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MiKayla Apr 30 253 views

How do I make the time to travel a lot in the future with a career and a family?

I want ot know how people are able to travel a bunch when they have a lot of responsibilities when they are older.

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Adeline Apr 21 178 views

What are the next steps after completing my undergrad education as a STEM major to get a career in my field of study Is graduate school a must? ?

I am pursuing a degree in entomology and life science communications. I'm exploring career options/ next steps for my majors.

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Natasha Apr 18 168 views

How can I turn solid Russian skills into a real advantage in global security or military careers?

I’m a junior at UW-Madison focusing on Global Security and Russian. I want to use the language practically in a future career in national security. What experiences or extra steps (beyond classes) actually made Russian a game-changer for people in security, policy, or military roles?

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Gracie Apr 10 160 views

How can I ensure I'm a competitive student for veterinary applications even though I'm doing my first 2 years at Technical College#Spring26?

I'm a senior in highschool and my mind is really set on vet school, I've been working in a clinic and undrstand the field but I always question my academics. How can I ensure I'm competitive enough with good grades, how do I know when I should re-take a class? What helps you be successful in...

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Sophia Feb 09 963 views

What skills are most important to know as a director starting out to gain respect, trust and quickly rise the ranks of the film industry? Which of these can I be practicing now as a sophomore in high school?

I am a sophomore in high school in Wisconsin but looking to move to LA and attend film school while working internships after graduation. I own one camera and an editing software and have little access to creative technique information. Have already completed writing full script for what I plan...

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Charlie Dec 14, 2025 2494 views

What kind of job should I have?

I really like writing stories (fictional) and am good at at it, but I'm also really good at math and chemistry. What job should I get once I'm older?

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MiKayla Nov 30, 2025 721 views

Which industires are growing/emerging that align with marketing and digital media?

I am a sophmore at University of Wisconsin Madison majoring in Consumer Behavior and Marketplace Studies and Communication Arts.

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Erik Nov 28, 2025 998 views

How do I balance work and study?

I am looking for advice regarding working while attending school. Could you provide some guidance or recommendations? I am hoping to work on campus to help pay my tuition.

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ericka Nov 20, 2025 764 views

Is a criminal profiler a real job and if so, is it only in the FBI?

I learned about the criminal profiler career and it inspired me to want to become one. Is it a real job? I've gotten mixed responses before so I'm uncertain. If it is real though, is it only a job in the FBI or can I be a criminal profiler outside of the FBI?

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Alisha Nov 18, 2025 350 views

How do I know I'm doing enough to get into grad school?

I'm graduating fairly early (I am 20 years old and graduate this spring) and I'm just worried that I don't have enough work/research experience to get into a program.

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Anna Nov 16, 2025 360 views

If I have an interest in studying Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy in particular, should I study classics instead of general philosophy? How would that affect which courses I take in college? #fall25

If I have an interest in Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy in particular, should I study Classics instead of general philosophy? How would that affect which courses I take in college?
#fall25

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Rex Nov 06, 2025 606 views

How can you decide if a school is worth the cost and debt?

I am a senior, and I plan to study either Baking and Pastry Arts or Conservation and Sustainability.

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Lauren Oct 06, 2025 606 views

What is the best journey to take with education when wanting to go into health policy?

Is it the best route to go through law school or just get a master's?

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Ava Sep 04, 2025 5424 views

Tips/advice for high school student wanting to pursue engineering?

I’ve always had an interest in science and have decided I want to go into engineering in college, specifically majoring in MechE. As someone who is taking a year ahead my grade in math but is not specifically very good nor bad at it, is it unrealistic for me to want to pursue engineering? I can...

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Hailey Apr 29, 2025 630 views

What are some things you wish you knew or would have done in graduate school?

What are some things you wish you knew or would have done when in graduate school (specifically mental health counseling degrees)? I am about to enter a graduate program for mental health counseling and I am stressed about everything that is to come (financial aid, loan repayment, managing time...

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Haley Apr 28, 2025 659 views

What are some study tips to help transition from high school to college workload?

I am an incoming college freshman excited for my next four years, but I am a little nervous about how to manage the extra workload.

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Faith Apr 26, 2025 3003 views

What was your school journey like to become an Art Therapist?

I am a college freshman at a community college, I know it's awhile down the road before I decide what school I will transfer to but I'm curious. What was your major / minor in for your bachelors degree and what school did you attend for your master's degree?
#Spring25

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Anna Apr 25, 2025 1119 views

What are some effective ways to get recognized as an artist and stand out in my new college art education program?

I will be a freshman starting college in the fall and my major is art education.

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sabien Apr 23, 2025 988 views

When going into electrical engineering is physics or math more important?

I want to go into electrical engineering and especially into robotics so I was wondering if math or physics is more important for it?

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Delaney Apr 16, 2025 628 views

How many scholarships can be awarded to a single student?

Is there a limit on the number of scholarships a student can earn?

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Taiya Apr 16, 2025 503 views

How did you know you selected the right university and degree plan? #Spring25

Anyone transfer schools at some point in their college career or determine that their major just didn't fit their plan any more?
#Spring25

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Naomi Apr 14, 2025 625 views

How do I decide which grades I would want to teach? #Spring25

I'm going to grad school next year for art education, and don't know which grades I want to end up teaching.

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Ava Apr 07, 2025 2834 views

Does anyone know of any opportunity for American highs chool students with F1 ?

I am a high school student in the US, which doesn't leave a ton of opportunities for careers in formula one or any formula series. I am wondering if anybody knows of any internships or early programs that can be completed in the US as a junior or senior in high school. My dream would be to work...

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Olivia Apr 06, 2025 3720 views

How much time is spent actually curating/socializing with artists as opposed to desk work in job positions like a Curator?

I am an undergrad student perusing a BA in Art History. I love to research, write, and immerse myself with art and artists. Will being a curator fulfill my passions?

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Joseph Apr 04, 2025 563 views

How can I identify the right academic path for me?

I have passion for care, academic advancement and research.

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Joseph Apr 04, 2025 706 views

What are the best strategies to retain complex medical information?

What are the best strategies to retain complex medical information?

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Ava Apr 03, 2025 1440 views

What jobs should I look into based on my interests?

Hi all. I've thought I wanted to be a dermatologist for a while now but I'm having doubts in my capability to do so. I am very passionate for Motorsports like formula one, and would totally work in that realm if I had the chance. I would also totally work corporate. I am in high school still...

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Karlys Apr 02, 2025 1188 views

What’s the rate of success for Sports Management Major in today’s workforce market & is it in demand ?

Please advise on techniques to improve marketing strategies & communication skills for this field.

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Rhone Apr 02, 2025 2616 views

How do I professionally address any work/coworker conflicts that may arise in my future workplace?

I’m a high school senior and I plan on double majoring in developmental psychology and speech and hearing services but I see my coworkers who are adults now have issues with the other people working there and I want to learn how I can handle any problems that may arise in my future workplace.

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Tyler Feb 06, 2025 693 views

How has college become so expensive?

It seems like the cost has gone up so much compared to 20 years ago.

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ericka Jan 22, 2025 2162 views

Before becoming a criminal profiler you have to work in law enforcement, do you have to be a police officer or can I be something else?

Criminal profilers require time in law enforcement beforehand. Do you have to be a police officer, or is there another job that can fulfill that requirement? I never had in mind being a police officer, so I was hoping there were other jobs in that field.

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ericka Jan 18, 2025 5004 views

What classes should I take in high school to help me become a criminal profiler?

I'm a sophomore in high school but I was wondering what classes (AP or honors preferably) to take for my junior year to help me become a criminal profiler. I'm 100% confident I want to do that job but I don't know what classes can push me into that direction.

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Ava Jan 16, 2025 14115 views

Cold emailing and research as a high school student?

I am interested in being involved with research labs and research projects but feel that I cannot do that until college. I live in an area with little large colleges and universities near me so I find it difficult to get involved with research. I am interested in cold emailing professors for...

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Ava Jan 07, 2025 4188 views

What do I need to know to go into the medical field (Dermatology)?

Hi! I am currently a high-school sophomore and would like to pursue a career in medicine, more specifically becoming a dermatologist. I know its a very competitive field and was wondering what high-school classes I should take and what I should be ready for on my path to college and med-school....

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Ellah Dec 05, 2024 1352 views

What clubs/internships are beneficial for those interested in a career in communications?

I am currently a third year undergraduate student.

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Ande Nov 06, 2024 1729 views

Is job shadowing a good way to see if you are interested in a certain field while in high school?

I have seen many ways you can gain experience and learn about a field while in high school, but I was wondering how helpful job shadowing is. My stepmom recommended I try and shadow a family friend of ours because she works at a local news station for news broadcasting and that is a secondary...

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Ande Nov 01, 2024 794 views

Can you Study Abroad to learn something not directly in your major?

I want to study abroad but as I'm looking for colleges there are options for study abroad, but not in my field of interest in an English-speaking country. can you learn something in your minor or something related to a future career while you study abroad?

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Ande Nov 01, 2024 1488 views

How does a college schedule differ from a highschool schedule?

I know that in college you have a major and a minor ( Or multiple minors/ majors?) and a certain amount of credits you need to take a year to graduate like in high school, but how is it different from high school? How do minors work and is it normal to take more than one or is it easier to...

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Ande Oct 30, 2024 5316 views

What are good Colleges for Communications (Public Relations) Degree?

I've been looking for a few months now but I've been struggling with finding colleges that fit into my college interests. I want to go into Public Relations and get a major and minor related to good skills to have in that field. A big thing for me is also financial aid and a study abroad...

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Ande Oct 30, 2024 3036 views

How does taking classes outside of your major work?

I am a Sophomore in high school and am just now getting deeper into college and career searching. I want to go into communications-- Specifically Public Relations, with a minor in either marketing or graphic design. Still, when I choose a minor I'd like to take some classes in the other minors...

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vannesa Oct 29, 2024 1323 views

How can I be successful business man ?

How can I be a successful business man,

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Ana Aug 16, 2024 2922 views

How much does it cost to become a real estate agent?

I'm wondering how much I need to save before going to school and taking courses to become a real estate agent. Should I take a gap year?

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Michelle Mar 03, 2024 1830 views

How can I ensure a successful career path in academia or industry after completing a PhD specializing in quantum physics, considering my diverse interests in languages and creative pursuits as well?

As someone who completed a bachelor's degree in chemistry and a master's in materials chemistry from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, and worked as a product engineer for 7 years, I have a solid technical background. However, I have a persistent keen interest in physics, particularly...

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Harper Feb 02, 2024 4031 views

What kind of education would I need to work in an orphanage as a teacher and maybe one day open an orphanage? (Not in the US)

I want to help kids who need it the most. I want to give them a place where they can be loved, taken care of, and thought of as family.

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Bella Jan 18, 2024 3084 views

How do I know what career and major I want to go into?

I'm a Sophomore in high school, and thinking about the future, but I've never known what I want to do. I'm starting to have an idea, but I feel like the career I might want to go into is risky, expensive, might not pay off, and I'm scared of what I would have to do in that career. I don't...

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Michael Oct 11, 2023 1355 views

What will the teaching field look like in 5 years?

Hi, my name is michael and am interested in going into elemntry education. With the rise of AI will my job be safe? Will I be put at risk of not having a stable job?

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Michael Oct 11, 2023 6254 views

What will the teaching field look like in 10 years?

Hi, my name is michael and am interested in going into elemntry education. With the rise of AI will my job be safe? Will I be put at risk of not having a stable job?

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Lindsay Oct 08, 2023 1190 views

What do you all learn while in dentristy school? How did dentistry school make you feel, or did it make you wanna be in the field more?

I am currently in 11th grade in high school. I’ve been set on being in the dentistry field for about. 6 years now. But I am very scared if I’m gonna end up giving it up if it’s too challenging.

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Matthew Aug 23, 2023 43014 views

What are some entry-level jobs for a math bachelor's degree?

I've just graduated with a bachelor's degree in math, and I'm looking for a job that I won't have to go back to school for. My degree's mostly been focused on pure math, and some dynamic systems/fractals. I've taken a couple classes in Python, and one class each in R, Java, and SPSS. I've...

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Matthew Aug 14, 2023 1991 views

How do I proceed when I have a lot of possible careers but not enough experience in any to work full-time?

I realized late into my college experience that I didn't want to work a math job at all so I finished out my Math degree and am now struggling to find a full-time job I feel qualified for. I have a list of 5 or so potential careers (Including but not limited to: Singer-Songwriter, Writer,...

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