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As an interior designer, how do you balance wanting to design in your style with your client's vision on projects?
I'm a high school senior planning to major in interior design at RIT next fall. I have always wanted to pursue a career that would allow me to work with my hands to build. Throughout high school, I have taken both engineering and carpentry electives, which have allowed me to explore my passion....
How can I be better equipped for the financial responsibilities that come with going to college?
I'm about to graduate and am still so confused about financial processes such as aid. How can I better manage myself to prepare for these things?
How do medical school applications work?
How should I start preparing for them as an incoming sophomore in college?
What kind of research and or internship opportunities are open for Biology Premedical majors?
I’m a high school senior from Massachusetts moving to Tallahassee Florida to attend FAMU for college. Although there are many resources on campus, I’m wondering what the major means more over for research opportunities as well as internships and eventually working.
How to become a better test taker when going from an undergrad program right into a doctorate program?
What helps one person succeed may not be the best way for you to succeed so its important to find your own ways. #Spring25
What is a day in the life of a mechanical engineer like?
Describe a typical work day. What should I expect? What can outside of the typical classes to help better prepare myself for the workforce?
"What are the pros and cons of being in Biotechnology Pharma vs. Academia"?
I was asked about whether I'm planning on going the Pharma or Academia route, but I wasn't 100% sure about the differences.
What do you wish someone told you about the transition from college to graduate school? #Spring25
Look for advice on the transition from the undergraduate experience to graduate school, especially while still living on campus but working a full time job.
Why do many insurance companies lack coverage for Music Therapy although the practice has been proven effective for multiple cases in various situations?
I am Laila , a Boston resident and graduating senior at Lexington High School through the METCO integration program. I have recently been accepted to Howard University for the Music Therapy program.
As a senior who is starting nursing school in the fall, what would you say is the biggest piece of advice for an incoming freshman in an accelerated nursing program?
Thank you for taking your time to read this! Any information will be helpful, even study tips!
What experiences or decisions had the biggest impact on your success in college and your career afterward?
I’m a 12th grader about to graduate, and I’m really interested in biology. I’m thinking about careers in fields like healthcare, research, or biotech, but I’m still exploring my options. I’m passionate about science, solving problems, and helping people. I’m trying to figure out how to make the...
For someone torn between becoming a doctor or a physical therapist in sports medicine, specifically in dance medicine, what personal experiences or lessons helped you make your decision?
I’m a pre-professional ballet dancer, who has decided not to pursue dance after needing some pretty intense hip surgeries. I’m going into college next year as a pre-med student, and have found that I’m extremely passionate about helping dancers in situations similar to mine, I’m just not sure...
How can we advocate for better pay for mental health professionals?
There is a shortage of qualified clinicians, yet salaries are really low. In some agencies, the pay is so low that clinicians cannot make a living wage, let alone pay their living expenses or pay off their student loans. Higher salaries or fees will attract AND retain more professionals.
How will I know if I’m choosing the right major for what I want to do long-term?
I'm going into cybersecurity and I really enjoy it, but I'm not sure if its the best for me. #spring25
What is the future outlook for professionals working on the administrative and business side of the music industry? #Spring25
With AI becoming a bigger part of our lives by the day, what can we expect from the future for areas like artist management, booking, and marketing?
What is one thing I should do before (or during) my freshman year of college?
I am a current high school senior who has been accepted to and enrolled at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for meteorology. My first semester is Fall 2025, and I am trying to prepare myself for freshman year. I already have a potential roommate, but I am looking for tips for my first year....
What are some things that should keep in mind when applying for consulting internships without relevant professional experience?
For context, I'm currently applying from a legal background.
What would be the best website for scholarships?
Where can I get the best scholarships for college?
What is the right thing for a college freshman from a non-target school to do to in #Spring25 to be able to enter the Finance world, either in Investment Banking or in Private Credit #Spring25?
#Spring25 I am a Boston University Freshman and I am looking for Finance jobs in the summer. I am involved with a few organizations in school, but that still doesn't make Boston University a Target school for the finance world. So, what can I do now that would make me stand out in the industry?
How can pursuing a Biology major help prepare me for admission to optometry school?
I am a high school student preparing for college, and have selected a Biology major, because I want to continue my education after to become an Optometrist. Will this major set me up for success?
What are some external programs outside of my school that I can participate or do to help break into a role in Private Equity Commercial Real Estate?
To add onto this I'm planning to get my real estate license (MA), and I have a spot at a firm will this help my chances for internship positions?
What is the hardest part of being a college student athlete?
Time commitment? Coaches? Teammates? #Spring25
Will a pre-med or biology major better prepare me for optometry school? #Spring25
Hi! I will be attending Middlebury College as a freshman this fall, where students are not placed into a major when accepted. I just wanted to start thinking about which major would be better for me since my end goal is to be an optometrist.
Will a Finance Major, Accounting Minor AND Sport Admin Major from the Univ of Miami lead to success in sports admin/agent ?
I am a soon to be Senior with a 3.86 GPA!
In the professional world, how possible is it to balance a career with musicianship? #Spring25
Hi! I'm a senior in high school who's set to go off to college in the fall for molecular biology/biochemistry. I am also a trumpet player who loves playing in local community settings. #Spring25
How Can I Overcome the 'Overqualified/Underqualified' Trap in Finance Job Applications?
I founded and exited a startup last year, where I was primarily responsible for finance analyst related roles. I'm now pursuing a master's degree and targeting finance positions. However, I'm facing a challenge: entry-level roles say I'm overqualified, while associate-level positions say I'm...
How can I stay adaptable and continuously improve my skills in a world where technology and job markets are changing so quickly ?
It’s something that feels super important, especially with how fast AI, automation, and remote work are shifting the professional landscape.
How did you balance a social life along with a career and what sacrifices did you have to make?
I took a gap year hoping to figure things out but feel as though I am still conflicted. #Spring25?
Is there a benefit to doing the honors program at your college if you are a nursing student as well as a student athlete?
I am currently a 18 year old high school senior graduating next month. I have been accepted into majority nursing programs I applied to. I have decided to go to Providence College and I have been accepted into the nursing school as well as the D1 cheer team. I also got an invite for the honors...
What are the emerging trends and areas of interest in biology?
I am enrolled in biology as major and want to know field related to biology where i can do intership during graduation.
What is the typical pathway for one to become an ER doctor?
Hello! My name is Simone. I am a high school student who is aspiring to be an ER doctor and am curious about the steps that I can take to advance myself towards the future.
Thank you for your time!
How is it possible to get clinical hours to be able to apply to Physician Assistant graduate school if I have no experience How do I start off? ?
What is the next stop for me to become successful and reach my end goal of being a Physician Assistant?
What skills can I learn outside of the classroom to make me a stronger applicant?
I am thinking about ways to be a better networker or other methods to demonstrate my general capability as an employee and team member.
What advice would you give to working professionals who are going back to pursue a graduate degree after two years out of undergrad? #Spring25
About to be in a full-time graduate program for a masters in speech pathology.
What can I do as a future educator in terms of summer work ?
I am currently a college freshman hoping to get a degree in early education and am wondering if I should focus on internships/ summer jobs I can do during college.
What is the most important thing to do in order to land a job after graduating from college? #Spring25
What should you do to stick out from other candidate? What are the best ways to make connections?
How do you deal with a burn-out as an architect?
As a college student, I have recently been feeling overwhelmed and uninspired lately with the amount of work. How would I be able to overcome this in the future?
How can you focus on building your career while also finding time for your hobbies and passions outside of it?
How can you focus on building your career while also finding time for your hobbies and passions outside of it?
What study techniques should I use to effectively study material but also not burn out so quickly Mainly for STEM classes but for all classes as well.?
I usually study and feel like I am repeatedly studying things I know or I just don't feel like my study techniques are effective, and that I could be learning more than I actually am. I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
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What kind of careers can I pursue with a major in Applied Psychology and a minor in Restorative Justice?
As a major in Applied Psychology, I feel like my options for a career are very broad. I want to pursue a career where I am helping people and interacting with them frequently but there are so many options. I am wondering what kinds of careers would combine my major and minor the best and if...
What is the best way to network in the marketing industry?
I'm currently an incoming college freshman going into marketing
I aim to have a marketing job in boston
I Aim to work in music marketing
How can I use a degree in electrical engineering in a creative career? #Spring25
I'm studying electrical engineering in college, but I want to have a career that's creative, with art and imagination. Do you have any ideas on how I can combine my degree with my passions? #Spring25
What was your studying strategy in passing the ARRT exam? Have you known anyone who returned to school to retest and pass? #Spring25
I took the exam three times and have decided to return to school to regain eligibility for the ARRT exam.
How can I balance following my passion with choosing a career that provides financial stability #Spring25?
As I start thinking about my future I want to make a smart decision that allows me to have an enjoyable career, but also one that is financially supportive. #Spring25
What’s something you did early in your career—whether in nursing or business—that paid off years later Any tips on managing time, finances, and responsibilities between the two? #Spring25?
I’m currently in nursing school with plans to work in the NICU and eventually open my own MedSpa. I’d love advice from anyone who has balanced both healthcare and entrepreneurship.
What is the best way to get involved in on-campus scientific research? Should I reach out to professors teaching my classes, or are there organizations that match students with research that match their academic aspirations? #Spring25
I am specifically interested in computer science, math and neuroscience. I would like to research where these fields overlap. I think it could have great implications in Artificial Intelligence.
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How can I find a part time job when going to college?
I'm interested in the music industry and would like to get a job which could align with experience. Any ideas?
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What will my student debt be? #Spring 2025
As a future engineering major at the University of Rhode Island, what kind of student debt should I anticipate incurring after four years of college?
I start college in the fall and I'm going to college at a school with seven week long semesters but I have a really bad habit of procrastinating on a lot of my assignments which causes me to stress out over everything at the last minute. What are some things I can try to help me break this habit Also what are some good study habits I can develop that will help me succeed in college?
I plan to major in computer science and will have to take a lot of calculus heavy courses so math class specific study tips would also be appreciated.
Finance careers?
Does anyone know areas in the finance field that helps impact the community, while earning a high income? I'm good at math so I've considered going into the finance field, but I only know jobs like becoming an account, and i'm not really interested in software engineering. My view of finance...
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