Westhampton, MA
How do I decide where to go to college?
I’m a current HS junior and have always been a really good student (all A’s). I know that I want to get a college education, and am really considering going into pediatric OT. I just don’t think I’m ready to go away from home. I’ve looked at some good schools within an hour or so from home, but...
How do I become a pediatric OT?
I’m a current junior in HS and interning every week with a pediatric OT in an elementary school and absolutely love it! What steps should I take to peruse a career as a pediatric OT?
What jobs can I get with a political science degree?
I know you can be a lobbyist, but what else?
How do academic successes and challenges, combined with significant personal experiences, act as catalysts in shaping an individual's aspirations for higher education and their ultimate career goals?
Past experiences, encompassing both academic and personal endeavors, play a crucial role in molding aspirations for higher education and future career paths. These experiences act as catalysts by shaping our interests, equipping us with valuable skills, and clarifying our core values.
How can I land on a major, when my interests are all over the place?
I started undergrad as a biology major but don't feel confident with my choice since I have a lot of interest in finance. I have recently started taking more classes based off topics I just find interesting in order to help narrow it down, but I feel like the choice keeps getting harder the...
What kinds of clubs are the easiest to join?
I am a Junior at Liberty University and want to join a club and want to know if there is a kind of club that people think is the easiest to get into?
How can I make money at college without getting a job at the actual school?
I am Junior at Liberty University and am trying to find a way to make passive income without getting an actual job at the school. I am not against getting a job I just wan to see if there is a way to not have to have a normal job here.
Dentistry?
Hello, I'm considering a career as a dentist. What are some good tips you might have?
What kinds of different jobs and degrees can I get that have to do with ecology?
I want to do something to do with ecology but I’m not sure what jobs you can get with which degrees and what degree i should get/major in.
If I want to get into crime scene investigation or something g similar in the future, what should I study or prepare for?
I'm currently in 8th grade and have developed an interest in things related to crime. I often find myself writing out scenes and wondering how they could be solved, which has led me to my interest in this career path. I was just wondering what I'd need to study or what I should be prepared to...
What is a piece of advice you would give to someone who wants to become an owner of a prosthetics and orthotics clinic and doesn't know how to get to that point?
I am a prosthetics and orthotics major and hope to some day own my own clinic or be a department head in a hospital, along with also having an impact on the costs covered of prosthetic and orthotic devices by health insurance companies. I am in my junior year of college and want to know if...
Should I continue doing extracurriculars/sports I don't love anymore since they will make my college application look better?
I'm a junior, and I'm not as interested in some of my extracurriculars as I used to be. I feel like I'm only doing them because I don't want to quit when I'll be applying to college next year, but they're also making it harder to find time for the things I enjoy. My parents cautioned me against...
What careers might suit someone interested in both STEM and the humanities?
I'm a HS junior and I've always been interested in both STEM and the humanities. I especially like science, computer programming, and history. I've struggled to narrow down specific careers I would like to pursue, since I'd really like to combine multiple of my interests. I know that I could...
What can I do to narrow down my options for a career in medicine?
I'm a high school student who is really interested in going in to the medical field after college. I'm currently taking three biology related courses at school (biology, neuroscience, and anatomy and physiology) and I want to narrow down my options to a specific field of medicine to specialize...
What are some careers for curing diseases, focused more on the science research part rather than engineering?
I am interested in studying chemistry and biology, and I am interested in curing autoimmune diseases.
How should I decide my major for college?
I’m now a junior in a high school, and I’m really confused with what major I’m willing to take in college. I have some experience and knowledge about Psychology since I used to be really interested in learning something related to Psychology and brain. However, I’m getting more interest in...
Medical professionals (nurses in particular), how do you manage work-life balance ?
High School Student (Junior)
College Bound
Pre-Med
What are some careers or majors that involve coming up with solutions to climate change and related environmental issues?
I am interesting in environmental science, engineering, and law, but I want a career that allows me to brainstorm solutions for environmental issues. I am unsure if I have the right skillset for environmental engineering, but I do enjoy its job description. If I major in environmental science...
I love writing and am interested in pursuing it, but I'm unsure what my future would look like if I took writing seriously, and I don't want to make the wrong choice.
I love writing personal essays and stories, but what kind of career can I make out of that? I also love to cook / bake, but its always been a hobby. Now I'm not sure if I should think about taking it more seriously. I don't want to waste time by making the wrong decision about what I want to do.
What can I do in high school to prepare for a career in computer science?
I am a high school student and I want to go into a career in programming or data science and I am wondering if there is something I can do while I'm still in high school to prepare. What kind of internships or independent studies would help me get into a good college and later job...
What are good psychology courses to take? Is it worth it to go to an Ivy League school for psychology?
Should I do AP Psychology outside of my school? What clubs or programs could I join in either New York City or Pittsfield?
How long would I have to go to college for if I'm interested in American Sign Language interpretation?
I am interested in a career involving ASL, particularly being a translator or working in Deaf Education. How many years would I have to go to college? I researched it a bit and came up with about twelve years. This isn't an automatic deal breaker for me, but that is a very long time, and I want...
What major and job fits me?
I’m currently a high school student, the majors I’m interested in are business and computer science. Could you please give me some advice about which majors fit me in college. Also, I’m very confused about what job I can do if I’m interested in these majors. Additionally, my hobbies are fashion...
How to set up a good profile for internship as a high school student ?
Hi, I’m currently a junior, but I’m really passionate about learning my future career field. As I want to dig deeper into economic, I feel like finding internship is very important. However, the problem I’m having is not knowing what or how to start. I would be appreciated if someone help me...
How bad is the job market for data scientists and software engineers at an entry level position? Will it get worse with AI?
I am a high school student wondering about what career would be open for me. I like programming and computer science but I've heard that the job market is bad because so many people are interested in that kind of career and AI is taking jobs.
What high school jobs are helpful for some going in to the field of education?
Education is something that i very interested am going in to (specifically Special ed) what jobs suitable for a high school student would help best prepare me for a career in this field?
How can I get my novel published traditionally and find a publisher and editors that suit me financially and professionally and with my art?
I am 16 years old (a junior in high school) and have been writing my since I was 3 years old. I wrote my first novel in 3rd grade and have dreamed about being a published author for so long. My goal right now is to get published by the time I graduate or the summer of my freshman year of...
Is it possible for me to go to college to be a ASL translator if before college I only have very, very basic ASL knowledge ?
I have always been very interested in being an ASL translator. However, my family has been unable to afford programs to teach me. I have learned a little through online courses, but my knowledge is limited. And I am not even sure if what I do know is correct. I really want to enhance my signing...
How do I narrow down my options?
I have absolutely no idea what I want to do or what I what college major to choose. I know some of the things I'm interested in (writing, literature, music, philosophy, direct care) but how can I narrow it down?
How do you become a photoshoot model?
What is the height requirement for photoshoot models? How do you sign up to modeling agencies? how do you establish connections in the modeling industry? how do you get in contact with agencies?
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