Pennsylvania, USA
How do I prep for college if I don’t know what to do ?
Hello! I am a junior in high school currently, and I don’t know exactly what I want to do. I want to start prepping for college applications in the summer, but it’s hard to prep when you have no specific plans yet. All I can say for sure is that I want to study biomedical science/forensics, and...
How does one manage nursing school, al their other classes, and their social life?
I am currently a high school senior. I am commited to a college already, majoring in nursing. I see many people on social media talking about how hard nursing is, which frightens me and makes me doubt my capability. I am a strong minded person so I try not to let them get to me but is it...
What skills or activities can I do in college to make myself stand out amongst the rest when it comes to obtaining a career in Psychology, specifically, Mental Health Counseling ?
#Spring 26 I am pursuing a degree in Psychology. I hope to obtain a Bachelor's or Master's degree in order to strive for the career and certification of a mental health counselor. Psychology is a popular major that is even required as a class for those who are not majoring in the field. In...
How should I go about student debt/loans when I am paying for college on my own?
I am attending PSU main campus, so money is definitely one of my biggest worries at the moment.
What are some unique ways you have brought down your college costs? #Spring26
I have applied for numerous scholarships but am still looking at needing about $20,000 in loans per year to cover my costs. I don't want to be in crippling debt when I graduate and would love ideas I may not have thought of.
What was your engineering internship experience like?
I'm a senior in high school who is going to be studying aerospace and mechanical engineering after this summer. I definitely plan to do some internships and get real experience when I can, like over the summer while I'm in college. My question for those engineers who did internships is what was...
How can a high school senior who is going to major in marketing and sales, while working over 25 hours a week, use that situation to actually build a competitive advantage rather than fall behind?
How can a high school senior who is going to major in marketing and sales, while working over 25 hours a week, use that situation to actually build a competitive advantage rather than fall behind? Most advice I see focuses on internships and traditional experience, but I’m curious what...
How does one manage time being a mom, working full time (remote) & being in nursing school?
I work full time from home. I am a mom of a 1 year old and a 6 year old. I am in a nights & weekend program.
How will Ai affect the future of engineering? Will it take over or just enhance it?
Is engineering a good field to go into right now and if so will it still be good in 2029?
What experiences beyond the classroom will most effectively prepare me to succeed in a competitive accounting field and discern the right career path within it?
I'm a first-year accounting major. I'm on a five-year program and hoping to graduate with a master's in accounting.
What is the best path of education to get into the field of clinical psychology and be successful?
I am going to be starting college in the fall, and I was wondering what classes would best prepare me for my career goals in clinical psychology.
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?
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