Oxnard, California
Pivoting from IT Generalist to Specialized Expert
I’ve been in IT for nearly a decade, primarily working in support and analyst roles. I’ve built experience across several areas such as basic automation, basic software development, basic networking, and basic cybersecurity. What I mean by basic is I took classes in my local community classes....
What is the best way to start a career in IT/Computer Science/Coding?
I'm afraid AI will take over most of those type jobs but also have heard the ones on top will be the ones using AI. I want to start a new career path but just worried what AI will do to it. Any advice will be helpful and the best way to start this career. I am new to the field and need to learn...
What have you done in college to help you get started on making progress for your future career?
One thing I really regret about the college process as a high school senior is the fact that I started it so late this last summer. Although I found my way around with help and effort, it would have been helpful to know certain tips earlier. That’s why I am planning to be on top of things...
Hi, my name is Angel i'm 12 y/o and in 7th grade in Oxnard Ca, I'm wondering what types of jobs I can get legally do.
I'm saving up for college, and for other necessary things. I'm looking for something flexible that can allow me to do my school work, chores and sports.
What is the most important thing in your dental school application?
Also, how do I go about studying for the DAT? If I struggle with math, what should I study for the quantitative reasoning portion of the exam?
What is it like to be a female firefighter?
For a while, I didn't really know what I wanted to be and stuck to the idea of being a real estate agent since it looked "easy" and luxurious. But in reality, I wanted something that was very active and not boring. I like to be active and work out and stay in shape, so really researching a...
What are some recommendations for volunteer experience in relation to my major in Nursing?
Looking for volunteer opportunities that can help me gain healthcare experience but also grow in knowledge so I can improve overall in my major now and be ready for my future nursing career.
What’s the possibility of actually receiving a scholarship even though you have applied to many?
Scholarship
Interviews are hard - how should I prepare for one in my future career?
How can I prepare for an interview? #Fall25
What is the best way to ensure I have a career as an interpreter for the United Nations?
I am a first year attending Chapman University. I am studying Global Communications with a focus on the French language and a hope to begin studying the Arabic language. I want to use my skills to promote unity and peace. #college #interpreter #Fall25
What is the best way to get an internship as a Political Science major? I would love something in a capital city or a government building for the best experience. #Spring25
I will be attending the University of Arkansas. I would love an internship as well as an opportunity to study abroad.
What are some study habits that I should take with me to help me out during my 4 years at college so I don't have to struggle a lot as a first year?
I'm currently a high school student and going to a four-year college right after graduation. I was just wondering, do I have to be so hard on myself when it comes to studying and figuring out what type of study habits I want to use to help me out during my four years at college? Is there a...
How do we know what job will best suit our skillset?
I am still learning what my best skills are, but I am curious about how we can learn to best use those abilities to serve others as best as we can.
How do we know what job is best for our skillset?
I am still learning what my best skills are in life. But I want to be able to use them to the best of my ability. How can we learn more about that?
What are career and research opportunities attainable with a degree in Physics, a minor in data science, and computer science or coding experience?
I am a high school senior planning to pursue a physics major and a data science minor. I also have an intermediate and growing experience with coding in Java and Python. What are some careers, preferably ones involving physics research, I can expect with my degree and experience?
What is good advice for someone struggling to decide on an undergraduate school with plans to continue to law school ?
I'm a senior deciding between California Lutheran University (the local college that is super affordable) and a spring pathway with William and Mary (going to Spain or community college for a semester with guaranteed admission in the spring). I plan on attending law school, but I don't know...
How did you navigate being a first generation college student and what was your experience like? #Spring25
Being a first generation college student myself, it has not been a smooth path so far, but I hope to get inspired by some of your stories!
What is the key to becoming the best elementary school teacher you can be?
second year college student and education major
What can I do when I am struggling in my classes and how can I prevent myself from stressing myself out from school work?#Spring25
I want to be a police officer and is a criminology and criminal justice major and I am worried I wills struggle in the future.
What is the best way to become a professor #Spring25
What are some things you knew before pursuing that career? Any tips for communications field specifically. #Spring25
How do you balance clinical practicum work and school work ?
I am not quite sure how to find the time to balance these two big responsibilities while also focusing on mental and physical health.
What’s the best way to break into medical sales?
I am a class of 26' Sports Medicine major with current working experience in student admissions, Greek life, and as a medical assistant intern. I’m passionate about healthcare, strong in public speaking, and love working with people — but I don’t have a traditional sales background. What steps...
What is the best way to become a professor, if there is one?
I've heard from different people that you ought to become a high school teacher first, at least in English. I've also heard that you should just go get your master's and apply to jobs after that, but that doesn't align with the Internet research I have done. For some context, I would like to...
What are the best internships for someone interested in going into any English-related field of work ?
Are there any types of internships that should be avoided for a creative writer?
How to find work in Mental Health without degree? #Spring25
I am going to the school for MFT but I would like to gain experience ahead of time. What kind of job can I get and how?
Film/TV/Entertainment Pros, how did you manage financially at the beginning of your career and do you have any advice?
I will soon be entering film school for producing, and I'm very excited. However, the film/tv industry is both gig-based and known for paying little during the beginning of a career. With the financial and time commitment of film school, I would like to know what I might expect for the...
How to find psychology-research opportunities?
I am second-year majoring in Psychological & Brain Sciences. #Spring25
What activities would you recommend for a college student planning on becoming a registered dietitian?
I am a Dietetics freshman, and I would like to get more involved in activities related to my major and career, especially given that I will need to apply for graduate school in a couple years.
What about your desired profession screams success for you?
I am a senior in high school going into a risky business, which is the music industry, I understand that its very competitive in this industry and I am willing to take the risk, but I am afraid of being unsuccessful. I am not sure what I could do to be confident in myself.
As I am preparing to go into college, what is the best way to make sure that I am as involved as possible without doing too much?
I am going into a Computer Science major and what to try other things that could possibly coincide with it. Thanks!
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