Wildomar, California
How should I, as a freshman, look to get involved on campus, in order to build a quick sense of community and belonging, so that college can feel like home?
I am a high school senior, who is going to attend Liberty University, in Virginia, in the fall. I have built a really strong sense of community in my home town in California, and since I'm moving so far away I know a strong community will help me a lot as I miss my home. What are some...
How should I prepare to attend UCSD in the fall ?
I am an incoming freshman who is currently a high school senior. I would like to know more about the school and what I can do to be prepared to start college.
Study Habits for nursing school?
What is the best study habit for nursing school? Does it depend on the subject? currently working on pre-reqs and I feel like I'm struggling to find a good study method. I'm about to apply to nursing programs and I feel like I don't have an effective study method, what can I do? I've already...
For engineering technicians.or skilled trades professionals, what was the hardest transition from school to real-world work, and what would you do differently if you could start over ?
Current engineering technician student at MiraCosta TCI.
Why are women still so majorly underrepresented in the financial field despite recent progress? #Spring26
I am in 12th grade and a woman interested in entering the finance field. I have spent the past year doing a research project on the underrepresentation of women in the finance field and how it compares across major financial hubs in the US.
How do I know if cosmetology is right for me?
I've always been fascinated by makeup and fancy hair, but I've always thought that it was too physically hard to become a cosmetologist because you have to be standing all day, and my mom taught me that it isn't a high-paying job. So I just studied hard to become a doctor, because that job is...
As private-owned, print media begins to lose power and news moves to digital, social-media driven means, what ways are journalists working to combat the new ways in which misinformation is being circulated?
I'm an 18-year-old graduating senior looking to study journalism, but feeling unsure about the future of news in the digital age.
Should I double major if I plan to become a high school teacher?
For college students who are doing a double major, would you recommend it? I want to take Mathematics and Computer Science, but I can't decide between the two. I want to be a high school teacher after college, would double majoring help with that?
How do I find the correct career path in sports management?
I want to pursue a career in sports/events but I'm not sure what job would be the perfect fit for me. How did you explore the different types of jobs and find the one?
Why is it important to find out how to manage your time in college and find a good group to study with when your at a college, especially as an engineer?
Aspiring biotech or pharmaceutical career with a major in chemical engineering.
How do I decide between USC (University of Southern California) and UC San Diego for aerospace engineering #Spring26?
I am a 17 year old senior in high school about to start college. I was admitted to the University of Southern California and the University of California-San Diego. At USC, I feel connected at this school, especially in terms of student life and academics, but the only thing holding me back is...
What was the most challenging concept you had to learn throughout PT school? #Spring26
I'm a junior in college, starting to research what PT school I want to go to. I want to know the most challenging thing, so hopefully I can prepare myself the best for it.
How can I pay for college If I don't qualify for Financial Aid?
Im a dual enrollment student getting my associates degree in studio art for transfer by the time I graduate from high school. The whole thing is covered by my district so I don't have to pay a dime, but I want to change my major to Graphic design and get my BFA in that concentration. Since half...
How do I transition from living with parents?
What is the biggest adjustment a highs school senior will need to make when going away to college?
Whats the hardest part of working in forensics ? And what makes it worth it pushing through that challenge?
My name is Kameron and I am a senior. I am doing a Senior Project for my language arts class where we explore a career that interests us. The purpose of this project is to to give us an idea of what we’d like to do in life after graduation. Part of this project is asking 10 career related...
How do you know what you doing in college is for yourself and not for the ones around you?
I am going to college to major in biology to eventually get my doctorate in veterinary medicine, during this time I will be running track. If anyone has advice to help know if it's what I want or just for the people around me.
How do nurses who experienced caregiving or loss at a young age let those experiences shape the way they care for patients, and how do they stay emotionally strong without becoming overwhelmed? #Spring26
I’m 25 and pursuing a vocational program to become an LVN. My path into nursing was shaped by taking on caregiving responsibilities early in life and experiencing loss, which showed me how important compassionate care is. I’m interested in patient care and want to learn how nurses handle the...
What was the hardest part about majoring in Computer Engineering?
How did you manage to adapt to the workload? Were you able to have your own personal life and job aside from working towards your degree? Is it something you recommend for anyone?
What is the best pathway to combine military service while working in a medical role to support the health of others?
I am currently a second-year undergraduate student with a huge interest in the medical field, specifically physical therapy. I am also interested in joining the military and I know that there are routes for medical service members. What is the best pathway to combine military service while...
What is the biggest resource you have used in medical school and would tell your younger self? #Spring25?
I am entering in as an MS1 and am excited to go along this new journey! #Spring25
In your experience, what is the best approach to conquering Step 1?
I am entering in as an MS1 and want to prepare the best I can!
What’s something you wish someone had told you before starting pre-med?
I'm a senior in high school thinking in majoring in Biochemistry and later going to medical school but I'm scared for the future. What are some tips to survive medical school or surviving biochemistry in college.
What makes you stand out when applying for internships or jobs, and how can that be balanced while going to school?
I'm a senior in high school and I am moving from California to New York for college at LIM. I want to get internships for experience but would also like a job. I also would need tips on how people are balancing these things while going to school.
What are some career options for someone who is majoring in History and minoring in Business Administration besides teaching?
I just want to know what my options are. Teaching is definitely an option, but I want to know what are some other options.
Industry vs. Academia for Biostatisticians?
I've been trying to find an answer to what it means to be a biostatistician working in industry versus working in academia. This is what I gathered from searching the Internet: working in industry means working in a fast-paced environment and using statistical methods to prove a company's drug...
What is the most important thing to do in order to stand out when attempting to land a job in a preferred profession? For example, becoming a nurse practitioner. #Spring26
I am a high school senior looking to become a nurse practitioner.
How do you balance being ambitious and working toward long-term goals while still taking care of your mental health and avoiding burnout in college and beyond ?
I’m someone who is very driven and involved in a lot of activities, and I want to succeed academically and professionally, but I also don’t want to push myself to the point where I feel constantly overwhelmed or lose motivation. How do you manage your time, set boundaries, and recognize when...
What are some good studying tips?
As someone who gets distracted easy how do you stay focused
How can I get involved in international law as an undergraduate student and someone who is from California, when many opportunities in this field are in Washington DC/New York, and are difficult to gain experience in?
What is a pathway for someone interested in this field but unsure how to get her foot in the door to gain experience in it?
How do I continue to deal with rejection I feel like I’m being forced to settle for less than what I want every time I’m told no. ?
I’m a college sophomore who just got rejected from her dream school. For context, I have a 4.0 GPA, survived childhood cancer, and have been paying my own way through community college. I understand that I am not entitled to a yes from everyone. But I don’t understand how I could do everything...
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