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Mechanicsville, Maryland

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Beatrice Aug 27 526 views

what kind of portfolio projects?

Hi! I've already picked up basic skills in Python, HTML/CSS, and Figma. Looking ahead to college, I'm torn between majoring in Computer Science or Interactive Media/UI-UX Design because I want a career that combines coding with creative visual design. Could you recommend specific college...

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Liam Aug 20 1577 views

Is going to college a scam?

I'm a 16 year old Junior in High School, and occasionally I think to myself whether I should go to college, or going to trade school or any other alternatives, ultimately avoiding college. Most people end up still paying their college loans 15 years or longer after entering the work force...

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Liam Aug 19 1485 views

Would you work a job you don't enjoy, but pays well financially? Or work a job where you enjoy, but it doesn't pay enough for you to live comfortably?

I'm a junior in high school in the state of Maryland, and I don't have a set path for my future yet. I do have an interest in technology, but I don't know what niche in IT would fit for me. But I debate with myself, whether to force myself to like a career that pays really well, but highly...

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Bailey Jul 22 412 views

How to land a job without direct experience?

I recently graduated with a B.A. Criminal Justice. I have legal support and Victim contact experience from an internship and part-time job. I am extremely passionate about combatting human trafficking. I would love to work for a non-profit that supports victims and families of trafficking or...

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Mckenzie Jun 16 723 views

Is being an AFJROTC worth it?

I'm currently a first-year sophomore cadet. What benefits do I get for staying in this program till I graduate? Do admission officers actually think highly of AFJROTC?

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Mckenzie Jun 15 633 views

How to get into a prestigious college without an impressive resume?

I'm currently a rising junior in high school. Throughout my freshman and sophomore year I haven't taken any AP classes, nor any clubs, but I'm currently a PLTW student, and a student athlete. Is it still possible for me to get into a prestigious college without an impressive resume?...

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Liam Jun 07 1873 views

Is AI silently ending human creativity?

Artificial Intelligence is growing rapidly every year. Today, I learned artificial intelligence could create HTML code to handle the front-end part of a website; way better than I ever could writing the code myself. This compels me that AI is the end of human creativity, because it produces...

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Williams May 15 435 views

How many years does it take to become a pediatrician?

What is the school sequence?

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Taylor May 01 624 views

What is the best way to network with film professionals when I haven't been on a high level film set yet? #Spring26

I'm a film student looking to land internships and get field experience. I'm struggling with how to present myself when I haven't worked on big sets yet.

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Sovay Apr 30 336 views

For professionals currently working in data science or data-driven roles: what has been the most difficult part of bridging the gap between technical analysis and real-world implementation, especially when working on issues that affects communities at scale?

I am a biracial high school senior from Burke, Virginia, heading to Stanford to study Data Science & Social Systems.

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Kei Apr 30 303 views

How do you optimize the search for valuable job experience?

Between internships and actual jobs, how do college students balance school while looking for experience that is relevant, enjoyable, accessible, and/or well-paid?

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Mekenzy Apr 30 231 views

How do you know you're on the right path?

I am deeply worried about my future, and wonder often what's right for me. Will I ever know that I'm doing the right thing? Thank you!

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Kyrah Apr 30 167 views

What is the best way to navigate campus life if you are used to being an only child and having your own space?

I am entering college in the fall and staying on campus.

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Reece Apr 29 126 views

What are your tips on Networking How should I start the conversation? Any tips on keeping the conversation running smoothly? #Spring26?

Starting college in a few months and would love some tips to help things run smoothly and help me succeed in school.

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Nya Apr 27 183 views

What made taking on the debt worth it as opposed to going to a university that offers a full ride?

I have to decide between attending a school close to where I live for a full ride or my dream school that hasn't provided enough aid. I've heard a lot of arguements explaining why I should take the full ride, but I really hope to attend my dream school

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Nya Apr 27 251 views

How much does student debt impact your future Were you presented with better options financially? And if so, do you believe you made the right choice?

I have to decide between attending a school close to where I live for a full ride or my dream school that hasn't provided enough aid.

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Elm Apr 26 134 views

How to pay for living expenses over the breaks?

I'm a 24, soon to be 25, year old independent student hoping to start again full time in the fall at a community college and later transfer to a 4 year college to get a bachelor's in animation. I'm worried that because of my age I'll have a harder time finding a part time job or summer work. Is...

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Keyci Apr 23 191 views

What is the most difficult or hardest part about getting into the theatre industry, for theatre production and/or technical theatre specifically? #Spring26

In college, I intend to be a Drama/Theatre major and I'm just curious about the difficulties that come with that career.

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Jackie Apr 21 116 views

How do I figure out a career path with no goals or specific ambitions in life?

I took a gap year earlier last year due to burnout from my freshman year of college and decided to transfer to a local community college to complete my gen eds in Fall 2026. Since then, the only thing I've done is find a job and look for scholarships. Even then, most scholarships are...

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Rania Apr 21 316 views

How do I build my content into a personal brand people actually want to follow along with?

I recently started an Instagram account
Other than posting consistently, how do I navigate today's algorithm so that I reach a target audience and help grow my page.

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Tashaya Apr 21 177 views

Why do people say in order to succeed in life you have to get a degree in college?

Do we really need college to become successful. I’m genuinely interested because why give all this money to not become successful. Then a person who does not go becomes successful and not in debut.

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Laela Apr 20 322 views

Do prestigious universities have better employment prospects for graduates or do employers only care that you got a diploma?

I want to study at the University of Cardiff which is a top school in the UK but its expensive so I want to make sure it will be worth the investment.

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Laela Apr 20 179 views

Are internships worth the time investment if they don't give you money Are paid internships hard to come by? What would make a non-paid internship worthwhile??

I want to work as an architect but I don't know if I will be able to afford a non-paid internship after college because I will certainly have loans to pay off.

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My Apr 19 195 views

As new generations are emerging, should attending college still be consider as important as it used to be when many millionaires and billionaires contradict the need for a formal education? Many students believed so as the evidence of others succeed without formal education just from entrepreneurship instead of attending pointless classes led to such success today.

"Many of the world's wealthiest individuals, including Bill Gates (Microsoft), Mark Zuckerberg (Facebook), Steve Jobs (Apple), and Michael Dell (Dell), famously dropped out of college to pursue business ventures. These entrepreneurs often prioritize hands-on experience and immediate market...

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Ryann Apr 19 1535 views

What are the different places you did your residency and/or fellowship and how did it better prepare you for your Medical Examiner Certification ?

I'm currently a college freshman who wants to be a forensic pathologist. I understand that you don't always get residency in your direct field, so I would like to know some close options that would benefit me and better my knowledge for my career.

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Angely Apr 17 225 views

What are some study and time management tips for someone planning on majoring in architecture or interior design?

I know that they can be demanding majors, with students often feeling that they don't have enough time, so I want to make sure I can work hard and have good time management skills as well. Thank you!

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Malanie Apr 17 1072 views

What is the best way to search for college scholarships to help pay for school?

I am a senior in high school, and looking to attend a 4 year college. I am looking for the best way to find resources to pay for college.

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Ruby Apr 16 268 views

What should I do the summer after high school to prepare for college as an engineering major?

As someone who is an incoming college freshman planning to study engineering, specifically aerospace engineering, what should I know going into the school year and what should I do to prepare?

#Spring26

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Eden Apr 16 570 views

How do you find out what you will major in? What are the advantages of going to college as undecided as an incoming college freshman

What are the risks you need to take to dual or even triple major. I am going to college undecided and I have a wide range of interests and I am really overwhelmed by what the future holds. I am passionate about math and biology; however, I really don't know how to utilize my likes into an...

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Gabrielle Apr 14 252 views

How do you know what the right path for you is?

I am about to graduate from my BA and will soon pursue my MA in Forensic Psychology, but there are so many paths I could choose, and I don't know how to choose which path is the best for me. Additionally, I have always been very passionate, active, and vocal about criminal justice reform, but...

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