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What should I major in if I want to be a Pediatrician?
I'm a highschool junior and I don't know what I should major in to be a pediatrician.
What is the path to becoming a psychiatrist?
What kind of certificates and licenses do I need? What would be the best field for me to major in?
Tips for a person who wants to be a farmer.
What are some good tips for someone who wants to be a farmer?
Question from a 9th grader: How did you get started in your career, and what choices helped you the most?
Hello! I am a 14-year-old 9th-grade student from the United States. For a school assignment, I am exploring potential future career paths and learning about what it takes to succeed in the professional world. I have a wide range of interests right now, including therapy/mental health, law...
How to get from PharmD to bench work drug synthesis?
As a high school senior, my current plan is to enter a 6 year PharmD program, then either go into a fellowship or a PhD program (in Organic Chemistry, perhaps) to secure the relevant qualifications for the R&D work I want to do. However, I'm very hesitant about the PharmD portion, as I am...
Would a BSc in Chemistry from an Ivy League be more attractive to employer & PhD programs than a BSc (BSPS) in Pharmaceutical Sciences from another good school?
As it stands, I have a few great schools in mind for a BSPS that I think I stand a good chance of getting into (ex. Northeastern University, University of Pittsburg, University of Michigan at Ann Arbor). However, I've hesitated to add any Ivy Leagues to my college list because none of them...
How To "Secure" A PhD program?
I'm fairly certain I'll have to pursue a PhD after my undergrad degree in order to do the pharma R&D I dream about. What can undergrad today do to better their chances of finding a professor to take them on? Beyond undergrad research, what kinds of opportunities exist to establish yourself in...
Is BSPS + Organic Chem PhD a strong profile for Big Pharma Work?
What are the logistics of doing a BSPS followed immediately by a PhD in Organic Chemistry? Would an OrgoChem PhD would be more advantageous than a MedChem PhD towards securing a bench job in big pharma? Is a BSPS a good undergrad degree to support that? I'm inclined towards it in order to leave...
What Can You Do With A BSPS?
What quality of job (pay & technicality) can one expect with solely a Bachelors of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences? Is it worth it/feasible to work (primarily to afford further education), or should one just go straight for a graduate degree in something else (ex. Medicinal Chemistry) and...
What kind of jobs and opportunities can I find with a Creative Writing or Musical Theater major?
For starters, I'm going to be going into my freshman year at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey. This may change, but as of right now, I really want to be an author or playwright. I often find myself worrying about not being able to find good jobs in creative fields. If you...
How can I connect early childhood education to psychology and criminal justice?
I am interested mainly in early childhood education as it fits in with work i have done but also psychology. What can I work towards and what is a good career path for me?
Where should I work if I want to be a pastry chef?
I’ve always loved baked desserts and I really want to go into a career I like instead of rotting at a desk job. Which type of job should I start with to work my way upwards?
How is bioinformatics as a career?
What are the salary expectations and work-life balance? What skills and degree are required? What kinds of things do they do and how does the career progress and evolve?
I am a rising college sophomore, I am working this summer full time as a lifeguard but I want to find more opportunities for advocacy/law/political science for the school year and prepare for an internship for next summer. How do I get started/any recommendations?
I want to find opportunities in the greater Boston area specifically.
What experiences (internships, research, language skills, networking, etc.) would make me a competitive candidate for top law schools and legal firms?
I'm a freshman in college majoring in economics and East Asian Studies with aspirations to become an international corporate lawyer working between the U.S. and China. In college, I hope to gain the rich interdisciplinary perspective necessary to foster collaboration across borders. This...
What was the hardest part about becoming an investment banker and what extra steps should be taken in order to grow within the career space?
I'm a high school senior entering college next year with the eventual hope of becoming an investment banker. I excel at math and am very interested in the economy.
What is your take on the fact that the rise of AI could start to take the place of various hands-on careers For example, AI motion tracking could begin to replace the human element of a physical therapist; or do you feel that jobs requiring unpredictable physical work are "safe" and will never truly replicate what a human can do? ?
I'm in my Junior year in High School and I'm interested in becoming a Physical Therapist. My question is specifically about AI in general while also being interested in the Physical Therapy aspect of it.
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How can I get an internship at a hospital with a genetic counselor? #spring26
How can I get an internship at a hospital with a genetic counselor? #spring26
What is the hardest part of nursing school? What are some tips/tricks to get through?
I'm a high school senior and will be attending college in the fall, majoring in nursing. Looking for any advice to get through the next 4 years with the best experience and grades possible
What is the perfect career path for a major in political science and a minor in physiology? #Spring26
I want to learn more about what career I should pursue and what majors are the best path to achieve those careers.
What are your strategies for creating/selecting class schedules that would allow time for studying, rest and most importantly, community service. #Spring26?
What are your strategies for creating/selecting class schedules that would allow time for studying, rest and most importantly, community service. #Spring26
What experiences or skills do I prioritize and how do you suggest developing them during college to become truly valuable in a research lab and contribute to research that has real-world impact?
I will be a college freshman next year, majoring in molecular biology and biochemistry with a minor in chemistry. As a freshman I look forward to working working in a lab and building my research experience. #Spring26
How can I manage my time better so I don't get overwhelmed by work and still have time to do things I want and need to do (Hobbies, job, etc)?
How can I manage my time better so I don't get overwhelmed by work and still have time to do things I want and need to do (Hobbies, job, etc)?
I am interested in going into IT. I value friendship and working alone. Is this a good career for me?
Technology and jobs
I am interested in culinary arts. I value creativity, fun, and art. Do they values align with this field?
Culinary arts careers
I am interested in HVAC. Do the values of health, money, helping others align with this profession?
Job opportunities
I work best in an environment with health, family, and equality. What are some jobs that might be a right fit for me?
Job opportunities
Why do people usually not end up with the job they planned to have in college?
I see all the time people talking about how after college they got jobs that correlate to their major (Or sometimes it's completely different), but it was not the job they were aiming for.
What is the best way to reach out to college professors you have not had classes with about getting involved in undergraduate research in their lab?
(#Spring26) I am currently a graduating high school senior committed to college for Biochemistry and Biophysics and planning to pursue a career in biomedical research on genetic engineering for treatment of neurological cancers and Alzheimer's disease. There is a professor at my school in the...
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