Chesapeake Beach, Maryland
What led you to want to pursue a career in business instead of a career like Med, for example??
I'm a 13 year old in 7th grade interested in business or business administration
When should I get a mentor? When should I become a mentor? I am in the middle ground of having valuable skills, but I do not master everything in my professional career.
When do I become a dedicated mentee? When do I devote time to mentoring someone? When do I take experience to a team and rely on group learning and not give it a formal title? I have a nice set of skills I would love to share but I don't have a great outlet to share them. I am by no means a...
I keep hearing over and over that it is important in one's profession to have "AI skills". I understand how AI is going to change the work force in the future, but what particular AI skills are important to have?
So far I am a SME with AI computer hardware, networking and infrastructure. I have built an agent at home, used few shot tuning on a generic LLM, and did a resume builder and mock interview on it. I have a small prompt library that I keep at work and at home, slowly expanding to making skills...
What is the best way to network with film professionals when I haven't been on a high level film set yet? #Spring26
I'm a film student looking to land internships and get field experience. I'm struggling with how to present myself when I haven't worked on big sets yet.
How do you know you're on the right path?
I am deeply worried about my future, and wonder often what's right for me. Will I ever know that I'm doing the right thing? Thank you!
What is the best way to navigate campus life if you are used to being an only child and having your own space?
I am entering college in the fall and staying on campus.
With regards to personal branding. What aspect of personal branding do you look at most when reviewing a candidate or employee? What should shine and what should be avoided?
Starting my professional life in the 00's, there was never a need for personal branding unless you worked for yourself and had a particular skill. Now it seems to be almost as important as a resume. From me starting out professionally with employers saying "you may not want to get a Facebook...
What are your tips on Networking How should I start the conversation? Any tips on keeping the conversation running smoothly? #Spring26?
Starting college in a few months and would love some tips to help things run smoothly and help me succeed in school.
What was the most unexpected challenge you faced while pursuing your career, and how did you handle it?
College Sophomore preparing to transfer to a 4 year in the Fall
What made taking on the debt worth it as opposed to going to a university that offers a full ride?
I have to decide between attending a school close to where I live for a full ride or my dream school that hasn't provided enough aid. I've heard a lot of arguements explaining why I should take the full ride, but I really hope to attend my dream school
How much does student debt impact your future Were you presented with better options financially? And if so, do you believe you made the right choice?
I have to decide between attending a school close to where I live for a full ride or my dream school that hasn't provided enough aid.
How to pay for living expenses over the breaks?
I'm a 24, soon to be 25, year old independent student hoping to start again full time in the fall at a community college and later transfer to a 4 year college to get a bachelor's in animation. I'm worried that because of my age I'll have a harder time finding a part time job or summer work. Is...
What happens if you want to switch your major before you start college?
I am 99.9% sure I want to be a Biochemistry major. The lingering question is whether I should be Biochemistry or Chemistry. Is my college advisor the right person to call?
How do I keep organized with a high school and college to-do list now?
What is the best advice for keeping up with everything due in my senior spring semester as well as completing everything I need to for my "college stuff". I have a very long to-do list!
What is the most difficult or hardest part about getting into the theatre industry, for theatre production and/or technical theatre specifically? #Spring26
In college, I intend to be a Drama/Theatre major and I'm just curious about the difficulties that come with that career.
What are the biggest challenges people face while trying to get a job after getting their finance degree #Spring26?
Basically I want a good idea on how to land a good first job.
What is the best way to decide what school to teach at when you graduate?
I am an Elementary Education major
How do I build my content into a personal brand people actually want to follow along with?
I recently started an Instagram account
Other than posting consistently, how do I navigate today's algorithm so that I reach a target audience and help grow my page.
Why do people say in order to succeed in life you have to get a degree in college?
Do we really need college to become successful. I’m genuinely interested because why give all this money to not become successful. Then a person who does not go becomes successful and not in debut.
What kind of opportunities are there to work remotely or abroad as a mechanical engineer?
I really want to travel the world, and at the same time, I'd still like to pursue mechanical engineering. I want to know if there's a field or job where I have to travel/where I can work from a different country.
I have been a technician for thirteen years. Tomorrow you walk into work and I shake your hand, I'm the new guy at your job. What forward qualities would you want to see from me in your work environment?
I have worked mainly on electrical, HVAC, and enterprise IT equipment as a technician. What qualities would you want to see me have in your work environment? I am hoping for answer from professionals in fields not related to the work I have done. Which skills I might have would be a match for...
Do prestigious universities have better employment prospects for graduates or do employers only care that you got a diploma?
I want to study at the University of Cardiff which is a top school in the UK but its expensive so I want to make sure it will be worth the investment.
Are internships worth the time investment if they don't give you money Are paid internships hard to come by? What would make a non-paid internship worthwhile??
I want to work as an architect but I don't know if I will be able to afford a non-paid internship after college because I will certainly have loans to pay off.
As new generations are emerging, should attending college still be consider as important as it used to be when many millionaires and billionaires contradict the need for a formal education? Many students believed so as the evidence of others succeed without formal education just from entrepreneurship instead of attending pointless classes led to such success today.
"Many of the world's wealthiest individuals, including Bill Gates (Microsoft), Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook), Steve Jobs (Apple), and Michael Dell (Dell), famously dropped out of college to pursue business ventures. These entrepreneurs often prioritize hands-on experience and immediate market...
What are the different places you did your residency and/or fellowship and how did it better prepare you for your Medical Examiner Certification ?
I'm currently a college freshman who wants to be a forensic pathologist. I understand that you don't always get residency in your direct field, so I would like to know some close options that would benefit me and better my knowledge for my career.
Mid career professional asking younger educators and professionals what I should know about the changing workforce and job market.?
What do you want someone in their 40's to know about the workforce and job market, how to be prepared for upcoming changes? What changes might I see that I wouldn't expect? What are some skills I may not have now that I may need? Asking because in the next ten years entrepreneurs and educators...
What are some study and time management tips for someone planning on majoring in architecture or interior design?
I know that they can be demanding majors, with students often feeling that they don't have enough time, so I want to make sure I can work hard and have good time management skills as well. Thank you!
What is the best way to search for college scholarships to help pay for school?
I am a senior in high school, and looking to attend a 4 year college. I am looking for the best way to find resources to pay for college.
What should I do the summer after high school to prepare for college as an engineering major?
As someone who is an incoming college freshman planning to study engineering, specifically aerospace engineering, what should I know going into the school year and what should I do to prepare?
#Spring26
How do you find out what you will major in? What are the advantages of going to college as undecided as an incoming college freshman
What are the risks you need to take to dual or even triple major. I am going to college undecided and I have a wide range of interests and I am really overwhelmed by what the future holds. I am passionate about math and biology; however, I really don't know how to utilize my likes into an...
Will I enjoy my career as a criminal psychologist and will I maintain the friendships that I currently have? #Spring26?
Will I enjoy my career and if I’ll maintain the friendships that I currently have. #Spring26
How do you know what the right path for you is?
I am about to graduate from my BA and will soon pursue my MA in Forensic Psychology, but there are so many paths I could choose, and I don't know how to choose which path is the best for me. Additionally, I have always been very passionate, active, and vocal about criminal justice reform, but...
By pursuing a career as an attorney, what morals or principles might I have to adapt or compromise on, to competently provide legal services?
By pursuing a career as an attorney, what morals or principles might I have to adapt or compromise on, to competently provide legal services?
How can I combine my love for art and accounting? #Spring26
I plan to pursue a degree in accounting and would like to incorporate my love for art with it.
How can I stand out in the highly competitive field of architecture?
I am a woman going into architecture, and I worry about my lack of creativity. I am a highly determined individual but I am concerned I will not have good ideas.
What does a day in the life of an information systems management role look like and what are the best and hardest parts of your job?
Looking for any information and advice for someone entering the information systems management field.
What is the process like to become an elementary school teacher?
Hello! I am in school as an elementary education major & I was wondering what the process is like after graduating college to become a teacher? Do I have to student teach before becoming an actual teacher?
What certificates should I get in order to be successful in cybersecurity?
I've gained an interest in cybersecurity, but I don't know what would make me appealing when applying for jobs and internships. What should I work towards getting and learning to develop and show my skills?
How have you guys managed to graduate from college debt-free?
I'd love all solutions! I've tried scholarships and an appeal. How many scholarships is a good amount to apply for, and what localized ones (DMV) are good to try out?
What classes should I take 11th grade year?
I want to be a pediatrician, and I attend a IB school.
what do I need to know for starting a business?
how can I make my first pot of gold as a 10 grader?
Will Artificial Intelligence take the place of jobs in IT?
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly growing every year. THE BIG QUESTION, "Will it take place of people's jobs?" I am curious to here your thoughts and knowledge on whether you think AI will take the place of jobs in IT.
What coding language would you recommend someone to learn in 2025 according to job availability, salary, learning curve, and the amount of things that can be made with given language?
I am a 15 year old high school student in the state of MD, and I have 2 and 1/2 years of experience of coding with LUA, used by a gaming engine called "Roblox Studio". Eventually I plan to widen my knowledge in programming, and I want to know what languages are in high demand in IT, and what...
What is the most crucial skill or area of knowledge a student should focus on right now to become a successful Hardware Engineer?
I am currently a student in high school and I am wondering what I need to study now to become succsessful later.
What's the one skill you learn in engineering that's so awesome it guarantees you won't get fired by a robot and helps you become the boss faster than everyone else?
What are the earning expectations for entry-level engineers?
What colleges are best for getting into the technology field, especially software development?
I'm currently a 10th grader in a dual enrollment program for computer science looking to get into software development. I have very little experience with programming outside of what was needed for class, like very basic use of the windows command prompt and Ubuntu. I would appreciate it if I'm...
What HBCU's should I look at for the high quality education in the Aviation field? Should I go to college and flight school or just go to flight school?
My overall carrer goal is to become an airline pilot for airlines like JetBlue or Aircanada, But I also want to go to college to experience an HBCU and the college experience itself. What HBCU's have the highest quality of education in their aviation degree programs. I would like to know so...
What factors are used in hiring for I.T. related jobs in the U.S.?
What kind of skills do they look for and or want for hiring in there
How can I build a portfolio in high school to get into IT?
I am already in a dual enrollment program taking IT classes, which I am aware is a very big step. However, I would like to know if there's any other things I could be doing to increase my chances of getting an IT position somewhere. I would like to try and be as desirable as possible as an...
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