Stafford, Virginia
What should I do the summer after high school to prepare for college as an engineering major?
As someone who is an incoming college freshman planning to study engineering, specifically aerospace engineering, what should I know going into the school year and what should I do to prepare?
#Spring26
How do you find out what you will major in? What are the advantages of going to college as undecided as an incoming college freshman
What are the risks you need to take to dual or even triple major. I am going to college undecided and I have a wide range of interests and I am really overwhelmed by what the future holds. I am passionate about math and biology; however, I really don't know how to utilize my likes into an...
What are some common mistakes that prospective employees make?
I am currently in my Senior year of high school and hunting for jobs. I have gone through several interviews and so far, I have not landed a job.
How do you know what the right path for you is?
I am about to graduate from my BA and will soon pursue my MA in Forensic Psychology, but there are so many paths I could choose, and I don't know how to choose which path is the best for me. Additionally, I have always been very passionate, active, and vocal about criminal justice reform, but...
How can I stand out in the highly competitive field of architecture?
I am a woman going into architecture, and I worry about my lack of creativity. I am a highly determined individual but I am concerned I will not have good ideas.
What does a day in the life of an information systems management role look like and what are the best and hardest parts of your job?
Looking for any information and advice for someone entering the information systems management field.
What is the process like to become an elementary school teacher?
Hello! I am in school as an elementary education major & I was wondering what the process is like after graduating college to become a teacher? Do I have to student teach before becoming an actual teacher?
How do you know which field of study you want to continue in Photography for?
I've been having trouble in finding which field of study fits me for photography, because I'm really good at landscape photography and portrait photography, but it's a little hard for me to choose just ONE field to commit to. Any tips to minimize my wide variety? Has anyone just randomly...
How do I add a minor towards my Business Administrative major when I decide to transfer to my 4- year college?
I'm a soon to be graduating community college student and I plan to transfer to a four-year college soon. I wanted to know what steps I should take when adding a minor to my continuing business administrative degree. The career I want minor in is Photography, but I don't know what steps I...
What classes should I take 11th grade year?
I want to be a pediatrician, and I attend a IB school.
How can I leverage college education towards entrepreneurship opportunities?
In college, I want to pursue integrating basic business and financial training into youth groups. I will experiment with hands-on workshops and guest speakers, using practice-based learning methods to help students expand their creativity and gain confidence in their entrepreneurial passions. I...
What is the best route to take in order to get to my career Should I do more internships or take on more real-world roles and getting experience??
I plan on majoring in Public Administration and then running for local office, and then from there I would like to run for National Office. I am split on running for local office such as City Council or should I shadow and intern more national level politicians.
What skills are necessary for nursing school and whats the best advice you could give when applying to nursing school and to get through it??
I'm in my first year of college and apply for nursing school in 2 months as VCU has a 3 year nursing program.
How can I become the teacher students need in todays world?
Restarting school in the Spring with the goal to become an elementary school special ed teacher. Currently working as a paraprofessional assisting students on the spectrum and with learning disabilities.
What are good jobs to get after collage with a Biochemical Engineering major?
I am going into collage and am intersected in pursuing a Biochemical Engineering major, but I don't what job are available for me after collage with that major.
If I major in psychology, with a possible specialization in clinical psychology, what should I expect after graduation?
I'm interested in gaugin what exactly the job market will look like and/or what entry level positions in a career with this degree will entail.
What is the process of getting into my career while being in college?
I am planning to major in Civil Engineering and I don't know how to start my resume for my career life. What should I do to move forward towards my career? By which semester or year should we already be in the job field?
#Fall25
What programming language is rising to be the most popular in business settings??
I would just like estimations. I understand that a firm answer is near impossible
What are some good sites to learn python programming on ?
My school won't let me download an interface but I have lots of time between course work that I would like to spend learning python.
What is the hardest part about doing speech, language and hearing sciences in undergrad ?
Hello, I am currently a high school senior who is looking to pursue speech language pathology! I am planning to attend Temple University in the fall of 2026 in Speech, language, and hearing sciences for undergrad.
How can biomedical engineering make a difference in the world with coding involved?
I am currently in high school and am in 12th grade. I'm applying to colleges currently and looking for different scholarships. I'm planning to pursue a field in something that involves computer programming with a combination of medical. So, I am interested in pursuing biomedical engineering...
What are the best study methods for remembering a lot of information, for a long time, not just until the test?
I'm a high school senior looking to go to nursing school, where I know I'll need to learn a lot of information, and later in my career be able to recall any of it at any time. The problem is, a month or two after the test, I have trouble remembering all of the information I learned. I've tried...
What aspects of college life should I prioritize? How can those aspects help me after college for both professional and social settings? #Fall25
I am currently taking a gap year playing soccer in Spain and will be playing in college next year. As a student-athlete, I am curious about what I should focus on off the field as I am looking for as many opportunities to express myself throughout my college career.
What position in the medical field would be the best fit for me?
I am a Senior in High School and this is something i have been reflecting on deeply. I know that healthcare is truly where my heart is, but i am still searching for a specific path that aligns with who i am. I hope to work with both adults and children, and i consider patience, compassion and...
What sort of issues could I run into with getting a job with a major in government and politics while federal jobs are being cut? Could this still impact me for my graduation year in 2028?
I am somewhat worried that after I graduate from college, I will have issues with finding a job for myself amid federal job cuts. This issue is also prevalent in my family, since my father was cut from his job in the state department.
What is the best path to take to becoming a child life specialist in a hospital #Fall25?
I'm a senior in high school with a passion for working with children. I'm set on helping children in a counseling role, and being a child life specialist is my dream job, however the field isn't very popular and is hard to find guidance in. My intended college major is child development/early...
How do I study with a textbook/ what are the assignments like in college
I’m a dual enrollment student but my study skills aren’t the best. I’m going into college next year and in one of my recent classes in high school I actually, learned that I like to review and answer questions or practice questions. In dual enrollment we don’t get much practice questions,...
How can we improve health practices or get better at them?
I’m interested in going to medical school to become a psychiatrist, one day hoping for my own private practice. I have often heard many stories about medical professionals not helping patients or advocating for them. How do you think we can improve health practices for the community and what...
How can I stand out in a scholarship application?
I am applying for scholarships to help pay for my college. However, I'm worried that I won't stand out to those selecting the winners. What are a couple ways I could make my applications better to stand out more.
##Fall25 What is the top list of minors to pair with a major in Finance?
Beyond my interests, I'm looking for an expert list of minors to pair with Finance in this economy. There are articles suggesting that a lot of Finance jobs will go away with AI. Trying to prepare myself.
CareerVillage is here to help you reach your goals. Get your career questions answered by professionals.
Learn how CareerVillage can support you →