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What is the day-to-day life of an oil rig worker?
What is the salary of an Oil Rig worker.
While working as a Petroleum Engineer, does the fluctuation in the market value of gas and crude oil affect your pay?
As the market changes every day, does it accumulate to a certain point where you get paid less or more based on the market?
What classes do I need to take in high school to prepare to become a Political Scientist?
I'm in 11th grade, and I have taken Honors Chemistry. I'm planning on taking AP Statistics and AP Environmental Science.
What is the biggest resource you have used in medical school and would tell your younger self? #Spring25?
I am entering in as an MS1 and am excited to go along this new journey! #Spring25
In your experience, what is the best approach to conquering Step 1?
I am entering in as an MS1 and want to prepare the best I can!
What’s something you wish someone had told you before starting pre-med?
I'm a senior in high school thinking in majoring in Biochemistry and later going to medical school but I'm scared for the future. What are some tips to survive medical school or surviving biochemistry in college.
How do I choose between being a therapist and being an actor?
I'm a 17-year-old high school student; I've loved doing theater for years. But I'm afraid I won't make any real money if that were to be my career. I'm passionate about helping children through therapy, but I think I would be happier in the long run if I were to pursue theater. I'm mostly...
What makes you stand out when applying for internships or jobs, and how can that be balanced while going to school?
I'm a senior in high school and I am moving from California to New York for college at LIM. I want to get internships for experience but would also like a job. I also would need tips on how people are balancing these things while going to school.
What are some career options for someone who is majoring in History and minoring in Business Administration besides teaching?
I just want to know what my options are. Teaching is definitely an option, but I want to know what are some other options.
Industry vs. Academia for Biostatisticians?
I've been trying to find an answer to what it means to be a biostatistician working in industry versus working in academia. This is what I gathered from searching the Internet: working in industry means working in a fast-paced environment and using statistical methods to prove a company's drug...
What is the path to take for someone who is aspiring to become an occupational therapist?
What is the path to take for someone who is aspiring to become and occupational therapist?
What is the most important thing to do in order to stand out when attempting to land a job in a preferred profession? For example, becoming a nurse practitioner. #Spring26
I am a high school senior looking to become a nurse practitioner.
What are some good studying tips?
As someone who gets distracted easy how do you stay focused
What are the necessary steps to become an accountant and secure a job as an accountant? As a High School Student how can I be ahead of everyone after college or during college? and how difficult will it be?
I'm a High School senior, my plan is to go to a 2-year but transfer after one year and go to a 4-year. I plan to major in business and get a career as an accountant.
How can I get involved in international law as an undergraduate student and someone who is from California, when many opportunities in this field are in Washington DC/New York, and are difficult to gain experience in?
What is a pathway for someone interested in this field but unsure how to get her foot in the door to gain experience in it?
When committing to a school, what were the most important factors for you ?
I am a senior in high school and I am preparing to choose a school soon; I think I know where I want to go but I'm not 100% sure.
What is something that was helpful when finding and reaching out for positions in internships or for shadowing, especially when trying to create an in with a Veterinarian?
I'm a high school senior committed to Colorado State University. I am already looking into joining the pre-vet club for extra support and opportunities. However, I feel that my weakness with interviews will translate over to internships and shadowing. I am just looking for more personalized...
How do I continue to deal with rejection I feel like I’m being forced to settle for less than what I want every time I’m told no. ?
I’m a college sophomore who just got rejected from her dream school. For context, I have a 4.0 GPA, survived childhood cancer, and have been paying my own way through community college. I understand that I am not entitled to a yes from everyone. But I don’t understand how I could do everything...
“How do I figure out the right major and classes to take in college so I can eventually work with pro athletes and manage their finances”?
I’m a two‑year varsity captain, a four‑year starter, and a student with a 3.92 GPA. I’m competitive, disciplined, and I’ve always been the kind of person who leads by example. I know I want a career in business and finance, and my long‑term goal is to help professional athletes make smart...
How easy is it for civil engineering majors to get jobs as urban planners?
What additional skills would one need?
Why can’t I get an internship?
I seem to be coming up short. I’ve been trying to get internship offers for summer and fall but there’s nothing in my area with the exception of medical scribes and volunteer opportunities. Any advice?
What extracurricular activities should I participate in while in college in order to get into medical school?
I'm an aspiring psychiatrist who is currently a high school senior and recently been accepted to prestigious universities like UCLA, UCI, and UCSD. I have participated in many volunteering and academic extracurriculars while in high school. However, I am wondering what I can do while pursuing...
How can I turn my background and challenges into strengths while pursuing a career as a Respiratory Therapist and building a better and secure future for my family and I?
I come from south central, a low income community and raised by a single mother who early on showed me the true meaning of resilience. I started pursuing college but just like the rest of the world my plans were disrupted by Covid. shortly after I became pregnant and later became a military...
How can I ever become a professional singer songwriter? Is it genuinely possible to be successful in this field??
You don't need my life's story, but I've had this dream since I came out of the womb. Maybe even before. And there is simply nothing I love doing more (then singing and songwriting)! Nothing at all! So, as an almost fourteen-year-old girl (am I allowed to expose this information, anyways?),...
What does a typical career path look like for someone who wants to become a sales manager, and what challenges should I expect along the way?
I’m especially interested in what entry-level jobs or experiences help build toward that role, and how long it usually takes to move into management. Also, what are some of the biggest challenges people face along the way—like hitting sales targets, handling rejection, or leading a team—and how...
How Can I Get Into Biostatistics as a CS Major?
I'm a second-year undergraduate computer science student, and I need some advice from anyone with experience finding their pathway in computer science. While I was applying to a research program, I found a passion to apply data science to biomedical research or biostatistics, and I want to...
Why are so many students transferring to high end Universities right after High School?
I am a student at Chino High School, and through a unique Dual Enrollment program, I am on track to graduate with my High School Diploma, a College Diploma, and an Associate Degree in Studio Art all at 18 years old. Because of this program, my entire college education so far has cost me roughly...
I need some tips on my current career plan. Help please?
Sorry for the radio silence! I totally forgot to check back here, but I’ve been busy finalizing my roadmap. I’m 16 now (March 22) and fully committed to becoming a Creative Director and a business owner. I actually pivoted from my original business idea to focus on building a cohesive brand...
How should I start being mother's helper or babysitter?
I moved here from Korea about 6 months ago, but I'm still very good at English. I'm currently in 6th grade, so I'm thinking to do more of a mother's helper than a babysitter, and I'm good at math so I'm thinking I could help kids with their homework too. I've never done anything like this...
How can I start babysitting as a 6th grader?
I am in 6th grade, I am a girl, I just moved here about 6 months ago from korea but still fairly good at english.
How can you start off young,get connections,and go into marketing,real estate ,investing,etc as a 17 year old about to be 18 ?
Any tips and advice would be wonderful!
How do I successfully pursue a hip-hop dance side gig?
I am not planning to major in dance at university, but I still want to pursue hip-hop dance as one of my passions and as a side gig. What are some tips so that I can successfully network and break into the industry, considering I will not be able to do it full-time? I am currently considering...
Dance Side Career?
I am a high school student thinking about a Hip-Hop dance side career along with my planned major during college. Between London and Seoul, which city would be better to pursue Hip-Hop dance? What are the pros and cons of each place? Please provide personal experience if applicable. Thank you...
How is accounting as a career in terms of mental health and stress (Including college courses and workload)?
I'm wondering about the field of accounting as a career choice, and am trying to get a better feel for the work and general environment.
Fashion Business and a Dance Career?
I hope to study for a fashion marketing undergraduate degree in Tokyo, Shanghai, Seoul, Paris, New York City, or London. However, in addition to my fashion marketing degree, I also want to pursue a career in hip-hop dance, almost as a side gig. Do any of the cities I listed fit my preferences?...
Where do I go to get a degree in fashion marketing?
I am deciding between Seoul, Tokyo, Paris, New York, London, and Shanghai. All of them have their own pros and cons (in my opinion), but I would like to know more about how strong the schools' fashion marketing programs are. Do they have strong internship and networking opportunities? Are the...
Where can I get experience and volunteering to help me decide what potential career I would enjoy?
I have a passion for marine life and aquatic ecosystems. I have a project for a class and I have to create a presentation for my realistic, future career. I have looked into the following: Marine Biologist and Aquatic Veterinarian. I already asked a question on how to choose the following...
How do I choose between Aquatic Veterinarian and Marine Biologist for my potential future career?
I am in 10th grade and I am very passionate about marine life and it's ecosystems. Lately I have been looking at salary, etc. to decide between two jobs but I don't know what to choose. Aquatic veterinarians have a higher salary but schooling is expensive. Marine Biologist's have lower average...
What should i do to be prepared for when i need money for like collage and high school?
I'm an 8th grader and I want to do voice acting. I already do it but i don't get paid for it. What should i do to get prepared for when i do want to do it to get paid?
Whether to shift from drug discovery to human-centered fields?
I am currently a junior international student majoring in Pharmaceutical Sciences. When I entered college, I aspired to pursue a career in drug research. However, as I progress through my major, I find myself increasingly uncertain about whether this path aligns with who I am. This uncertainty...
looking for a job,bored and need to get out
im looking for a job im barley 14 but i would like to get out the house im homeschooled i need something to keep me busy, my hobbies are i really like listening to people talk and i will give feedback,also i love babysitting i have 2 siblings and im the older out of them.
What questions should I ask at the end of an interview?
I’m trying to decode a specific interview technique my mother uses. She claims that 'spinning the table' at the end of an interview is her secret to success, often leaving the panel momentarily speechless before they offer her the role. I'm looking for advice on how to effectively pivot the...
Whats the key difference between a Double Major and Dual Degree?
I’ve been researching double majors versus double degrees and have a basic understanding of each. However, I’d appreciate some clarification on the specific differences. Could you help me determine which would be more advantageous to pursue based on certain career paths or academic goals?
Are Universities more considerate of your High School grades or College grades?
Back in middle school, I was that kid whose entire personality was basically just my 4.0 GPA. But when I hit high school, life decided to give me a surprise 'promotion' to Chief Sibling Officer for my two younger brothers. If you’ve ever tried to negotiate with a 2-year-old or a 5-year-old, you...
What courses should I take in College and High School if I'm preparing to start a business?
I'm a sophomore in high school, and I'm contemplating what I should take in high school and college to prepare myself to start a business. I won't state what my business will be, but it's a one-stop shop for all things green to help make it easy for brands to be eco-friendly, and to make it...
Is it recommended to take on-campus jobs during College?
I'm an undergraduate, and I'm trying to prepare for some job experience during or preferably before college. With that being said, I recently found out that most Colleges in the U.S offer on-campus jobs. I thought this would be a perfect way to gain experience in the workforce, considering it's...
How do I find a career that suits my interests?
I'm at that age where I'm starting to consider what I want to do with my life in terms of a career. Unfortunately, I feel like I'm not being sensible with my options. For example, I considered being an orthodontist, not because I like the idea of digging for treasure inside someone's mouth, but...
What is the best way to get a job and pass the interview process?
Ive applied to multiple places but i haven't gotten a call or text or even an email ack from anywhere and i don' t know what to do.
What can I do as an undergraduate that will help me greatly in the future?
I think the question we can all relate to is: What can I do as an undergraduate to help with my future endeavors? I say future endeavors, just because it's more of a generality and applies to a wide variety of future goals or tasks. Subjects ranging from scholarships, resumes, long term...
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