West Haven, Connecticut
How should I set myself up to go to a successful medical school?
Hello! I'm a Senior in high school who will be attending University of Connecticut in the fall. I'm majoring in molecular and cellular biology. What steps should I take that ABSOLUTELY CRUCIAL to being successful in college, and how will these steps help me?
What skills or experiences made the biggest difference in helping you succeed early in your career, and what would you recommend I start building now?
I’m a biological sciences student really interested in lab work, especially in product development for skincare or cosmetics. I’ve done coursework with lab techniques and data analysis, and I’m currently trying to break into internships. What skills or experiences made the biggest difference...
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...
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.
Are summer classes worth taking so I have less classes during the semester?
I want to take anatomy over the summer, but I don't know if I should.
How should I start going about learning more in nutrition if I want to major in Nutrition Science? #Spring26
I am planning on attending University of Connecticut in the fall of 2026, and I would like to know what classes I should take for a career in nutrition.
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 does it take to be successful in the film industry #Spring25?
Is it a matter of connections or quality of work?
What sort of advice would you give to someone who is looking to work with sick children if that person is very sensitive; regardless of that weakness, they have a strong passion and love for kids and that’s the only career they see themselves with for the long term?
For context this person wants to pursue a doctorate in the field.
"If our world values art, kindness, innovation, and nature’s beauty, why do we still judge students mostly by their grades What other qualities should matter just as much?"#Spring25
In a world full of natural beauty and endless human creativity, it doesn’t make sense to judge students just by grades. A test score doesn’t show someone’s imagination, kindness, or how hard they try when no one’s looking. Real success isn’t something you can measure with numbers. Like a tree...
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 it like to work in the field as a mechanical engineer? #Spring25
What is it like to work in the field as a mechanical engineer?
#Spring25
What advice do you have in terms of academics for someone entering college next fall (study habits, routines, classes to take, etc.)?
High school senior, heading to college somewhat far from my family.
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.
How do you think the field of data science is going to be impacted by AI and machine learning??
Data scientists already use AI and machine learning to build models, but how is using AI to code and conduct analyses going to impact the field?
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What is the hardest part about being in the trades, and what have you learned?
Do you have any life lessons or just general knowledge about your field. Medical coverage, job security, good pay etc.
What, if any, scholarship sites or just scholarships do you recommended to a tech school applicant?
I'm going around trying to find scholarships to helps pay for my class and I would like to know if anyone would have any recommendations!
What are some of the best study tips, time management strategies, and survival tools for students 35 and older entering a nursing program?
I recently got accepted into a nursing program and would love to hear from others who’ve been through this, especially those who returned to school later in life. How did you manage school, family life, and everything in between while staying motivated? Why do you think certain habits or...
What are some Tips for a music educator who is going into their first interview??
Hi! I'm currently pursuing my undergrad in music education, and I was just curious about what I should know before my first interview.
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
How have alumni from your college helped you begin or grow your career?
I’m narrowing my decision of colleges and wondering how much support I can expect when I’m done with my studies.
How rewarding is being a library assistant versus a librarian? #Spring25
I'm starting a certificate program for Library Technology. Not sure if I will want to continue for a Masters later.
For a telecommunications career is computer engineering or software engineering more applicable?
I am a senior in high school looking at two college option. One has a computer engineering option and one with a software engineering option both are ABET accredited. Any tips or possible career routes are greatly appreciated. #Spring25
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?
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