North Carolina, USA
What is the best piece of studying advice you've been given?
I am a 17-year-old transferring to a four-year college in the fall. I plan to major in nursing. I have enough prerequisites, so I am able to apply to nursing school in the spring. While I have good study habits, I know that nursing school is hard, and I'm worried that the habits I have might...
How should I manage procrastination and avoid distractions while studying ?
I am currently a high school senior who struggles to stay focused and manage my time wisely especially when the tasks are boring or mentally exhausting. I get easily distracted by things like social media or my phone and I want to build better study habits before I get to college.
How do I get connections for finding a job in economics?
How do I get connections for finding a job in economics? I'm starting my Bachelors in. General Economics nest semester and I know the main part of getting a job in Business is not just the degree but connections. So I'm asking how do I get these connections being a 20 year old from a small town...
What is the best way to study for a college test?
About to be a freshman in college.
In your experience, what’s the most effective way to build meaningful connections with others?
I find networking events so intimidating and have no idea how to approach them to begin with.
How can I effectively prepare myself financially prior to entering dental school?
I've applied to some scholarships but haven't heard back and am very nervous at the moment. Are there any resources you recommend?
How does it work balancing counseling and research in one’s career in the psychology field?
I am a senior in high school commutes to attending North Carolina State University in the fall and plan to major in psychology with the hopes of doing clinical counseling and research.
When in your education should you narrow your career path?
I prioritized English and writing related classes because I thought that was my future career. However, I feel like it isn't, and now I feel behind.
What makes college so difficult for so many people?
Is it the change from a very structured high school environment to a more open one, or just much higher difficulty level in the classes? Are there any good tips on managing your time wisely?
What is the most helpful tip/advice you received before you applied to a college?
Although I am a few years from applying to college myself, I have always been interested in learning what I need to do to get into a good college and be successful.
If I intend to go to graduate school, is it better to go straight into it after undergrad or take a two-year gap to work?
I'm thinking about becoming a lawyer but don't want to be in debt after eight years of straight school. Would a two-year working gap set me back?
What should I be doing in high school to make my college applications stand out and prepare myself for the college experience?
I am currently a high school senior and I am trying to get involved in the journalism field. My question relates to what should I do to make myself attractive to colleges and future employers.
What do you wish someone told you before you started working in data analytics?
Hello! I am an upcoming Fall 2025 university student majoring in Statistics with a potential minor in Public Policy/Computer Science looking to work in data analytics, preferably in the healthcare field. I would love any advice, tips, or lessons you've learned along the way--or things I should...
What should I do to set myself apart for internships as I go into college Is there any advice I should follow for specifically Duke University, where I will be attending in the fall??
What should I do to set myself apart for internships as I go into college Is there any advice I should follow for specifically Duke University, where I will be attending in the fall??
#Spring25
what am I doing right now to become the person I want to be in the future and what legacy do I want to leave behind?
I have written this question for myself for the CareerVillage Spring Scholarship. It's a question that I often dwell upon at night.
How do you perpare for the big transition after high school to college #Spring25?
How do you handle leaving everyone you know and the comfort of your home to start over completely with no one by your side? How did you overcome this very bittersweet transition?
What are some of the best ways to make sure that I don't get off track when I am in school?
I will be a college freshman this year
What kind of post-baccalaureate positions are available in the field of psychology, and how are the research assistant positions in the Chapel Hill area? #Spring25
What kind of post-baccalaureate positions are available in the field of psychology, and how are the research assistant positions in the Chapel Hill area? #Spring25
What is the best way to learn a topic when in a time crunch?
Submission for #Spring25 scholarship.
Teachers, what is the best way to decide which grade level to teach?
As a high school senior who is going to university as an elementary education major next year, I'm hoping for some advice on how to decide which grade level will fit me best. I love young children and their imaginations, but I also like reading analysis and think teaching comprehension to...
What do you do in a Library Science course?
What does the course load look like, and is there anything else I need to know before I enroll?
What are important tips about becoming a lawyer?
I am planning on becoming a lawyer in the future. What are the important things that I should know concerning this field in relation to becoming very successful? #Spring25
How easy is it to get a career in Health Sciences?
#Spring25
Going to NUNM this Fall
How can you make yourself stand out on resumes and/or applications from the millions of others out there?
With so many people applying for the limited number of spots available, what would make an application stand out from the masses. Or, what should one not do on an application?
What does average day of a biomedical engineer look like?
I am interested in pursuing biomedical engineering but am not sure what the job market looks like and the path to medical school.
What do I need to do to prepare for studying to be a large animal veterinarian?
What do I need to do to prepare for studying to be a large animal veterinarian?
How do you figure out what career you want to pursue?
I am currently a high school senior and am struggling to think of what I want to study in college because I am unsure of what I want to do after. I am interested in the sciences, specifically psychology and biology, but am not sure how to pick between the different majors and careers to find...
Is a college work-study better than a local part-time job Which is better for advancing your career/writing a resume??
I am planning on staying in-state and pursuing pre-law studies.
What are the best ways to gain meaningful healthcare experience and build a strong resume while still in nursing school ?
I'm a full-time BSN student and single mom planning to specialize in emergency medicine and eventually return to serve Indigenous communities in rural Alaska. With limited time and resources, how can I stand out in a competitive field and grow into a leadership role in healthcare?
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