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Eliyah Nov 24, 2025 775 views

How to start a small business?

Hey, I am planning to open a small business once I graduate college. I am going to specialize in fermented foods from around the world, and I would love advice from food-related business owners on how to get started and what the best way to garner interest from customers would be. If anyone has...

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Lukas Nov 24, 2025 313 views

How can I get myself into the movie industry?

I plan to get into post-production editing and work on films in the future. My question is, what would be the best way to get a foothold into the film industry?#Fall2025

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Keilana Nov 24, 2025 555 views

What early jobs or credits help SFX makeup artists move from random gigs to steady, repeat work?

I am an art student who wants to specialize in SFX makeup. I am comfortable learning new skills and collaborating, but I do not know which types of early projects (student films, theater, haunted houses, low‑budget shoots, etc.) matter most for getting hired again and again by the same teams.

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Keilana Nov 24, 2025 677 views

When should a new SFX makeup artist start thinking about joining a union, and what should I do now to prepare?

I am still in college, building a portfolio through art classes and small projects. I hear a lot about unions for film and theater makeup artists, but I do not know when it becomes realistic to join or what groundwork I should be laying while I am still in school. I really want to insure steady...

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Keilana Nov 24, 2025 794 views

Where should I move after college to start a sustainable SFX makeup career in film or theater?

I am a college art student planning to become a special effects makeup artist for film or theater. I have looked into a few cities on my own and, based on cost of living, I feel more drawn to places like Atlanta or Toronto than LA or Hollywood. I do not want to lock myself in too early, though....

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Keilana Nov 24, 2025 1000 views

How can I go from being an art student to a steady, paid special effects makeup career in film or theater?

I am a college art student, and I focus on special effects makeup, horror looks, and creative character design. I want to understand the real steps people take right after school to turn this into consistent paid work, not just one‑off gigs. Any specific examples of paths you or people you know...

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Marissa Nov 23, 2025 600 views

Is an English major relevant to pursue? Is there room for leadership advancement in careers geared toward an English area of study?

I'm a senior in high school who loves holding leadership positions but also has a passion for self-expression through writing. Are there any suitable careers for my interests that would provide me with a comfortable income as well?

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Zaira Nov 22, 2025 359 views

What kind of jobs should I look for if I want to work in the nursing field with babies or younger children?

I am a freshman this year in college. My major is nursing, but I want to go into the field of nursing with babies. #fall2025

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Chasity Nov 22, 2025 221 views

What skills or habits do you wish you had developed earlier that would have made architecture school or your early career easier? #Fall25

What skills or habits do you wish you had developed earlier that would have made architecture school or your early career easier? #Fall25

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David Nov 22, 2025 803 views

What are the biggest tools or tips to use when it comes to transitioning to college and learning to manage your time to balance school with other things?

I will be a Freshman in college next year and I am planning on playing a Varsity Sport.

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Nikolas Nov 22, 2025 515 views

What is the best way to pay for out of state universities, I really need help with this?

I don't have the eligibility to receive much aid, so I was wondering if there was any way I could get better scholarships. Is the best way just applying everywhere I see?

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Arianna Nov 21, 2025 296 views

How do I break into the business and tech side of Formula 1?

I’m a college student interested in working in Formula 1, specifically on the business, management, or tech/analytics side. I’m planning to major in business and minor in MIS and sports management, and I want to know what skills, internships, or early steps actually help someone get into F1. I...

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Aidan Nov 20, 2025 882 views

How can I use my interest in financial literacy to create real change in my community?

I want to use my future degree in Finance to help create real change for families and communities who grew up similarly to mine, with limited resources and guidance?

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Syoni Nov 20, 2025 230 views

As a senior in high school, what is the difference in the perspective of life of some who HAS went to college from someone who HAS NOT?

I want to go to college for Business Administration/Management. I just want to know if the college experience and the work toward the degree would be worth the time spent.

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Gloriana Nov 20, 2025 828 views

What are some things that I can start doing now that will make it easier to start a career after graduating college?

I'm a sophomore art major and just want some advice on things like new habits to do or anything like that that would help make the change from being a college student to working professionally easier and on what I should expect in trying to find an art based career.

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Sydney Nov 20, 2025 246 views

What do I need to do to get my foot in the door to Child Life Specialist field early ?

I am a Social Work student and I have no idea where to start with Child Life because I have a hard time finding people near me that are in the feild.

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Emily Nov 19, 2025 181 views

What are some ways you stay involved creatively on campus ?

I’m moving to North Carolina to attend Haywood Community College for the spring semester. I’ll be new to the state and the campus, but I want to find musical opportunities to stay involved in.

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Brianna Nov 19, 2025 481 views

What’s one habit I can build now (while I’m still in undergrad) that will make me stand out as a med school applicant and also set me up for success in my future career?

What’s one habit I can build now (while I’m still in undergrad) that will make me stand out as a med school applicant and also set me up for success in my future career?

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stella Nov 19, 2025 379 views

How can I make money during college in order to be successful and financially stable after graduation? ?

I'm a current senior in high school, and college is very expensive. My family has a high enough income to where I do not qualify for very much need-based aid, yet financial aid is still a necessity as college is expensive. I'm planning on majoring in sports communication, which is not...

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Nikita Nov 19, 2025 308 views

What was the hardest part about getting your pilot's license at a university?

I want to go to a college with an aviation program so that I can become a commercial pilot and get my license

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Starr Nov 18, 2025 147 views

How am I going to be able to afford college?

My family is stable, but we don't have the opportunity to fork out money for school. I have a job, but only part time, and I don't save as much as I would like. If I'm not able to get scholarships or grants what do I do? I really don't want to take out loans.

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Starr Nov 18, 2025 358 views

What is the easiest way to go about being a NICU nurse, but not having as much experience as people my age.?

What is the easiest way to go about being a NICU nurse, but not having as much experience as people my age.

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Chloe Nov 18, 2025 585 views

What is the most difficult part of getting a job in the art field at this point and time? and what can I do to get it done efficiently?

What is the most difficult part of getting a job in the art field at this point and time? and what can I do to get it done efficiently? #Fall25

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levi Nov 18, 2025 518 views

Im 15 currently i want a job at 16 or 17, i do online school so it will be easier for me to work during the school year, what jobs should i apply for? i want to have a car before i turn 18?

I need a little help

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Joel Nov 18, 2025 301 views

How as an upcoming competitive student athlete can I balance a college workload and playing a sport competitively at said college?

How should I study? How should I organize things?

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Jasmine Nov 18, 2025 200 views

What is the hardest part about being a freshman in college?

I am a Senior in high school wanting to pursue Speech Language Pathology. I grew up homeschooled and have taken early college classes. I want the college experience and am curious what it is like.

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Eric Nov 17, 2025 163 views

How Do I Create A Balance Between Social Life/Family Time/Academics/Jobs & Internships?

Hello, I am a high school senior preparing to be a college freshman. I want to create an efficient schedule for the future that balances all of those aspects, but it's difficult because the future is so unpredictable. Are there some things in life I'm going to need to cut out?

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Moises Nov 17, 2025 1104 views

I’m wanting to do Winterguard after high school, but also Marine Science/Biology. The school that will help me do Marine Science/Biology is 2-3 hours from home, preventing me from accessing any nearby Winterguards for me to participate in. What are some way I can do both? #Fall25

•I do Colorguard and Winterguard as an extracurricular
•I’m in Charlotte, North Carolina, hoping to attend Coastal Carolina University or University of North Carolina at Wilmington
•I’m a high school senior

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Cassidy Nov 17, 2025 371 views

How would I upgrade from working at a grocery store to typing code to invent video games no one has ever dreamed of making?

I currently have my application filled out for Ingles where i hope to be working once I hit the age of 16, which is an age where you will not have to have in your possession a work-permit. This is a job where I will get to know the working environment and make some money, but after that, I...

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Kyree Nov 17, 2025 534 views

What is the day-to-day life of a veterinarian

Do you deem all the schooling to be worth it? Do are you satisfied financially and emotionally? Finally do you have time to live life outside of work?

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