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How can I set myself apart from my peers?
How can I set myself apart from my peers?
How do I professionally network with the people in the industry?
How can make those relationships more personal, yet keeping professionalism?
What are the tips you would give to students who want save up money while paying full tuition by themselves?
What are the tips you would give to students who want save up money while paying full tuition by themselves?
What is the biggest challenge a non stem major might face applying to medical school post graduation from college?
I am thinking of taking only pre-requisite courses to apply to medical school and major in a non-stem area. I’m wondering if I will face any challenges to the medical school curriculum if I follow this path.
How can one receive an internship offer from college faculty as an Informatics (Software Development) Major?
How can one receive an internship offer from college faculty as an Informatics (Software Development) Major? I am committed to SUNY UAlbany Class of 2030! #Spring26
As a future healthcare provider, how do you manage your finances to pay off your student loans as quickly as possible before you begin to start a family?
I will have 160k in student loans in 2032. I maxed out my Roth every year since 2025, and I have a 403B plan with my employer.
How to gauge your Work-Life Balance #Spring26?
I'm an incoming freshman in college as of Fall '26 and would like to become heavily active on campus life. This is by way of joining a number of clubs that interest me, interacting with loads of students and professors, and hopefully becoming an RA. As I was relatively reserved in High School,...
What is the best path towards becoming a physical therapist ?
I am a first-year freshman who is attending the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. I am in the exercise science program here at this institution, and my plan is to complete a Doctorate of Physical Therapy to be able to be a physical therapist for athletes
What skill should someone who is aspiring to be an IT professional be working on?
I already know I want to get certifications, I've been working a personal project like a home lab, and I got an internship for the summer. What is something I can do to keep up with tech, without getting burnout if possible?
How do I find my community?
I have currently just enrolled in a large public university, and although I am excited to meet new people, I also want to find a group of friends that I can fully trust and count on. How do I navigate settings that have such a large group of people and diversity while still having a sense of a...
How can I pay for college/university?
As a high school senior, I’m desperately searching to pay for my college education. How as a Psychology major / Neuroscience minor, can I pay for college? My parents will not assist in any method or way, and I don’t receive any money from the government. I have a 4.0 GPA and top 5% of my...
How do I get into the mentality of preparing myself for my freshman year of college? #Spring26
I am a senior in high school and currently unmotivated to do my work. How do I bounce back onto track in college?
How do I manage my finances in college to prepare for paying off student loans post-grad??
I will most likely be in around $100,000 of debt and I want to go to law school post undergrad.
What are the benefits of seeking an MFA in theatre vs a PhD? What are the prospects of each?
I'm going back to school to pursue an MFA in theatre, but I am wondering if I should continue on and get a PhD after and if I should cater my time in my grad program to flow into a PhD. Is this a PhD going to be a waste of time and money if I already have an MFA?
How do I balance GPA, extracurriculars, and clinical experience as a pre-med student #Spring26
I’m currently a high school senior planning to go to college on a pre-med track. I’m really interested in science, especially biology and anatomy, and I’ve done well in those classes. I’m trying to understand how to best prepare for medical school early on, including what I should focus on...
What is the best way to make myself stand out on my resume when applying for the highest earning entry-level jobs in the field of Digital Media and Communications?
Or in other words what are job recruiters looking for when hiring people fresh out of college? I am graduating with a bachelors in communications and I want to work part time before applying to graduate school. My goal career-wise is to work in an artistic and cultural institution.
What is something you wish you had done differently during undergrad that would have made your path to becoming a physician easier or more efficient, especially if you were a first-generation student?
I’m currently a Biology major undergraduate student pursuing a career in medicine and I’m also a first-generation college student. I’m trying to be more intentional with how I use my time in college academically, professionally, and personally. I’d really appreciate hearing from physicians...
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...
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?
How can I learn to be the best at what I do to save the people under my care?
I currently work in the health care field at a level one trauma center, we juggle multiple patients at once and it can get a little intimidating at times.
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 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 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...
How do you practice a healthy school/life balance atcollege?
I'm going into my freshman year of college in Fall of 2026 and was worried that with so many new experiences and distractions that it may be more difficult to study/ lock in when I need to. I'd appreciate any methods/ ideas on how to make sure my social and academic life both get equal attention.
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?
What is the most rewarding part of working in forest conservation?
I am a 26 year old who recently got accepted at SUNY ESF’s ranger school. I will be getting a secondary associate’s degree and look forward to moving on with a 4-year degree. I would love to work in the national parks as a scientist, helping work with the forests and wild places of our...
In what way's do you think that Computer Engineering has influenced your life after college? #Spring26
I'm a high school senior and I'm planning on majoring in computer engineering and I just wanted to know how life after college would look like with finding jobs and working conditions and all to better prepare myself for the future and knowing whether I actually want to take this major.
How do i get my foot in the door towards enjoyable roles in charity/sales?
As a second year student with ~6 months of marketing experience through internships, I’ve found 1 involving sales, which made me want to pursue roles in the field. However, I want my work to contribute towards a greater good, such as cancer awareness, assisting children in poverty, etc. rather...
What Marketing path is best, Communications or Business and what is the difference?
What is the best course for a Marketing degree, I did not realize there is Marketing in Communications and also Marketing in Business, what is the difference and what is best to pursue to stay relevant in this technology driven world. #Spring26
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