Grand Terrace, California
What career paths would you recommend for someone who came to the U.S. after fleeing conflict and starting over with a language barrier, and who now wants to turn that struggle into a purpose — not just for survival, but to make a real difference?
I came to the United States from Afghanistan after the Taliban took over. Back home, I didn’t have access to education, especially as a girl, and when I arrived here, I struggled with the language barrier. Despite all of that, I’ve been working hard to succeed in school. I’m still figuring out...
How can I decide between studying nursing or radiology? #Spring25
As a senior in high school I am stuck between choosing nursing or radiology. What advice to you have?
How do you fight burnout (culture) in law school?
Is law school as hard as everyone says it is? What makes law school students so prone to burnout?
What kind of jobs can I get related to medical anthropology ?
Right now I’m a third year anthropology major at UCR. I’ve recently gained an interest in medical anthropology, but I’m not really sure what jobs are related to it.
What traits are most important to succeed in college and what should I be doing in the summer to prepare for it as I’m entering as a business administration Marjor? #Spring25
As a senior in high school I want to be prepared for college and as much as I can. Wether that is getting advise from college villige or looking for a mentor to guide me during college.
Why is it required that students don’t get paid for clinical trials?
Why is it required that students don’t get paid when clinical trials start? It’s 6 months of dedicating our time and gas which will lead us to not having an open schedule to get a job that does pay us so why can’t we as students get paid for clinical?
What scholarships are easy to get if you need financial aid?
majoring in child development and I’m a high school senior right now
What should I watch/read/listen to in the world of absurdism/existentialism literature or the two theories themselves?
After reading Camus' The Stranger and learning a little about Kafka, I've become fascinated with the ideas of absurdism and existentialism. If anyone can recommended me any YouTube videos, similar novels to Stranger, or any podcasts or audiobooks on said topics, I'd really appreciate it. I'm...
How do I get into existentialism/absurdism in film?
Earlier I was asking how to sink myself into the world of film history. As time went on, I became interested in the world of absurdism/existentialism after reading Albert Camus' The Stranger and Franz Kafka. How do I learn more about these theories specifically in film?
Experiences in the hospitality field
I am planning to pursue a career in the hospitality field (likely some sort of business administration but I would like to work in tourism or as a flight attendant.) What has the experience working in this field been like for you? What are the pros and cons I should know about, and tell me as...
How do extend my career in radiology from an X ray tech to PACS analyst or EPIC or others?
Right now I’m still a college student and just wondering besides the other modalities in Radiology starting as a X ray tech. Any other tips would be appreciated as well since I am just venturing every opportunity after graduating. I do value a work life balance and wish to provide for more my...
What major/college courses should I take to become a video game designer/engineer?
I'm planning for college (in my not-so-distant future). What college courses should I take, and/or what major should I choose, if I'm interested in becoming a video game designer/engineer?
Which is more hireable: A double BA in physics and math, or a BS in physics?
do employers actually value well-rounded candidates, or do they just want specialists?
Motivation and Memory.
First of all, I wanted to say to all the people who took the time and given me their support. Thank you all so much, it means a lot to me. Now onto the point: I have a terrible time at keeping myself Motivated enough to do my work or anything that I didn't finish after school. The moment I go...
How can I really sink myself into the world of film history/film teaching?
I already write short reviews on Letterboxd, I made my own separate Instagram on film itself, but how can really dedicate myself to cinema and film studies? Any advice helps, thank you!
What is the best way to become an art therapist with a BA in Studio Art?
I have a BA in Studio Art from CSULA, and I would like to go back to school to become an Art Therapist. With that said, does anyone know if it's better to go to a school that has an Art Therapy graduate program or would it be more advantageous to get into a Masters program for clinical psychology?
What am I supposed to be doing?
How do I start on Python?
How to I know what is wrong with the coding?
What to do if I'm unsure how to replace bad coding?
What are the best universities in California for degrees in film studies/film history?
In the meantime, what should I do to prepare? I'm currently taking a "Survey of global cinema" class in community college.
What education and experience requirements are there for basic backstage theatre/entertainment jobs (ie. prop assistant, set assistant, PA, set painter, etc.)?
No offense to any of those jobs -- I'm currently in a remedial school and not very confident about graduating, let alone any type of college. Not exactly in the spot to pay for certifications either. Do I need a diploma or training to compete for those jobs, or do I have a chance at a local...
What is it like to be a Neuropathologist?
I was wondering if anyone had information about pursuing a career in Neuropathology, what it is like to become a Neuropathologist, and what exactly you do as a Neuropathologist. If you have any information it will be very appreciated!
What is the hardest part about studying to be a veterinary technician?
What was the hardest subject to understand when studying to be a veterinary technician? And what is something you recommend to help me prepare for this corse?
Are there any tips for asking doctors for a mentorship opportunity through email?
I'm a high school student and I have been emailing several doctors (psychiatrists) if they will let me be a mentee under them over the summer. Any tips for structure, style, and requirements that will help me in this process? I'm new to this and not sure how to approach this situation. My...
How could I join the Marching band in the military, while trying to get my bachelor's degree in music?
If I wanted to join the military How would I be able to attend college to be a Band director?
Is it possible to become a physician and a researcher?
I was wondering if it was possible to become a molecular pathologist but also pursue scientific research?
What's a rough draft of my next years in education if I want to be a dermatologist and what should I know?
I'm currently a freshman in community college and just switched my major to Biology to pursue dermatology. I want to transfer to UCLA after community college, but there isn't much info on what my career pathway would look like in dermatology starting off at community college.
What is the most difficult thing about being an archaeologist?
information about archaeology
how do i become a pediatric nurse do i only need an associates degree? also why is it so much harder to get into colleges as a nursing major ?
i really want to attend a 4 year college, but my gpa is only a 3.4, so it makes my options extremely limited if i want to major in nursing
How can I become an Astro biologist ?
What are the requirements to become an Astro biologist as a 16 year old ?
How can I start real estate at a young age?
How can I start real este at age 16 ?I’m very interested and want to start early in the career i wish to pursue.Ive always been told im to young to start real este but my goal is to change that.
How do nurses handle high-stress situations and burnouts?
I'm a 16 year old highschool junior that has been currently thinking about going into nursing as a career, but I always hear about how horrible and stressful the job is. I just want to know if it's really worth it, because I know it is something I'd want to do but at the same time I don't want...
what is the average salary for an elementary school teacher? is it easy to find a job as a teacher or do you have to have connections in certain districts?
im currently a junior in high school in Orange County ca. im hoping to major in elementary education and become a teacher in southern ca.
What is the most important skill to be a good attorney?
I am a junior in high school and planning on becoming an attorney. I was curious about the skills that I should be focusing on throughout my education so I can be better prepared for this career.
Is it possible to have multiple interdisciplinary practices?
I would love to have a background in nanotechnology alongside my main career, but I was wondering if it was possible to have multiple interdisciplinary fields.
What is it like to be a biotherapeutic research scientist?
I found this career option but can't find much information about it. So if you have any information on this career choice please let me know!
How difficult does the time crunch for a govt-assigned lawyer tend to be for cases?
I´m currently working on a high school career exploration project, and I want to pursue law, so I need some additional information on the day-to-day of a lawyer.
What can help me become a professional chef?
This is for a career research project for my 10th grade AVID class, and we need to ask help from some professionals.
How can I find connections, resources, and experiences to become a biopharmaceutical scientist in research and development?
I have been working to find a career that I truly enjoy and recently I have been increasingly interested in pursuing a career as a biopharmaceutical research and development scientist (with an interdisciplinary background in nanotechnology), but I understand that I will need to gain experience...
How can I navigate myself in the college having to study biology ?
I want to study biology major
Does this path in biopharmaceutical science sound feasible?
I think I want to be a biopharmaceutical research scientist with an interdisciplinary nanotechnology background. Is this choice specific or do I have to go more in-depth? Is this even a good career choice? Please let me know.
What is biopharmaceutical science?
I have been searching for a career, and I found biopharmaceutical science. I was wondering if anyone had any idea what biopharmaceutical science is and what this study does. I want to learn more about what biopharmaceutical science is.
What are specific college classes like for someone pursuing law or wanting to become a lawyer?
I am currently in the Young Congressional Leaders Program where I am learning about government and some aspects of law. I also took Saturday classes at UCI specifically focusing on what lawyers do. Throughout these programs, I still haven't gotten a clear image or idea about what courses to...
What is it like to pursue Biomedical Sciences?
I have taken the advice from my last question on finding a career best suited for me. As I researched different career paths, I stumbled upon Biomedical Sciences, which piqued my interest. So, if you have any information on this subject or ways to experience it myself, it would be greatly...
How do I learn to code for free?
Hello, I am a 15 year old student who is looking for advice. What are free online classes that I can take to learn to code in different languages like C, Javascript, Python, and others.
What made you pursue going into the psychology field?
Hi my name is Brian and I have some questions that I would like to ask regarding the psychology field and possibly find my dream job in that field. First off, when did you realize you wanted to be in the psychology field and what is the reason you pursued it? What were the steps you took to be...
How would getting an internship affect my path towards a career in Video Game Design/Director? #Fall24
Hello, I am a 16 year old who is seeking an answer to this question. After going to different fairs and talking to different people in different job fields, I learned one thing, I should get an internship in the fields I would pursue. I do not know how much it would help me, I do want to have...
How can I find a career path that aligns with my interests and values within its studies and work environment that I could turn into a passionate life career?
I have been searching for a career that I can connect with, and that suits me as a person. It has not been easy because I don't know what it is like to be in these specific careers, and fully committing to an idea that I have for a job does not sit well with me, so I need help finding that...
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