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Andrew Nov 25, 2025 617 views

What is something people overlook when looking for a long term career?

I specifically am interested in going into the film industry and for the most part people say the biggest thing is to know someone. I want to know any other aspect of this industry is overlooked but helpful when trying to land a long term career.

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Max Nov 23, 2025 303 views

Why you know your dream career?

I have interests in many fileds, but not sure how to narrow down and how to decide which one is the right one for me. And I don't know what to study in college.

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Bella Nov 22, 2025 884 views

What is it like to be a female firefighter?

For a while, I didn't really know what I wanted to be and stuck to the idea of being a real estate agent since it looked "easy" and luxurious. But in reality, I wanted something that was very active and not boring. I like to be active and work out and stay in shape, so really researching a...

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Savannah Nov 20, 2025 353 views

What are some recommendations for volunteer experience in relation to my major in Nursing?

Looking for volunteer opportunities that can help me gain healthcare experience but also grow in knowledge so I can improve overall in my major now and be ready for my future nursing career.

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Gianella Nov 20, 2025 923 views

What is something you know now about being in the film industry that you wish you knew before you started? #fall25

I am a first year college student looking to get into the film industry right after graduation. What can I start doing now and what should I do in the rest of my years? #fall25

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Ashley Nov 19, 2025 261 views

What would be best?

I have an out-of-state college that’s interested in recruiting me, but their tuition is way out of my parents’ budget. My mom suggested that I take a year and go to a Cal State since it’s more affordable, and take a year off from soccer to try and get recruited by a Cal State during that time....

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Destiny Nov 19, 2025 746 views

As a first gen attending college what are some tips for college?

I am a 17-year-old attending high school soon to graduate and I need some pointers on what to expect as someone that has no guidance on what to expect from college, I've chosen to pursue a higher education and to help make a difference in the medical field. Any advice would be helpful....

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Sidney Nov 18, 2025 376 views

How do veterinarians handle owners who lost their pets?

For example, the owner may have to put the pet down or it died during a surgery. How do vets confront the owners? How do the vets feel about it as well? Does it impact their mental health having to interact with the grieving owners?

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Brooke Nov 18, 2025 369 views

How is college similar to high school?

I am in high school and wondering what are some similarities from high school that I can expect to see in college.

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Amina Nov 18, 2025 323 views

How can I get a better idea of knowing which career will keep me happy in the long run?

I am the kind of person that doesn't feel comfortable with making a decision until I know every possible choice or outcome. I understand that a career can't fit someone perfectly and that I will never know for sure how I will feel about my career twenty years from now, but I am still scared of...

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andrew Nov 18, 2025 294 views

How would I go about getting, let alone applying for a job in the biochemistry field?

I'm a High School senior with no experience wondering this so I have relatively no issues when I eventually am qualified for such jobs.

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Rhema Nov 18, 2025 625 views

What is the best way for students to build their portfolio when applying for jobs and internships in the animation and illustration industry?#Fall25

Currently in my second year of college, pursuing my BFA degree in animation and illustration. I'm looking into an internship for the upcoming school year, and I'm not certain how to professionally organize my work when applying to internships.

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Charlie Nov 18, 2025 442 views

What language would be the most helpful to learn for someone who wants to go into the International Development Sphere?

I want to apply to a language internship where I do an immersive language program and am having trouble choosing a language. There isn't really one that stands out to me, I just really want to be sure I choose a language that will be helpful in my future aspirations. I do not fully know what I...

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Rafael Nov 17, 2025 438 views

I'm a freshman bio-med major at UCI, and I was wondering how to start a track to medical school. Specializations happen in the 2nd year, and I was wondering how would I switch to the nursing major or the pediatric major?

How and when do I apply to med-school?

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Rafael Nov 17, 2025 474 views

When should I expect to take the MCAT & what should I study? Is it unusual to take it going into my sophomore year, and study in the summer?

I am a freshman at UCI

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Lily Nov 16, 2025 624 views

What are the best and hardest parts of working as a Radiation Therapist?

Im a highschool senior and Im trying to figure out if a career in Radiation Therapy or as an MRI Tech would be better for me. I love both aspects and purposes of each job, but just wondering what are your experiences? Any help or tips are much appreciated thank you!!

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Aiden Nov 16, 2025 310 views

What's the best approach for someone looking to be a forensic scientist or crime scene investigator?

I'm a senior in high school graduating in June. I plan on going to college for biochemistry and also plan to stay in California.

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Rocio Nov 16, 2025 597 views

How can I better myself to succeed in becoming a Radiation Therapist?

I'm currently in community college in my 2nd year and I have yet to finish all the credentials I need to transfer to get my Bachelors. I find it very difficult to study and focus on science related classes as it's too much for me to handle so I feel very behind. Any advice is welcomed.

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Evie Nov 14, 2025 854 views

How do I become a Nuclear Pharmacist?

I am a highschool junior originally interested in compound pharmacy, but as I did a bit more research I saw Nuclear Pharmacy. I've never heard of it before and I just want to know if anyone has any information about the job and how they got to that position.

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kathy Nov 14, 2025 1855 views

Are there any programs, mentor, or specific classes that help transfer students like me get that kind of entrepreneurial project off the ground while we're still in school?

I'm a 2 year transfer student and already excited to start a small salon business in the local community with my best friend.

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Xenia Nov 13, 2025 447 views

Interviews are hard - how should I prepare for one in my future career?

How can I prepare for an interview? #Fall25

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Jocelyn Nov 13, 2025 414 views

As an LVN going into an RN program, what is the best part time job to have?

I've heard from a lot of people that maybe home health or registry would be the best option, but are there others out there? Currently I'm a junior and I have two years of nursing experience at a nursing home if that is helpful.

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Evie Nov 13, 2025 663 views

How do I get an internship at a pharmacy as a high school junoir?

I am a high school junior and I want to pursue the pharmaceutical field. Specifically, I want to be a compound pharmacist and I was wondering if anyone knows how I can get an internship at a pharmacy as a high school junior and if I even can.

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Natalie Nov 13, 2025 558 views

How to find a career I will enjoy but also make a stable income for my future ?

Currently in my second year of college and getting my GE done, I have concerns about the career I want to pursue. I am afraid that I will not be good enough at this subject to turn it into a job. Can I still pursue graphic design if I have no talent for it? I also wonder if majoring in graphic...

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Esther Nov 11, 2025 551 views

What is the best way to ensure I have a career as an interpreter for the United Nations?

I am a first year attending Chapman University. I am studying Global Communications with a focus on the French language and a hope to begin studying the Arabic language. I want to use my skills to promote unity and peace. #college #interpreter #Fall25

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Anthony Nov 11, 2025 625 views

I am curious what the timeline looks like for someone in I/O Psychology and if its a good career to go into? #fall25

I am college sophomore and I am double majoring in Psych BA and Criminology Law and Society BA

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Julius Nov 11, 2025 744 views

As a class of '27, what should I prepare for when applying and looking for colleges that include a nursing/radiology pathway??

Advice on college choice might be helpful, and if nursing/ radiology is a good career path. Are people in this career path satisfied with their position, and if they are receiving good pay?

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Johanna Nov 10, 2025 681 views

What should I be doing to give myself higher chances to get hired as a civil engineer after graduating from college?

I want to know what I could do right now and during college to prepare.

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Mitzio Nov 09, 2025 1065 views

What do I need to know if I want to be a Physician Assistant?

I feel as though I need to plan for graduate school before I even enter undergraduate school. There seems like there are many prerequisite that I need to meet so I can meet the requirements needed to apply for a Physician Assistant. What do I need to know?

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Mitzio Nov 09, 2025 713 views

Is Microbiology a good major for a Physician Assistant?

My long term goal is to become a Physician Assistant and I am wondering if Biology or Microbiology is a better major to study to prepare me to apply to graduate school to become a physician assistant.

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DIELLONA Nov 09, 2025 288 views

How can I maintain a good gpa and work at the same time?

I do have good study techniques but I have a hard time fi ding the time to apply these techniques because of work and other things. But at the same time I do need to work as well.

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C Nov 08, 2025 309 views

How do I become successful in finding a stable career that can incorporate a mixture of writing and psychology?

I've always been interested in humanities and using my creativity. I love writing, psychology, music, baking, and art. I'm still struggling deciding on my major and how it'll be used for my future career.

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Finlay Nov 07, 2025 610 views

What advice do you have for college freshman deciding on a career path? What do you wish you would have thought about as a first year college student when making career choices? I am a political science major, not looking to go to law school. #Fall25

Freshman, political science major at Vanderbilt.

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Kathy Nov 05, 2025 694 views

What Colleges in California have majors in education?

I'm currently in 10th grade and have to make a college list. While searching for colleges I have mainly only seen colleges have such majors for masters degrees, etc. I want to teach elementary aged children and want to know how to go around that in regard to the degrees I need. I would like to...

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Kathy Nov 03, 2025 1827 views

What are good colleges preferably in california but out of state works too. That have good elementary education majors or the science of child development?

I am currently in 10th grade and have to make a college list for my scholarship programs highlighting colleges I'm interested in. Categorized by high reach and easily attainable. Through my search I couldn't find many good colleges with said majors. One of the only college I saw was University...

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Vanessa Nov 03, 2025 934 views

What are some tips to keep in mind for time management when scheduling classes, and also trying to balance home life when I am working two jobs? #Fall25

I just got my acceptance letter to go to UCI's Paralegal program but do work two jobs as well, trying to figure out a good balance with the program since it is more intense, and how to keep both jobs to be able to afford all of my bills and also tuition for the program, so I am looking for any...

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Chris Aug 11, 2025 1187 views

How can I figure out what career path I want to follow and choose a degree path that best suits my career?

I am deciding between business management and IT—help desk/user support—but I am unsure if I want to pursue either of those. What should I do?

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Mikayla Aug 09, 2025 8722 views

what jobs can i get as a 14 year old

I’m a 9th grader who struggles with money problems. I’m looking for a job to help my mom.

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Charlie Aug 09, 2025 2979 views

Anthro or PolSci Should I switch Majors??

Hi! I am about to be a third year at UCLA and am trying to finalize what major I want. Currently I am a double-major with International Development studies and Anthropology, but I am considering switching to a double-major with International Development studies and Political Science with a...

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Jeremy Jul 24, 2025 3939 views

How to land network and land internships in a state outside of California?

Im going to USC for ECE, but want to explore internships in places like NY, Chicago, Bay area. With no previous connections, how to land connections and interns?

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Rachel Jun 16, 2025 2153 views

How are singers making a living?

What kind of practical advice can be given to a music student that wants career direction and to build experience?

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Kerida Jun 06, 2025 4700 views

What is it like to write a dissertation for a Doctorate in Education?

I have decided I want to go for my Master's and Doctorate in Art Education, but I am curious what writing a 200-300 page dissertation and defending it is like. It sounds very daunting at face value at first, but I am never one to back down from a challenge. I just want an idea of what I am...

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Sena May 23, 2025 4567 views

How to find things that make you happy and passionate?

I dont know why, but its hard for me to be happy after I start working, everyday its just working, earning money, admiring everyone's wonderful life and glamor on social media, whats the meaning of life?

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Aaron May 21, 2025 3677 views

What are your predictions for the future of the IT industry? Do you think that I am preparing well enough?

Hi everyone, this is my first post on CareerVillage.org. First, some background about me. I’m currently a freshman in high school (about to finish the year) and I’m working hard to prepare for a future career as a software engineer. I’ve been self-studying computer science outside of school,...

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Sena May 16, 2025 5134 views

What product should I sell?

What product should I sell, I want start my own business, continuing have passive incomes, have time enjoy life, accompany families, but dont want to do content creation, influencer, and affiliate, what products should I start to sell, create a brand or be the retailer of a famous brand, how...

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Igor May 05, 2025 3974 views

Which MS Finance Program should I choose?

Hello!! I will be pursuing a master's in Finance this year. I got accepted to 3 universities, but I don't know which one I should pick. I'm coming straight out of undergrad with a Bachelor's in liberal arts and haven't been able to secure any finance-related internships. So, I decided to do a...

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Davis May 01, 2025 1194 views

What is the best way to get an internship as a Political Science major? I would love something in a capital city or a government building for the best experience. #Spring25

I will be attending the University of Arkansas. I would love an internship as well as an opportunity to study abroad.

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Ashley Apr 30, 2025 1131 views

What is the best summer job I can get before college? How can I make myself a better candidate for veterinary medicine related jobs or jobs with animals?

This will be my first job and I want to find one as soon as possible so I can have spending money for college.

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Jadiah Apr 30, 2025 871 views

What are your best tips for a young adult navigating human resources?

Rising Senior
Sociology Major Speech Communications Minor
Pursuing career in Human Resources

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Adamaris Apr 29, 2025 952 views

What are some study habits that I should take with me to help me out during my 4 years at college so I don't have to struggle a lot as a first year?

I'm currently a high school student and going to a four-year college right after graduation. I was just wondering, do I have to be so hard on myself when it comes to studying and figuring out what type of study habits I want to use to help me out during my four years at college? Is there a...

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