the best summer job I can get before college? How can I make myself a better candidate for veterinary medicine related jobs or jobs with animals?
This will be my first job and I want to find one as soon as possible so I can have spending money for college.
What are your best tips for a young adult navigating human resources?
Rising Senior
Sociology Major Speech Communications Minor
Pursuing career in Human Resources
What are some study habits that I should take with me to help me out during my 4 years at college so I don't have to struggle a lot as a first year?
I'm currently a high school student and going to a four-year college right after graduation. I was just wondering, do I have to be so hard on myself when it comes to studying and figuring out what type of study habits I want to use to help me out during my four years at college? Is there a...
What are some study habits that are useful when it comes to core nursing classes?
Hi, I am an incoming student at West Coast University, attending the Los Angeles campus. I will start in the fall with a few more prerequisite classes, and after that, I will begin my nursing core classes. Some of my hobbies are reading, listening to music, and going to the gym during my free time.
What has been your experience as a queer woman in the film industry??
I'm a high school senior looking to major in Film and Television production at Chapman University and I'm worried about going into a male dominated field.
How do you balance your academic and social life?
I'm transferring into my Sophomore year at Otis College in the Game and Entertainment Design Major, starting in August 2025! I'm beyond excited to attend and make new friends, but I worry about the workload affecting my ability to stay close with my current friends. College students- How do...
How do we balance having so many different dreams about our future when we live in a society that pushes us to choose one path and stick with it forever?
I am a high school senior that is constantly being asked the question of: "What do you want to do with your life?". When asked this question, I can see so many different paths that I could take and so many dreams of my future that I have. Currently, I am planning on majoring in Media...
For anyone who is, or who has gotten into, university or community college with an undeclared major, how do you manage the impostor syndrome?
I sometimes feel like I don't deserve my admission because it was "an easy major" and not as impacted as nursing, etc. I feel embarrassed even to tell one of my friends, who didn't get into the school. When I mention my major, they start talking about how they should have chosen a less impacted...
What are career and research opportunities attainable with a degree in Physics, a minor in data science, and computer science or coding experience?
I am a high school senior planning to pursue a physics major and a data science minor. I also have an intermediate and growing experience with coding in Java and Python. What are some careers, preferably ones involving physics research, I can expect with my degree and experience?
How do you best maximize time with teachers/advisors/etc. at larger schools?
I'm currently considering CSULB as my college, which is a lot larger than my other choice; and I was just wondering how do I best maximize my time with any help I receive? Thanks!
What is the best way to incorporate programs such as Study Abroad with regular studies? #Spring25
I'm a high school senior currently choosing between two colleges (CSULB and Oxy) and wanted to know how to best fit study abroad into my education. Thanks!
What can I do in a short amount of time to build my high school resume?
I’m currently a junior in highschool and I’m afraid I don’t have enough experience to get into a good pre-med program. Since college applications are in a couple of months, I wanted to ask what I can do in a short amount of time to help me stick out and build good experience for the medical field.
What is good advice for someone struggling to decide on an undergraduate school with plans to continue to law school ?
I'm a senior deciding between California Lutheran University (the local college that is super affordable) and a spring pathway with William and Mary (going to Spain or community college for a semester with guaranteed admission in the spring). I plan on attending law school, but I don't know...
How do you stay above the stress as an Engineering Major?
I have heard a lot about majoring in Engineering, and most of what I heard is the amount of stress students experience. I am curious if there are specific ways of managing it for this particular major, like studying methods, or ways to get through the entirety of studying in this field!
How did you find a balance between pursuing a technical career (like engineering or healthcare innovation) and keeping your sense of personal meaning and purpose alive during college and early career stages? #Spring25
I’m passionate about biomedical engineering and using technology to make healthcare more accessible and compassionate. While I’m deeply excited about innovation and problem-solving, I also care a lot about preserving a sense of meaning, empathy, and personal fulfillment in my future career....
How can I break into the sports analytics field?
I am currently a college undergrad majoring in math and minoring in applied analytics. If anyone can speak on the classes they took, or how they built connections, that would be greatly appreciated. #Spring25
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...
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.
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.
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