Sutton, Massachusetts
What are some good career paths for an Artsy student who loves visual arts, fashion and humanities that wouldn't be affected by AI? The career path don't have to relate directly to arts -- top priority is for the job to pay really well, LOL.
I am going to be in 10th grade in the fall, and I honestly don't have a dream career or job in mind. I used to want to be an artist or do fashion-related jobs, but they don't pay as well as I would want. I am seeking advice for a career path that ensures me financial independence and stability...
What specific strategies, employer types, or short-term projects would you focus on over the next 30 days to land a U.S. job that will sponsor?
I’m finishing my STEM OPT year after an M.S. in Advanced & Intelligent Manufacturing (lots of additive-manufacturing R&D and defect-mitigation work). I’ve spent six months applying for mechanical / manufacturing roles but the H-1B sponsorship requirement keeps stalling my search.
How do I stay motivated in my finance job search while dealing with depression and constant rejection?
I'm graduating in a week with a business degree from a U.S. university. Before this, I built and exited my own startup, where I was deeply involved in finance, strategy, and operations. I came to the U.S. to gain global exposure and invested everything I had from my startup into this education...
As an interior designer, how do you balance wanting to design in your style with your client's vision on projects?
I'm a high school senior planning to major in interior design at RIT next fall. I have always wanted to pursue a career that would allow me to work with my hands to build. Throughout high school, I have taken both engineering and carpentry electives, which have allowed me to explore my passion....
How do medical school applications work?
How should I start preparing for them as an incoming sophomore in college?
What kind of research and or internship opportunities are open for Biology Premedical majors?
I’m a high school senior from Massachusetts moving to Tallahassee Florida to attend FAMU for college. Although there are many resources on campus, I’m wondering what the major means more over for research opportunities as well as internships and eventually working.
How to become a better test taker when going from an undergrad program right into a doctorate program?
What helps one person succeed may not be the best way for you to succeed so its important to find your own ways. #Spring25
What is a day in the life of a mechanical engineer like?
Describe a typical work day. What should I expect? What can outside of the typical classes to help better prepare myself for the workforce?
"What are the pros and cons of being in Biotechnology Pharma vs. Academia"?
I was asked about whether I'm planning on going the Pharma or Academia route, but I wasn't 100% sure about the differences.
What do you wish someone told you about the transition from college to graduate school? #Spring25
Look for advice on the transition from the undergraduate experience to graduate school, especially while still living on campus but working a full time job.
Why do many insurance companies lack coverage for Music Therapy although the practice has been proven effective for multiple cases in various situations?
I am Laila , a Boston resident and graduating senior at Lexington High School through the METCO integration program. I have recently been accepted to Howard University for the Music Therapy program.
How can I master my study habits now and build my own business one day, so I can create a program that helps student-athletes like me break barriers and rewrite the future?
Mastering my study habits now is the first brick in building the future I dream of. By creating daily routines that balance discipline and flexibility — setting clear goals, breaking tasks into manageable steps, and allowing myself room to grow — I can build the mental toughness and resilience...
What experiences or decisions had the biggest impact on your success in college and your career afterward?
I’m a 12th grader about to graduate, and I’m really interested in biology. I’m thinking about careers in fields like healthcare, research, or biotech, but I’m still exploring my options. I’m passionate about science, solving problems, and helping people. I’m trying to figure out how to make the...
For someone torn between becoming a doctor or a physical therapist in sports medicine, specifically in dance medicine, what personal experiences or lessons helped you make your decision?
I’m a pre-professional ballet dancer, who has decided not to pursue dance after needing some pretty intense hip surgeries. I’m going into college next year as a pre-med student, and have found that I’m extremely passionate about helping dancers in situations similar to mine, I’m just not sure...
How can we advocate for better pay for mental health professionals?
There is a shortage of qualified clinicians, yet salaries are really low. In some agencies, the pay is so low that clinicians cannot make a living wage, let alone pay their living expenses or pay off their student loans. Higher salaries or fees will attract AND retain more professionals.
How difficult is it to land an internship/job directly out of college with a business degree?
12th grader entering college next year, planning on majoring in business
How will I know if I’m choosing the right major for what I want to do long-term?
I'm going into cybersecurity and I really enjoy it, but I'm not sure if its the best for me. #spring25
What classes have you taken in college that’s been really helpful?
I’m majoring in baking and pastry and I’m looking to take extra classes that could be useful, either relating to my major or just a class that everyone should take at least once.
What is the future outlook for professionals working on the administrative and business side of the music industry? #Spring25
With AI becoming a bigger part of our lives by the day, what can we expect from the future for areas like artist management, booking, and marketing?
What are some things that should keep in mind when applying for consulting internships without relevant professional experience?
For context, I'm currently applying from a legal background.
What would be the best website for scholarships?
Where can I get the best scholarships for college?
How can I best prepare to compete four years from now when AI is moving so fast today?
As a high school senior entering college in the Fall of 2025 with a degree in Business Management, I am concerned that the speed of change AI will bring to certain business careers could make some degrees obsolete by the time I graduate. It does appear that data analytics courses could be one...
How to best prep for career in finance as a freshman in college #Spring25?
Seldom people are willing to network with me and there are a lot of materials to study - I don't know where to get started!
What is the right thing for a college freshman from a non-target school to do to in #Spring25 to be able to enter the Finance world, either in Investment Banking or in Private Credit #Spring25?
#Spring25 I am a Boston University Freshman and I am looking for Finance jobs in the summer. I am involved with a few organizations in school, but that still doesn't make Boston University a Target school for the finance world. So, what can I do now that would make me stand out in the industry?
What are some external programs outside of my school that I can participate or do to help break into a role in Private Equity Commercial Real Estate?
To add onto this I'm planning to get my real estate license (MA), and I have a spot at a firm will this help my chances for internship positions?
What to do? Currently a senior and it’s come to those last final months and I’ve been having major senioritis, I feel very drained and I just want to know any tips or hacks to keep myself motivated to finish the school year strong please?
Senior, have pretty good grades all 90’s I’m just getting so tired and unmotivated lately.
As an aspiring attorney committed to pursuing justice and advocating for underserved communities, I often find myself asking—will I be able to successfully manage the rigorous demands of law school, competitive internships, and personal financial responsibilities, while still remaining focused on my long-term goal of becoming a lawyer who drives meaningful change within the legal system Let me know if you want to tailor it for a specific setting like a scholarship application, networking event, or mentorship program!?
what, how, why As an aspiring attorney committed to pursuing justice and advocating for underserved communities, I often find myself asking.will I be able to successfully manage the rigorous demands of law school, competitive internships, and personal financial responsibilities, while still...
What is the hardest part of being a college student athlete?
Time commitment? Coaches? Teammates? #Spring25
Will a pre-med or biology major better prepare me for optometry school? #Spring25
Hi! I will be attending Middlebury College as a freshman this fall, where students are not placed into a major when accepted. I just wanted to start thinking about which major would be better for me since my end goal is to be an optometrist.
Will a Finance Major, Accounting Minor AND Sport Admin Major from the Univ of Miami lead to success in sports admin/agent ?
I am a soon to be Senior with a 3.86 GPA!
Is my degree really worth it?
I earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I immediately got a high paying job, burned out, threw myself at my sport to cool off, got seriously injured with a concussion, and lost my job. I wasn't getting hits when I was looking for jobs after...
How Can I Overcome the 'Overqualified/Underqualified' Trap in Finance Job Applications?
I founded and exited a startup last year, where I was primarily responsible for finance analyst related roles. I'm now pursuing a master's degree and targeting finance positions. However, I'm facing a challenge: entry-level roles say I'm overqualified, while associate-level positions say I'm...
What is the best leadership advise for a young woman in an industry with higher percentage of males than females?
grad school
Business Analytics major
undergraduate CumLaude in Hospitality Management
How did you balance a social life along with a career and what sacrifices did you have to make?
I took a gap year hoping to figure things out but feel as though I am still conflicted. #Spring25?
Should I pursue what I actually like in college (considering major and likely careers resulting), or should I pursue a major with a career with a more successful prospective career?
For example, I love art and deep down I want to pursue something art-related, but it is hard to advance and earn money as an artist. Therefore, I am considering a Business major and Chinese, even though I have no real drive for business, I am just assuming it will be easier for me to find a...
Is there a benefit to doing the honors program at your college if you are a nursing student as well as a student athlete?
I am currently a 18 year old high school senior graduating next month. I have been accepted into majority nursing programs I applied to. I have decided to go to Providence College and I have been accepted into the nursing school as well as the D1 cheer team. I also got an invite for the honors...
How to break into the Cybersecurity industry once I graduate with a Bachelor's in Computer Science?
How can I start networking within my industry to get into the field of Cybersecurity? I'm looking to become a Cybersecurity Engineer at some point. I'm currently a Junior, and I should be graduating in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.
#Spring2025
What are the emerging trends and areas of interest in biology?
I am enrolled in biology as major and want to know field related to biology where i can do intership during graduation.
What skills can I learn outside of the classroom to make me a stronger applicant?
I am thinking about ways to be a better networker or other methods to demonstrate my general capability as an employee and team member.
What advice would you give to working professionals who are going back to pursue a graduate degree after two years out of undergrad? #Spring25
About to be in a full-time graduate program for a masters in speech pathology.
What can I do as a future educator in terms of summer work ?
I am currently a college freshman hoping to get a degree in early education and am wondering if I should focus on internships/ summer jobs I can do during college.
What is the most important thing to do in order to land a job after graduating from college? #Spring25
What should you do to stick out from other candidate? What are the best ways to make connections?
What are some ways to find and have a good chance at landing Cybersecurity internships that will give me meaningful and practical experience ?
I am planning on pursuing a career in the Cybersecurity or Criminology fields, or both, once I graduate with my Bachelors in both.
What is your favorite study spot in Providence, RI? How do I study for an ethics final?
I need some new study locations for finals and also tips on how to study and really get what I am learning. Specifically, how do I study for an ethics final?
What study techniques should I use to effectively study material but also not burn out so quickly Mainly for STEM classes but for all classes as well.?
I usually study and feel like I am repeatedly studying things I know or I just don't feel like my study techniques are effective, and that I could be learning more than I actually am. I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering.
#Spring2025
What kind of careers can I pursue with a major in Applied Psychology and a minor in Restorative Justice?
As a major in Applied Psychology, I feel like my options for a career are very broad. I want to pursue a career where I am helping people and interacting with them frequently but there are so many options. I am wondering what kinds of careers would combine my major and minor the best and if...
What is the best way to network in the marketing industry?
I'm currently an incoming college freshman going into marketing
I aim to have a marketing job in boston
I Aim to work in music marketing
How can I use a degree in electrical engineering in a creative career? #Spring25
I'm studying electrical engineering in college, but I want to have a career that's creative, with art and imagination. Do you have any ideas on how I can combine my degree with my passions? #Spring25
How can I balance following my passion with choosing a career that provides financial stability #Spring25?
As I start thinking about my future I want to make a smart decision that allows me to have an enjoyable career, but also one that is financially supportive. #Spring25
What’s something you did early in your career—whether in nursing or business—that paid off years later Any tips on managing time, finances, and responsibilities between the two? #Spring25?
I’m currently in nursing school with plans to work in the NICU and eventually open my own MedSpa. I’d love advice from anyone who has balanced both healthcare and entrepreneurship.
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