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What are some jobs in Maryland that hire at 14?
Hi! I’m 14 years old and live in Maryland. I’m looking for my first job and would love advice from people who have experience hiring teens. Does anyone know of businesses near Odenton, Catonsville, Columbia, Ellicott City, or surrounding areas that hire 14-year-olds? I’m interested in...
Is being an AFJROTC worth it?
I'm currently a first-year sophomore cadet. What benefits do I get for staying in this program till I graduate? Do admission officers actually think highly of AFJROTC?
How to get into a prestigious college without an impressive resume?
I'm currently a rising junior in high school. Throughout my freshman and sophomore year I haven't taken any AP classes, nor any clubs, but I'm currently a PLTW student, and a student athlete. Is it still possible for me to get into a prestigious college without an impressive resume?...
The best advice I have gotten when starting a new career or path is to become part of the conversation. How can I help pass this advice along?
Entering IT, I did not have a degree or background. Becoming conversational with IT, tech news, home lab projects, and nerd culture helped me learn by immersion. Fields like cybersecurity and AI require people to be immersed in information and to be connected by the culture. How can I...
Is AI silently ending human creativity?
Artificial Intelligence is growing rapidly every year. Today, I learned artificial intelligence could create HTML code to handle the front-end part of a website; way better than I ever could writing the code myself. This compels me that AI is the end of human creativity, because it produces...
When should I say "I am familiar with"? When should I say "I am profficient at"? When can I call myself an expert or SME?
When you apply for jobs, there is usually a marker for time worked at 1-2 years, 5+ years, and 10+ years. At what point should I qualify myself as familiar, profficient, or an expert? Does having a credential help lessen the time required to be considered an expert?
What should I do during the summer before my freshman year or during my freshman year of high school to have a strong foundation for college apps?
Hello! Thank you so much to anyone who answers my question(s)! Interested and open to anything. Also, one of the reasons I'm asking because my parent is because my parents are thinking of wanting me to graduate early.
Should I take the SAT or ACT or both? When should I take them?
I'm a rising freshman and I've already completed math classes up to Algebra 2. However, the reading and comprehension part is not my forte. I'm wondering if I should take the SAT/ACT in my freshman year or not, and if I should take both.
For my freshman year, should I take AP Precalc AB or BC? If BC, should I take Multivariable Calc & Lin Alg or just AP Stats for my junior year? If I take AB, that means I will most likely take Calc BC in 11th grade, which doesn't sound too appealing. The idea is if I'm taking BC, I could directly go on to Calc BC for sophomore year, so I could have my 11th grade year easier and just take AP Stats instead. However, I'm just worried it will be too much to handle.
I'm currently a rising freshman and I've taken all previous math classes before.
What classes are highly reccommended for me to take in high school if I most likely would major in business?
If possible, please list out clearly the specific classes I should take for each grade. I am in 8th grade, rising freshman.
What can I do to build on my resume as an 8th grader?
What can I do to build on my resume as an 8th grader? Hello! My name's Neil and I really need help. I'm in 8th grade but I feel like I am kind of falling behind on the whole resume thing, so I was wondering if it's possible to get internships as an 8th grader for Business Administration or...
What led you to want to pursue a career in business instead of a career like Med, for example??
I'm a 13 year old in 7th grade interested in business or business administration
When should I get a mentor? When should I become a mentor? I am in the middle ground of having valuable skills, but I do not master everything in my professional career.
When do I become a dedicated mentee? When do I devote time to mentoring someone? When do I take experience to a team and rely on group learning and not give it a formal title? I have a nice set of skills I would love to share but I don't have a great outlet to share them. I am by no means a...
I keep hearing over and over that it is important in one's profession to have "AI skills". I understand how AI is going to change the work force in the future, but what particular AI skills are important to have?
So far I am a SME with AI computer hardware, networking and infrastructure. I have built an agent at home, used few shot tuning on a generic LLM, and did a resume builder and mock interview on it. I have a small prompt library that I keep at work and at home, slowly expanding to making skills...
What is the best way to network with film professionals when I haven't been on a high level film set yet? #Spring26
I'm a film student looking to land internships and get field experience. I'm struggling with how to present myself when I haven't worked on big sets yet.
What makes higher education in modern America so expensive ?
I'm just interested in the societal and economic factors behind it.
I'm currently a high school senior who is going to college this fall. I am interested in sustainable environmental engineering because I see the impact of climate change firsthand. How is environmental engineering increasingly relevant in addressing today’s challenges like climate change, pollution, and creating more green spaces #Spring26?
I'm currently a high school senior who is going to college this fall. I am interested in sustainable environmental engineering because I see the impact of climate change firsthand. How is environmental engineering increasingly relevant in addressing today’s challenges like climate change,...
What are the most important skills, habits, and experiences I should start developing now to successfully start and run my own business in the future?
I am currently a high school student interested in business and entrepreneurship. I enjoy working with technology and have started learning about selling products online. I want to build my own business someday, so I’m also wondering what classes or college majors would best help me reach that goal.
For professionals currently working in data science or data-driven roles: what has been the most difficult part of bridging the gap between technical analysis and real-world implementation, especially when working on issues that affects communities at scale?
I am a biracial high school senior from Burke, Virginia, heading to Stanford to study Data Science & Social Systems.
How do you optimize the search for valuable job experience?
Between internships and actual jobs, how do college students balance school while looking for experience that is relevant, enjoyable, accessible, and/or well-paid?
What is the best way to navigate campus life if you are used to being an only child and having your own space?
I am entering college in the fall and staying on campus.
What are the Best Ways for a Pre-Med Student Interested in PM&R to Gain Meaningful Clinical Experience before Medical School ?
As a current college sophomore transitioning into my junior year, I'm interested in pursuing a career that combines neuroscience, medicine, and social impact because I see healthcare as a bridge between wellness and justice. I have gained experience in lab/research settings, but I'm less...
With regards to personal branding. What aspect of personal branding do you look at most when reviewing a candidate or employee? What should shine and what should be avoided?
Starting my professional life in the 00's, there was never a need for personal branding unless you worked for yourself and had a particular skill. Now it seems to be almost as important as a resume. From me starting out professionally with employers saying "you may not want to get a Facebook...
What are your tips on Networking How should I start the conversation? Any tips on keeping the conversation running smoothly? #Spring26?
Starting college in a few months and would love some tips to help things run smoothly and help me succeed in school.
What was the most unexpected challenge you faced while pursuing your career, and how did you handle it?
College Sophomore preparing to transfer to a 4 year in the Fall
What made taking on the debt worth it as opposed to going to a university that offers a full ride?
I have to decide between attending a school close to where I live for a full ride or my dream school that hasn't provided enough aid. I've heard a lot of arguements explaining why I should take the full ride, but I really hope to attend my dream school
How much does student debt impact your future Were you presented with better options financially? And if so, do you believe you made the right choice?
I have to decide between attending a school close to where I live for a full ride or my dream school that hasn't provided enough aid.
How to pay for living expenses over the breaks?
I'm a 24, soon to be 25, year old independent student hoping to start again full time in the fall at a community college and later transfer to a 4 year college to get a bachelor's in animation. I'm worried that because of my age I'll have a harder time finding a part time job or summer work. Is...
What happens if you want to switch your major before you start college?
I am 99.9% sure I want to be a Biochemistry major. The lingering question is whether I should be Biochemistry or Chemistry. Is my college advisor the right person to call?
How do I keep organized with a high school and college to-do list now?
What is the best advice for keeping up with everything due in my senior spring semester as well as completing everything I need to for my "college stuff". I have a very long to-do list!
How do you know how and if you've committed to the right college?
Worried for Decision Day May 1st
Tips on choosing a school when its academics are equal yet their location is across the country.
WA vs. VA ?
#Spring26
What is advice you would give someone entering their first year of college in engineering ?
I am pursuing a Bachelors in Chemical Engineering and was curious on what someone would recommend to be successful. What are some good resources, or general tips that you wish you received when you were a student?
If you had to support yourself financially in college, how did you manage building your resume with internships while still making money Did you ever have to choose one over the other??
Thinking about going into accounting, I know internships are important. However, I also know I have to pay off student loans while in school.
What is the most difficult or hardest part about getting into the theatre industry, for theatre production and/or technical theatre specifically? #Spring26
In college, I intend to be a Drama/Theatre major and I'm just curious about the difficulties that come with that career.
How to deal with the mental stress and demand that college requires its students to have?
I am currently a high school senior who will be attending a 4-year college come fall. I have dealt with stress before, however, when it comes to stress induced by school, I always seem to have a harder time coping. College is a huge commitment, both financially and mentally, so I want to go...
How can one not lose sight of their other passions while pursuing a career to make change in the world? #Spring26
I hope to pursue a career in public policy, foreign affairs, or international relations, but don't want to lose my love for filmmaking, writing, the outdoors, and more. #Spring26
What are the biggest challenges people face while trying to get a job after getting their finance degree #Spring26?
Basically I want a good idea on how to land a good first job.
How can I effectively study for a physics midterm ?
My high school never really gave us midterms, so this is a big change for me. I want to learn how I can learn the content the most efficiently for a physics-heavy exam.
What is the best way to decide what school to teach at when you graduate?
I am an Elementary Education major
How do I figure out a career path with no goals or specific ambitions in life?
I took a gap year earlier last year due to burnout from my freshman year of college and decided to transfer to a local community college to complete my gen eds in Fall 2026. Since then, the only thing I've done is find a job and look for scholarships. Even then, most scholarships are...
How do I build my content into a personal brand people actually want to follow along with?
I recently started an Instagram account
Other than posting consistently, how do I navigate today's algorithm so that I reach a target audience and help grow my page.
Why do people say in order to succeed in life you have to get a degree in college?
Do we really need college to become successful. I’m genuinely interested because why give all this money to not become successful. Then a person who does not go becomes successful and not in debut.
What are the best methods for taking notes? #Spring26
What are the best methods to take notes in a STEM class? Would the best method be to use a computer/iPad, or use traditional pens, pencils, and paper? #Spring26
What kind of opportunities are there to work remotely or abroad as a mechanical engineer?
I really want to travel the world, and at the same time, I'd still like to pursue mechanical engineering. I want to know if there's a field or job where I have to travel/where I can work from a different country.
I have been a technician for thirteen years. Tomorrow you walk into work and I shake your hand, I'm the new guy at your job. What forward qualities would you want to see from me in your work environment?
I have worked mainly on electrical, HVAC, and enterprise IT equipment as a technician. What qualities would you want to see me have in your work environment? I am hoping for answer from professionals in fields not related to the work I have done. Which skills I might have would be a match for...
What kind of supports are available to help incoming college freshmen prepare themselves academically and socially to transfer to a more prestigious university? #Spring26
Specific contacts, books/websites, etc.
Anything helps! Just looking to get started, hoping someone out there will have some more information on this topic.
#Spring26
Do you think the major computer engineering is still useful in this current job market & climate?
I'm unsure whether I should continue pursuing that major or choosing another? If you think I should choose another, which would you recommend?
Do prestigious universities have better employment prospects for graduates or do employers only care that you got a diploma?
I want to study at the University of Cardiff which is a top school in the UK but its expensive so I want to make sure it will be worth the investment.
Are internships worth the time investment if they don't give you money Are paid internships hard to come by? What would make a non-paid internship worthwhile??
I want to work as an architect but I don't know if I will be able to afford a non-paid internship after college because I will certainly have loans to pay off.
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