Redding, Connecticut
What is the hardest part of working in child and adolescent psychiatry?
Im a high school senior who enrolling in SUNY Oswegos psychology program in the fall. Im looking to gain some insight on the process to becoming a licensed psychiatrist and the most difficult parts of this career. Im really passionate about helping children and want to focus on early...
Knowing I will start my career as a Registered Nurse, how will I build the foundation necessary to eventually pursue a career as a Nurse Practitioner ?
I got accepted into Accelerated BSN program and hope to do well! #Spring26
Hi, I would just like to know what a day in the life of an accountant looks like, and what are things an accountant my experience in their daily life? #Spring26
I'm asking this question, because I'm thinking about majoring in the accounting and finance field in college, and may become an accountant in the future. #Spring26
What skills or experiences made the biggest difference in helping you succeed early in your career, and what would you recommend I start building now?
I’m a biological sciences student really interested in lab work, especially in product development for skincare or cosmetics. I’ve done coursework with lab techniques and data analysis, and I’m currently trying to break into internships. What skills or experiences made the biggest difference...
How did you decide between specialized nursing paths like forensic nursing or becoming a CRNA, and what experiences or skills should I focus on now to be successful in either field #Spring26?
I’m currently a psychology student with experience working with individuals with developmental and mental health needs. I’m planning to pursue nursing and am especially interested in forensic nursing and becoming a CRNA because I want to work in high-impact, hands-on healthcare environments....
What was the most important decision, mindset, or early experience that helped you successfully build a career in business, real estate, or entrepreneurship, and what advice would you give to a college student hoping to create both financial success and lasting community impact? #Spring26
I’m a first-year college student interested in pursuing a career in business, real estate development, and entrepreneurship, with a long-term goal of achieving both financial success and meaningful community impact. I’m especially interested in learning how experienced professionals built their...
What is the best path towards becoming a physical therapist ?
I am a first-year freshman who is attending the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. I am in the exercise science program here at this institution, and my plan is to complete a Doctorate of Physical Therapy to be able to be a physical therapist for athletes
I know that I want to go into law, but how do I know which type of law I want to pursue?
I know that I definitely want to be a lawyer and attend law school, but how do I know which type of law I want to specialize in? Do I have to know or have an idea before I start law school?
After college, how do you start looking for careers in a professional field that matches your degree? Is it an easy process?
I'm going into veterinary medicine, and I'm concerned that I will not be able to easily find a job after I graduate from school, and that I will not be able to find a related job between college and veterinary school.
What is the best way to form genuine meaningful connections in college with people who will help you advance your professional goals, provide academic and emotional support, and introduce you to new things?
As a 17-year-old senior in high school, making new friends this year has at times been challenging, as I feel like my peers have already found a group they belong to. However, throughout my high school experience I have branched out so much and met so many new people. Part of the reason I am...
How do I integrate myself in college socially if I'm attending a PWI as a black woman and am very introverted?
Hello. I attend Vassar College and sometimes it feels a bit lonley because I don't know anyone.
Will attending a 2-year Electrical program and earning an AOS degree help me apply and get into a local IBEW Electrical Union after school?
I am looking for advice from existing union members and electricians to see if this is a good path to help me get into the local union.
Where do I start to make college more affordable?
I am a high school senior looking for a way to make college more affordable so i can reduce the burden on my family.
How much harder are STEM Courses in college compared to Business courses in College?
I've always heard from friends who are in engineering or computer science that they have such a heavy workload, and when I compare it to my accounting classes, it almost looks similar. Are many STEM courses that heavy compared to business courses?
what soft skills helped you succeed in your first job?
I'm a senior student majoring in finance, I'm getting ready to for the Carrer path, started looking for job opportunities and i would like some advice.
How do I choose a major that’s suited to my interests and also provides financially stable career paths? #Spring2026
I’m a high school senior who’s interested in English, journalism, and business, but I’m not sure how to create a good major/minor combo that will give me entry level job stability.
What jobs could I get with good pay at the age of 14?
I want to get a good paying job but I'm not sure if there is any for my age. I want a job because I want to help out my family and be able to afford things.
What are the best starting and entry level roles for a graduate in Business Analytics And, how do I find these opportunities other than LinkedIn??
I am interested in sports analytics (played tennis in High School). My main ambition is to do something helpful for our world. Other areas of interest include:
Our oceans and beaches; space; marketing; entertainment; healthcare. All areas where I feel I can apply my knowledge.
How can i get a paid summer internship as a college freshman?
How can i get a paid summer internship as a college freshman?
#Fall25
Would you say Ivy League education is overrated, especially if you're pursuing engineering as a career? #Fall25
I'm trying to build up my college application list and am debating whether certain Ivys are worth my time.
#Fall25
What can I do to build my resume as an illustrator with an associates degree in graphic design?
How can I build up my resume and how to find internships or even volunteer work? I have not used my associates degree ever and only worked in schools as a paraprofessional. I'm ready for a career change. I lean towards to webcomics and other digital illustrations.
What does it take to become a dentist (e.g. mentally, financially, physically, educationally)?
I am a rising high school senior that has a lot of English-related extracurriculars, but now I'm not sure that I want a career in English, journalism, or media. So, I have been looking into what being a dental associate would be like, and it seems like a hands-on, stable, rewarding job. Beyond...
What does it take to be successful in the film industry #Spring25?
Is it a matter of connections or quality of work?
What aspects of a detective career might persuade me to pursue that route over becoming a criminal lawyer?
I am interested in being a detective more, I just really do not want to be a cop first, and have heard mixed things about this route. I am aware they both require way different schooling, I just don't know anyone personally with experience to ask about this.
Would double-majoring in Architecture as an Interior Design major give me more job opportunities ?
Would it be better to major in Architecture and minor in Interior Design, or could I do both and have them carry equal weight in my studies? I am more interested in Interior Design, but I feel like Architecture offers broader job opportunities. #Spring25
How do interior designers successfully build a strong client base to establish themselves as independent professionals?
I’m going to school to study Interior Design, and I hope to work for myself in the future. How can I start early to share my work with the world? #Spring25
How realistic is it to be able to do research AND clinical work with a Clinical Psychology PhD?
I am very interested in both clinical work and research when it comes to psychology and I am not exactly sure if I could chose one over the other at the moment. Is it possible to do both? How difficult will it be to manage compared to doing one or the other?
"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...
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.
How can I use connections in the finance world to land a future career?
Senior at Harrison High School in New York
Majoring in Finance at Fairfield University
I am planning on majoring in psychology. Can anyone help me with future jobs that do not involve a doctorate but also make good money?
I am planning on majoring in psychology. Can anyone help me with future jobs that do not involve a doctorate but also make good money?
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?
What is the optimal way to increase my chances of admission to a top-tier medical school as an undergraduate What personal qualities, scores, extracurriculars, and personal experience do medical school admissions committees value most?
Also, How can you tell if you will be a good fit for the medical field? Given that a majority of college students enter freshman year on the "pre-medical" pathway, and most of those students switching to another career pathway due to the competitive nature, what other potential jobs are there...
When should I think about getting an internship?
When should I think about getting an internship?
How do I find local scholarships to apply to? What should I do during the summer between high school and college?
A middle-class family needs money for college.
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
What are some helpful tips on how to be the most successful in this current job market I am an information systems major looking to get into technology consulting or project management. #Spring25?
What are some helpful tips on how to be the most successful in this current job market? I am an information systems major looking to get into technology consulting or project management. #Spring25
How were you able to become successful in climbing the ladder to become high ranking in the Human Resources department?
I am a soon to be graduate from high school and I have interned at a human resources department for 6 months and have realizes that it is the career I desire. I'd like to know a little more about some tips on how to climb the corporate ladder.
What types of research or internships should I pursue during my master’s to break into R&D roles in healthcare or biotech #Spring25 I am physics major with an engineering minor, starting my master’s in materials science. I’m passionate about biomaterials and using innovation to improve healthcare.?
I am a physics major with an engineering minor, starting my master’s in materials science. I’m passionate about biomaterials and using innovation to improve healthcare.
#Spring25
How do I know what career is right for me? #Spring25
I am a person with many interest and am terrified of being bored and making the wrong decision. I love psychology and criminal justice but I can’t imagine myself in the careers it produces though. Most careers feel repetitive and i want something i could apply my knowledge in without doing the...
What is the best course of plan to get into the FBI?
I am going to University at Buffalo for my bachelor’s in Criminology. I just want to make sure I am not missing any essential things i need to be aware of. I am not sure what exactly in the FBI I want to be but the BAU interests me. I appreciate any advice. Thank you! #spring25
I'm a senior in High school, how do I choose a major when I don't know what career path I want to take yet?
I'm looking for ways to find out what I want to major in.
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.
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!
What are some of the best study tips, time management strategies, and survival tools for students 35 and older entering a nursing program?
I recently got accepted into a nursing program and would love to hear from others who’ve been through this, especially those who returned to school later in life. How did you manage school, family life, and everything in between while staying motivated? Why do you think certain habits or...
I am thinking of majoring in medical laboratory sciences as a pre-dental major, so that I can get a job after college, and save money before dental school. Is this a good idea? #Spring 25?
12th grade, going to 4 year college in Fall 2025
#Spring25
What is the most challenging part of being a forensic psychologist?
Hi I am a senior in highschool and I want to eventually become a forensic psychologist. I know a little but not a lot about the job. Anything that could be said about the amount of schooling involved or more details about what the job entails like workload, coping with certain things, or really...
How to stay on task with ADHD?
Studying has never been my forte, but as a soon-to-be college student I think I need to get a method down. Any tips or tricks that work for you?
Are jobs/internships more likely to accept students who have past experience that doesn't correlate to their major/career? #Spring25
- high school senior
- going into college known for COOPs
- i have job/internship experience (lifeguard & school placed horse farm internship)
- majoring in Computing and Law
How rewarding is being a library assistant versus a librarian? #Spring25
I'm starting a certificate program for Library Technology. Not sure if I will want to continue for a Masters later.
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