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What can I expect in a career like non-partisan policy analysis?
I am a 15 year old and I enjoy researching in my down time and a drive to solve world issues. In my recent dive into future careers, I found out about a policy analyst career, which I found interesting and, perhaps, too good to be true. I would like to ask professionals about the positives and...
What is the best career right now?
What is the best career for those who are in high school right now?
How hard was it to become an Anesthesiologist?
I am 15, and planning on graduating high school a year early. I am in 10th grade right now, and planning on doing summer school and another semester in order to graduate a year early. My goal in life is to become an anesthesiologist, and I have some questions for people who have reached that...
How to start the path to becoming a general contractor I'm 21 and want to learn to create and want to get into real estate and entrepreneurship. I've made a plan for the next 20-25 years to start a business and build generational wealth based on my research, but would like more advice from professionals.?
I'm currently studying the OSHA 30 and am working towards getting experiences in the construction trade and am willing to do anything.
How can I build a career in medicine that combines scientific research and patient empathy, especially for individuals living with chronic illnesses?
My life hasn’t followed a straight line, but every challenge has shaped who I am and what I stand for. Losing my father to gun violence and living with Crohn’s disease taught me resilience early on. Instead of letting those experiences define my limits, I used them to define my purpose and...
What is the most important soft skill to have for getting a good job in finance after college and what are some things to look for in an employer to ensure that you have a boss that values you?
I intend to pursue a career in finance after college but I am unsure about what I should look for and what skills I need to bring to the table. I want to make sure that I am the most prepared I can be when I enter the workforce and I’m hoping specifically to go into investment banking.
Is marrying someone you meet on your career path a good idea?
Does anyone have experience working with their marriage partner?
What are some clubs/programs I can apply for to gain leadership skills?
I'm an incoming freshman at USC and I'm eager to get a head start by joining clubs or programs that can help me gain overall exposure in the field I plan on studying in (accounting) during the first semester and other related skills needed for the world of finance.
What advice would you give a first year undergraduate business major who is unsure of the field in business they would like to pursue post-college?
Currently, I am a senior in high school and will be an incoming first year business major. I'm aware of the vast career opportunities in business, but I'm unsure where to start looking and any guidance would be appreciated.
How can I best prepare for licensure as a clinical psychology student?
am a newly admitted student in a PsyD program and want to get a head start. How can I best prepare for licensure during my doctoral program? #Spring26
Career to Practically and Directly Protect and Help Nature
What career is best to practically and directly help protect the environment, and wildlife and or slow climate change.
I want to help the world and see the difference I made with my own hands.
Thank you very much.
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How do lawyers mentally reconcile the clash between their obligation to their clients and their own morals in relation to getting true justice in the case that their client is unfavorable? Is there any case in which they would be able to intervene? #Spring26
I'm a 17-year old high school senior who will be majoring in Political Science at a 4-year university. I'm really considering pursuing a career in law, and I'm wondering how people deal with the ethical aspects of it.
How can I find a job that will actually help my career path? #Spring26
recently ive been trying to find jobs that will help me become more appealing to employers in a career path. I want to study design or art history, but I find that those positions are more difficult to find and secure.
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How do I get started on a career working in professional sports?
I love athletics. Probably don't have the skill for playing, but would love to be in management, marketing or something business-related for a pro league in the U.S. or Europe! What should I do now to prep? I am in HS.
Hello everyone, does anyone have any advice regarding balancing creative liberty with the constraints of assigned design projects? Any techniques you have used to spark curiosity or ideas within yourself? #Spring26
I am an incoming sophomore to the Parsons School of Design at the New School, majoring in fashion design. #Spring26
What have you found is the best way to study and why?
I will be going into nursing school and am looking for what may be the best way to study as I have had trouble with different study methods in the past.
How can I best prepare myself for a career in character design for animation pre-production and writing industry?
I am planning to go to art college to major in animation and character design.
Should I stick with a psychology major or switch to criminal justice if I want to become a lawyer ?
I am a first-year community college student currently majoring in psychology, and I plan to become a lawyer in the future. I chose psychology because I believe understanding human behavior is important in law, especially when working with clients, juries, and cases involving mental health. I’m...
How did you manage to work while being a nursing student?
I'm going into nursing school and aware of the heavy material and responsibility that comes with obtaining a nursing degree. I want to keep working as I do need the money, but the stigma of working and being in nursing is overwhelming.
How do you build confidence in yourself when stepping into new environments or opportunities?
Whether it’s a new job, leadership role, or unfamiliar setting, I sometimes feel unsure at first. I’d love to know how others developed confidence in those situations.
What’s something you wish you did differently during college that would have made your transition into your career easier?
I’m trying to be more intentional with how I spend my time now and would appreciate any hindsight advice on what actually matters long-term.
How do you deal with feeling behind or comparing yourself to others in college or early career stages?
It’s easy to feel like others are ahead, especially with internships, jobs, or achievements. I’m curious how professionals handled that pressure and stayed focused on their own path.
What habits or routines helped you stay consistent and productive during college?
I sometimes struggle with staying consistent long-term, especially when balancing school, work, and other responsibilities. I’d love to hear what actually worked for you beyond just basic time management advice.
How did you know that your field of study/career was the right one for you? If you studied your field in college, did you eventually get bored of it/burn out? How do you avoid/mitigate that?
Graduating Senior interested in psychology/criminology, specifically looking to go into forensic psychology. Also very interested in the arts: musical composition, orchestra, and musical theater acting and pit orchestra participation.
In what ways do you feel the most challenged that surprised you the most regarding your career as someone working as an occupational therapist?
Hello, once I complete my college education, I plan on becoming an occupational therapist. However, I'm wondering what the unexpected challenges (rewarding or otherwise) that come with the job will be because I would like a job that will challenge me in my everyday life and also so that I can...
What actions would you recommend for someone starting college who’s interested in how contracts and roster decisions shape sports teams, and how can I start building relationships or finding guidance early on ?
I first got interested in this playing Franchise mode in MLB The Show, and it got me paying attention to how teams are actually built and run. I’m starting college in the fall and am leaning toward the business and legal side of sports. I’m trying to figure out what I can start doing early to...
What habits are most important for career success ?
What habits, skills, or experiences are most important for building a successful career, and how can I start developing them now and balance motivation and life?
What is the best ways to stay focused on school towards a masters degree while working a full time job?
I am currently a undergraduate music student at a community college and am going to transfer to a University next semester. Upon completing my coursework and receiving my bachelors degree, I plan to teach music at a high school while I work towards a masters degree and ultimately become a...
If I want to become an elementary school teacher, is it better to get my associate (transfer) degree in Early Childhood Education or Child & Adolescent Development?
I would probably prefer to teach Kindergarten or even TK. I plan to transfer to a UC or Cal State for my bachelor's degree.
Is it acceptable to use AI to help me improve my essay?
For example, if I write a sentence or paragraph, can I ask AI to help me reword or improve it?
How Do I Make Myself Stand Out in a Competitive Field?
How do I make myself stand out as an aspiring aerospace engineer and astronaut? The field is one of the most competitive and I really want to make my mark in my university and career as someone who took intiative and showed interest in their field. I know clubs, extracurriculars and programs...
How do I know my chosen college major will actually get me where I want to be in my career path What if I change my mind? Is there a fallback? ?
I've been really anxious about this lately. I feel like I'm going to force myself into a position I won't be happy with as an adult. I'm currently majoring in theatre and creative writing-- and I love those subjects, I've been an actor all my life and telling stories is my favorite thing to do,...
How do doctors resolve ethically challenging dilemmas or cases with their patients?
Hello, I am going to be a first year medical student at a DO school and am interested in OBGYN and anesthesiology. I know that medical ethics is a course that physicians have to take but it seems unnerving when different values conflict and you have to choose the best treatment that will align...
I am transferring to Baylor University to study Marketing and specifically Sports Marketing. What are the best entry level positions to pursue in order to maximize my future in a very diverse industry with many emerging market segments With the emergence of AI, is there a segment I should avoid or, on the other hand, pursue to take advantage of artificial intelligence? #Spring26
I am transferring to Baylor University to study Marketing and specifically Sports Marketing. #Spring26
What are important factors I need to consider or specific things I need from college/professors before entering the workforce (professor recs, internships etc)?
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Hi! I am majoring in Undecided Business next year for my freshman year of college at Fordham University (NYC)! I am a creative person who is very ambitious but I don't quite know what to do for my career. My favorite thing in the world is Student Council at my school, I am ASB President this year, but I'm unsure how to apply that skillset to something within my major that will allow me to live comfortably, especially since I will need to take out student loans for college. What area of Business best suits me and my future #Spring26?
Hi! I am majoring in Undecided Business next year for my freshman year of college at Fordham University (NYC)! I am a creative person who is very ambitious but I don't quite know what to do for my career. My favorite thing in the world is Student Council at my school, I am ASB President this...
What are the steps to take towards independent research and using that knowledge towards a non-profit?
I am a 10th grade high school interested in the field of both cardiology and neuroscience; in specific, I’m looking to study the connection on how neurological processes can affect the cardiovascular system—whether that be through complex cardiac conditions or even strokes.
Navigating from Industry to a Future Applied Physics PhD
As an Engineering Physics applicant at UCSD who is highly motivated to maximize both undergraduate research and industry internships to navigate tight financials, I am specifically targeting a career in quantum hardware, semiconductors, or nanotechnology. These fields are where I plan to work...
What tactics are most helpful in order to push through academic fatigue especially when assignments begin to pile on top of each other.?
I often get so overwhelmed when I have so many assignments and they're all have similar due dates. I get all my work done but I feel like I can develop better strategies in order to lower stress and increase my productivity.
How can a student enter into new fields and opportunities without prior experience?
This is a broad question, but the most notable examples I can think of with a “barrier to entry” include research, internships, and new career fields.
Is going to college to learn video game production/VFX worth it in the current state of both industries?
It's one of my dreams to enter either the VFX or video game production industry, but with the way that VFX veterans are speaking of how awful the state of the industry is, I'm starting to have second doubts. Should I pursue other avenues rather than going into debt to learn the skills necessary?
What are some extracurriculars, jobs, or clubs that I could take to get my dream job?
I am current a high school senior, about to start college. I am going into computer science what are some thigns that I could do to boost my chances to landing my dream job at apple?
Is working as a CNA in university manageable and if so what health area is best for a college freshman? # Spring26
Hi , I am a High School senior and will soon be getting a CNA certification. I intend to major in Nursing while at University and hope to be able to use my CNA background to work as well during college for income.
Will it be hard getting through Mechanical Engineering with little prior experience in the field ? #Spring26
I'm going to college at a ME Major and I like math, science, and problem solving but I'm a little nervous about my lack of experience. Especially as a woman of color, any advice would be greatly appreciated!
How can I use storytelling and acting to create meaningful impact and build a long-term career in the entertainment industry?
I’m 17, a high school student in Los Angeles, and I’m pursuing acting and voiceover professionally. I’m currently signed with Brave Artist Management and DDO Artist Agency, and I’m auditioning for lead roles. I’m especially interested in storytelling that creates real emotional impact, inspired...
How do I balance a Marketing degree at a four-year university while also pursuing a tattoo apprenticeship and assisting at a salon I am worried about the cost of student housing in Sacramento and want to know how professionals managed high intensity side hustles during college.?
I’m a first-gen student and licensed cosmetologist transferring to Sacramento State. My mission is to open my own beauty or tattoo studio, and I’m using my Marketing degree to build that dream. I’m nervous about balancing full-time classes and housing costs with a hands-on apprenticeship or...
What are some ways accounting students can stand out in recruiting beyond GPA and internships, especially when applying to competitive firms?
I’m a college accounting student involved in leadership roles and student organizations, and I’d love insight on what actually stands out to recruiters in practice.
What are some common mistakes students make during networking events, and how can we make a stronger impression?
I regularly attend networking events and want to improve how I connect with recruiters and professionals. I’m looking for advice on what makes someone memorable in a positive way.
How can students effectively talk about leadership experience in clubs during interviews in a way that actually stands out to recruiters?
I’ve held multiple leadership roles in student organizations and want to better communicate my impact rather than just listing responsibilities. Any tips on framing or storytelling would be helpful.
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