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Allyssa Nov 19, 2025 228 views

What strategies can I start learning now that will help me create an inclusive, safe, and emotionally supportive classroom for students with disabilities?

I want to be a Special Education and I really excited to do that, but sometimes I feel like I am a little behind on the learning I should start doing before I am in the classroom aside from the classes I am already taking in college.

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Mia Nov 18, 2025 429 views

What is the best thing to major in if you want to become a Health Administrator?

Would majoring in nursing and minoring in business be too much to handle while working a job?

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Marley Nov 18, 2025 463 views

With all the new laws, I am concerned about how to become a Physician Assistant while I cannot take it out in loans. Are there any physician assistants out there with any advice to get through school with little to no loans?

I have a chet account, but it will not get me to my master's degree. People say that private loans are bad so im pretty scared of those. Help!

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Shea Nov 18, 2025 281 views

What internships should I look for if I want to major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, but am on the Pre-med track for surgery?

I am currently a freshman in college looking for summer internships in the CT area but am confused as to what I should actually be looking for.

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Diana Nov 17, 2025 643 views

What are the hardships/challenges you faced while becoming a nurse And how did you manage to overcome this ? #Fall25?

HI. I'm currently a senior in high school looking forward to go into nursing in college. I love to stay active and play soccer.

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Rayne Nov 14, 2025 626 views

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

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Chloe Nov 13, 2025 400 views

Study tactics to help stay focused in nursing school?

I am going to be entering nursing school after graduation in June and I want to be as successful as possible. In college, I know there are things such as events and friends that can become a distraction from studies and I want to know how I can fully focus on my studies to reach the goal I am...

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Alieah Nov 06, 2025 707 views

What are the best study methods for the CPA exam?

I am looking for different study methods that have helped people pass their CPA exams

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Bella Oct 31, 2025 682 views

Should I continue doing extracurriculars/sports I don't love anymore since they will make my college application look better?

I'm a junior, and I'm not as interested in some of my extracurriculars as I used to be. I feel like I'm only doing them because I don't want to quit when I'll be applying to college next year, but they're also making it harder to find time for the things I enjoy. My parents cautioned me against...

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Emily Oct 22, 2025 208 views

Hello! I hope everyone reading this is doing well. I am currently a sophomore at the University of Connecticut studying Biomedical Engineering. I am planning my future schedules and want advice in choosing a concentration and minor. My school requires BME majors to select a concentration. I am torn between the two concentrations; Biomechanics & Mechanobiology (first conc.) and Systems, Imaging, & Instrumentation (second conc.). I am also looking into minoring in Electronics and Systems, and most of the courses required to complete this minor overlap with the Systems, Imaging, & Instrumentation concentration. Electronics and systems has been something that I have been interested in for a while, so this pair is calling out to me the most as of late. This past summer, I participated in a practicum where I explored both bio-signals and biomechanics. During this practicum, I was able to build a 3D printed robotic hand while investigating various methods of body-machine interfacing for prosthetic control. Most of the work I focused on was working with flex sensors (which we made) and making things like an instrumentation amplifier, an active band pass, and full rectifier, which were used to make an electromyograph. This experience reignited my passions and curiosity for both biomechanics and bio-signals. This is why I am torn between both concentrations, and which to pair with minor I’m interested in. So, the options I have made for myself are; Biomechanics & Mechanobiology concentration paired with Electronics & Systems major OR Systems, Imaging, & Instrumentation paired with the Electronics & Systems major. I am also wondering on which pair would be the most beneficial for me in industry post-graduation. Any advice helps. Thank you in advance!

Any Advice?

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Katarina Oct 22, 2025 1244 views

What are some careers for curing diseases, focused more on the science research part rather than engineering?

I am interested in studying chemistry and biology, and I am interested in curing autoimmune diseases.

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Bella Oct 10, 2025 1660 views

I love writing and am interested in pursuing it, but I'm unsure what my future would look like if I took writing seriously, and I don't want to make the wrong choice.

I love writing personal essays and stories, but what kind of career can I make out of that? I also love to cook / bake, but its always been a hobby. Now I'm not sure if I should think about taking it more seriously. I don't want to waste time by making the wrong decision about what I want to do.

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Sonia Oct 08, 2025 2120 views

What can I do in high school to prepare for a career in computer science?

I am a high school student and I want to go into a career in programming or data science and I am wondering if there is something I can do while I'm still in high school to prepare. What kind of internships or independent studies would help me get into a good college and later job...

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Sonia Oct 08, 2025 966 views

How bad is the job market for data scientists and software engineers at an entry level position? Will it get worse with AI?

I am a high school student wondering about what career would be open for me. I like programming and computer science but I've heard that the job market is bad because so many people are interested in that kind of career and AI is taking jobs.

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Bella Oct 08, 2025 1029 views

How do I narrow down my options?

I have absolutely no idea what I want to do or what I what college major to choose. I know some of the things I'm interested in (writing, literature, music, philosophy, direct care) but how can I narrow it down?

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Katarina Oct 08, 2025 475 views

What part of science should I focus on if I want to make cures for diseases? What major is best for my goal?

I know I want to be in some field of chemistry and biology, but I am not sure which one aligns best with my goals.

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Nyasia Jul 28, 2025 2295 views

How to become a cna at 17?

Any information will be helpful

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Nathan May 16, 2025 2556 views

As a 9th grader who enjoys stem, what field will have the most career opportunities when I enter the work force?

I do well in all of my classes and I feel a little lost

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Garth Apr 30, 2025 1135 views

What does it take to be successful in the film industry #Spring25?

Is it a matter of connections or quality of work?

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Anuoluwakpo Apr 29, 2025 811 views

What sort of advice would you give to someone who is looking to work with sick children if that person is very sensitive; regardless of that weakness, they have a strong passion and love for kids and that’s the only career they see themselves with for the long term?

For context this person wants to pursue a doctorate in the field.

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Agnaldo Apr 28, 2025 1651 views

"If our world values art, kindness, innovation, and nature’s beauty, why do we still judge students mostly by their grades What other qualities should matter just as much?"#Spring25

In a world full of natural beauty and endless human creativity, it doesn’t make sense to judge students just by grades. A test score doesn’t show someone’s imagination, kindness, or how hard they try when no one’s looking. Real success isn’t something you can measure with numbers. Like a tree...

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Salina Apr 28, 2025 1723 views

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.

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Calvin Apr 27, 2025 1238 views

How hard will it be to get a job after college?

I am currently planning to major in engineering and I want to know how easy it will be to get a job.

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TM Apr 26, 2025 911 views

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?

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Aikaterini Apr 25, 2025 939 views

What is it like to work in the field as a mechanical engineer? #Spring25

What is it like to work in the field as a mechanical engineer?
#Spring25

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Nasiya Apr 22, 2025 937 views

What career field should I pursue if I plan on majoring in psychology, with a music minor?

This fall, I will be starting college! I know that I want to one day work in the mental health field with children, but I’m not sure exactly what job would give me everything I’m looking for. I also have a passion for music. Is it possible to combine the two or should I pursue one over the other?

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Alexander Apr 21, 2025 212 views

What advice do you have in terms of academics for someone entering college next fall (study habits, routines, classes to take, etc.)?

High school senior, heading to college somewhat far from my family.

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Ryan Apr 20, 2025 1121 views

How do you think the field of data science is going to be impacted by AI and machine learning??

Data scientists already use AI and machine learning to build models, but how is using AI to code and conduct analyses going to impact the field?

#Spring25

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Jose Apr 18, 2025 993 views

What is the hardest part about being in the trades, and what have you learned?

Do you have any life lessons or just general knowledge about your field. Medical coverage, job security, good pay etc.

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Jose Apr 18, 2025 491 views

What, if any, scholarship sites or just scholarships do you recommended to a tech school applicant?

I'm going around trying to find scholarships to helps pay for my class and I would like to know if anyone would have any recommendations!

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