Hercules, California

I am attending my first year in trade school for HVAC (Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system). Visual learning is not my strongest suit, I learn a lot more efficient and better at understanding information hands on! I'd like to learn more hands-on part time while I am attending...

I am a senior in high school who might be interested in pursuing science in college.

Specifically, i am interested in programing to do with video games, though i am aware that this career path (game dev) might not be realistic, so i was hoping for a language that can be used for coding games, but also has other uses, if such a language exists.

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And what are the pros and cons of each?

Hello! Life after high school to me means being a neuropsychologist. I'm very passionate about mental health and the brain. Currently, I am on a youth committee centered around youth voices advocating for mental health, and it has sparked an inspiration to start a club at my school involving...

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....

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?

I am planning to attend Sac State in the Fall of 2026 and earning my Bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development with a Concentration in Educational Contexts. #fall25

I am a senior in high school, and I want to major in kinesiology and later get my DPT to become a physical therapist, but I am scared of having too much student debt after school.

Since I'm not a college student and I don't know what it is like, I'm not sure if the major you take makes you feel doubtful about how it will work out in your future.

I am a junior doing IB so I'm expected to be at the very least decent with my writing, which I am. But I sometimes feel a little overwhelmed when I look at my peers and see how easy it is for them to express their ideas so clearly. I do gotta say that I am introverted, which could maybe have...

Hello to everyone reading this! I'm a junior in high school, and I have over 30 colleges on my list; however, I'm not sure how many safeties, reaches, targets, and so on I should include. Is there a specific number/range for each type of school I should consider? Thank you for your time!

What tips do you have?

I look forward to starting my journey into law but it is so overwhelming, what is habits I can start building now that can help me increase my chances?

Currently in 12th and I'm looking through schools but the big programs are incredibly competitive and I don't know if I'm cut out compared to others applying. I'd like to apply to state schools but I've heard bigger schools give you a better chance of getting a job right after.

Hello, I like math lots, but programming not so much. I was wondering if there were any jobs within the engineering industry that use math a decent amount. Any ideas are useful… Just not really sure what I want to do with my life. Also some soft/hard skills that would be needed for the job...

I am a hospitality management major at the University of San Francisco. How do those within management handle the stress of working heavy hours? What tips do you have to manage life outside of work? #Fall25

I'm currently a high school senior who's interested in pursuing engineering with a specialization in technology (I'm learning towards doing computer or electrical engineering.)

I am currently enrolled in my high school's Race, Policy & Law Academy. I enjoy learning how to help people. I also play Varsity Soccer and competitive soccer with my local Soccer Academy. #Fall25

If you could give one piece of advice to a high school student choosing a college major, what would it be?

Hi, I’m currently an undergraduate student (Freshman) majoring in nursing! It seems as though all the entry level positions require at least some amount of experience and I’m not quite sure if I will be able to get that in college.

What are some of the most important factors to consider when you are looking into future careers?

I believe that celebrating small wins is important.However, people always have an "I made it" moment in life that shapes the person they become and motivates them to follow their goals.

I plan to do something related to engineering.

A student in Galileo HS

As someone preparing for my dietetic internship, I’m passionate about preventative care and helping people build healthier habits before disease develops. However, I’ve noticed that much of dietetic work happens in inpatient settings, often after prevention isn’t an option. How do you balance...

I really want to be involved in the business field but don’t really know where or how to start.I would really appreciate any advice.

I have been struggling to stick with a career since I don't have a deep passion for any specific career or field

I am a junior in high school, I have been learning to animate and draw since I was 5, I have learned stop motion and also 2d animation. I am currently trying to learn 3d modeling and also animating those models.

#career-path #animation