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As a future chemical engineering major who hopes to eventually build a global company in innovative consumer products or cosmetic chemistry, what skills, college courses, and early experiences should I prioritize to best prepare for both the technical side of engineering and the entrepreneurial/business side of launching a startup?
I'm currently a high school senior applying to study chemical engineering in university. My interest in this field grew out of ordinary moments: my mom worked in retail when I was little, so I grew up surrounded by shelves of beauty products, and in high school I started my own small nail...
Would you say Ivy League education is overrated, especially if you're pursuing engineering as a career? #Fall25
I'm trying to build up my college application list and am debating whether certain Ivys are worth my time.
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What kinds of clubs are the easiest to join?
I am a Junior at Liberty University and want to join a club and want to know if there is a kind of club that people think is the easiest to get into?
How can I make money at college without getting a job at the actual school?
I am Junior at Liberty University and am trying to find a way to make passive income without getting an actual job at the school. I am not against getting a job I just wan to see if there is a way to not have to have a normal job here.
What opportunities for growth or specialization do you think new nurses should consider early on #Fall25?
What opportunities for growth or specialization do you think new nurses should consider early on?
What do you wish you had known before starting your nursing career that would have helped you feel more prepared? I am currently a high school senior and I'm applying to nursing programs for college. #Fall25
I am currently a high school senior. I am applying to nursing programs for college. My question is... what do you wish you had known before starting your nursing career that would have helped you feel more prepared? #Fall25
What is the best way to reach out to hospitals as a high school senior to get experience before going to college for radiography/medical imaging practices?
Tips for entrance jobs/experience
What is your best tip or piece of advice for someone who is about to go into school for radiology?
Going to be starting a radiologic technology program in the spring. I am super excited and would like to be as prepared as possible for when I attend!
I want to set myself up to be financially stable during and after college. From your experience, what steps would someone my age take to build a strong financial foundation?
I am trying to make smart decisions now to be more financially stable in the future. Can you provide some tips?
How do I get a good internship in my career cluster?
What steps do I take? How do I maximize my chances?
What is the best thing to major in if you want to become a Health Administrator?
Would majoring in nursing and minoring in business be too much to handle while working a job?
With all the new laws, I am concerned about how to become a Physician Assistant while I cannot take it out in loans. Are there any physician assistants out there with any advice to get through school with little to no loans?
I have a chet account, but it will not get me to my master's degree. People say that private loans are bad so im pretty scared of those. Help!
What internships should I look for if I want to major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, but am on the Pre-med track for surgery?
I am currently a freshman in college looking for summer internships in the CT area but am confused as to what I should actually be looking for.
What are the hardships/challenges you faced while becoming a nurse And how did you manage to overcome this ? #Fall25?
HI. I'm currently a senior in high school looking forward to go into nursing in college. I love to stay active and play soccer.
As a first-gen, low-income student who wants to build a creative, entrepreneurial career, what’s the most impactful step I can take right now to create opportunities without existing networks or resources? #Fall25
I’m a first-gen, low-income business major trying to figure out how to build a career and create opportunities and connections. I’m eager to learn what steps actually matter early on, especially for someone interested in entrepreneurship.#Fall25
What inspired you to pursue a career in sports, and what challenges have you faced as a woman entering this field?
Hi! I'm a high school senior who wishes to study sports management in college. I want to gain advice to work in my dream field, but I am scared of entering a male-dominated field. What advice do you have for a girl wishing to achieve her dreams?
What makes applicants stand out in the sports world? How can I improve my resume to work in sports?
Tips to work in sports
What are the best ways to network with professionals in the sports media industry? What techniques have you used in the past?
Sports management and media questions. Best techniques for networking?
How can I, as a woman, stay confident and motivated when facing challenges in male-dominated fields, such as the sports world?
Tips for being a woman working in sports?
How do you go about finding a job in ecological field research after college?
I want to do wildlife research regarding ecology, but I'm worried there will be no organizations in the NY/RI area that conduct such research.
Psychology BA or BS to later become a psychiatrist ?
I am currently going to school with my major being psychology. My future goal is to become a psychiatrist! What psychology is best to get a degree in, BA or BS? I’m having a hard time figuring out so any help will be great!!
How can I get my esthetician license if I graduated different major in foreign country ?
I have a bachelor degree but from different major nothing to do with beauty. I’m curious if I study esthetician can I do Botox or filler stuff without studying nursing? #spring25
What is the best piece of advice you can give to an incoming college freshman?
I can't wait to start school but I am unsure what is essential in a dorm and just how to go about the overall transition.
What does it take to be successful in the film industry #Spring25?
Is it a matter of connections or quality of work?
What aspects of a detective career might persuade me to pursue that route over becoming a criminal lawyer?
I am interested in being a detective more, I just really do not want to be a cop first, and have heard mixed things about this route. I am aware they both require way different schooling, I just don't know anyone personally with experience to ask about this.
Would double-majoring in Architecture as an Interior Design major give me more job opportunities ?
Would it be better to major in Architecture and minor in Interior Design, or could I do both and have them carry equal weight in my studies? I am more interested in Interior Design, but I feel like Architecture offers broader job opportunities. #Spring25
How do interior designers successfully build a strong client base to establish themselves as independent professionals?
I’m going to school to study Interior Design, and I hope to work for myself in the future. How can I start early to share my work with the world? #Spring25
What sort of advice would you give to someone who is looking to work with sick children if that person is very sensitive; regardless of that weakness, they have a strong passion and love for kids and that’s the only career they see themselves with for the long term?
For context this person wants to pursue a doctorate in the field.
"If our world values art, kindness, innovation, and nature’s beauty, why do we still judge students mostly by their grades What other qualities should matter just as much?"#Spring25
In a world full of natural beauty and endless human creativity, it doesn’t make sense to judge students just by grades. A test score doesn’t show someone’s imagination, kindness, or how hard they try when no one’s looking. Real success isn’t something you can measure with numbers. Like a tree...
How often will I be asked to relocate as a travel nurse? What will be the duration of each move?
I'm interested in becoming a RN first, then gaining enough experience to become a travel nurse. I wanted to know how often I would actually move as a real travel nurse.
How can I use connections in the finance world to land a future career?
Senior at Harrison High School in New York
Majoring in Finance at Fairfield University
How has a background/degree in mechanical engineering allowed you to work across different industries? #Spring25?
Also, what skills have been the most transferable across the industries?
What is the optimal way to increase my chances of admission to a top-tier medical school as an undergraduate What personal qualities, scores, extracurriculars, and personal experience do medical school admissions committees value most?
Also, How can you tell if you will be a good fit for the medical field? Given that a majority of college students enter freshman year on the "pre-medical" pathway, and most of those students switching to another career pathway due to the competitive nature, what other potential jobs are there...
What’s hardships do women with criminal justice degrees face when searching for a job after college ?
I’m going to study criminal justice. I want to be a detective now but that can change. What situations are faced when trying to live in our society as a female with the degree?
What is it like to work in the field as a mechanical engineer? #Spring25
What is it like to work in the field as a mechanical engineer?
#Spring25
How do I know what career is right for me? #Spring25
I am a person with many interest and am terrified of being bored and making the wrong decision. I love psychology and criminal justice but I can’t imagine myself in the careers it produces though. Most careers feel repetitive and i want something i could apply my knowledge in without doing the...
What is the best course of plan to get into the FBI?
I am going to University at Buffalo for my bachelor’s in Criminology. I just want to make sure I am not missing any essential things i need to be aware of. I am not sure what exactly in the FBI I want to be but the BAU interests me. I appreciate any advice. Thank you! #spring25
What advice do you have in terms of academics for someone entering college next fall (study habits, routines, classes to take, etc.)?
High school senior, heading to college somewhat far from my family.
How has majoring in history, considering both the process and destination, helped influence and structure a seemingly unrelated career Where has it impacted the most? #Spring25
I am a transfer student that applied as a history major, and I’m still unsure of what to do career wise as I have a variety of interests.
How do you think the field of data science is going to be impacted by AI and machine learning??
Data scientists already use AI and machine learning to build models, but how is using AI to code and conduct analyses going to impact the field?
#Spring25
What is the hardest part about being in the trades, and what have you learned?
Do you have any life lessons or just general knowledge about your field. Medical coverage, job security, good pay etc.
What, if any, scholarship sites or just scholarships do you recommended to a tech school applicant?
I'm going around trying to find scholarships to helps pay for my class and I would like to know if anyone would have any recommendations!
What are some of the best study tips, time management strategies, and survival tools for students 35 and older entering a nursing program?
I recently got accepted into a nursing program and would love to hear from others who’ve been through this, especially those who returned to school later in life. How did you manage school, family life, and everything in between while staying motivated? Why do you think certain habits or...
What is the most challenging part of being a forensic psychologist?
Hi I am a senior in highschool and I want to eventually become a forensic psychologist. I know a little but not a lot about the job. Anything that could be said about the amount of schooling involved or more details about what the job entails like workload, coping with certain things, or really...
How to stay on task with ADHD?
Studying has never been my forte, but as a soon-to-be college student I think I need to get a method down. Any tips or tricks that work for you?
Are jobs/internships more likely to accept students who have past experience that doesn't correlate to their major/career? #Spring25
- high school senior
- going into college known for COOPs
- i have job/internship experience (lifeguard & school placed horse farm internship)
- majoring in Computing and Law
How rewarding is being a library assistant versus a librarian? #Spring25
I'm starting a certificate program for Library Technology. Not sure if I will want to continue for a Masters later.
For a telecommunications career is computer engineering or software engineering more applicable?
I am a senior in high school looking at two college option. One has a computer engineering option and one with a software engineering option both are ABET accredited. Any tips or possible career routes are greatly appreciated. #Spring25
How to find nature and wildlife related jobs in the city?
I'm an upcoming Ecology & Evolutionary Biology major, and I will attend a 4-year university in the heart of a bustling city. I plan to work in a similar field while going to school. Is it possible to find EEB related jobs when surrounded by walls of concrete?
Have you ever gone through a challenge that needed more than just book smarts?
What’s an example from your experience where a seemingly straightforward mechanical engineering problem turned out to require more than just technical knowledge, where communication, collaboration, or understanding the personal aspect of the project played a key role in finding a solution? #Spring25
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