Mineral, Virginia
What is the best route to take in order to get to my career Should I do more internships or take on more real-world roles and getting experience??
I plan on majoring in Public Administration and then running for local office, and then from there I would like to run for National Office. I am split on running for local office such as City Council or should I shadow and intern more national level politicians.
What would be the easiest, becoming a nurse practitioner or registered nurse?
I don't want to be in school for a long time, but my goal is to become a nurse practitioner.
What are the pros and cons of being a nurse?
Why should I go to nursing school? What should I expect from it?
How can I prepare for a future FBI career while studying forensic examination at WVU, and how do I find internships as a freshman?
I’m a freshman at West Virginia University, majoring in forensic examination, and I’m interested in a future career with the FBI. I don’t have much experience yet, but I’m passionate about crime scene investigation and forensic science. I want advice on what classes, skills, internships, or...
How do I prepare myself for another 8+ years of schooling post-high school?
I want to be an orthodontist, and I know that takes many years of additional schooling. I want to make sure I stay motivated and not fall out of love with my passion.
Should I pursue a career in Forensics if it is largely considered to be unscientific?
Hello, I am a freshman in community college, and I've been recently more intrigued in pursuing Forensics in school and as a career choice. I was feeling pretty good about it, but then after doing some more research online, it seems to be that most of what makes up Forensics is quite unreliable...
How often do people change their majors and future plans?
I feel like I've always had a different idea till I decided to study business, but I'm afraid it may change again. Is this common?
How does an undergraduate degree pertain to career choices?
Hello! I am in my freshman year of community college, and I've been wondering how an undergraduate degree pertains to an overall career. Should I focus it on a secondary career, my main career interest? Thank you!
How do I find beginer work for becoming a concept-artist for video games, shows, and or movies?
Hello, I'm a collage student currently working on my Graphic Design degree. I was wondering how do I, a beginer, find work for becoming a concept-artist for video games, shows, and or movies? I feel stuck because I can't find anyone hiring.
What do I need to know to be ready for DE Precalc?
I am taking DE Pre-calc in my junior year of high school. What do I need to know? I have heard that algebra is necessary, but what specific topics are necessary for doing well in pre-calc?
What extracurriculars can I partake in as a high schooler interested in forensic psychology?
What extracurriculars could I partake in as a rising junior interested in forensic/criminal psychology? I'm looking for any and all ideas! Passion project ideas, club ideas, jobs, anything!. I'm shadowing at a law clinic this summer, but I want more stuff to do that is related to my field of...
If you were pivoting to a new career today, what would you do differently compared to when you started your current one, and why #Spring25?
I'm going back to school to pursue a degree in Computer Science after working as a nanny for nearly nine years. I'm curious to hear from others who’ve made a similar transition, not necessarily the same career choices
How do I find jobs after college?
Will I have an internship? Or will I have to look all on my own?
Where will I find myself in 10 years?
What will I major in? Where will I find a job?
How can I find work in psychiatry?
I'm about to attend college and get my BSN, and then get my license, but I'm unsure on how to get started as a psychiatric nurse.
#Spring25
How should I know what the best graduate school is for me? #Spring25
I've been searching for graduate schools as I will be a senior in college next year, and there are so many recommended criteria to follow for choosing a program. I value the financial aid offered by the schools, but I also want a program that supports me and the research I want to do. What...
What should I look for when trying to find a future job that fits my major and career path Is there any specific websites that I should be aware of to help look??
What should I look for when trying to find a future job that fits my major and career path? Is there any specific websites that I should be aware of to help look?
Data Analyitcs Minor or Data Science Minor?
Hey! I recently got into the Global Public Health major at my school. I was wondering what the benefits of a minor in Data Science or Data Analytics are, and which one do you think would be more beneficial in order to work with Global health data and policy in the future? (p.s. Im also pre-med!)
Is research experience related to the industry or field I am wishing to enter considered the same or lesser of value compared to internships? #Spring25
#Spring25 - I did not get an internship for the summer so is getting a research position the next best thing?
How do I narrow down my choices of area of study for my undergraduate degree?
I'm a high school senior, enjoyed physics and engineering, good at math. #Spring2025
What is the work load like for a mechanical Engineer?
I am a high school senior with a background in robotics entering the UVA engineering school in the fall. What is the work load like for a mechanical engineer? #Spring25
How will my masters of business administration open more doors for me both within and outside of my current organization, and how will it help support the HR and finance aspects of my job?
How will my masters of business administration open more doors for me both within and outside of my current organization, and how will it help support the HR and finance aspects of my job?
Why should I choose a chemical engineering and biomedical engineering double major over doing a chemical engineering degree with a biomed minor?
12th grade, majoring in chemical engineering next year
What is the best way to get a level entry job into IT or Cyber. What else could prepare me to be a good fit and get hired for this positions?
My major is currently IT and I'm planning on getting a security+ certificate
How do you decide on your major Do you have any advice to quell the worries on someone still unsure of their passion and stressing about the uncertainty of the future??
This year, I was supposed to be a junior in high school, However, I followed a pathway that allowed me to combine my junior and senior year courses into one year, and I plan to graduate a year early. On one hand, this was an accomplishment I am proud of. However, recently I have been stressing...
Do your Professors bring real business experience into the classroom? #Spring25
The biggest tips on being a business major. what are the different aspects of the major? What paths can you take with this major.
How do you write a strong supplemental?
Things that streghten writing, adjectives and how to persuade a college.
What time management strategies work best for balancing classes, work, and personal life?
I am currently a freshman in college. I am majoring in elementary education, but also minoring in strength and conditioning, nutrition, and military leadership. I know that classes start off easier and get harder over time, what are some tips or tricks you suggest for balancing all you need to...
How do I start my modeling career I’ve always wanted to be one but never knew where to start.?
I’m graduated from high school, really into music, traveling, living in the moment, take pictures for memories, ready to start asap.
What are some pros and cons of being a Homicide Detective?
Im in highschool and I have been looking at future careers. This one seems to catch my attention the most.
How do I figure out what I want my career to be?
I’m a rising junior in high school and I know I have time to figure it out, but I want to make my college experience meaningful. I want to pick a good college for whatever I want to major in. I also don’t want to lose a bunch of time or money from switching majors or anything like that.
How did you find a job after school ?
what is the best advice for someone who chooses this career path coming right out of high school
I want to go to have a major in doctors but a minor in photography would that be possible or would I have to chose one or the other?
I am in 8th grade going into 9th and I just want to think ahead
How do I find work?
I am an education field and having a hard time understanding how to find a school to be hired at.
How do I discover what I want to do for my carrer?
when I’m older,because i don’t know what I wanna do,and I’m just looking for some insight on how to figure it out
I have a 3.7 GPA and I play volleyball what are more things I can do to get into Oxford? I will be taking college classes during my senior year which will be history classes, I will major in 10th-century English history.
I have a 3.7 GPA and I play volleyball what are more things I can do to get into Oxford? I will be taking college classes during my senior year which will be history classes, I will major in 10th-century English history.
how do I start my profession in the medical field?
In the future, I want to be a cardiologist. My dream school is Colombia.
What should I do if I don't have a clear career mindset?
I've got a question, I want to be in the business industry and I've been taking course classes for them but at the same time I want to the a doctor. I feel like i'm stuck.
What high paying jobs are available with a bachelor’s degree in health sciences?
I’m entering my freshman year at community college and debating whether or not I should change my general studies major to health sciences. I know I want to do something science related, but I also don’t want to limit myself.
How do I start making money at my age?
I am 14 and I really want to start making money to help my family, were not doing great so I want tips on how to start at my first job with the limited experience I have
What should I do to start my path to being a pilot and what do I need to research so I can learn more about this career I want?
What level of education do I need to be a pilot?
What's the proper major for someone who wants to own and run a daycare centered mental health ?
I want to work closely with newborns and babies, but I also love the idea of having my own psychology practice within my daycare. I'm not sure where to start.
Are SAT and ACT very important in university?
I took the PSAT ( Pre-sat) this year, and my math score was better than my English, And some people including our school counselor is saying SAT is not very very important in the application, but some of my teachers and my family are saying it's very important, and you have to get a good score...
What things should I do as a junior be have a good transcript or university application?
I am a 10th student right now, but I will go to the 11th-grade school year, next year. However I want to plan my junior year, I think it's the most important year in high school.
Is it worth being a doctor, or is it good to be a doctor?
I want to be a doctor, But It sounds like a long time journey. so many people are telling me don't become a doctor because it takes so much time. but being a doctor is my dream. #CV23
How many years in total does it take to become a doctor? I want to be a family medicine.
I want to be a family medicine doctor, how many years in total does it take to become a doctor? I want to go to VCU university.
What's it like to be an Art Director?
Hi all! I'm exploring career options and wondering if anyone is/was an Art Director and want to know the following 1.) a summary of what you do on the day-today 2.) Can you be an Art Director who has no technical art background but more of a business background, and 3.) What is the best career...
What kind of business career opportunities are there animation studios?
Hi all! I'm a graduating college next spring with a degree in business-marketing. I'm looking into a career that marries my business degree with industries that I am passionate about like animation (think DreamWorks, Pixar, Disney, Japanese animation). I don't have the artistic technical skills...
When can I "hang up the towel" at a well-paying job and pursue my real passion?
Context: I am a senior in college tracking towards a full-time offer from a well-established investment firm after graduation. While I am excited, grateful, and feel relatively prepared (business major for the past four years and have interned in finance) lately I've been feeling the pressure...
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