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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...
What was your most difficult challenge that you didn't expect to experience when becoming a surgeon, and how did you face it?#Spring26
As a prospective neonatal surgeon, I am looking to prepare for possible blocks in the long road of college, residency, and fellowships, that may drain my passion in the healthcare field. I'm interested in learning how professionals faced those challenges to sustain their passion in their field!
What is something that you wish you had known before deciding to become an attorney/lawyer? #Spring26
I am thinking of going to law school after I finish undergrad and would like to know what to expect. Right now, I am a senior in high school and am planning on studying politics next fall. #Spring26
How do I build a future that feels like my own?
As an incoming freshman nursing student, I know that the definition of success in the industry is finding a role that provides care but also has substantial pay scales as well, which is why many in the industry head to hospitals or private practice. However, I want to build a successful future...
What will life look like for me as a BSN (bachelor of science in nursing) new grad?
I am a high school senior on the edge of graduating high school and going to a 4-year university to get my BSN and becoming a nurse. My family will have to take out loans given the current price of college, and we've come to terms with the fact that I will be helping them pay it back after...
How do I balance the use of rapidly changing AI tools in my future classroom while also protecting and developing fundamental thinking and learning skills for my students?
AI is ever evolving and continues to threaten childrens love for learning as well as the ability to think for themselves. This can destroy student's independence in learning making simple tasks harder and harder to complete on one's own.
How do I approach businesses at Career Fairs?
- Chem. Engineering Major
- Senior in HS
- Run Track
What are things you bring to class with you or ways you deal with chronic pain in college? #Spring26
What are ways that people with chronic pain deal with sitting in class or lectures that haven't gotten them in trouble? I know it's a silly question, but would a professor look at me all weird is I brought a lumbar support pillow with me? do you think I should reach out to professors to let...
How do I know if neuroscience is that right Field for me and how do I figure out what path to take later in life with this major?
I am an upcoming college freshman going into a neuroscience major and I am hesitant about if it is the right fit for me and not sure where it will take me in terms of career later in life.
What is one thing that proved to you that pursuing a degree in college was truly worth it? #Spring26
What is something that made you realize it was worth the hard work, time, and financial costs?
How are the different kinds of loans repaid?
What is the difference in types and amount of interest, what is a good grace period, what does fixed income mean?
How should I set myself up as a college freshman to make sure I can do all the things I want to do?
There's so many aspects of college to consider. Classes, study abroad, clubs. How should I set myself up as a freshman to make sure I'm in a good position for the future?
What has been the hardest part about transitioning from an undergraduate student to a graduate student?
I am going to be studying in a mental health masters counseling program in the fall and I am worried about the transition.
I really value architecture, creativity, design and traveling. What Future job opportunities fall within these values ?
I would also love to end up being well off with money when I'm older.
I work best in an environment with independence, relaxed pace, and time flexibility. What are some jobs that might be the right fit for me?
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How can I choose the right job or college to catered towards what I want to do for my career to be an Author?
I am 19, I graduated high-school last year. I was class of 2025 in June. My original plan was to attend college like everyone and my parents wanted. I did online but things got hectic for me so I left. I've never had a job. I know that writing is my passion. I would love to become an Author one...
Why can't colleges be more helpful to students in the middle class that are paying for college without parental support?
I feel that colleges overlook students in the middle class bracket because they are the ones hit the hardest when paying for college.
What does a day in the life of a college student studying physical therapy look like? #Spring26
What does a day in the life of a college student studying Physical Therapy look like? What's the school/life balance like? What are the classes like? #Spring26
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