Stuyvesant, New York
How do I decide where to go to college?
I’m a current HS junior and have always been a really good student (all A’s). I know that I want to get a college education, and am really considering going into pediatric OT. I just don’t think I’m ready to go away from home. I’ve looked at some good schools within an hour or so from home, but...
How do I become a pediatric OT?
I’m a current junior in HS and interning every week with a pediatric OT in an elementary school and absolutely love it! What steps should I take to peruse a career as a pediatric OT?
What jobs can I get with a political science degree?
I know you can be a lobbyist, but what else?
Dentistry?
Hello, I'm considering a career as a dentist. What are some good tips you might have?
If I want to get into crime scene investigation or something g similar in the future, what should I study or prepare for?
I'm currently in 8th grade and have developed an interest in things related to crime. I often find myself writing out scenes and wondering how they could be solved, which has led me to my interest in this career path. I was just wondering what I'd need to study or what I should be prepared to...
What are little things I should keep in mind with when transitioning to college ?
I’m currently 16 about to turn 17 on the 26 of November. Just me thinking about college can be stressful and there’s so much things to think of. I’m someone where there’s always something to get done, so having that mentality I figured I should ask what are little things I should always...
Should I continue doing extracurriculars/sports I don't love anymore since they will make my college application look better?
I'm a junior, and I'm not as interested in some of my extracurriculars as I used to be. I feel like I'm only doing them because I don't want to quit when I'll be applying to college next year, but they're also making it harder to find time for the things I enjoy. My parents cautioned me against...
What careers might suit someone interested in both STEM and the humanities?
I'm a HS junior and I've always been interested in both STEM and the humanities. I especially like science, computer programming, and history. I've struggled to narrow down specific careers I would like to pursue, since I'd really like to combine multiple of my interests. I know that I could...
What can I do to narrow down my options for a career in medicine?
I'm a high school student who is really interested in going in to the medical field after college. I'm currently taking three biology related courses at school (biology, neuroscience, and anatomy and physiology) and I want to narrow down my options to a specific field of medicine to specialize...
How should I decide my major for college?
I’m now a junior in a high school, and I’m really confused with what major I’m willing to take in college. I have some experience and knowledge about Psychology since I used to be really interested in learning something related to Psychology and brain. However, I’m getting more interest in...
Medical professionals (nurses in particular), how do you manage work-life balance ?
High School Student (Junior)
College Bound
Pre-Med
What should I major in college if I like these things?
I'm interested in history, Latin, arts (especially fiber arts and photography), and the environment, but I don't like science. I enjoy writing essays for school but I hate taking tests. After school, I would love for my job to be active (physically), or outdoors if possible (obviously not if I...
What are some careers or majors that involve coming up with solutions to climate change and related environmental issues?
I am interesting in environmental science, engineering, and law, but I want a career that allows me to brainstorm solutions for environmental issues. I am unsure if I have the right skillset for environmental engineering, but I do enjoy its job description. If I major in environmental science...
I love writing and am interested in pursuing it, but I'm unsure what my future would look like if I took writing seriously, and I don't want to make the wrong choice.
I love writing personal essays and stories, but what kind of career can I make out of that? I also love to cook / bake, but its always been a hobby. Now I'm not sure if I should think about taking it more seriously. I don't want to waste time by making the wrong decision about what I want to do.
What can I do in high school to prepare for a career in computer science?
I am a high school student and I want to go into a career in programming or data science and I am wondering if there is something I can do while I'm still in high school to prepare. What kind of internships or independent studies would help me get into a good college and later job...
What are good psychology courses to take? Is it worth it to go to an Ivy League school for psychology?
Should I do AP Psychology outside of my school? What clubs or programs could I join in either New York City or Pittsfield?
How long would I have to go to college for if I'm interested in American Sign Language interpretation?
I am interested in a career involving ASL, particularly being a translator or working in Deaf Education. How many years would I have to go to college? I researched it a bit and came up with about twelve years. This isn't an automatic deal breaker for me, but that is a very long time, and I want...
What major and job fits me?
I’m currently a high school student, the majors I’m interested in are business and computer science. Could you please give me some advice about which majors fit me in college. Also, I’m very confused about what job I can do if I’m interested in these majors. Additionally, my hobbies are fashion...
How to set up a good profile for internship as a high school student ?
Hi, I’m currently a junior, but I’m really passionate about learning my future career field. As I want to dig deeper into economic, I feel like finding internship is very important. However, the problem I’m having is not knowing what or how to start. I would be appreciated if someone help me...
How bad is the job market for data scientists and software engineers at an entry level position? Will it get worse with AI?
I am a high school student wondering about what career would be open for me. I like programming and computer science but I've heard that the job market is bad because so many people are interested in that kind of career and AI is taking jobs.
What high school jobs are helpful for some going in to the field of education?
Education is something that i very interested am going in to (specifically Special ed) what jobs suitable for a high school student would help best prepare me for a career in this field?
How can I get my novel published traditionally and find a publisher and editors that suit me financially and professionally and with my art?
I am 16 years old (a junior in high school) and have been writing my since I was 3 years old. I wrote my first novel in 3rd grade and have dreamed about being a published author for so long. My goal right now is to get published by the time I graduate or the summer of my freshman year of...
Is it possible for me to go to college to be a ASL translator if before college I only have very, very basic ASL knowledge ?
I have always been very interested in being an ASL translator. However, my family has been unable to afford programs to teach me. I have learned a little through online courses, but my knowledge is limited. And I am not even sure if what I do know is correct. I really want to enhance my signing...
How do I narrow down my options?
I have absolutely no idea what I want to do or what I what college major to choose. I know some of the things I'm interested in (writing, literature, music, philosophy, direct care) but how can I narrow it down?
How do you become a photoshoot model?
What is the height requirement for photoshoot models? How do you sign up to modeling agencies? how do you establish connections in the modeling industry? how do you get in contact with agencies?
What would a career in data science look like?
I'm a HS Junior and I love data representation and statistics, making lists, etc, so I'm considering going into data analytics/data science, but I'm not sure what a career in that field would actually look like.
How can I get into veterinary studies with little to no experience ?
I am currently a Junior in high school. I haven't had any experience with animals however, this year starting in November I will be going to an internship at an animal site. What are some step I can take to get more involved in animal studies.
How can I get into business management?
Im a junior in high school, I've had internships before, not never any connected to business, and I'm wondering where to start.
How does anyone move past the dread of having a job?
I'm serious! I really hate the idea of having a job, so how can anyone stand to have one? I've never had one before as a junior in high school, but the little work experience I do have tells me I could never do this every day for the rest of my life. I'm so lazy, I wish I could just live in...
What educational path should I take to do Textile Conservation What schools have programs for it??
What majors in college lead to a career in this field? How should I approach an educational path? What schools have good offering? Thanks!
What career options are there for someone who is learning Spanish and would like to use it regularly in the workplace?
I'm learning Spanish in school and would like to continue to pursue this after highschool and into college. What careers are there that include using Spanish language skills regularly, aside from teaching English abroad or teaching Spanish in the States? What do these careers look like?
What types of internships would be the most beneficial?
-High school student(Junior)
-College bound
-Interested in elementary education
-Interested in elementary education major
How do I start making my way onto the forensic path?
I am a high school student with A’s and B’s and I want to get into forensics. I love true crime documentaries and investigation.
What colleges should I look at if i’m interested in studying both classics and environmental engineering?
I would like to either double major or major in environmental engineering, minor in classics. I am also interested in environmental science
How does someone with little to no motivation choose their career path?
I'm a junior in high school, and while I have an interest in writing and many other kinds of art, I have little to no motivation to actually pursue these things or work at them, especially when it's such an uncertain field. I'm not sure I should bother trying to pursue something I like, and...
What jobs can I get out of biomedical engineering?
I’m interested in majoring in biomedical engineering but I am unsure of the job opportunities that come with it. I want ensure that I have a good career path in something I am passionate about.
What should I do as a high schooler to study for nursing school?
I am in 9th grade and am wondering what I should do to study for nursing school. I want to go into labor and delivery.
What College Would Be Best For Me?
I was wondering what college might be best for me. I am a very hard worker and believe that I would be capable of getting into a tough to get into school. I am very interested in going to a school in Chicago and I would really love to go to the University of Chicago. The only problem is that I...
What will help me get into collage?
What after school activities will help me get into college? Like sports or clubs what specific helps
How much time does someone have to spend to get a degree in anthropology and archaeology?
What is the average amount of time one has to spend to get a degree in archaeology and anthropology?
What benefits does working in the welding industry provide ?
I’m asking because I’m interested in pursuing a career and want to know if it provides any benefits I’m still pursuing a career in it regardless though
As a 9th grader who enjoys stem, what field will have the most career opportunities when I enter the work force?
I do well in all of my classes and I feel a little lost
How can I get more motivation to finish the things I start?
I often start writing a lot of things. I have a lot of unfinished passion projects that I get others involved in, but then lose motivation for and start slacking off on. It always seems like an amazing Idea until I actually have to do something. I genuinely do't want to let the people I've...
What is the most difficult part about being a clinical social worker?
Following grad school, I hope to become a clinical social worker and play therapist. I want to know tips about the licensure, and how to be successful!
What are the career steps in law enforcement to become a detective?
I have the dream to be a detective, but I am not sure where to start. I have had thoughts of joining the NYPD, but how dangerous is that? I have also considered being a state trooper. What are the steps and how long, on average, would the process take before I could become a detective? And...
I am a high school senior on my way to college next year, Is it worth going to a slightly more expensive college if the resources are much greater than one that costs less? #Spring25
I am going into the field of environmental studies.
Will I still enjoy college at a 2 year school?
Will I still enjoy college going into a 2 year trade program compared to full 4 year college experiences? I'm not really going for the college experience but I'm still wondering if I'm going to enjoy it.
How hard is it to get an internship while in college Do most schools help you get one, or do you have to find one on your own??
I am currently a high school senior planning on pursuing computer science while in college. I'm not sure what I'd want to do after I graduate but some sort of job involving AI or machine learning.
Does Columbia have a law school?
Does Columbia University in New York have a good law school?
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