Upton, New York
What was the most important decision, mindset, or early experience that helped you successfully build a career in business, real estate, or entrepreneurship, and what advice would you give to a college student hoping to create both financial success and lasting community impact? #Spring26
I’m a first-year college student interested in pursuing a career in business, real estate development, and entrepreneurship, with a long-term goal of achieving both financial success and meaningful community impact. I’m especially interested in learning how experienced professionals built their...
What options do I have for a career in psychology if I don't want to be a therapist??
I am a high school senior about to enter my freshman year of college at Eastern Connecticut State University. I love the field of psychology, especially the study of human behavior and thought processes. I would like to pursue a career focused more on the research aspect of psychology, but I'm...
What is the best path towards becoming a physical therapist ?
I am a first-year freshman who is attending the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. I am in the exercise science program here at this institution, and my plan is to complete a Doctorate of Physical Therapy to be able to be a physical therapist for athletes
I know that I want to go into law, but how do I know which type of law I want to pursue?
I know that I definitely want to be a lawyer and attend law school, but how do I know which type of law I want to specialize in? Do I have to know or have an idea before I start law school?
After college, how do you start looking for careers in a professional field that matches your degree? Is it an easy process?
I'm going into veterinary medicine, and I'm concerned that I will not be able to easily find a job after I graduate from school, and that I will not be able to find a related job between college and veterinary school.
What is the best way to form genuine meaningful connections in college with people who will help you advance your professional goals, provide academic and emotional support, and introduce you to new things?
As a 17-year-old senior in high school, making new friends this year has at times been challenging, as I feel like my peers have already found a group they belong to. However, throughout my high school experience I have branched out so much and met so many new people. Part of the reason I am...
Will attending a 2-year Electrical program and earning an AOS degree help me apply and get into a local IBEW Electrical Union after school?
I am looking for advice from existing union members and electricians to see if this is a good path to help me get into the local union.
Where do I start to make college more affordable?
I am a high school senior looking for a way to make college more affordable so i can reduce the burden on my family.
How do I choose a major that’s suited to my interests and also provides financially stable career paths? #Spring2026
I’m a high school senior who’s interested in English, journalism, and business, but I’m not sure how to create a good major/minor combo that will give me entry level job stability.
What jobs could I get with good pay at the age of 14?
I want to get a good paying job but I'm not sure if there is any for my age. I want a job because I want to help out my family and be able to afford things.
What job can I get as an 18 year old who is currently taking my gap year interested in mental health? I want to get experience in the mental health field.
I want to be a psychologist in the future. I can’t seem to find anything near me or have many ideas of what I could do.
I’m interested in general mental health and mental health for those with OCD. Any ideas of where to start?
How can I help determine what exactly I want to do?
Hi! I'm really interested in the English and psychology fields, but I've yet to really find a job that I feel specifically called to, despite all of my research. Any tips for finding where I fit?
Would you say Ivy League education is overrated, especially if you're pursuing engineering as a career? #Fall25
I'm trying to build up my college application list and am debating whether certain Ivys are worth my time.
#Fall25
What inspired you to pursue a career in sports, and what challenges have you faced as a woman entering this field?
Hi! I'm a high school senior who wishes to study sports management in college. I want to gain advice to work in my dream field, but I am scared of entering a male-dominated field. What advice do you have for a girl wishing to achieve her dreams?
What are the best ways to network with professionals in the sports media industry? What techniques have you used in the past?
Sports management and media questions. Best techniques for networking?
How can I, as a woman, stay confident and motivated when facing challenges in male-dominated fields, such as the sports world?
Tips for being a woman working in sports?
How can I get my esthetician license if I graduated different major in foreign country ?
I have a bachelor degree but from different major nothing to do with beauty. I’m curious if I study esthetician can I do Botox or filler stuff without studying nursing? #spring25
What is the best piece of advice you can give to an incoming college freshman?
I can't wait to start school but I am unsure what is essential in a dorm and just how to go about the overall transition.
What are your go-to strategies for managing common classroom challenges in an elementary classroom?
I'm a senior in high school looking to study elementary education next year.
How often will I be asked to relocate as a travel nurse? What will be the duration of each move?
I'm interested in becoming a RN first, then gaining enough experience to become a travel nurse. I wanted to know how often I would actually move as a real travel nurse.
How has a background/degree in mechanical engineering allowed you to work across different industries? #Spring25?
Also, what skills have been the most transferable across the industries?
What is the optimal way to increase my chances of admission to a top-tier medical school as an undergraduate What personal qualities, scores, extracurriculars, and personal experience do medical school admissions committees value most?
Also, How can you tell if you will be a good fit for the medical field? Given that a majority of college students enter freshman year on the "pre-medical" pathway, and most of those students switching to another career pathway due to the competitive nature, what other potential jobs are there...
What’s hardships do women with criminal justice degrees face when searching for a job after college ?
I’m going to study criminal justice. I want to be a detective now but that can change. What situations are faced when trying to live in our society as a female with the degree?
What are some helpful tips on how to be the most successful in this current job market I am an information systems major looking to get into technology consulting or project management. #Spring25?
What are some helpful tips on how to be the most successful in this current job market? I am an information systems major looking to get into technology consulting or project management. #Spring25
How can I find an internship for the summer before I start college? #Spring25
How can I find an internship for the summer before I start college?
#Spring25
How has majoring in history, considering both the process and destination, helped influence and structure a seemingly unrelated career Where has it impacted the most? #Spring25
I am a transfer student that applied as a history major, and I’m still unsure of what to do career wise as I have a variety of interests.
What is the most challenging part of being a forensic psychologist?
Hi I am a senior in highschool and I want to eventually become a forensic psychologist. I know a little but not a lot about the job. Anything that could be said about the amount of schooling involved or more details about what the job entails like workload, coping with certain things, or really...
How to stay on task with ADHD?
Studying has never been my forte, but as a soon-to-be college student I think I need to get a method down. Any tips or tricks that work for you?
Are jobs/internships more likely to accept students who have past experience that doesn't correlate to their major/career? #Spring25
- high school senior
- going into college known for COOPs
- i have job/internship experience (lifeguard & school placed horse farm internship)
- majoring in Computing and Law
Nurses, what advice do you have to someone deciding between Associates or Bachelors when going into nursing? #Spring25 ?
I am 34 and a single mom who is going back to school. I am thrilled and determined, looking forward to starting this September. I am currently trying to decide which direction to take for my degree and doing research on the differences. In your personal and professional opinion could you give...
How to find nature and wildlife related jobs in the city?
I'm an upcoming Ecology & Evolutionary Biology major, and I will attend a 4-year university in the heart of a bustling city. I plan to work in a similar field while going to school. Is it possible to find EEB related jobs when surrounded by walls of concrete?
Have you ever gone through a challenge that needed more than just book smarts?
What’s an example from your experience where a seemingly straightforward mechanical engineering problem turned out to require more than just technical knowledge, where communication, collaboration, or understanding the personal aspect of the project played a key role in finding a solution? #Spring25
As a bilingual student, what are the benefits of pursuing a degree as a speech-language pathologist? How much is the pay compared to those who are monolingual? #Spring25
I will be entering grad school and I am thinking about my future.
How can you help me to find scholarships towards my major?
I am a first generation freshman English Education major at Southern Connecticut State University. I am excited to be studying at Southern but am concerned about the cost.
How can I combine my degree in Communications with my minor in Political Science in my future career ?
I am a current college sophomore in undergraduate.
ACS Degree in Chemistry?
Is it really worth it to pursue a Chemistry degree with ACS specification? Its so much more work!!!!!
When looking back on your pre-med, undergraduate courses, is there a class you wish you took that would have better prepared you for medical school #Spring25?
Entering undergrad Fall 2025
Are differences in cognition between various language speakers caused by the grammar of their language or by cultural differences that influence how their language is used?
I am a student who is interested in researching the correlation between linguistics and neuroscience.
What day to day requirements are there to be a sports writer ?
What day to day requirements are there to be a sports writer?
What are some things that you do that help you study for your classes?
I know some people prefer to study in certain places or have specific routines. I've been in a slump with my studies recently and have been looking for some more ideas on things I could try. Hopefully this can help some others as well!
What are some ways to build good connections in college? I’m looking forward to graduate college as a nurse, and I would love to have other nurses or medical professionals to guide me. #Spring25
I’m currently a high school senior!
What are some ways to build good connections in college I’m looking forward to graduate college as a nurse, and I would love to have other nurses or medical professionals to guide me. #Spring25
I’m currently a high-school senior!
How do I better my search for extracurricular activities related to business??
I want to make my college application look better.
#Spring25
How do I make important pre-law connections while I am undergrad student?
After college, I am hoping to attend law school with a goal of pursuing a career in criminal justice.
How can I balance working while trying to also be in a freshman in college What are the best ways to balance both working and school? ?
I tried working during the beginning of the school year and I literally couldn't balance work and school. I had to quit my job and focus on school.
How do I create professional relationships with alumni from my school?
I am a Senior at a finance school in NYC, finishing up my BBA in Economics and have a job in an Education company focused on Mergers and Acquisitions and some Operations as a part time. I am planning to work towards a MBA in 5 or so more years after I get more experience under me, for a end...
How can I get an internship as a high school freshman?
I'm a 9th grader who is looking to become an investment banker in the future. How can I start my career now with an internship?
Is shadowing a doctor really helpful for college applications?
Hi! I'm a freshman in high school right now and I've been working towards becoming a cardiologist. I've been looking at different opportunities and I'm wondering if shadowing a doctor will give me an edge when it comes to applying for college. I'm still only fourteen and I think I might be too...
What is product management??
Product manager work with engineering,sales, marketing department
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