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I’m a sophomore accounting major at Baruch College working toward CPA eligibility, but I’m still unsure which accounting path fits me best (audit, tax, advisory, or something else). Based on your experience, what signs should I look for now — in classes, internships, or my strengths — that can help me figure out which direction I’m most aligned with?
I'm a first-generation sophomore majoring in accounting at Baruch College, planning to get my CPA in the future. I'm trying to understand how to choose the right accounting path and how to prepare for internships, so I'm looking for advice from professionals who can share what skills,...
How can I develop healthy boundaries and habits early on as a BCBA so I can be effective and present for my clients? #Spring26
I am majoring in psychology with the goal of becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA). I have a strong passion for working with children with special needs, especially those with autism. I currently work in ABA therapy and previously spent three years working in a special education...
Is it smart to immediately try and find a job as I begin college Is it too stressful??
I have heard a lot from both sides. A lot of people say that you don’t need to start working unless you have a lot of money you need to pay out of pocket and others say you should get a job immediately.
What do I have to do in order to be fully prepared for job interviews I’m talking specifically in the business field. Are there any common questions that ask you??
I’ve never been to a real job interview and I’m nervous for them. I just want to be fully prepared and ready.
How to get a intership or reasearch program as a undergraduate student in college, it can be from the school or not is both fine with me.
I am a undergraduate student but I don't know how to approach internship, research program ( it doesn't have to be really from the school it can be outside the school too). I am undecided major but maybe wanted to be somewhere in the healthcare ( not confident yet). I have applied to my...
How can I make my resume stand out from other college students?
I am a student at Saratoga Springs High School in 12th grade, a future finance-major, and a golfer and runner. My favorite classes are economics, accounting, and gym.
Hi, I would just like to know what a day in the life of an accountant looks like, and what are things an accountant my experience in their daily life? #Spring26
I'm asking this question, because I'm thinking about majoring in the accounting and finance field in college, and may become an accountant in the future. #Spring26
How can I balance being a first-gen college student, staying on top of my classes, and committing to club soccer, while still building a strong path toward a career in civil engineering without burning out?
What are the best study habits for engineering majors with busy schedules?
What skills or experiences made the biggest difference in helping you succeed early in your career, and what would you recommend I start building now?
I’m a biological sciences student really interested in lab work, especially in product development for skincare or cosmetics. I’ve done coursework with lab techniques and data analysis, and I’m currently trying to break into internships. What skills or experiences made the biggest difference...
What are skills are needed for bank managers ?
I am a junior in college, majoring in economics BA. I am still figuring out what careers to pursue. What might be other careers to consider?
How do you start selling your hobby?
Ima High School Senior, and I'm considering the possibility of selling my art before college to raise money for school. How can I go about this? I draw digitally and don't know if commissions are the best route to making money from my art. Any advice from people who made their hobbies into side...
How can I find freshman opportunities as a student at Baruch studying finance ?
I find it very difficult to be able to get exposed to the industry early on besides clubs on campus. Do you know of any other ways?
How do you transition your soft skills and knowledge from one profession to another? I plan on entering a Master's of Library Science program this year. I am coming from a general humanities background, and I am aiming for anything in the GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives, Museums) space. My current background and skills are most applicable to Archives and Libraries, since I have mostly been working in history and research. Libraries and Archives will also be my focus in grad school. I would like to gain skills in all these fields, what can I do to get more experience in Galleries/Museums and become more well-rounded?
Graduating Senior at John Jay College, BA in Humanities and Justice
What is the best way to expand my professional network?
As a graduate student preparing to enter the business world, I am focused on meeting new people and building meaningful professional relationships that will support my career growth!
How do you stand firm in pursuing alternative/untraditional careers paths in the face of financial insecurity? #Spring26
I'm returning to school to pursue a second bachelor's after years of struggling on my original path, but the financial pressure to return to what I know is the biggest challenge.
What type of study habits should I get into? And how should I start them?
I am a college sophomore studying crime scene investigation. I am interested in learning new skills to help my grades and for me to become a better student.
how to find more money for free?
I'm currently a high school senior, and I committed to stony brook. I'm going aboard for my first semester and my question is how do I find more money to help pay for tuition without taking out loans.
“How could a youth pastor earn extra income without burning out or losing focus on ministry”?
I am trying to go to college for vocational and religious type stuff, to potentially become a Youth Pastor for a church when I graduate college. You may not know this, but Youth Pastors do not make a lot of money at all. They work anywhere from 6 to 8 hours at the office 5 days a week, and...
What is the best way to get a bunch of scholarships?
I am in 12th Grade. I have been accepted to Word of Life Bible Institute and will be going there in the fall. I play two instruments (Guitar and Bass Guitar) and I competed in the Youth Olympic Winter Games in South Korea 2 years ago as a bobsled athlete. I am interested in helping people and...
How do you know what kind of doctor you want to be when you’re drawn to everything ?
I am a graduating high school senior and salutatorian with a strong passion for science. I plan to pursue my undergraduate studies in biology with a pre-medical track, with the goal of becoming a physician.
How to Network?
Any tips on networking/ getting your name out there for someone with really bad social skills?
How can I set myself apart from my peers?
How can I set myself apart from my peers?
How do I professionally network with the people in the industry?
How can make those relationships more personal, yet keeping professionalism?
What are the tips you would give to students who want save up money while paying full tuition by themselves?
What are the tips you would give to students who want save up money while paying full tuition by themselves?
If you could go back to when you were applying for colleges, is there anything you would've done differently Would you have any advice for your younger self??
I know college can be tough and sometimes it feels like you might not have made the right decision, but I think hearing other people's experiences can ease people's minds!
What is the biggest challenge a non stem major might face applying to medical school post graduation from college?
I am thinking of taking only pre-requisite courses to apply to medical school and major in a non-stem area. I’m wondering if I will face any challenges to the medical school curriculum if I follow this path.
How can one receive an internship offer from college faculty as an Informatics (Software Development) Major?
How can one receive an internship offer from college faculty as an Informatics (Software Development) Major? I am committed to SUNY UAlbany Class of 2030! #Spring26
Do things like your SAT score, or college board awards matter beyond college applications, and should they remain on a resume once in college? #Spring26
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HS Senior, Class of 2026
Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering Major
As a future healthcare provider, how do you manage your finances to pay off your student loans as quickly as possible before you begin to start a family?
I will have 160k in student loans in 2032. I maxed out my Roth every year since 2025, and I have a 403B plan with my employer.
What skill should someone who is aspiring to be an IT professional be working on?
I already know I want to get certifications, I've been working a personal project like a home lab, and I got an internship for the summer. What is something I can do to keep up with tech, without getting burnout if possible?
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