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What does a strong first 6–12 months in an entry-level role actually look like in practice for people working in marketing, and what tends to separate someone who quickly gets trusted with bigger projects from someone who mainly stays in executional support work?
For context, I'm asking as an upcoming college graduate who wants to pursue marketing and has been looking for roles in any kind of marketing space: product, brand, influencer, etc.
How rewarding is it to know you are directly helping or contributing to something that can benefit many people?
Specifically for those in STEM areas. This fall, I will be attending the University of Washington - Seattle, intending to major in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology. I am interested in conducting research in a lab or potentially studying medicine. I would like to know what it feels...
What should a community college transfer student in computer engineering prioritize during the first year at a university to become competitive for internships: personal projects, research, networking, or upper-division coursework?
I am transferring from Diablo Valley College to UC Santa Cruz for computer engineering. I want to prepare well for internships and future career opportunities, but I am not sure whether I should focus more on coursework, personal projects, research, networking, or applying to internships early.
What steps should I take to become a pharmacist and to gain hands-on experience ?
I am currently a high school senior preparing to graduate and continue my education in college. I want to become a pharmacist but I'm a little lost on what classes I should take, what majors I should consider, and how to gain experience while still in school. All advice is appreciated! #Spring26
What was the most difficult part of getting adjusted to a new college?
I am transferring from a community college to a four-year university in the fall, and I am a little aphrehensive about getting adjusted to a new space.
How do you land Internships in college?
especially in ECE considering the huge over saturation. Applying by Linkedin or Indeed doesn't seem to get through since I dont get any reply backs. Any help would be appreciated!
For professionals who’ve worked in both computer science and data science, how did you decide which path to commit to? I’m worried about choosing wrong because I want a career I’ll genuinely enjoy but also one that will give me long‑term financial stability. How did you navigate that uncertainty when you were in my position? #Spring26
I’m a high school senior planning to major in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics at San José State University. I’m really interested in both software engineering and data science since I enjoy coding, statistics, and working on robotics projects. My biggest worry right now is choosing...
As a current college sophomore, how do I begin making meaningful connections in the healthcare field?
I am currently studying health science, planning to complete an Masters of Science in Nursing after my undergraduate education.
How do I choose between a career in hair styling, sports, or becoming a math tutor?
I’m interested in a few different career paths: hair styling, working in sports, and becoming a math tutor. I’m not sure which one would be the best fit for me long-term. I’d like advice on how to compare these options, what skills or education each one requires, and how I can figure out which...
How do you feel about your career as a STEM professor?
I am also pursuing a career in this and would like any additional information or insight you can provide!
Anyone have any tips on finding internships in the public health/healthcare administration field as a high school senior starting college this fall? #Spring26
Anyone have any tips on finding internships in the public health/healthcare administration field as a high school senior starting college this fall? #Spring26
How do you manage to keep up with the workload in college while also playing a sport?
I am currently a senior committed to play soccer at a 4-year college, and I am curious how different it is compared to playing a sport and managing schoolwork in high school. I am planning in majoring in business management, and I am curious about what workload could possibly be.
How do you pick a college to commit to when you're waitlisted at your dream school?
I'm currently waitlisted at my dream school for pre-physician assistant, and I'm unsure of how to pick a school to commit to and attend prior to May 1st.
How do I go about choosing classes, volunteer opportunities, internships and practicum to be a child life specialist?
I am a current college freshman studying psychology and thinking to include a minor in either education or global and community health. I love to work with kids and am very interested in this career path.
how can i get a job working for the nba
I am a teacher but id really like a job in the nba.
I'm a junior in high school, how do I find jobs that would respond and how do I find what career I want to do
I don't really have any job experiences so idk what I should do to higher my chances of getting accepted at a job
I'm a high school student interested in I dentistry in the bay area and was interested in how to start my journey?
Currently I'm thinking of starting an organization and myself first idea was fundraising for cleft lip to start
How do I get started networking with sports teams?
I’m a senior in high school looking to start networking with sports teams, athletic trainers, and sports medicine physicians. My long-term goal is to work with professional athletes after college, specifically in the NHL or NFL. I’m eager to learn from others’ experiences and career paths, and...
What qualifacations do u need to be an illustrator?
Also how do u become an illustrator and do u need any changes in emotion?
How do I secure grants for my business?
How do I secure grants for my business?
What motivates you to pursue science?
I am a senior in high school who might be interested in pursuing science in college.
Will I be able to get hospital experience during school for my major ?
I am planning to major as a health science and I wanted to know if I would be able to get a job or experience hospital life during school.
How should I position my application for business schools (Haas, Ross, Marshall, McIntire, Kelley)?
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What qualities or actions have you seen in past scholarship winners that truly set them apart?
I believe the qualities that set strong scholarship candidates apart are dedication, resilience, and a genuine desire to grow. The winners I look up to are the ones who don’t wait for opportunities—they create them through hard work and consistency, even when life throws challenges their way....
As a college freshman, what can I do to prepare for any future internships related to rocketry and space?
I want to get an internship in the space industry so I can gain experience. But I feel as though I'm at a disadvantage because I'm just started college. Is there anything I can do now so that I have a better chance to get an offer in the future?
How do you manage to relax on breaks when you could be working? #Fall25
As I type this, it is the first day of Thanksgiving break. I have tons of homework to do but am completely unmotivated; however, I also feel like I could be spending my time being productive whenever I'm trying to relax. Not to mention I also need to up my game on extracurriculars. What do I...
What do I do if I start getting overwhelmed with my classes?
I am taking my courses all online. I know it is more flexible but I don't know if it will be harder to progress in my classes. But I can't take on campus classes because the college I am applying to is all the way on the other side of the country.
How important is college gpa?
How important is college gpa? If I double major and take challenging classes, does it matter if I get a 4.0 vs and 3.0 for future job opportunities? Is experience more important?
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