Rancho Palos Verdes, California

What part of your college experience so far has felt like it'd be in a film? #Spring25
Hey everyone! I'm a senior in high school and getting ready to start college in the fall. I know every experience is different and movies usually are too good to be true. However, just for fun, for those of you in college or already graduated, what was your “this feels like a movie” moment?...

What has been your experience as a queer woman in the film industry??
I'm a high school senior looking to major in Film and Television production at Chapman University and I'm worried about going into a male dominated field.

How do you balance your academic and social life?
I'm transferring into my Sophomore year at Otis College in the Game and Entertainment Design Major, starting in August 2025! I'm beyond excited to attend and make new friends, but I worry about the workload affecting my ability to stay close with my current friends. College students- How do...

How do we balance having so many different dreams about our future when we live in a society that pushes us to choose one path and stick with it forever?
I am a high school senior that is constantly being asked the question of: "What do you want to do with your life?". When asked this question, I can see so many different paths that I could take and so many dreams of my future that I have. Currently, I am planning on majoring in Media...

How do you best maximize time with teachers/advisors/etc. at larger schools?
I'm currently considering CSULB as my college, which is a lot larger than my other choice; and I was just wondering how do I best maximize my time with any help I receive? Thanks!

What is the best way to incorporate programs such as Study Abroad with regular studies? #Spring25
I'm a high school senior currently choosing between two colleges (CSULB and Oxy) and wanted to know how to best fit study abroad into my education. Thanks!

How do I continue into college when I feel so exhausted after high school? Does senioritis reset, or will I feel as drained in college?
I'm about to graduate as a senior out of high school, from Sato Academy of Math and Science in Long Beach, California, and I feel like it's drained me. Will the summertime be a time for rejuvenation? Does the senioritis wear off in time for my freshman year of college? Or will I feel just as...

What advice would you give to students who feel scared to start the nursing program because many people say it’s very hard and almost impossible?
Many students feel nervous or discouraged about starting the nursing program because they often hear that it is extremely difficult and that very few people succeed. What advice would you give to someone who is passionate about nursing but feels scared that they might not be able to handle the...

What can I do in a short amount of time to build my high school resume?
I’m currently a junior in highschool and I’m afraid I don’t have enough experience to get into a good pre-med program. Since college applications are in a couple of months, I wanted to ask what I can do in a short amount of time to help me stick out and build good experience for the medical field.

What is good advice for someone struggling to decide on an undergraduate school with plans to continue to law school ?
I'm a senior deciding between California Lutheran University (the local college that is super affordable) and a spring pathway with William and Mary (going to Spain or community college for a semester with guaranteed admission in the spring). I plan on attending law school, but I don't know...

How did you find a balance between pursuing a technical career (like engineering or healthcare innovation) and keeping your sense of personal meaning and purpose alive during college and early career stages? #Spring25
I’m passionate about biomedical engineering and using technology to make healthcare more accessible and compassionate. While I’m deeply excited about innovation and problem-solving, I also care a lot about preserving a sense of meaning, empathy, and personal fulfillment in my future career....

How can I break into the sports analytics field?
I am currently a college undergrad majoring in math and minoring in applied analytics. If anyone can speak on the classes they took, or how they built connections, that would be greatly appreciated. #Spring25

How will the work load in college differ from the one I've faced in high school?
Hello my name is Angelo, I am in 12th Grade and in college will be trying to major in computer science and get a career field as an IT or computer systems analyst. I want to know a better understand of how it is and make ways can I do to prepare for it! #Spring25

What do customers wish they had but marketing professional seek to ignore it or cant make it happen?
Im a senior high school student going to Cal Poly Pomona in the fall and i really want to be one of the best marketing professional out there but i first need to know what do my people love so i can do it for them

How to find dental internships?
I am going to be attending community college in the fall and then transferring, likely to a UC but may apply out of state as well. What is the best way I would be able to find internships this summer, or in the near future, in the dental industry without being enrolled in dental school?
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