Hamden, Connecticut
What is the best way to form genuine meaningful connections in college with people who will help you advance your professional goals, provide academic and emotional support, and introduce you to new things?
As a 17-year-old senior in high school, making new friends this year has at times been challenging, as I feel like my peers have already found a group they belong to. However, throughout my high school experience I have branched out so much and met so many new people. Part of the reason I am...
Does life actually get easier right after you get your degree, or do we have to keep on achieving a higher education for life to get easier (From a physics major)?
I am trying to get a degree on physics with a concentration in engineering and trying to add a minor on mathematics. I am heading to my junior year of college.
What is the best way to experiment with jobs to find what career best fits you?
I am a chemistry major and am unsure of where to start. There is so many different career options, and shadowing is difficult to find where I am from. #Spring26
Will attending a 2-year Electrical program and earning an AOS degree help me apply and get into a local IBEW Electrical Union after school?
I am looking for advice from existing union members and electricians to see if this is a good path to help me get into the local union.
Can I teach a subject that I minor in at the college level, or do I have to major in that subject?
I'm going into college next year, and I want to major in history and minor in related subjects (philosophy, women & gender studies). I plan on becoming a history professor. Can I teach related classes like philosophy once I finish my degree and get a teaching certificate, or would I have to...
Where do I start to make college more affordable?
I am a high school senior looking for a way to make college more affordable so i can reduce the burden on my family.
How do I know if my passion for veterinary medicine is sustainable long-term, and what steps can I take early in my career to prevent burnout? #Spring26
I’m a first-generation college student currently pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. I’ve been working in veterinary settings since I was 16, gaining experience in general practice, emergency care, and client communication. These experiences have shown me both the incredibly rewarding and...
How much harder are STEM Courses in college compared to Business courses in College?
I've always heard from friends who are in engineering or computer science that they have such a heavy workload, and when I compare it to my accounting classes, it almost looks similar. Are many STEM courses that heavy compared to business courses?
How do I choose a major that’s suited to my interests and also provides financially stable career paths? #Spring2026
I’m a high school senior who’s interested in English, journalism, and business, but I’m not sure how to create a good major/minor combo that will give me entry level job stability.
Are summer classes worth taking so I have less classes during the semester?
I want to take anatomy over the summer, but I don't know if I should.
How should I start going about learning more in nutrition if I want to major in Nutrition Science? #Spring26
I am planning on attending University of Connecticut in the fall of 2026, and I would like to know what classes I should take for a career in nutrition.
I want to get more involved in hands on exposure within STEM as it is my junior year, I want to start a research based project, how can I start?
I want to find opporutnites with hands on and more exposure, within medicine / STEM. I want to start a research based project within medicine that makes an impact. I want advice on where I can start and build myself up to that point. Where can I start? Also any internship opportunites, Any...
What jobs could I get with good pay at the age of 14?
I want to get a good paying job but I'm not sure if there is any for my age. I want a job because I want to help out my family and be able to afford things.
Im a 16 year old junior , I want the intiative to become a CNA. Ive been intrested in healthcare since i was a little girl and I want to take a step. Is there any way to get connected ? Especially since my school doesn't offer it.
Please let me know any advice ! anything is helpful.
How do you cook food? Do you use a recipe book?
I am in 8th grade. I did a career interest survey and meal service is one of my interests. I'd want to make sushi.
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