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How do you know when you are truly pursuing your dream career verses chasing a version of success that looks good on paper but does not actually fit who you are?
Even when the career path you choose sounds interesting. How do you read your feelings about certain careers when you never experience a careers realities until its almost too late?
What should you study or do before graduating from college and become a Financial Analyst? #Spring26
I am a junior in college looking to get a job as a Financial Analyst but currently stuck in banking. Looking for guidance on what to do to transition into a Financial Analyst role. #Spring26
How do I best prepare for job interviews?
#Spring26 How do I best prepare for interviews?
How do I contact professors for undergraduate research experiences as a prospective physics major, and what should I include in my email to professors?
I have no research experience and am hoping to gain valuable research skills that will help me on my path to graduate school (hoping to eventually pursue a graduate degree in physics).
Any Networking Advice?
What networking events were most beneficial to college alumni in the business pathway? What assisted you in landing internships in college and a career post-graduation? #Spring26
What was the best motivation in college?
I'm a senior in high school and I want to improve my study-related habits by the time I'm in college, and I'm nervous about the change. Please share tips and stories about study motivation, as well as mental health related drive to get me through! #Spring26?
What should I focus on more for my college applications: Internships or Extracurriculars ?
I am a 17 year old junior, and I am about to head into my senior year, and I know that internships are very helpful for gaining experience and showing professional development, which colleges sometimes use to determine admission and scholarships; but I also know that extracurriculars help...
What is the best part about being a pediatric PA?
I am planning on becoming a PA in the future going into pediatrics.
How can I better choose between multiple STEM paths when I feel capable of more than one and don’t want to limit myself too early?
I’m a high school senior planning to study neuroscience and psychology, especially children’s development. At the same time, I’m strongly drawn to more technical fields like biotechnology and even physics. I’ll be starting in August at Baylor or Loyola Chicago, but I’m already considering...
How many people are pursuing Energy and Commerce as a major?
I am majoring in Energy and Commerce at Texas Tech University
What is the hardest part about Physician Assistant School?
I am pursuing a master's degree in physician assistant studies and am nervous about the academic rigor and dedication.
How can I be the most successful in Hospitality Management and business?
How can I be the most successful in Hospitality Management and business?
When is the best time for rising sophomores to apply for internships, and how do I become a prime candidate for recruitment?
I am a 19-year-old college freshman and rising sophomore at Saint Mary’s College, majoring in Accounting. I have several years of customer service and leadership experience, have completed a Financial Accounting course, and am proficient in Excel.
Are there any work from home/hybrid part-time jobs that are legitimate that I can do while attending school at a business college?
I'm attending UHCL to earn a BS in accounting. I've already received an AAS in Business Management and an AS General. I'm taking a full course load online this summer and fall 2026. I'd like to earn some money from a job that is flexible on the hours I'd need to work as I have young children.
How is the best way to study for nursing school?
I am a second semester nursing student who typically studies by writing notes during lecture and reviewing the PowerPoints before exams. But I am wanting to try new ways to study that can even make it fun.
What are the best side jobs to pick up while in college full time Should I look more for my major-specific jobs that build my resume or something more relaxed that prioritizes my studies and income??
I am majoring in nutrition if that gives helpful context :)
Where can I find paying Internship opportunities for Athletic Training Students in the Houston area?
I'm Currently enrolled in a Masters program
What is the best way to be guaranteed a job opportunity at an engineering position?
What is the process I would go through for my best luck in getting a job at an engineering position.
What are the biggest challenges nursing students face, and what skills should I start building now? #Spring26
I am currently a high school senior in an early college program, working toward both my high school diploma and an Associate of Arts degree. I plan to pursue a career in nursing and eventually become a pediatric nurse practitioner. I have some experience in healthcare as a Nursing Assistant...
I want to become a theater teacher, but I also don’t want to give up performing. How do people balance teaching with continuing to act or perform professionally?
I’m a high school senior interested in both theater and education. I’ve been involved in theater for a few years and have been in many productions. I'm planning to pursue a major in education with a minor in theater in college.
How can I be prepared for the current state of the animation industry?
As someone who wants to get their foot in the animation industry or the art industry in general, how can one do so during the age of companies preference to AI and the current job market as a whole?
How is reproductive technology changing in breeding livestock to improve genetics for show animals.?
What types of repro techniques enhance the genetics?
What are the downsides to joining the military to pay for college?
I'm a current senior and looking at options to pay for college. I know the military has a lot of benefits and can pay for college, but what are the downsides?
How do I find a part-time job in the field of my degree plan without prior experience or a degree?
I am planning to become a social worker to help those affected by bullying, the loss of a child, and addiction. I am one year from graduating with my bachelor's degree in human behavior and would love to start working in my chosen field. I would greatly appreciate any advice you can give me.
What are some important things to consider when deciding on what graduate school to attend for a master's in social work?
I am currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in human behavior, then a master's in social work. I am building a non-profit organization, as well as a future clinic that will benefit those grieving the loss of a child, those affected by addiction, and those affected by bullying.
How can I expect to gain experience and build a strong footing in forensic science as a freshman biology major, and is staying a biology major the best long-term choice for pursuing a career in forensic science?
I am a freshman biology major and I've been thinking about switching to biotechnology as I want to pursue a forensic pathology career, but I don't know what would benefit me in the long term. Also, how can I secure more internships that align with said career?
As a high school student with many interests, how do I know with career path is best for me?
I have many different career interests including work in government, public relations, and advertising. How do I know what's best for me?
“How did you identify your most valuable opportunity, and what made you confident enough to pursue it”? #Spring26
“As someone interested in getting into business, how did you identify your most valuable opportunity, and what made you confident enough to pursue it?”
What should I do when I graduate college?
I want to know if I should immediately start building my business once I get out of college, or if I should wait and just work to make money before I start my business. #Spring26
How can I improve my study habits that actually allows me to see improvement in my exams and makes me feel confident going into a exam prior to taking it ?
I am a freshman in college about to go into my sophomore year and want to prepare more knowing I am getting into harder classes that will cater to my major.
What is the hardest part of becoming a Mechanical-Engineer And looking at the market, would you change to a different engineering? #Spring26
I was considering switching to a petroleum engineering major but I am not so sure about it. What does your every day life look like and how hard is it to get a job?
What are some of the best aircraft maintenance facilities in the Dallas, Texas Area?
I am a senior about to graduate from high school. I am currently working on getting my pilots license to be a corporate and charter pilot; however, I want to become an aircraft mechanic. My family owns an aircraft maintenance business in Mesquite but I'm looking to do work on bigger things like...
What is one thing I can do, to have on my application to Baylor College of Medicine?
I am a senior, about to start freshman year, with a biology major
How can I pursue a PhD in research on nutrition affecting behavioral health regarding autism (?
How can I pursue a PhD in research on nutrition affecting behavioral health regarding autism? I am currently a Registered Behavior Technician II with a BA in psychology, and I witness firsthand how much nutrition can impact behavior. However, there are a lot of hoops to jump through for me to...
How can I find finance summer internships in my area?
I will be starting school this summer at Purdue University majoring in finance. I have heard that I will need to begin looking for a summer internship for 2027 almost immediately. How can I get started? Is finding one near my home feasible or should I be prepared to work in another city or state?
How much does starting at a community college impact my opportunities in accounting, particularly in terms of networking, internships, and recruiting by major firms? Would attending a university from the beginning provide a significant advantage, or can I achieve similar outcomes through the community college transfer pathway?
I will be graduating high school this May and plan to major in accounting. My dad already told me that he can't help me pay for college, so I am deciding between attending a community college, which I can afford, or enrolling directly in a university, which would require me to take out student...
How can I get a job in a healthcare setting with no prior experience?
I have been applying to hospital jobs and I have been unsuccessful so far. I am a pre-med student and want to gain clinical experience.
How do I break into embedded systems and robotics as a computer engineering student with no professional experience yet?
I am an incoming freshman studying Computer Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin, with a focus on embedded systems and robotics. I taught myself C++ outside of class and have a Python certification, but I have no internship or research experience yet. What should I prioritize in my...
How do you obtain your first job ?
I'm a recent college graduate (AA in General Studies) and trying to get into dental hygiene school, but I want to save up some money first. I am a hard worker who performed quite well academically, but I have been unsuccessful so many times in getting even a minimum wage, part-time job. I...
When you become something like a veterinarian, do you still have time for other passions?
I want to become a veterinarian, but I am afraid I will no longer have time for my passions. I have always loved doing things like small taxidermy and insect pinning, but will I have time to truly enjoy them anymore? I love animals and want to pursue this career I just don't want to be...
How can I find work while attending college for music?
I am a 17 year old Jazz bassist and have been accepted into my top two dream schools to study music. While making sure I making the right choice for me, I have a few questions on how to find work while in college as well as work study to pay for tuition? To musicians working in the jazz scene...
How do I know if the career path I chose is the right one for me?
I've been thinking about what I want to do for awhile now (I am most likely going for a computer science HCI degree) but I am still unsure and anxious about it, any tips to help feel better with my choice?
As someone who has to manage a chronic disease every day, how can I build a career that understands patients beyond their prescriptions and helps them live a life unshackled from their limitations? #Spring26
Type 1 diabetes has forced me to completely change my lifestyle. Everything from what I eat to how I plan my day comes with a layer of calculation and awareness that shapes your sense of freedom. I want to peruse a career in healthcare than helps others feel less limited by their diagnosis and...
What are the steps to start a career as an OTA, and are there programs (preferably online or hybrid) that would allow me to work while studying?
Hi, I recently graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Public Health, and I’m interested in becoming an Occupational Therapist Assistant (OTA). I originally wanted to pursue a master’s in Occupational Therapy, but I need to work and am looking...
How does one balance athlete and student life in college without falling behind in either of them?
I am a first year at UTEP, and I'm starting cross-country in the fall, however; I've joined a lot of organizations, and I wouldn't want to drop them when I start competing. My organizations include: Student Association of Social Work as historian, MGI Gardening as a crew member, Peer Leader as...
How do you switch to a bigger university after two years of attending a smaller community college??
I am in 12 grade and I plan to attend Lone Star Montgomery in the fall. I want to do two years at Lone Star and then move to Sam Houston State University to major in Animal Science and get my bachelors degree.
What does working as an intern for a business management company look like?
What are the daily tasks and how hard is it to manage with college?
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