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I'm currently a high school senior who is going to college this fall. I am interested in sustainable environmental engineering because I see the impact of climate change firsthand. How is environmental engineering increasingly relevant in addressing today’s challenges like climate change, pollution, and creating more green spaces #Spring26?
I'm currently a high school senior who is going to college this fall. I am interested in sustainable environmental engineering because I see the impact of climate change firsthand. How is environmental engineering increasingly relevant in addressing today’s challenges like climate change,...
What digital art skills or career paths are expected to be in the highest demand over the next few years, and how should someone prepare for them? #Spring26
I’m currently studying digital art and planning to continue my education after my associate’s degree. What digital art skills or career paths are expected to be in the highest demand over the next few years, and how should someone prepare for them.
What are some of the challenges I can expect as a Black woman in medical school?
I plan to become a surgeon, specifically a plastic surgeon. I would like to know more about what challenges I can expect as a black woman becoming a surgeon. I've read that less than 3% of surgeons are black women so there must be many systemic challenges that are keeping those numbers low.
What would be the best way to enter the work force from being a full time student at a university ?
I am a high school senior that plans on majoring in Chemical Engineering. Im just trying to find ways of what would be best suited for me that would allow me to pursue my passion within stem, as well as allow me to find a placement that would allow me to start somewhere and build on myself.
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!
How do you know how and if you've committed to the right college?
Worried for Decision Day May 1st
Tips on choosing a school when its academics are equal yet their location is across the country.
WA vs. VA ?
#Spring26
How can one not lose sight of their other passions while pursuing a career to make change in the world? #Spring26
I hope to pursue a career in public policy, foreign affairs, or international relations, but don't want to lose my love for filmmaking, writing, the outdoors, and more. #Spring26
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
What is the best way to get involved in clinical research straight from undergrad?
I'm currently a junior neuroscience major and working in a research lab on campus. I want to be involved in research (hopefully clinical) in some way immediately post undergrad and I am curious about the best way to go about that.
What are the best methods for taking notes? #Spring26
What are the best methods to take notes in a STEM class? Would the best method be to use a computer/iPad, or use traditional pens, pencils, and paper? #Spring26
Do you think the major computer engineering is still useful in this current job market & climate?
I'm unsure whether I should continue pursuing that major or choosing another? If you think I should choose another, which would you recommend?
Computer Science Degree and Social Life
What was the hardest part of balancing a computer science degree with social life and other out of classroom daily events.
What is the best way to increase my chances of getting a good job right after college?
Entering the job market is intimidating for me. I know it’ll be difficult right out of college, but I hope to get a high paying job I enjoy without being too stressed trying to get hired.
How difficult was it for you to find an internship/ research lab opportunity in the sciences I'm going to be a bio major and am interested in finding labs to work on. What is your time there like? What roles would an assistant have??
How difficult was it for you to find an internship/ research lab opportunity in the sciences? I'm going to be a bio major and am interested in finding labs to work on. What is your time there like? What roles would an assistant have?
What should I consider now to become successful later? #Spring26
I'm a 17 year old student trying to figure out my future. I've been thinking about becoming a nurse because I have a passion of helping people. I then want to continue evolving and reach my goal in becoming a labor and delivery nurse.
#college #nursing #college-major
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
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?
Passing PreCalculus College Math?
I will soon be attending Anne Arundel Community College, pursuing an associates in biology. Unfortunately, I am unable to start my science classes due to my math placement, so i'm instructed to take additional math. As someone that isn't well versed in math, how could I best be prepared to pass...
How can I become a reliable dependable person in the workforce when I'm just starting out? What skills do I need to be proficient in before joining the work force? #Spring26
I'm going to start looking for internships next, and I'm a little scared about what is to be expected from me. This would be my first "job" in a business setting.
How do so many defense attorneys sleep at night and go on about their lives normally knowing that they are defending people who have committed horrible crimes ?
I am a 12th grader going on to be an attorney after college. I struggle with picking if I want to be a defense attorney or a prosecutor. I care greatly about mental health issues and including them in our legal system without a stigma. I am a huge advocate on ending gun violence in our schools.
what do I need to know for starting a business?
how can I make my first pot of gold as a 10 grader?
How much fulfillment are you supposed to receive from your job?
One of the ways I find motivation is by doing things that I am interested in, but I am not really finding jobs that excite me- is this normal? Is it necessary for me to find a job that motivates me by being interesting to me, or do I just need to be happy with something that I don't really...
What would be the best job shadow to do if you are interested in math and science?
Hi! I'm lilly, and my school is hinting at us getting our job shadows done by the end of January, but they are not due until the end of my senior year. (I am a junior at the moment.) I was wondering what the most beneficial shadow would be, as I'm interested in math (nuclear, astronomy, and...
What is the best choice of major/ career for me? (math and physics based)
I am a 16 year old high school junior (and am planning on going to college) and I have always been interested in fields like nuclear science and astronomy. I am open, and not restricting myself to the fields above, since I do not know exactly what would be the best path for me. -I really want...
What is one piece of advice for a first generation college student?
I am going to be a freshman next fall, and neither of my parents when to college. I feel like I don't really know what to expect next year, and I want to start of the fall semester on a good note.
How can gaining clincal experience during nursing school help me decide which specialty I want to pursue after graduation and what are the best ways to explore different areas of nursing while I'm still in school ?
How can gaining clincal experience during nursing school help me decide which specialty I want to pursue after graduation and what are the best ways to explore different areas of nursing while I'm still in school?
Is there scholarships for fashion merchandising or marketing in that area?
Is there any scholarships for the major im planning on taking and anyway i can find them?
Does knowing that being an anesthesiologist assistant is a very important position in a surgery procedure cause any anxiety? How do you deal the anxiety and what do you do to calm yourself down. #Fall25
Im a freshman in college and I'm trying to get started with doing the pre-requisites for the CAA program at 3 different schools.
How did you decide which type of accounting was right for you?
I'm a current high school senior, planning to attend Shippensburg University for my bachelor's in accounting. How would I know whether tax, auditing, corporate, or forensic is best for me?
What do the daily tasks look like for someone working in aerospace engineering ?
Im a freshaman in college
What do I do if I'm 100% sure on my major?
I want to go to college for either sport med or business
What does a day in the life look like for a medical student?
I’m a high school senior looking into careers in medicine. I really enjoy STEM based classes and want to consider different career possibilities realistically.
What are some tips for balancing the workload of a freshman year in college while also playing woman's ice hockey?
I am currently in my senior year of highschool, and I play 19u girls travel hockey. I currently have games on the weekend and practice two nights a week, but I know college hockey will be a lot more strenuous. What advice can you give me to aid in my studies for Occupational Therapy, while...
What was the nursing program like at your school?
What was the Hardest part about the nursing program you were a part of? And what would be your recommendations for me as a Senior in high school going into her freshman year in college?
What is something that isn't talked about in a Biology major?
I am a 17 year old senior in high school and planning on pursuing a pre-med track majoring in Biology. I want to know whats not talked about Biology as a major. I currently take AP Biology but know its nothing compared to college Biology.
Whats happening to me?
I used to be a A student in middle school, and high A's to be exact and now that I'm in highschool its going down. My first quarter grade just came and I only had 2 A's and the rest b's. I don't know why I study I do my work but I don't know. Is this normal or should I try harder.
How easy is it to acquire a scholarship and which ones should I apply for?
How easy is it to acquire a scholarship
What knowledge and skills are important for a woman entering the audio and technical theater industry? Is there anything I should be worried about or aware of??
I know I'm entering a male-dominated field, but I love audio and technical theater and don't want to be pushed aside due to being a woman. Is there anything I should know or do to make sure I'm not brushed off?
What career choice is really best for me if I graduate with an Accounting degree?
I'm going to Michigan College as a freshman in Spring 2026. I'm going for accounting but don't know what career I want specifically. I love math so I chose accounting because I saw it fits me. Everyone says the same thing to me but never explains why. When I look up the jobs they describe...
What could I do to help get funding for tuition? #Fall25
I'm in a poor financial situation and I could use some tips beyond things like loans or the FAFSA (which has already been done).
why is it difficult for students who struggle academically to obtain opportunities or resources that'll help them further their education?
This question is for people whose academic performance was affected due to changes in their personal lives or they haven't always been the best at school but are passionate about furthering their education or going into a career that requires college education.this question brings awareness to...
What is the best way to narrow an area of study in cybersecurity ?
I am interested many different fields, with many of them in the computer science industry. I have been exposed to the vast potential that a career in computer science or cybersecurity could have but I have had trouble narrowing down a specific area of interest. I have also been told by some of...
How to strive in college?
I am currently in the 12th grade. I want to major in biology what can I do to strive in it
What’s the best way to gain real-world experience and build connections in diplomacy while I’m still in college #Spring25?
I’m studying international studies and hope to become a global diplomat someday. What’s the best way to gain real-world experience and build connections in diplomacy while I’m still in college? #Spring25
Which is better being a medical oncologist or a Neurosurgeon?
Im in 9th grade that's going to be a cna by 11th grade but I can't decide what I want to do I just know I will either be in the medical or business part.
What do you have to do to have your own orphange?
Like do I have to take class
Be at a age or what ever what do I have to do
Personal Statement Tips?
Hi! I'm a junior in high school, who's been working on starting my personal statement essay for college? I'm trying to make it sound very authentic and reflect my story, which has been really challenging, but I've learned a lot from it. Could you please give some important dos and don'ts when...
COLLEGE ADMISSION
Hello, I am an upcoming senior of class 26. I want to major in business marketing after high school but I don’t know where to start with college. My Gpa aims within 2.0 - 3.0. My dream college is the University of Maryland but I know I am not smart emotionally get in. What are some ways I can...
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