Somerville, Massachusetts
How can I begin playing soccer and enhance my abilities?
Hi, I am a 15-year-old who recently started ballet classes around February. I am interested in picking up another sport, specifically soccer. Although I have never played soccer on a team or taken any classes, there are no options available for kids my age in my area. I have even considered...
What is the most stressful part of creating a technology consulting business? #Spring24 ?
I am a junior in High School interested in Computer Science and Business. In the future I hope to become an entrepreneur with a computer based consulting business such as IT help, Cyber Security, Web development, etc.
Is it wise to take a gap year between college and med school? What are the best majors for pre-med?
I am a student trying to figure out the best course of action for my undergrad! I would love to be able to directly speak to a medical professional who is a physician or PA.
What do I need to qualify for a customer service job?
I think there are some jobs in my area where I can work in customer service. What do I need to qualify for a customer service job? Do I need to have a certain college major, or can I go straight from high school. Do I need previous experience? Every job seems to require previous experience, so...
How can I shadow a pilot for a day?
Doesn’t matter if it’s a commercial pilot or not.
Theatre degrees?
What is a good alternative or a job that you can get with a theatre degree? Are there any well-paying jobs with a theatre degree, and can I do theatre for a living?
Can social work be combined with psychology ?
I'm looking into social work but also into psychology but psychology is to broad and i want to narrow down my decisions. #psychology #social-work
How do I select which major is best for me?
Hi everyone! I'm currently a freshman at a community college with a general liberal arts major. I'm quite interested in both business/entrepreneurship and psychology. The only hesitation in pursuing one or the other is the job opportunities afterward. I'd like to move forward...
I've been introduced into SalesForce. Highly debating becoming certified. Is it worth it?
Being in a career search, I'm all over the place! I'm in IT right now, not quiet sure which direction I want to head in... #computer-engineering #salesforce
How directly does my chosen major impact my career options in the short term and long term?
For instance, if my major isn't aligned with my long-term career interest but rather a short-term necessity after graduating.
How do I get started in design?
Design is a career field I may want to try out. I'm still in 8th grade, so I can't get a part time job yet. How can I get started in design, on my weekends? I like to read design blogs, and I capture things I like on Pinterest. Are there any really good starter books I can read or sites I can...
What do you look for in a new hire?
Being an intern what can make me stand out from other interns? #finance
What are some tips to be successful working as a technologist in a clinical laboratory #Spring24?
I am receiving my Masters in Clinical Microbiology this summer and have no hands on experience in a clinical lab! I am looking for some advice to prepare me for my clinical rotations starting next month!
What is your favorite part about being a pediatric doctor, and what are the downfalls?
I am very interested in having a future career path in the pediatric unit. To be more exact I either want to be a pediatric nurse, or general surgeon. I am 15 years old and in 9th grade, and my whole life this career path has always stuck out to me. This year I am in honors science, and next...
How do I start an advertising campaign?
I recently came across a small cafe near my home;it's nice, comfy, and sells good Coffee. The cafe is new (4-5 months) and is having trouble bringing in business ,I offered to help them market their store and they agreed. I only have the most basic understanding of what advertising means ....
What are some top colleges I should consider applying to as someone interested in journalism, communications, and media?
I am currently a junior in high school, and am at the point where I am making a college list to prepare for applications. I am open to studying in the U.S. as well as internationally, such as in the U.K. I would really appreciate some pointers or specific schools I should look into to receive a...
#Spring24 - Journalism Question
If I am interested in pursuing journalism, should I begin my undergraduate by studying English? Or should I go directly into journalism/communications? #Spring24
Seriously Considering University of Southern California
Hi, I am a junior in high school and I have been looking at different colleges this past year. I found USC because I want to study Communications and Public Relations and USC is one of the suggestions if I want a degree in Communications. I have been researching the school and I really like it...
How do you start a contracting company?
I like to build. #rapper #contractors #builder
I wanna becomes a rapper and songwriter and I also taking comupter at my school I wanna know which one pay more computer science or songwriter
I am in 12th grade and taking IT at my vocational school. I am interested in working with technology and music. #computer #rapper #songwriter
How to invest at 18?
Currently a college student who knows nothing about investment but would like to learn and start.
What are the best colleges in New York to study business?
I am a senior in high school, and I want to double major in English and buisness. I want to know what the best colleges are, and the requirements to get into the schools. #business #college-majors
How did you get good at typing quickly?
I like using computers for work much better than working in a store (as an example: a grocery store or a clothing store). I want to type faster!! Can you please tell me how you learned to use your computer keyboard more quickly? (I am in 11th grade but my parents do not have a computer at...
How do I get an internship in the medical/biology/biochemistry field ?
Hi! I am a junior in high school and want to get an internship over the summer in either the medical, the biology, or biochemistry field. I am totally fine without a pay, I just want the experience. I wanted to shadow a doctor but most hospitals only let college students do that. What can I do...
What is the most beneficial pre-med major?
Hi! I hear that common pre-med majors are biology, biomedical sciences, kinesiology, etc., but was wondering what the most helpful one was? Thanks!
Should I go into Psychology or Psychiatry?
I want to major in Psychology, but I want to get my Ph.D. Should I switch to Psychiatry? #psychology #psychiatry
What do you need to graduate with in order to study criminology?
Ive been doing really great lately in all my classes! Ive been enjoying taking geometry lately and I wanna study criminology one day after highscool.
What skill sets should I have if I want to pursue business management?
I want to study business management, and I was curious to see if I have the skills needed to study it. In addition, if I have the skills for business management in the real world. #business #management
What are the (best) financial options for paying for college?
Hi everyone! I'm a senior in high school, and like every senior in high school, we're wondering how we are going to pay for college! I know some basics: the federal grants, federal loans, and private loans and that private loans have higher interest rates. But what are the usual percentages...
Can my Major be completely different than my minor?
I want to major in Business and my minor to be interior designing.
I want to be an event planner when I grow up, but also have experience in interior designing to be a stager if that does not follow through.
Help! #business #business-management #interior-design #event-planning #interior-decorator
What pivotal moments or challenges did you encounter while pursuing your professional dreams, and what advice would you offer to someone striving to achieve similar aspirations ?
What pivotal moments or challenges did you encounter while pursuing your professional dreams, and what advice would you offer to someone striving to achieve similar aspirations ? What balance of internal work (such as mindset, personal growth, resilience, etc.) and external work (such as...
What can I do with a bachelors of biomedical sciences major?
Hi, I am a current high school student who would love to major in biomedical sciences next year in college. I wish to work with children, as a pediatrician or something of that field. However, I don’t want to do lab-based work with my degree before attending medical school. I’m still also...
How would I go about becoming a secondary education teacher/school administrator?
I am a high school junior at Boston Collegiate with a solid GPA and lots of extracurricular activities that I enjoy partaking in. I love tutoring kids of all ages, from homework help to studying for quizzes. That being said, I'd like to become a high school English teacher, but I am also...
I want to get a bfa - how hard is it to get into a program?
I’m 14 and want to pursue acting as a career, particularly Shakespeare. My plan right now is to do 5-7 plays a year during high school, do the ESU Shakes comp, create Shakes clubs where I can start getting directing experience, continue with my outside of school acting coach, singing as well,...
How did you become confident in your programming abilities?
I started trying to learn to program, and I want to ask professional programmers how you became confident in your skills. Did it take you a long time? When did you know you were really awesome at programming? #engineering #programming #confidence
How do I grow my self confidence in order to talk to new people?
College is all about starting a new chapter in your life. You may go off to a different state or even internationally in order to get your education. Inevitably, this means leaving behind old friends in high school. As a shy person I was wondering how one may go about building up some self...
What are the hardest parts of becoming a lawyer?
What’s the hardest part of becoming a lawyer? More specifically, a defense attorney in criminal cases? And what are the most important things to know before committing to becoming a lawyer?
How does it feel to have to teach the same thing over and over again?
you prepare a class but then you have to teach it to like 3 other classes, does it get boring and tiring? #teaching #high-school
For public speaking, what can a naturally introverted person do to become more comfortable and confident?
As an introvert, often I find it challenging to talk in front of large groups. Are there are any tips to facilitate these nerves to feel more confident?
What does a Healthcare Consultant at Arthur D Little actually do on a day-to-day basis?
I came across this link for a [Healthcare Consultant](http://tbe.taleo.net/NA7/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ADLITTLE&cws=1&rid=39 "Healthcare Consultant") at Arthur D Little. I read the position responsibilities and qualifications and its so vague... #healthcare #consulting
What is it like to double major?
Hi, i'm thinking about double majoring in college because i'm not sure what career I want to go into. What is it like to double major? Is it a good idea? #career #car #career-options #career-choice #double-major
How should you start in the Graphic Design industry
I've found graphic design as something interesting and I wanted to know how to get started. #art #design #graphic-design
What do brand managers actually do?
I think that something in marketing might be a good career choice for me. I thought that maybe I could start in customer service and work my way up to brand management, but maybe that's not the right way to reach my goal. But I would like to also know what a brand manager actually does every...
Is being a restaurant owner and an interior designer possible to do at the same time
Does anyone think it is possible to be a **Restaurant Owner** and **Interior Designer** at the same time? I want to do this but my navy life and my girlfriends mother thinks it is impossible. I need insight on this topic #design #interior #restaurant
did your college help with getting a job when graduating?
did your college help with getting a job when graduating?
How do I know if I have what it takes to be a programmer?
I think maybe I want to be a computer programmer, and make websites. How do I know if I have what it takes to be successful? I really want to know the truth. For example do I need a certain amount of grades? Or is there something I can do to figure out if I am not good enough? Sometimes people...
What are some summer programs for research I can take?
I’m a rising sophomore, and I am trying to build a good background in life sciences like biology/biochemistry and research for college. I want to apply for top schools, thus I felt it was best to start setting the foundation now itself. Are there any (preferably online, or in the Boston...
what do i need to look for in deciding what college i go to?
just so I can explore my options.
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