Homeland, California
How should I prepare to attend UCSD in the fall ?
I am an incoming freshman who is currently a high school senior. I would like to know more about the school and what I can do to be prepared to start college.
Study Habits for nursing school?
What is the best study habit for nursing school? Does it depend on the subject? currently working on pre-reqs and I feel like I'm struggling to find a good study method. I'm about to apply to nursing programs and I feel like I don't have an effective study method, what can I do? I've already...
What are some words of wisdom for a women to enter a man dominated field ?
I am currently a senior in high school who is going to a the Universal Technical Institution and is going into the Automotive Program. I want to own my own auto shop and I am asking for some words of wisdom I and any tips of how to get their and have the best experience possible.
Why is it important to find out how to manage your time in college and find a good group to study with when your at a college, especially as an engineer?
Aspiring biotech or pharmaceutical career with a major in chemical engineering.
How do other students study I have been in a homeschool/charter school my whole life, and I always wondered how students study to memorize topics, not just pass tests. ?
I am in 16 and in 12th grade about to graduate, and I am going straight into a community college while I save money to attend my dream university.
How can I pay for college If I don't qualify for Financial Aid?
Im a dual enrollment student getting my associates degree in studio art for transfer by the time I graduate from high school. The whole thing is covered by my district so I don't have to pay a dime, but I want to change my major to Graphic design and get my BFA in that concentration. Since half...
How do I transition from living with parents?
What is the biggest adjustment a highs school senior will need to make when going away to college?
Whats the hardest part of working in forensics ? And what makes it worth it pushing through that challenge?
My name is Kameron and I am a senior. I am doing a Senior Project for my language arts class where we explore a career that interests us. The purpose of this project is to to give us an idea of what we’d like to do in life after graduation. Part of this project is asking 10 career related...
How do you know what you doing in college is for yourself and not for the ones around you?
I am going to college to major in biology to eventually get my doctorate in veterinary medicine, during this time I will be running track. If anyone has advice to help know if it's what I want or just for the people around me.
How do nurses who experienced caregiving or loss at a young age let those experiences shape the way they care for patients, and how do they stay emotionally strong without becoming overwhelmed? #Spring26
I’m 25 and pursuing a vocational program to become an LVN. My path into nursing was shaped by taking on caregiving responsibilities early in life and experiencing loss, which showed me how important compassionate care is. I’m interested in patient care and want to learn how nurses handle the...
What was the hardest part about majoring in Computer Engineering?
How did you manage to adapt to the workload? Were you able to have your own personal life and job aside from working towards your degree? Is it something you recommend for anyone?
What makes you stand out when applying for internships or jobs, and how can that be balanced while going to school?
I'm a senior in high school and I am moving from California to New York for college at LIM. I want to get internships for experience but would also like a job. I also would need tips on how people are balancing these things while going to school.
What are some career options for someone who is majoring in History and minoring in Business Administration besides teaching?
I just want to know what my options are. Teaching is definitely an option, but I want to know what are some other options.
Industry vs. Academia for Biostatisticians?
I've been trying to find an answer to what it means to be a biostatistician working in industry versus working in academia. This is what I gathered from searching the Internet: working in industry means working in a fast-paced environment and using statistical methods to prove a company's drug...
What are some good studying tips?
As someone who gets distracted easy how do you stay focused
How can I get involved in international law as an undergraduate student and someone who is from California, when many opportunities in this field are in Washington DC/New York, and are difficult to gain experience in?
What is a pathway for someone interested in this field but unsure how to get her foot in the door to gain experience in it?
How do I continue to deal with rejection I feel like I’m being forced to settle for less than what I want every time I’m told no. ?
I’m a college sophomore who just got rejected from her dream school. For context, I have a 4.0 GPA, survived childhood cancer, and have been paying my own way through community college. I understand that I am not entitled to a yes from everyone. But I don’t understand how I could do everything...
“How do I figure out the right major and classes to take in college so I can eventually work with pro athletes and manage their finances”?
I’m a two‑year varsity captain, a four‑year starter, and a student with a 3.92 GPA. I’m competitive, disciplined, and I’ve always been the kind of person who leads by example. I know I want a career in business and finance, and my long‑term goal is to help professional athletes make smart...
Why can’t I get an internship?
I seem to be coming up short. I’ve been trying to get internship offers for summer and fall but there’s nothing in my area with the exception of medical scribes and volunteer opportunities. Any advice?
What extracurricular activities should I participate in while in college in order to get into medical school?
I'm an aspiring psychiatrist who is currently a high school senior and recently been accepted to prestigious universities like UCLA, UCI, and UCSD. I have participated in many volunteering and academic extracurriculars while in high school. However, I am wondering what I can do while pursuing...
How can I turn my background and challenges into strengths while pursuing a career as a Respiratory Therapist and building a better and secure future for my family and I?
I come from south central, a low income community and raised by a single mother who early on showed me the true meaning of resilience. I started pursuing college but just like the rest of the world my plans were disrupted by Covid. shortly after I became pregnant and later became a military...
How can I ever become a professional singer songwriter? Is it genuinely possible to be successful in this field??
You don't need my life's story, but I've had this dream since I came out of the womb. Maybe even before. And there is simply nothing I love doing more (then singing and songwriting)! Nothing at all! So, as an almost fourteen-year-old girl (am I allowed to expose this information, anyways?),...
How Can I Get Into Biostatistics as a CS Major?
I'm a second-year undergraduate computer science student, and I need some advice from anyone with experience finding their pathway in computer science. While I was applying to a research program, I found a passion to apply data science to biomedical research or biostatistics, and I want to...
Why are so many students transferring to high end Universities right after High School?
I am a student at Chino High School, and through a unique Dual Enrollment program, I am on track to graduate with my High School Diploma, a College Diploma, and an Associate Degree in Studio Art all at 18 years old. Because of this program, my entire college education so far has cost me roughly...
I need some tips on my current career plan. Help please?
Sorry for the radio silence! I totally forgot to check back here, but I’ve been busy finalizing my roadmap. I’m 16 now (March 22) and fully committed to becoming a Creative Director and a business owner. I actually pivoted from my original business idea to focus on building a cohesive brand...
How can you start off young,get connections,and go into marketing,real estate ,investing,etc as a 17 year old about to be 18 ?
Any tips and advice would be wonderful!
How is accounting as a career in terms of mental health and stress (Including college courses and workload)?
I'm wondering about the field of accounting as a career choice, and am trying to get a better feel for the work and general environment.
What questions should I ask at the end of an interview?
I’m trying to decode a specific interview technique my mother uses. She claims that 'spinning the table' at the end of an interview is her secret to success, often leaving the panel momentarily speechless before they offer her the role. I'm looking for advice on how to effectively pivot the...
Whats the key difference between a Double Major and Dual Degree?
I’ve been researching double majors versus double degrees and have a basic understanding of each. However, I’d appreciate some clarification on the specific differences. Could you help me determine which would be more advantageous to pursue based on certain career paths or academic goals?
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