Marshfield, Massachusetts
How do I stay motivated in my finance job search while dealing with depression and constant rejection?
I'm graduating in a week with a business degree from a U.S. university. Before this, I built and exited my own startup, where I was deeply involved in finance, strategy, and operations. I came to the U.S. to gain global exposure and invested everything I had from my startup into this education...
As an interior designer, how do you balance wanting to design in your style with your client's vision on projects?
I'm a high school senior planning to major in interior design at RIT next fall. I have always wanted to pursue a career that would allow me to work with my hands to build. Throughout high school, I have taken both engineering and carpentry electives, which have allowed me to explore my passion....
How to become a better test taker when going from an undergrad program right into a doctorate program?
What helps one person succeed may not be the best way for you to succeed so its important to find your own ways. #Spring25
What is a day in the life of a mechanical engineer like?
Describe a typical work day. What should I expect? What can outside of the typical classes to help better prepare myself for the workforce?
Why do many insurance companies lack coverage for Music Therapy although the practice has been proven effective for multiple cases in various situations?
I am Laila , a Boston resident and graduating senior at Lexington High School through the METCO integration program. I have recently been accepted to Howard University for the Music Therapy program.
As a senior who is starting nursing school in the fall, what would you say is the biggest piece of advice for an incoming freshman in an accelerated nursing program?
Thank you for taking your time to read this! Any information will be helpful, even study tips!
How do you maintain personal creativity while being an artist in a professional setting?
Most artists experience burn and neglect their own personal creative ventures, but this is not always the case. How do you find balance?
How can I master my study habits now and build my own business one day, so I can create a program that helps student-athletes like me break barriers and rewrite the future?
Mastering my study habits now is the first brick in building the future I dream of. By creating daily routines that balance discipline and flexibility — setting clear goals, breaking tasks into manageable steps, and allowing myself room to grow — I can build the mental toughness and resilience...
What experiences or decisions had the biggest impact on your success in college and your career afterward?
I’m a 12th grader about to graduate, and I’m really interested in biology. I’m thinking about careers in fields like healthcare, research, or biotech, but I’m still exploring my options. I’m passionate about science, solving problems, and helping people. I’m trying to figure out how to make the...
How can we advocate for better pay for mental health professionals?
There is a shortage of qualified clinicians, yet salaries are really low. In some agencies, the pay is so low that clinicians cannot make a living wage, let alone pay their living expenses or pay off their student loans. Higher salaries or fees will attract AND retain more professionals.
What are some things that should keep in mind when applying for consulting internships without relevant professional experience?
For context, I'm currently applying from a legal background.
How can I best prepare to compete four years from now when AI is moving so fast today?
As a high school senior entering college in the Fall of 2025 with a degree in Business Management, I am concerned that the speed of change AI will bring to certain business careers could make some degrees obsolete by the time I graduate. It does appear that data analytics courses could be one...
What is the right thing for a college freshman from a non-target school to do to in #Spring25 to be able to enter the Finance world, either in Investment Banking or in Private Credit #Spring25?
#Spring25 I am a Boston University Freshman and I am looking for Finance jobs in the summer. I am involved with a few organizations in school, but that still doesn't make Boston University a Target school for the finance world. So, what can I do now that would make me stand out in the industry?
What are some external programs outside of my school that I can participate or do to help break into a role in Private Equity Commercial Real Estate?
To add onto this I'm planning to get my real estate license (MA), and I have a spot at a firm will this help my chances for internship positions?
What to do? Currently a senior and it’s come to those last final months and I’ve been having major senioritis, I feel very drained and I just want to know any tips or hacks to keep myself motivated to finish the school year strong please?
Senior, have pretty good grades all 90’s I’m just getting so tired and unmotivated lately.
how to know if you are fit for law school And how to not let personal insecurities hold you back from pursuing your interests? ?
how to know if you are fit for law school? And how to not let personal insecurities hold you back from pursuing your interests?
Will a pre-med or biology major better prepare me for optometry school? #Spring25
Hi! I will be attending Middlebury College as a freshman this fall, where students are not placed into a major when accepted. I just wanted to start thinking about which major would be better for me since my end goal is to be an optometrist.
Will a Finance Major, Accounting Minor AND Sport Admin Major from the Univ of Miami lead to success in sports admin/agent ?
I am a soon to be Senior with a 3.86 GPA!
How Can I Overcome the 'Overqualified/Underqualified' Trap in Finance Job Applications?
I founded and exited a startup last year, where I was primarily responsible for finance analyst related roles. I'm now pursuing a master's degree and targeting finance positions. However, I'm facing a challenge: entry-level roles say I'm overqualified, while associate-level positions say I'm...
How can I stay adaptable and continuously improve my skills in a world where technology and job markets are changing so quickly ?
It’s something that feels super important, especially with how fast AI, automation, and remote work are shifting the professional landscape.
What is the best leadership advise for a young woman in an industry with higher percentage of males than females?
grad school
Business Analytics major
undergraduate CumLaude in Hospitality Management
How did you balance a social life along with a career and what sacrifices did you have to make?
I took a gap year hoping to figure things out but feel as though I am still conflicted. #Spring25?
Should I pursue what I actually like in college (considering major and likely careers resulting), or should I pursue a major with a career with a more successful prospective career?
For example, I love art and deep down I want to pursue something art-related, but it is hard to advance and earn money as an artist. Therefore, I am considering a Business major and Chinese, even though I have no real drive for business, I am just assuming it will be easier for me to find a...
Is there a benefit to doing the honors program at your college if you are a nursing student as well as a student athlete?
I am currently a 18 year old high school senior graduating next month. I have been accepted into majority nursing programs I applied to. I have decided to go to Providence College and I have been accepted into the nursing school as well as the D1 cheer team. I also got an invite for the honors...
What skills can I learn outside of the classroom to make me a stronger applicant?
I am thinking about ways to be a better networker or other methods to demonstrate my general capability as an employee and team member.
What advice would you give to working professionals who are going back to pursue a graduate degree after two years out of undergrad? #Spring25
About to be in a full-time graduate program for a masters in speech pathology.
What can I do as a future educator in terms of summer work ?
I am currently a college freshman hoping to get a degree in early education and am wondering if I should focus on internships/ summer jobs I can do during college.
What is the most important thing to do in order to land a job after graduating from college? #Spring25
What should you do to stick out from other candidate? What are the best ways to make connections?
How do you deal with a burn-out as an architect?
As a college student, I have recently been feeling overwhelmed and uninspired lately with the amount of work. How would I be able to overcome this in the future?
What study techniques should I use to effectively study material but also not burn out so quickly Mainly for STEM classes but for all classes as well.?
I usually study and feel like I am repeatedly studying things I know or I just don't feel like my study techniques are effective, and that I could be learning more than I actually am. I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
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