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How can I make sure that I obtain my goal of working remotely as an actuary, all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance?
I am a freshman studying at Penn State Main Campus. My intended major is actuarial science, and I love it so far! My favorite class is calculus, and my favorite pastime is being in nature. I am interested in remote work, but I know how easy it is to let work slip into home life and free time. I...
What is the most effective way you have found to efficiently use time management to get your work done while getting used to a new environment in your first year of college? #Spring26
I am going into my first year of college this fall, and want to make sure I'm not overwhelmed by getting acclimated while trying to get all of my work done. Any time management hacks or advice would be helpful!
What is one challenge in social work that you didn’t fully anticipate when you started, and how did you learn to navigate it?
I am an adult learner pursuing my degree in Social Work.
How did you figure out what career path was right for you, and what helped you feel confident in that decision?
I’m planning to start college this fall, but I’m still unsure about what I want to study. I haven’t found a strong passion yet, so I’m trying to explore my options and make a decision I feel confident about. I would really value any guidance on how to approach choosing a career path?
What is the day in the life of a pediatric physician? What if you are in the room with a patient who has stridor in their tracheal area as a respiratory therapist?
Do you leave the room and get assistance, or do you stay with the patient and yell for help or activate a rapid response? I was thinking that you stay with the patient and use the medical phone to call for help.
How do photography and videography as subjects impact sports journalism as a career?
Journalism is a vast subject. Does knowing a skill such as photography or videography help in getting work as a sports journalist? Should my columns and articles use only my images or public images? Are these subjects even important to the core of sports journalism or just a bonus for people...
How do I handle the fear of rejection or failure?
I am often scared to network, ask questions, making mistakes and over all putting myself out there due to the fear of failure or being rejected.
How do I handle the fear of failure?
I am often scared to network, ask questions, making mistakes and over all putting myself out there due to the fear of failure or being rejected.
What would be your best advice for a rising senior determined to become a pediatrician Do you recommend going the straight route or waiting, then going into medical school?#Spring26?
I am a rising high school senior. I attend a technical school, trying to gain experience for a career in health. I am interested in becoming a pediatrician.
As a college student planning for the future, what skills, experiences, and habits should I prioritize now to build a solid foundation for long-term career success? I’d like to make the most of my time—both academically and beyond—so I’m well-prepared to pursue meaningful opportunities after I graduate.
I go to East Stroudsburg University, I am on the track team, I am a sophomore graduating in 2028, double-majoring in finance and accounting with a 3.93 GPA
Why are you choosing this specific career?
For my question, I asked why. To be specific, what exactly are your reasons for choosing this career? And really think about it, outside of the pay roll. Does this bring you joy? Does it make you lock in when you're really focused? Or you feel drained and only think about the paycheck and bonuses?
What are the best steps I can take as a nursing student and mother to successfully become a registered nurse and build a stable career in healthcare #Spring26?
I’m currently in school for nursing and balancing being a mom while working toward my goals
anyone have any good resume tips to pass the ATS system when looking for jobs?
What are the most critical tips you have to craft your resume to make it ATS friendly and pass the ATS system? How did you learn these tips?
How do you stay consistent with your academics, especially when things start to feel overwhelming This is coming from a college freshman trying to learn how to get used to managing school/life/work balance.?
This is coming from a college freshman trying to learn how to get used to managing school/life/work balance.
If you could go back and do college again knowing what you know now about the path to biomedical engineering, anesthesiology, or the healthcare field in general what would you have done differently or prioritize differently to build a strong foundation to better prepare you for the field What is something you would go back and change to better set you up for success before even going into the healthcare field?
Hi! I am trying to become and anesthesiologist or biomedical engineer I have a strong interest in the healthcare field. I am nervous about starting my career because I know the Pre-med track is very demanding, but I would just like some tips on how to be well prepared for everything that comes...
How do you see AI impacting Nursing Careers in the future?
How do you see AI impacting Nursing careers in the future? I am looking to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) and I am concerned that AI will become a problem for my industry.
What is the best advice you have to finding a job after college graduation??
One of the most stressful things after college is finding a job after graduation. What are your tips for making this process easier?
What can I do in order to get my name out there as an aspiring architect, and what else can I do in order to improve my architecture skills? One more question I swear; my professor mentioned architectural model making is a really prominent profession, so I was curious if anyone from that career could give me any advice, or pros and cons to the career as well. Thank you for taking your time to reading this and I hope you have a good day
I feel like as of right now, I'm not where I want to be. All my other peers seem so far ahead of me, and they inspire me to be better every single day, but what is something I can do that can hone my skills at least a little bit better.
What would be the best course of action for looking for Psychology Internships/Part-time Job?
I want to be a Child Psychologist or Marriage/Family Therapist and I want to find a way to implement myself into the field to build connections and gain experience.
How will obtaining my nursing degree challenge me and what are some activities, habits, etc. I can use to cope with these challenges ?
How will obtaining my nursing degree challenge me and what are some activities, habits, etc. I can use to cope with these challenges?
What is something about appraising that most trainees completely underestimate?
What is something about appraising that most trainees completely underestimate? If you had to start over today with no connections, how would you build your client base?
How wanted or in demand are concept designers?
I think this is the job I want to do after college and I want to know if it is one that even has current open opportunities. I would mainly focus on characters, but could do other things as well.
How can I become a reliable dependable person in the workforce when I'm just starting out? What skills do I need to be proficient in before joining the work force? #Spring26
I'm going to start looking for internships next, and I'm a little scared about what is to be expected from me. This would be my first "job" in a business setting.
What is the best way to live a balanced life in college? #Spring26
I just want to get some advice for my upcoming year in college.
How do I find a major that is right for me?
I have been having trouble finding the right major that will fit me, and getting advice on this subject would help so much!
#Spring26
What mindset or habits should I start developing now to turn my college experience into long-term career success??
- High School Senior
- Planning to be an International Business Major
What are the best ways college students can make money while balancing their classes?
I am an upcoming full-time college freshman looking for ways to continue earning money in college while keeping up with my classes.
How do you not get overwhelmed when switching to a new school?
When moving to a new school for college how do you avoid getting overwhelmed? What would help a person not get picked on and make friends?
What's the hardest thing you've had to do over the course of your entire career? How did you overcome the challenge?
Anyone can answer my question but I'm interested to see what the mechanics think of this question. It'd be cool to hear the answers and it may help someone in the future too.
What should I keep in mind while taking up sports journalism?
I am in 11th grade and interested in pursuing sports journalism as a career. Are there any important information sources or things to know or keep in mind as I pursue this? Thanks
what are some good careers for people with adhd?
what are some good jobs for somebody who has adhd/autism, but doesnt like math or have any interest in working into the medical feild. but does very well in english and the soical sciences.
What is the benefit of the double-major for MIT (humanities and engineering)?
In 11th grade
What jobs could I do as a 16y to familiarize myself with real estate investing?
I want a job that will help me understand what real estate investing looks like and feels like any help would really be nice!
What I want is to be a indie music artist but don't know what apps are good for good quality and good price or free, respectively. Got any apps I could use?
Let me know what you think.
How much fulfillment are you supposed to receive from your job?
One of the ways I find motivation is by doing things that I am interested in, but I am not really finding jobs that excite me- is this normal? Is it necessary for me to find a job that motivates me by being interesting to me, or do I just need to be happy with something that I don't really...
What would be the best job shadow to do if you are interested in math and science?
Hi! I'm lilly, and my school is hinting at us getting our job shadows done by the end of January, but they are not due until the end of my senior year. (I am a junior at the moment.) I was wondering what the most beneficial shadow would be, as I'm interested in math (nuclear, astronomy, and...
What is the best choice of major/ career for me? (math and physics based)
I am a 16 year old high school junior (and am planning on going to college) and I have always been interested in fields like nuclear science and astronomy. I am open, and not restricting myself to the fields above, since I do not know exactly what would be the best path for me. -I really want...
How do you guys study for exams the best?
Is there any strategies you can recommend that maximizes memory with the least wasted time? getting ready for my exams and need some ideas. #Spring25
How can I maximize my time before college (especially during the summer)?
As a current senior that has applied to colleges and is waiting for decisions, what should be my priority now (besides maintaining grades, etc.)? I would like to start my own business in the future and I'm not sure if I should begin to invest my time in starting a small business/hustle or find...
Can a person with ADHD become a detective?
I'm 17 years old, and I've planned on entering law enforcement for years now, hoping to become a detective that works specifically on a special victims unit. However, I was diagnosed with both ADHD and ODD back when I was in 1st grade. I'm currently on medication for both. I've heard online...
How do I start a career in engineering, specifically HVAC?
I have no prior knowledge of how to start a career, know the very very basics of physics, and really just need to know what steps to follow to get my career started.
What should someone keep in mind when planning a transfer to a school across the country?
I'm going to transfer to a college on the West Coast next fall. I currently live on the East Coast. Aside from finances and homesickness what are some other things to keep in mind as I relocate there for school? I would be living in the dorm and there is local public transportation at the school.
What is the best way to get a job in forensic science right out of college?
Is it better to pursue internships in the field first?
How should I find job shadowing opportunities for nursing in general and more specifically nurse anesthetists. ?
I am a high school senior and I am planning on becoming a nurse anesthetist. I would like to shadow someone so that I am sure I actually like what the job entails.
How does one "learn how to study"?
As a college freshman who excelled in high school AP classes, we never discussed or learned "how to study". Hence, I do not feel "studying" is doing what it needs to do. I am interested in learning and retaining material, not memorizing it and then poof it is gone. How does one "learn how to...
What opportunities should I look for in college to help me stand out in a future career in either zoology or marine biology?
I am currently a high school senior. My goal is to study marine biology or zoology in college so that I can get a career working with animals. From talking to college students and professors, I have learned that it is important to get research experience in college, but I want to know if there...
How viable is a career in Theatrical Lighting Design?
I'm currently a High School Senior applying to a variety of Colleges for Theatrical Lighting Design. After graduation, how stable could a career as a Lighting Designer or Master Electrician be?
What is the best studying habits to use that allow you to ace every test no matter how much information is on the test and no matter how long every test is?
When studying how to do you stay focused longer?
How did you decide which type of accounting was right for you?
I'm a current high school senior, planning to attend Shippensburg University for my bachelor's in accounting. How would I know whether tax, auditing, corporate, or forensic is best for me?
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