Patchogue, New York
As a future chemical engineering major who hopes to eventually build a global company in innovative consumer products or cosmetic chemistry, what skills, college courses, and early experiences should I prioritize to best prepare for both the technical side of engineering and the entrepreneurial/business side of launching a startup?
I'm currently a high school senior applying to study chemical engineering in university. My interest in this field grew out of ordinary moments: my mom worked in retail when I was little, so I grew up surrounded by shelves of beauty products, and in high school I started my own small nail...
Would you say Ivy League education is overrated, especially if you're pursuing engineering as a career? #Fall25
I'm trying to build up my college application list and am debating whether certain Ivys are worth my time.
#Fall25
What opportunities for growth or specialization do you think new nurses should consider early on #Fall25?
What opportunities for growth or specialization do you think new nurses should consider early on?
What do you wish you had known before starting your nursing career that would have helped you feel more prepared? I am currently a high school senior and I'm applying to nursing programs for college. #Fall25
I am currently a high school senior. I am applying to nursing programs for college. My question is... what do you wish you had known before starting your nursing career that would have helped you feel more prepared? #Fall25
I really want to be a lawyer, but my grades in my freshman and sophomore years were not the best. Will I still be considered for school if my recent grades are great?
i want to make my mom and dad proud and overcome the challenges in my childhood i had to go through, when i was 4 i was separted from my mother due to child abuse detected in the house we lived in with my 3 younger sisters, meanwhile my father died before i was born in houston texas and my aunt...
Which companies should you avoid as an aspiring pharmacist ?
I've heard mixed reviews on being a pharmacist. What I could tell was that it wasn't really for everyone, but most people are adamant on avoiding CVS.
What is your best tip or piece of advice for someone who is about to go into school for radiology?
Going to be starting a radiologic technology program in the spring. I am super excited and would like to be as prepared as possible for when I attend!
How do I learn about the insurance industry quickly as a young professional fresh out of college, entering straight into a managerial role in a large insurance company?
How do I learn about the insurance industry quickly as a young professional fresh out of college, entering straight into a managerial role in a large insurance company? I want to become as knowledgeable and competent as possible to in order to lead my team to success and be the best manager I...
I want to set myself up to be financially stable during and after college. From your experience, what steps would someone my age take to build a strong financial foundation?
I am trying to make smart decisions now to be more financially stable in the future. Can you provide some tips?
How do I get a good internship in my career cluster?
What steps do I take? How do I maximize my chances?
As a first-gen, low-income student who wants to build a creative, entrepreneurial career, what’s the most impactful step I can take right now to create opportunities without existing networks or resources? #Fall25
I’m a first-gen, low-income business major trying to figure out how to build a career and create opportunities and connections. I’m eager to learn what steps actually matter early on, especially for someone interested in entrepreneurship.#Fall25
What advice would you give?
What advice would you give to a student who is about to apply to colleges for the first time?
What inspired you to pursue a career in sports, and what challenges have you faced as a woman entering this field?
Hi! I'm a high school senior who wishes to study sports management in college. I want to gain advice to work in my dream field, but I am scared of entering a male-dominated field. What advice do you have for a girl wishing to achieve her dreams?
What makes applicants stand out in the sports world? How can I improve my resume to work in sports?
Tips to work in sports
What are the best ways to network with professionals in the sports media industry? What techniques have you used in the past?
Sports management and media questions. Best techniques for networking?
How can I, as a woman, stay confident and motivated when facing challenges in male-dominated fields, such as the sports world?
Tips for being a woman working in sports?
How do you go about finding a job in ecological field research after college?
I want to do wildlife research regarding ecology, but I'm worried there will be no organizations in the NY/RI area that conduct such research.
Psychology BA or BS to later become a psychiatrist ?
I am currently going to school with my major being psychology. My future goal is to become a psychiatrist! What psychology is best to get a degree in, BA or BS? I’m having a hard time figuring out so any help will be great!!
How can I get my esthetician license if I graduated different major in foreign country ?
I have a bachelor degree but from different major nothing to do with beauty. I’m curious if I study esthetician can I do Botox or filler stuff without studying nursing? #spring25
What was the most difficult part of becoming an engineer What topics brought along doubts? How should I prepare for the material? What should I do to stay motivated??
I am a high school senior and I am planning to attend college in fall of 2025 majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Although its been my life long dream to become and engineer, I've had ups and downs about going into such a hard major. Majority of things I hear about engineering majors are that...
What is the best piece of advice you can give to an incoming college freshman?
I can't wait to start school but I am unsure what is essential in a dorm and just how to go about the overall transition.
What aspects of a detective career might persuade me to pursue that route over becoming a criminal lawyer?
I am interested in being a detective more, I just really do not want to be a cop first, and have heard mixed things about this route. I am aware they both require way different schooling, I just don't know anyone personally with experience to ask about this.
What are your go-to strategies for managing common classroom challenges in an elementary classroom?
I'm a senior in high school looking to study elementary education next year.
How often will I be asked to relocate as a travel nurse? What will be the duration of each move?
I'm interested in becoming a RN first, then gaining enough experience to become a travel nurse. I wanted to know how often I would actually move as a real travel nurse.
What is the necessary education and career path towards becoming a nurse anesthetist and how long does it typically take?
What are the steps necessary to become a nurse anesthetist?
What are some general college tips?
What are some job opportunities near NYU? I was wondering if it's competitive to just find any kind of job nearby especially because I don't have a lot of experience. As an incoming NYU freshman I was wondering if appealing aid helps at all. Also, what are the best classes to take as a liberal...
How can I use connections in the finance world to land a future career?
Senior at Harrison High School in New York
Majoring in Finance at Fairfield University
How has a background/degree in mechanical engineering allowed you to work across different industries? #Spring25?
Also, what skills have been the most transferable across the industries?
Will it be easier to follow a career in film if I first get a degree in business administration ?
I want to be able to find a job after I finish with my 4 years in college.
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