Pittsburg, California
What is something you could do to make progress toward your career goals if you had just 30 minutes?
If I had just 30 minutes, I could research one career I’m interested in and learn what skills or education it requires. I could also watch a short video or read an article from CareerVillage to understand what people in that job do every day. This would help me be more clear about my career...
What high school courses are recommended for stem related majors? ?
Tips for a high school junior
what is the difficulty of each top stem-related majors ?
tips for a high school junior
How do you find out what you want to major in at college?
I'm in a dilemma. I think I want to go into a STEM major, but I'm still undecided. I really love ECON and FINANCES. Science is something I really enjoy doing it seems pretty interesting to me.
How can I submit the best possible recommendation letters to colleges like UC Berkeley?
I have just received an email from UC Berkeley asking me for some recommendation letters. I'm not quite sure who to ask for those. I asked my internship supervisor, and she'll write me one. For the second one, I had this tecaher i had a good relationship with, but she retired and just has a...
Where can I find schoolarships ?
My parents don't have enough money for me to go to college. I'm planning to work while in college and I know it will be tough to do since I have to study, get enough sleep, go to classes, and WORK. I don't know what type or how to apply to any of them
How do I secure grants for my business?
How do I secure grants for my business?
What are some good colleges for someone looking to go into game development?
I am interested in game development and looking for specific colleges, ideally but not nessesarilly on the west coast, and ideally nowhere that regularrly goes above 85 degrees farenhight, even in the summer. a college located in a city would be best, as that is what i'm used to.
How can I find a part time HVAC job while attending a college trade school??
I am attending my first year in trade school for HVAC (Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system). Visual learning is not my strongest suit, I learn a lot more efficient and better at understanding information hands on! I'd like to learn more hands-on part time while I am attending...
What motivates you to pursue science?
I am a senior in high school who might be interested in pursuing science in college.
What are/is the best option/s for programing languages?
Specifically, i am interested in programing to do with video games, though i am aware that this career path (game dev) might not be realistic, so i was hoping for a language that can be used for coding games, but also has other uses, if such a language exists.
Will I be able to get hospital experience during school for my major ?
I am planning to major as a health science and I wanted to know if I would be able to get a job or experience hospital life during school.
How should I position my application for business schools (Haas, Ross, Marshall, McIntire, Kelley)?
Question writing tips
#Fall25
What are some options for majors to do with coding or computer science?
And what are the pros and cons of each?
What qualities or actions have you seen in past scholarship winners that truly set them apart?
I believe the qualities that set strong scholarship candidates apart are dedication, resilience, and a genuine desire to grow. The winners I look up to are the ones who don’t wait for opportunities—they create them through hard work and consistency, even when life throws challenges their way....
As a college freshman, what can I do to prepare for any future internships related to rocketry and space?
I want to get an internship in the space industry so I can gain experience. But I feel as though I'm at a disadvantage because I'm just started college. Is there anything I can do now so that I have a better chance to get an offer in the future?
How important is college gpa?
How important is college gpa? If I double major and take challenging classes, does it matter if I get a 4.0 vs and 3.0 for future job opportunities? Is experience more important?
How much full-time job opportunity if available once I earn my MA in School Psychology??
I am planning to attend Sac State in the Fall of 2026 and earning my Bachelor's degree in Child and Adolescent Development with a Concentration in Educational Contexts. #fall25
How do you guarantee that you won't have lifelong student debt after you graduate from college, so you can have your dream career?
I am a senior in high school, and I want to major in kinesiology and later get my DPT to become a physical therapist, but I am scared of having too much student debt after school.
Has college made you feel more confident about your future or more confused?
Since I'm not a college student and I don't know what it is like, I'm not sure if the major you take makes you feel doubtful about how it will work out in your future.
How can I improve my vocabulary and writing?
I am a junior doing IB so I'm expected to be at the very least decent with my writing, which I am. But I sometimes feel a little overwhelmed when I look at my peers and see how easy it is for them to express their ideas so clearly. I do gotta say that I am introverted, which could maybe have...
How should I narrow down my college list?
Hello to everyone reading this! I'm a junior in high school, and I have over 30 colleges on my list; however, I'm not sure how many safeties, reaches, targets, and so on I should include. Is there a specific number/range for each type of school I should consider? Thank you for your time!
What is the best way to practice law What would be the smartest way to start a law firm right after law school??
I look forward to starting my journey into law but it is so overwhelming, what is habits I can start building now that can help me increase my chances?
Guys, If I want to get a good job for engineering right after College do I need to go to a big known school?
Currently in 12th and I'm looking through schools but the big programs are incredibly competitive and I don't know if I'm cut out compared to others applying. I'd like to apply to state schools but I've heard bigger schools give you a better chance of getting a job right after.
Is being a Physician Assistant specializing in just Neurology realistic? Or is it harder to find this specific area of work, rather than something like pediatrics?
I would like to know if I should not be so hopeful that I will get a job being a Physician Assistant assisting in Neurology, or if I can rest assured that this path is realistic. Also, I would like to know if all Neurology PA's have to work with surgical procedures, or if they are mainly free...
What do you think college teaches you more about a subject or more about yourself ?
I’m a senior at Cesar Chavez high school I’m in between two majors which are psychology and sociology I’m a multi student athlete that plays track and field, football, and basketball
What are some jobs that use math a good amount within the engineering field?
Hello, I like math lots, but programming not so much. I was wondering if there were any jobs within the engineering industry that use math a decent amount. Any ideas are useful… Just not really sure what I want to do with my life. Also some soft/hard skills that would be needed for the job...
How do you maintain a work-life balance within the hospitality industry when you have a heavy workload? #Fall25
I am a hospitality management major at the University of San Francisco. How do those within management handle the stress of working heavy hours? What tips do you have to manage life outside of work? #Fall25
CareerVillage is here to help you reach your goals. Get your career questions answered by professionals.
Learn how CareerVillage can support you →