North Plainfield, New Jersey
How do I balance academics, extracurriculars, internships, and working on campus?
Time management was something I thought I had down. Since arriving at college, I have learned that managing my time is a lot harder than I initially thought.
What should I do, other than applying to tons of scholarships, creating financial appeals, and working, to be able to pay for college dorming?
My parents do not want to help out at all and I have no other backing to help. Any advice?
What skills should I start building in college if I want to work on Wall Street?
I am a high school senior and I plan to study finance. I am interested in jobs like investment banking or financial analysis. What skills should I focus on, and what internships or clubs would help me stand out?
What would you say is the most challenging part of the body to learn for diagnostic medical sonography?
College Freshman, DMS major
What are the most important skills employers are looking for in today's applicants?
I am currently undecided on a major but I am interested in communications and writing related careers
What can I do to develop good studying habits?
I'm currently about to be a college freshman, its my last year of high school so I'm not sure how to develop habits for college. I've had a few AP classes but I'm not the best there so I'm a little worried about the transition to college. What can I do to develop better habits? I've struggled...
How do nursing students perform well on the NCLEX without getting performance anxiety ?
I can't even take a quiz at school without getting stressed out. I couldn't imagine 3-4 years worth of information in one test! Is there a certain study hack you use?
How do I decide between a stable, well-defined career path and a riskier path that could lead to greater innovation or impact?
I’m a high school senior with my intended major as civil engineering. I'm really into puzzles and other problems that require one to think outside the box. I know the value of stable and structured journeys, but what truly excites me is innovation and bigger-picture impact. This discord prompts...
What is it like being an RA Is it worth working as one or should you just get a normal part time job? Also what would the pay be for one who works both semesters? Would room and board be free? #Spring26 ?
What is it like being an RA? Is it worth working as one or should you just get a normal part time job? Also what would the pay be for one who works both semesters? Would room and board be free?
How do I build a graphic design portfolio that stands out when applying for my first job after graduation?
Hi! I'm a college sophomore majoring in graphic design with an expected graduation date of 2029. I've been making art my whole life across many different mediums, and I'm proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign. My goal is to enter the design industry after graduation, but I...
Looking back on your career, what do you wish you had started doing earlier in college to prepare for this kind of path?
I'm a freshman studying Strategic Design and Management at Parsons and hope to work in branding, creative strategy, or innovation leadership after college. Looking back on your career, what do you wish you had started doing earlier in college to prepare for this kind of path? Thank you so much...
How is the experience of graduating college, finding a good paying job, timeline, and paying loans while enjoying yourself ?
What's the timeline of finding a job? Does paying loans impacts your lifestyle in a negative way? How do you manage everything?
What steps did you take to formulate a well-structured thesis to answer a research question of your interest?
I am passionate about eating disorders as I am currently undergoing recovery for mine. I would love to research more about the disparities in the demographics of anorexia specifically as a professional psychologist. However, I am having trouble surfing through literature and coming up with a...
How do I know if I should switch career paths after being set on only one for my whole life, and what has helped others in making that decision? #Spring26
I am a first year biology major student and I wanted to be a veterinarian for almost my whole life with dreams and plans built around that. However, I have been thinking about possibly switching to something like pharmacy because I found it is something I am really interested in as well. What...
What are the main industries where I-O psychologists work ?
How is I-O psychology different from clinical or counseling psychology in real jobs? What kinds of problems do companies usually hire I-O psychologists to solve?
#Spring26 As someone planning to major pre business, what are the most valuable skills , experiences,or early steps I should focus on in my first year of college to stand out for competitive internships or entry level roles in the fields like marketing, finance or entrepreneurship? ?
pre business major
What type of internship/job is recommended for a pre-vet major Would volunteer at a clinic suffice or need to see more? #Spring26
What type of internship/job is recommended for a pre-vet major? Would volunteer at a clinic suffice or need to see more? #Spring26
What type of internship should I get during my first summer after freshman year as an Environmental and Interior Design major?
Should I join a student association of interior designers? Should I get a mentor? How do I find interior design firms that are looking for interns ? #Spring26
How do you balance taking advantage of opportunities in college without overcommitting yourself?
Throughout high school I consistently overcommitted myself to a plethora of diverse activities like robotics, marching band, and theater. How do I help ensure I'm able to prioritize personal health and success at a university that has such abundant oppurtunity?
How do I go about making connections that will help me in the long run ?
Hi, my name is Joanne and I am a rising college freshman! My question is about how do I go about making connections that will help me in the long run? Do I simply just make friends, or do I specify that my intent is to broaden my network for future purposes? Is this a common consensus amongst...
What if I go through college and end up not liking a career in what I chose to pursue as a high school senior?
I am a high school senior that plans to major in biology in college.
What inspired you to choose your career path?#Spring 26
I'm majoring in Finance and i would like to know what inspired you for your career path
What would you prioritize if you were in college today aiming for a career in private investment (such as private equity or venture capital), and what skills, experiences, or steps matter most early on to maximize your chances of breaking in and standing out as a candidate?
I’m currently a college student exploring a career in private investment. I’m still early in the process and trying to better understand how to use my time effectively, especially when it comes to choosing internships, building relevant skills, and positioning myself for competitive roles after...
Is Salesforce Data Cloud actually becoming important for CRM and AI careers?
I’ve been exploring the Salesforce ecosystem recently and keep seeing a lot of talk about Data Cloud especially around AI and customer data unification. I’m honestly trying to figure out how important it really is in real jobs and not just in marketing content. From people actually working in...
How do you motivate to keep going even when you feel like you can't?
It is so hard to find motivation to do assignments during college especially a major that's very science heavy and requires a lot of writing and research, any tips?
what soft skills helped you succeed in your first job?
I'm a senior student majoring in finance, I'm getting ready to for the Carrer path, started looking for job opportunities and i would like some advice.
How can I connect my Financial Mathematics major to real-world finance careers and projects?
I am an undergraduate sophomore student majoring in Financial Mathematics, and lately I have been feeling a little lost. I genuinely enjoy mathematics and feel confident in understanding logical reasoning, problem-solving, and mathematical ideas. However, I often struggle to see how these...
How do I engage with music in a meaningful way as a career path?What opportunities exist post-college for a music major (no matter the concentration), and what steps should I take to achieve them?
Asking for a friend! I am currently admitted to ten schools as a music performance major, but am also contemplating a switch to music ed due to what I believe is a higher amount of job security.
#Spring26
How can I prepare myself not only academically but also emotionally to face the realities of healthcare and what does it take to build a resilience to it without losing empathy?
I'm 17 years old and about to graduate high school on a career path that is entirely new to me. Everything has always went smoothly for me academic wise and that an area that I've always succeeded in but I don't know how I'll do when faced with the emotional side. I've grown up taking care of...
Does where you get your degree from really matter in the business field especially if you are trying to get a job in big firms?
I've recently gotten into an in my opinion ok business school but it's not like an Ivy league. I was just wondering since I'm an incoming freshman should I try to transfer to a better college? What matters more, the place you get a degree from or where you rank in your graduating class grade wise?
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