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how do I become a detective?
I am a 10th grade girl who is not sure how to start looking to become a detective. Any advise??
How do I build a career in international business that stays true to who I am, while actually making a meaningful impact across different cultures?
I am a senior at Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, Indiana, where I am completing the full International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme. I speak three languages — English, Mandarin Chinese, and Spanish — and have lived and studied in Taiwan, China, Ecuador, and Uganda. My goal is to earn...
How can my background in theater and performance help me become a more effective music therapist in real-world settings #Spring26?
I am a senior in high school. I love music and singing and I am in choir and English has always been my favorite subject in school.
When should I start to think about Internships?
I am a Freshman doing law in liberal arts major, I want to make my resume look better. What groups, clubs, and internships should I look to start? And when should I start? #Spring26
What advice would you give to a future engineer who wants to make a lasting impact rather than just simply earning a degree #Spring25?
I will be majoring in Electrical Engineering in Purdue North West.
Hello all! I am a recent college admit, and I have a question regarding college life! How do you find the balance between school and education, and living a life and having fun at college #Spring26?
Hello all! I am a recent college admit, and I have a question regarding college life! How do you find the balance between school and education, and living a life and having fun at college? #Spring26
What is the best way to go about choosing minors that complement my major?
I'm a senior in high school, and I'm applying to art schools for a major in fashion design. I just want to know what the best way to complement my minors to my major.
How I would go about getting a job after college?
Im a senior in high school and as I head into college to study mathematics I want to know how I would go about getting a job after college? Specifically a Data Scientist or something of that nature based off of the job market.
Are there advancement opportunities available for teachers who love their job and students but also want something more financially sustainable long term? #Spring26
My goal has always been to become a teacher and work with students but much of the advice I have received says that it is not wise for a long term career. This is something that I am willing to do anyway because it is a passion of mine but I do wonder if there are or will be any advancement...
How can I stand out for Financial Aid?
Is there a way to identity that you as a stusent are paying for college rather than a parent. The way FAFSA is set up, it makes it impossible to make a distiction!! #Spring26
What's the best way to get an internship?
I'm entering Purdue as a freshman this fall and was considering doing an internship next summer (2027), but don't know the best way to go about it. I know there's an annual career fair that would be good for connections, but I'm not sure what to look for in terms of expectations and benefits.
How can I make the most of college if I’m not naturally outgoing or confident in social settings?
I’m an incoming college freshman intending to study architecture, and I’ve heard that networking is especially important in that field when it comes to finding good opportunities. I’m not necessarily shy, but I do tend to feel very self-conscious when interacting with others, which can make me...
How do I make the most impact at the university I am at to set myself up for a successful future?
I am struggling to connect with my current community. But, I know that these community members may end up being coworkers and I want to make a positive impact.
What is the key to success in getting into veterinary school? How do you handle the high demanding work load with extracurriculars? What is best to prioritize when trying to become a high qualified applicant?
I am an incoming college freshman, studying biochemistry. I want to set myself up for success in both undergraduate school as well as veterinary school. #spring26
How do you really know that what you are sacrificing now is really worth it in the long run, if you think that it is going to benefit your future?
I am a high school senior and am going to college to be an elementary educator. I am working really hard to go to a school that I think will benefit me the most and give me the best education. This comes with a big sacrifice because I would have to put aside things that I like to do or want to...
What have been some of the best study resources you used when in nursing school??
Incoming freshman for the Fall 2026, studying nursing. Wanting to pinpoint some helpful study materials.
How to get involved in clubs on campus?
Hello! I'm a freshman at IU Bloomington, and I am heavily involved in work and school, but I want to be more involved in clubs :) What are some good ways to find and become involved in clubs that I will be interested in?
How do you balance professional goals and interests with personal values?
I am a freshman in business school and really interested in consulting. I love how it is a career built on strategy and allows for some variety in work. As I start to explore some of the top firms, I really like most of their work, but sometimes the clients they work for don't align with my...
What is the future of Liquid Rocket Engine Plumbing?
Currently, turbomachinery is the most commonly used system to hydraulically power the plumbing in LREs. As a future college student who will be studying these, I've always wanted to know what others think about the alternatives to the turbine and pump methods. The decreased lifetime of LREs due...
What is your best scholarship to apply for I have applied to so many and have not had any success!?
What is your best scholarship to apply for? I have applied to so many and have not had any success.
What is the best course of action, doing straight into getting my nurse practitioner license after getting my RN or working 1-2 years as an RN then getting my NP lisence??
I have been a certified medical assistant for 26 years, for primary care and urgent care. I have recently gone back to college to get my RN. I want to get my NP after my RN. I am wondering if I should just continue right after completing my RN to get my NP, or if I should work as an RN for a...
What gets you excited to go to work as an Environmental Scientist? What's your favorite thing to do within the workday? #Spring26
I am in my first year of college. I am majoring in Environmental Science and minoring in Conservation Biology (focused on the botany side). I am so eager to learn everything. I'm so excited to help our declining home planet heal!! #Spring26
What does a typical day look like working with wildlife animals?
I currently am an undergraduate student at indiana institute of technology and I major in Communication-Graphic design. I have been interested in Wildlife animals and want to pursue something in that field but I have no experience and I would like to know how I can pursue Graphic design while...
How do i begin my path into being a exotic animal and marine vet?
i want to specialize into exotic animals mainly reptiles and marine animals how would i begin starting that adventure as a college freshman starting pre vet?
#Spring26
What is the best way to study for college finals in a health class that involves a lot of memorizing?
I have tried to memorize things, but I can only remember them for a short time.
How should I earn money while in college?
id like to support myself in college, what are the best options out there?
What is college like online?
I’m a senior in high school and I’ve been worrying that if I do college online I will be overwhelmed with work everyday.
What if there aren't enough jobs?
How do I find alternatives that work for me if archaeology isn't an available job when I leave college?
How can students pursuing creative writing connect with potential publishers, editors, etc?
How can students pursuing creative writing connect with potential publishers, editors, etc? I've only been able to connect with professors, and as far as I know, there aren't any classes on becoming a successful author once you have the skills to write what you want.
What are ways to succeed in the social work field as someone with severe anxiety and ADHD? #Spring26
I am a sophomore BSW student and have some insecurities about how well I can help others when I need help myself. I am passionate about helping others but want to make sure my personal struggles do not interfere. Thanks in advance! #Spring26
What are the internship Opportunities for Electrical Engineering Technology Students that will prepare me for the demands of a job after graduation?
I am about to start college in the fall at Purdue, and I am wondering what the options are and the opportunities I can gain from being at a different Engineering firm than my last internship during Highschool.
#Spring26
When is the best time to get a medical internship and what are some interview strategies to obtain an internship?
This question is specifically for medical internships, ideally one for the field of pediatrics.
What is the hardest part of picking a specific career based on your major? #Fall25
I'm interested in majoring in Psychology, but there are so many jobs out there under this umbrella that I'm not exactly sure which specific career I should work towards yet.
Why is it so hard for international students to find funding for college??
Why is it so hard for international students to find funding for college??
What king of jobs can I get for my personal benefit as a 14 year old in 8th grade?
I'm 14 in 8th grade with a school day from 9:30 am to 3:20 pm and almost in high school and I really need to make some money so that my mom can focus on herself and I can buy my own stuff.
Is there anyway I can be like millie Bobby Brown with her acting career?
She was in Stranger things and I want to be in a film just like that. So how am I supposed to do that?
How can a 15 year old girl get an acting job with no experience?
I have no experience but I'd really like to try. So what do I need to do?
How should start preparing?
What should I do if want to go into special education in the future, are there any steps now I can take now as a High school student like volunteer to prepare for that?
Where can I find money for college?
My parents don't have enough money for me to go to college. I'm planning to work while in college and I know it will be tough to do since I have to study, get enough sleep, go to classes, and WORK. I'm applying to scholarships as of right now.
How do I build confidence professionally when all I’ve ever known is school? #Fall25
I ask because school is pretty much all I’ve ever known — I’ve been in classrooms since I was five, and now I’m suddenly at the point where I have to figure out what I want to do as an adult. Neither of my parents graduated high school, so stepping into the professional world feels even more...
Regarding behavioral traits what do employers look for during an interview?
College internships.
How did you find what was the best way to study in college?
I didn't have to study in high school, it all really came natural to me. So now I'm worried I won't know what to do in college.
What is the most important advice for incoming freshman in college?
I do online school right now, but I know the girl whose going to be my roommate so I'm not really worried about the social aspect of college. I have chronic migraines so I'm more nervous for the academic aspect of it all, I get good grades, but my migraines just add an extra level of stress.
How do I know which school is right for me?
One of the schools I've been accepted to is direct admit into the PA program, but it's not my number one choice. I'm not sure what to major in at other schools in order to apply for their PA programs.
How do I figure out what steps to take if I want to go into sports law?
I am a Senior in high school who just finished applying for schools. I do not know what steps to take to reach my ultimate goal of working in sports law within Formula One racing.
What path did you take to become a Child Life Specialist?
I'm currently a high school senior prepping to enter college, pursuing a degree in developmental psychology. I've always loved helping people and would love to learn more about this field!
#fall25
How can I develop a career in Veterinary Medicine while also following my love of behavioral psychology? ?
I’m a senior in high school and have loved animals my entire life. For the past nine years of my life, I have been training dogs for competition obedience, rally, agility, and conformation. Since I was a little girl, I have wanted to build a career with animals, large and small. I especially...
How can I be the most effective women's healthcare advocate with my medical imaging degree??
What path in the medical imaging field will best serve women's healthcare
What can I do in college to help get a career quickly after graduation?
I’m hoping to go to Purdue for mechanical engineering. Are there specific internships or other activities that will help me get into the field soon after graduation?
I am interested in pursing a degree in business and personal finance. What type of internships would be valuable to me in my educational journey?
I am interested in pursuing a degree in personal finance so I can help people and families achieve their financial goals.
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