Palmdale, California

I want to know what I could do right now and during college to prepare.

I feel as though I need to plan for graduate school before I even enter undergraduate school. There seems like there are many prerequisite that I need to meet so I can meet the requirements needed to apply for a Physician Assistant. What do I need to know?

My long term goal is to become a Physician Assistant and I am wondering if Biology or Microbiology is a better major to study to prepare me to apply to graduate school to become a physician assistant.

I do have good study techniques but I have a hard time fi ding the time to apply these techniques because of work and other things. But at the same time I do need to work as well.

I've always been interested in humanities and using my creativity. I love writing, psychology, music, baking, and art. I'm still struggling deciding on my major and how it'll be used for my future career.

I'm currently in 10th grade and have to make a college list. While searching for colleges I have mainly only seen colleges have such majors for masters degrees, etc. I want to teach elementary aged children and want to know how to go around that in regard to the degrees I need. I would like to...

I am currently in 10th grade and have to make a college list for my scholarship programs highlighting colleges I'm interested in. Categorized by high reach and easily attainable. Through my search I couldn't find many good colleges with said majors. One of the only college I saw was University...

I just got my acceptance letter to go to UCI's Paralegal program but do work two jobs as well, trying to figure out a good balance with the program since it is more intense, and how to keep both jobs to be able to afford all of my bills and also tuition for the program, so I am looking for any...

I am deciding between business management and IT—help desk/user support—but I am unsure if I want to pursue either of those. What should I do?

I’m a 9th grader who struggles with money problems. I’m looking for a job to help my mom.

Hi! I am about to be a third year at UCLA and am trying to finalize what major I want. Currently I am a double-major with International Development studies and Anthropology, but I am considering switching to a double-major with International Development studies and Political Science with a...

Im going to USC for ECE, but want to explore internships in places like NY, Chicago, Bay area. With no previous connections, how to land connections and interns?

What kind of practical advice can be given to a music student that wants career direction and to build experience?

I have decided I want to go for my Master's and Doctorate in Art Education, but I am curious what writing a 200-300 page dissertation and defending it is like. It sounds very daunting at face value at first, but I am never one to back down from a challenge. I just want an idea of what I am...

I dont know why, but its hard for me to be happy after I start working, everyday its just working, earning money, admiring everyone's wonderful life and glamor on social media, whats the meaning of life?

Hi everyone, this is my first post on CareerVillage.org. First, some background about me. I’m currently a freshman in high school (about to finish the year) and I’m working hard to prepare for a future career as a software engineer. I’ve been self-studying computer science outside of school,...

What product should I sell, I want start my own business, continuing have passive incomes, have time enjoy life, accompany families, but dont want to do content creation, influencer, and affiliate, what products should I start to sell, create a brand or be the retailer of a famous brand, how...

This will be my first job and I want to find one as soon as possible so I can have spending money for college.

Rising Senior
Sociology Major Speech Communications Minor
Pursuing career in Human Resources

Hi, I am an incoming student at West Coast University, attending the Los Angeles campus. I will start in the fall with a few more prerequisite classes, and after that, I will begin my nursing core classes. Some of my hobbies are reading, listening to music, and going to the gym during my free time.

I'm a senior in high school heading off to college in the fall. I am planning to major in Fashion Merchandising with a minor in Graphic Design. I'm already planning to develop my social skills to expand my networking and connections, as well as volunteering at Fashion events and applying for...

Hey everyone! I'm a senior in high school and getting ready to start college in the fall. I know every experience is different and movies usually are too good to be true. However, just for fun, for those of you in college or already graduated, what was your “this feels like a movie” moment?...

I'm a high school senior looking to major in Film and Television production at Chapman University and I'm worried about going into a male dominated field.

I'm transferring into my Sophomore year at Otis College in the Game and Entertainment Design Major, starting in August 2025! I'm beyond excited to attend and make new friends, but I worry about the workload affecting my ability to stay close with my current friends. College students- How do...

I am a high school senior that is constantly being asked the question of: "What do you want to do with your life?". When asked this question, I can see so many different paths that I could take and so many dreams of my future that I have. Currently, I am planning on majoring in Media...

I sometimes feel like I don't deserve my admission because it was "an easy major" and not as impacted as nursing, etc. I feel embarrassed even to tell one of my friends, who didn't get into the school. When I mention my major, they start talking about how they should have chosen a less impacted...

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?

As someone who wants to be a Doctor in the future this is something I think about a lot. I want to help everyone but realistically I can’t because the system is rigged to help those who have more money rather than people who need more help. If I don’t take the risk to help others can I truly...

I'm currently considering CSULB as my college, which is a lot larger than my other choice; and I was just wondering how do I best maximize my time with any help I receive? Thanks!

I'm a high school senior currently choosing between two colleges (CSULB and Oxy) and wanted to know how to best fit study abroad into my education. Thanks!

I'm excited to start college in the Fall. I will be living in the San Diego area. I know it'll be a long journey getting through college but I'm looking forward to it.

I’m currently a junior in highschool and I’m afraid I don’t have enough experience to get into a good pre-med program. Since college applications are in a couple of months, I wanted to ask what I can do in a short amount of time to help me stick out and build good experience for the medical field.

I have heard a lot about majoring in Engineering, and most of what I heard is the amount of stress students experience. I am curious if there are specific ways of managing it for this particular major, like studying methods, or ways to get through the entirety of studying in this field!

I’m passionate about biomedical engineering and using technology to make healthcare more accessible and compassionate. While I’m deeply excited about innovation and problem-solving, I also care a lot about preserving a sense of meaning, empathy, and personal fulfillment in my future career....

I am currently a college undergrad majoring in math and minoring in applied analytics. If anyone can speak on the classes they took, or how they built connections, that would be greatly appreciated. #Spring25

Im 17 years old and a senior in high school. I plan on majoring in journalism and aspire to build a career in sports journalism. I deeply enjoy writing and reporting, however I'm nervous about constantly meeting deadlines and coming up with relevant content to write about. How can I stay...

I am currently looking into applying for more scholarships and was wondering what would be a good place to start. I currently hope to pursue a career in early education or work with special education.

Is double majoring in business encouraged for opening a firm?

As a junior nursing student at a Cal State University, what are some tips for staying organized and what programs, internships, or jobs should I look into to get a head start in a neonatal specialty.

I'm passionate about launching both a business and a nonprofit foundation to create student internships and build an endowment that supports students like me as my long (long) term career goals. I want to give back to communities that have invested in me. But I'm still figuring out how to...

Hello I’m Angel and stuck between UCSD or CPP I don’t know whether research or hands on is better when going for a math degree. Can someone also provide additional info on which technique is best?

Hello, I am a high school senior, preparing for college/university, and I just want to know, what are the dos and don'ts in your first year of college/university?

I'm going to grad school and will be pursuing an MSA degree. I want to use my time in grad school wisely.

I am starting nursing school in two weeks and want to know some subjects I can study for before as well as general advice when entering an aggressive program such as ABSN. Thank you!
#Spring25

I go to a semi target school, my first year wasn't terrible but I struggled hard. (Above a 3.0) It wasn't hard but personal struggles mixed with bad time management. I plan to do better my next couple of semesters. I am not sure if I still have a chance at big finance companies. I am also not...

I know I have to get my Bachelor's degree, Graduate from medical school. But what else do I need to do? I will be attending UCR what can I do and who can I talk to for more information and additional help.

#Spring25 #college

I'm a senior in high school. My favorite classes are Anatomy and Psychology. I'm going to major in biology in college. I love caring for others and making them feel better when they're not feeling good.

I have goals of furthering my education in a career I am passionate about. However, I am worried about the possible burnout I could receive, fearing that a career I once loved, will end up being a waste of money. I would like to know what tips or practices you've set in place to prevent such...

Has anyone had any push back from having an online bachelors degree? I'm in my early 50's and want to get an online bachelors degree in education and eventually a masters degree. I only need 60 units. I already have an associate's degree in early childhood education.