Wayland, Michigan
How do I decide my major?
I got into college, yayyy :) The problem is, I don't know which major to declare. Right now, I'm in as undecided, but need to choose soon I love science. I know I want to go into either Chemistry or Cellular and Molecular Bio. I'm hoping to enter either Med school or Pharm school (keeping my...
How to start baby-stting in age 12?
Hi! I am Sophia. I am both Korean and American. I am in 6th grade(12). I want to start baby-sit for people in my neighborhood but I don't know what to do first. I am new here too so only people in my street knows me. What should I do ????
What are options for a a masters degree that are not research based?
I am a current zoology undergraduate student, and I want to work on a masters degree post-graduation. I have heard a little about MD tracks that do not involve research, but I cannot find any reliable information.
How Can I Be Better at Helping Others when I am a Social Worker?
I am a 17-year-old high school senior, and I am interested in pursuing social work. I know it will be a hard career to have, as I've heard it is emotionally challenging. Putting the future hardships past me and looking for a positive future in helping others to my full potential, I was...
How do you find the right scholarships that aren’t just fluff and don’t apply to you?
Most of the scholarships I find don’t apply to me or are just fluff and I won’t ever win them even though I still apply. It seems like a waste of time.
Does a business degree help build a good foundation for becoming a lawyer Or is there a better degree for pre law?
I'm looking for the best degree that is going to prepare me for law school. I want to go into business, so I can someday own a law firm but I don't know if it's going to prepare me to understand law. #Fall25
How do I, an adult going to college for the first time, find scholarships? #Fall25
I am an unconventional student and it has been very hard to find scholarships that are geared towards students like myself. #Fall25
How can I be better prepared for college?
I am playing college softball while also taking nursing classes and I am worried that I will get stressed and have to much stuff to do.
How rewarding does it feel to help people as a dietitian?
I'm interested in this job field because I am very passionate about food and fitness.
How did you get into real estate? Is it possible to do so without connections beforehand? How did you start your own firm?
I am a senior in high school. I want to start a couple small businesses before I go off to college. One day I would love to get into real estate because I want to work on my own time and have freedom to spend time with my family.
How can I know if I will really enjoy the career path that I am choosing?
There are so many options for what to do, and it is hard to tell what I will really enjoy doing.
What are some important things to know when entering or thinking of entering large animal veterinary medicine as a technician?
I’ve also noticed that many large animal veterinarians tend to work independently when attending farm calls. Is it common for technicians to assist them, or is it more of a solo role? I’d love to hear any tips or insights about what to expect in this area of veterinary work!
#Fall25
What do I do if my essays keep getting detected using AI for my college application ?
Hello! I'm in the midst of writing my college essays. For some reason, I'm running through AI detectors and it's saying all different responses (5%, 29%, 60%, 100% etc) when I wrote them out myself. I also got reviewed by other mentors while I was writing it. I'm scared that my application...
How can I best go about getting scholarships? It all seems so random and luck of the draw.
I am a senior in high school. I will not get much, if any, help from the financial aid program because of my parents’ income. However, they are not planning to pay for my college education. I need scholarships! #Fall25
After considering the amount of violence that Journalists go through on the daily, I still want to be one but I want to be safe and I wonder why type of Journalists would I need to be in order for me to be safe?
I decided to be a journalist after coming to the conclusion that I'm awful at math. Then, I did some research and realized the work that these Journalists put in and I value the way they still stand tall when times are tough.
What are some useful apps/websites for college?
Hello!
I'm cleaning up my computer and my phone for college. What are some good apps/websites that students use in college? Anything from note taking to student reward apps etc.
Also, is microsoft apps better than google apps? I'm not sure which to use.
Thank you so much!
How many SAT should I report on Common App?
It's almost time!
I took the SAT a total of 4 times, but my superscore came up in one sitting.
I was planning on reporting just one, but then the preview pdf shows how many times you've taken it.
Should I just report 1 or all 4?
Is it a good idea to major in psychology and minor in pre-law/something similar?
I would like to know what kind of jobs/opportunities this would open up for me?
Should Fly-In Acceptance be part of the college application? If so, where?
Hello! 1 month into senior year :)
I just got into a fly-in program at JHU and Amherst! Should I list them in my application? I didn't want to list them for all the schools I apply to. Where should I list them: e.c., awards/honors, additional info etc etc
Or I don't put it in at all?
What is the difference in the 0-6 program and 2-4 program for PharmD, and which is more beneficial?
Alright, I'm back as a senior now! Getting into the detail for college, I decided I'm going into pharmaceutical science (if they have) or biochemistry. Some schools offer PharmD (Doctor of Pharmacy), so I am planning on doing that but there's two paths. One is the direct entry, where I go...
How do you respond to "tell me a bit about yourself" professionally?
I've been asked this a lot recently in scholarship applications, and I never know how to respond in a way that sounds professional. Starting with "my name is..." feels redundant when your application already has it listed. I just have no idea how to start.
What's the best financial advice you could give for someone who is about to enter grad school to become a civil engineer #Spring25?
What should be avoided in the long run, and watch out for in the short term? I have student loans but want to be financially stable within the next couple years after grad school.
When working as a civil engineer, what's the best financial advice?
As in, is it hard to know where to put your money and/or other allocations?
What did you do to get to where you are right now in your life/career?
What life lessons have you learned? What factors have heavily impacted your life? Would you change anything about your journey if you could? Do you have any regrets? Are you satisfied with where you are in life? Any advice for the younger people?
What are the biomedical majors doing to understand organic chemistry How do you guys study and really master orgo chem? I feel like I cannot grasp it fully. Any help is appreciated!
I am currently a junior and trying to understand orgo chem to prepare for medical school and the MCAT
What do you look for in a part-time job in a new city?
I'm moving to Orlando for college and I know I'll be needing a job to help support the costs, but I don't have a lot of experience job hunting. What's the norm for part-time gigs in Florida, and what are red flags?
What is the best way to stay caught up with financials throughout the college process?
What is the best way to stay caught up with financials throughout the college process?
What is the best way to make friends in college and become active in the community #Spring25?
I'm a big introvert and know it's super important to get to know people in college. I'm trying to find the best, stress-free way to do that.
What is the best way to decide what to do as a career?
I am a senior in high school, and I have liked biology throughout my education and plan on majoring in it in college, but I don't know if it is the right fit for me or my career aspirations. I do know that I want to have some involvement in the scientific field in my future. I am currently...
What are the key phases of a construction project? How do you manage construction schedules and timelines? #Spring25
I am a senior in high school. I am currently doing construction technology in the career center and will be studying construction management in college.
What is the best way to choose a major?
There are so many choices. If there's more than one relevant major to what you want to do, how do you choose between them?
When making final college decisions, should I choose a school that is financially affordable for me, but I'm not super excited about Or should I choose a school I like more but is less financially affordable?
The two schools I'm deciding between are both a bit out of reach for me financially, but the one I like more is much more expensive. I'm not sure which to choose because I want to be financially responsible when I pick a college.
Will studying abroad delay graduation and will it be worth it?
I am hoping to study abroad to Spain, but I think it will delay graduation because I transferred schools, but is it something that I should pursue?
What is the pay for zookeepers in the US?
Is it sustainable? Is it enough to live off of coming out of college?
How do I improve my study habits ? #spring25
I have never really been very good at studying and now that I am going to college I want to make sure that I know some good study habits to help improve my grades!
How do I make sure I will be enrolled in a Physician Assistant program when I graduate Pre-Med from Michigan State University in 2028 ? It is very competitive.
#Spring25 How do I make sure I will be enrolled in a Physician Assistant program when I graduate Pre-Med from Michigan State University in 2028 ? It is very competitive.
What's my next step for the summer as a rising senior intending to major in pharmacology if most are not available?
Following up with my previous question on what part time job I can get for pharmacology, I tried applying for a pharmacy clerk position at a local Walgreen. However, Michigan law (where I'm at) says that we must have a high school diploma to get a job at a pharmacy. Same with most hospitals:...
How Many years does a music education degree take?
Can I still participate in jazz band as a bassoon major? What about theater? I love performing and acting and don’t want to sacrifice them.?
What is the hardest part about this career? #Spring25
I am a senior and am going to be going to Sports Management to become a statistician
How do I know which college/university is the right one for me ?
I am a junior and I am in the process of getting my college list done, but I am at a dead end where I don't know which one I specifically want to attend. All the schools are great with programs I'm interested but I'm just not sure how to decide. Any advice?
What part-time jobs should I take as a high schooler going into pharmacology?
I am a rising senior (18y) and want to become a pharmaceutical physician. I want to take a part time job or intern at a pharmacy, but I do not have license for an official pharm technician. What kind of job can I do?
What major should I pursue if I want to become a pharmaceutical physician?
I am a rising senior who wants to become a pharmaceutical physician and go into research, but I am undecided which major I want to go into.
Where can I find scholarships for hvac transfer students?
I just finished my associates. Now I’m looking at Ferris to get my bachelors done in hvac.
How w can we apply to become stylist
I need to become stylist & fashion I so I need a job about that but I don’t have diplomat for high school and I don’t have GED so I don’t know if I can found it thank you
Valuable skills- what are they and where to get them?
How does one go about learning important skills like how to use various data analysis tools? Are there specific ones that are useful in industries? What would you say are some of the most useful and sought-after qualifications? How can one become familiar with GIS?
What are some good careers in AI?
I'm interested in working in the field of Artificial Intelligence.
What kinds of jobs can I look for with entry level experience in software development (Python)?
I'm currently in the educational field full time, but I'm looking to start getting some experience in the software development realm. I would love a part time entry job that would allow me to start practicing my skills. What job titles should I be looking for? Where do I start?
What are the key factors influencing consumer purchasing decisions in the current market ?
What are the key factors influencing consumer purchasing decisions in the current market?
Career paths that I can combine?
I’m passionate about climate change and technology. What careers could combine these interests?
What Minor should I take?
I'm currently in an illustration major and looking for a minor. Thinking of minoring in either photography, business, or digital studies. I'm still unsure what I want to do for my future and would like a backup plan/skill. What is the best course of action? Is there any other minors I should...
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