Compton, California

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...

Im going to USC for ECE, but want to explore internships in places like NY, Chicago, Bay area. With no previous connections, how to land connections and interns?

I have looked at some questions already like mine, but after researching the colleges, all the colleges have one or the other, not both. I am going into my junior year so I really need help to decide where I want to go so I can start reaching out to college coaches for softball.

Hi everyone, I’ve been studying cybersecurity for the past 9+ months and actively applying to internships and entry-level roles, with over 500 applications and 250+ LinkedIn connections so far. A few connections helped with referrals, but my resume still gets rejected. Last month, I felt...

What kind of practical advice can be given to a music student that wants career direction and to build experience?

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...

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?

Hi everyone, this is my first post on CareerVillage.org. First, some background about me. I’m currently a freshman in high school (about to finish the year) and I’m working hard to prepare for a future career as a software engineer. I’ve been self-studying computer science outside of school,...

OSCA, or "Orange County School of the Arts," is the school of my DREAMS. Honestly! I would love to go there for creative writing, and I've written countless albums and stories of my own! I just love writing! Quick problem, it seems super competitive, and let's just say I'm not the best student....

I've had a really tough school year. I've gone from having all A's to failing ELA, and I'd be lying if I told you it hasn't been taking a big toll on my mental health... because what can I say? My parents are disappointed in me, and I was basically their only hope for having a successful kid......

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...

Hello!! I will be pursuing a master's in Finance this year. I got accepted to 3 universities, but I don't know which one I should pick. I'm coming straight out of undergrad with a Bachelor's in liberal arts and haven't been able to secure any finance-related internships. So, I decided to do a...

This will be my first job and I want to find one as soon as possible so I can have spending money for college.

Throughout my journey in high school, I used many different methods to study while also balancing difficult activities. Any tips for college studying?

How do I choose between studying management or entrepreneurship? I've always wanted to study both but now I have to choose between one or the other. Its a tough choice.

I am graduating high school senior at corona high who has been involved in the STEM engineering program for all 4 years with a 3.3 gpa which isn’t the best so i need to know how can i improve that to guarantee success

Rising Senior
Sociology Major Speech Communications Minor
Pursuing career in Human Resources

Hi everyone! 😊 I’m starting the Strategic Design and Management program at Parsons this upcoming fall, and I’m super excited (and a little nervous, not gonna lie). I’d love to hear from anyone who’s either in the program now or has gone through it before—what are some things you wish you knew...

I’m a senior in high school and plan on studying philosophy at the University of Utah next year! Any advice would be greatly appreciated! #Spring25

I’m a senior in high school and plan to attend the university of Utah to study philosophy and maybe get into teaching! Any advice would be greatly appreciated! #spring25

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.

I'm a senior in high school heading off to college in the fall. I am planning to major in Fashion Merchandising with a minor in Graphic Design. I'm already planning to develop my social skills to expand my networking and connections, as well as volunteering at Fashion events and applying for...

Hey everyone! I'm a senior in high school and getting ready to start college in the fall. I know every experience is different and movies usually are too good to be true. However, just for fun, for those of you in college or already graduated, what was your “this feels like a movie” moment?...

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.

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...

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...

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?

As someone who wants to be a Doctor in the future this is something I think about a lot. I want to help everyone but realistically I can’t because the system is rigged to help those who have more money rather than people who need more help. If I don’t take the risk to help others can I truly...

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!

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!