Kalamazoo, Michigan

How do you respond to "tell me a bit about yourself" professionally?
I've been asked this a lot recently in scholarship applications, and I never know how to respond in a way that sounds professional. Starting with "my name is..." feels redundant when your application already has it listed. I just have no idea how to start.

What’s one connection, experience, or opportunity you had in college that ended up having a lasting impact on your career path, and what did you learn from it?
I’m curious how experiences or connections have influenced others in their careers or personal growth.

What's the best financial advice you could give for someone who is about to enter grad school to become a civil engineer #Spring25?
What should be avoided in the long run, and watch out for in the short term? I have student loans but want to be financially stable within the next couple years after grad school.

When working as a civil engineer, what's the best financial advice?
As in, is it hard to know where to put your money and/or other allocations?

What is the best way to approach becoming a horse trainer?
The steps to take to become a certified horse trainer. Post secondary schooling, education, training, ect.

What are the biomedical majors doing to understand organic chemistry How do you guys study and really master orgo chem? I feel like I cannot grasp it fully. Any help is appreciated!
I am currently a junior and trying to understand orgo chem to prepare for medical school and the MCAT

What do you look for in a part-time job in a new city?
I'm moving to Orlando for college and I know I'll be needing a job to help support the costs, but I don't have a lot of experience job hunting. What's the norm for part-time gigs in Florida, and what are red flags?

What is the best way to decide what to do as a career?
I am a senior in high school, and I have liked biology throughout my education and plan on majoring in it in college, but I don't know if it is the right fit for me or my career aspirations. I do know that I want to have some involvement in the scientific field in my future. I am currently...

What is the hardest part about this career? #Spring25
I am a senior and am going to be going to Sports Management to become a statistician

Valuable skills- what are they and where to get them?
How does one go about learning important skills like how to use various data analysis tools? Are there specific ones that are useful in industries? What would you say are some of the most useful and sought-after qualifications? How can one become familiar with GIS?

What are some good careers in AI?
I'm interested in working in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

What kinds of jobs can I look for with entry level experience in software development (Python)?
I'm currently in the educational field full time, but I'm looking to start getting some experience in the software development realm. I would love a part time entry job that would allow me to start practicing my skills. What job titles should I be looking for? Where do I start?

What are the key factors influencing consumer purchasing decisions in the current market ?
What are the key factors influencing consumer purchasing decisions in the current market?

Career paths that I can combine?
I’m passionate about climate change and technology. What careers could combine these interests?
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