Woodbury, Connecticut
How can I become a CNA ( without any expensive funds) as a 17 year old who's school doesn't offer CNA classes, & with limited resources ? My local community college offers it but it cost almost 2000$, any opportunities!?
I want to become a CNA / take classes and have a license, to build up for my devotion for healthcare / nursing in the future. I truly believe this experience will give me the expertise and help me to where I want to be! I appreciate any help and advice.
Where to start my passion project and how can it reach a greater audiance ?
I have been wanting to start a biomedical engineering or medical related passion project especially since I started a BME club at my highschool this year and wanted to take it farther in making a impact. Something I want to do is fill the gap in healthcare knowledge among students and young...
How can I start volunteering at a Hospital or shadow a physician with not much resource around me. I would appreciate any advice!?
How can I start volunteering at a Hospital / clinical etc or shadow a physician with not much resource around me. I would appreciate any advice!
What is the hardest part of working in child and adolescent psychiatry?
Im a high school senior who enrolling in SUNY Oswegos psychology program in the fall. Im looking to gain some insight on the process to becoming a licensed psychiatrist and the most difficult parts of this career. Im really passionate about helping children and want to focus on early...
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 are some of you best study methods for majoring in Chemistry or Biology? What is your best study method for preparing for the DAT, and when to start preparing?
I'm a college undergraduate, planning to major in Chemistry with an end goal of Orthodontology or something regarding dentistry.
How did you decide between specialized nursing paths like forensic nursing or becoming a CRNA, and what experiences or skills should I focus on now to be successful in either field #Spring26?
I’m currently a psychology student with experience working with individuals with developmental and mental health needs. I’m planning to pursue nursing and am especially interested in forensic nursing and becoming a CRNA because I want to work in high-impact, hands-on healthcare environments....
What was the most important decision, mindset, or early experience that helped you successfully build a career in business, real estate, or entrepreneurship, and what advice would you give to a college student hoping to create both financial success and lasting community impact? #Spring26
I’m a first-year college student interested in pursuing a career in business, real estate development, and entrepreneurship, with a long-term goal of achieving both financial success and meaningful community impact. I’m especially interested in learning how experienced professionals built their...
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...
What are the most rewarding and challenging parts of being a therapist for children and families??
I am currently a double major in Psychology and Human Development. I am considering pursuing a path in counseling, but specifically related to children or families and am curious as to the emotional aspects of this career. Also, what is the best educational path for this career?
What is the best path towards becoming a physical therapist ?
I am a first-year freshman who is attending the University of Massachusetts, Lowell. I am in the exercise science program here at this institution, and my plan is to complete a Doctorate of Physical Therapy to be able to be a physical therapist for athletes
How does one align themselves, and prepare, for a Pre-Med track, and eventually the application process for Medical Schools?
My name is Victor, and I'm a graduating senior. I plan on majoring in Biology to set myself up for Medical School. I have a question regarding the Pre-Med track for various colleges. Although some colleges don't have a certain medical major, how do college students align themselves with a...
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.
How will I know I will be satisfied with my chosen career path in the future #Spring26?
I want to be a certified RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist) but I am afraid I’ll be in too much debt from school and fail in this industry.
Does life actually get easier right after you get your degree, or do we have to keep on achieving a higher education for life to get easier (From a physics major)?
I am trying to get a degree on physics with a concentration in engineering and trying to add a minor on mathematics. I am heading to my junior year of college.
What is the best way to experiment with jobs to find what career best fits you?
I am a chemistry major and am unsure of where to start. There is so many different career options, and shadowing is difficult to find where I am from. #Spring26
How do I integrate myself in college socially if I'm attending a PWI as a black woman and am very introverted?
Hello. I attend Vassar College and sometimes it feels a bit lonley because I don't know anyone.
Can I teach a subject that I minor in at the college level, or do I have to major in that subject?
I'm going into college next year, and I want to major in history and minor in related subjects (philosophy, women & gender studies). I plan on becoming a history professor. Can I teach related classes like philosophy once I finish my degree and get a teaching certificate, or would I have to...
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.
How do I know if my passion for veterinary medicine is sustainable long-term, and what steps can I take early in my career to prevent burnout? #Spring26
I’m a first-generation college student currently pursuing a career in veterinary medicine. I’ve been working in veterinary settings since I was 16, gaining experience in general practice, emergency care, and client communication. These experiences have shown me both the incredibly rewarding and...
How much harder are STEM Courses in college compared to Business courses in College?
I've always heard from friends who are in engineering or computer science that they have such a heavy workload, and when I compare it to my accounting classes, it almost looks similar. Are many STEM courses that heavy compared to business courses?
How will I make income?
How will I make my first income, and how long am I working for?
How do I choose a major that’s suited to my interests and also provides financially stable career paths? #Spring2026
I’m a high school senior who’s interested in English, journalism, and business, but I’m not sure how to create a good major/minor combo that will give me entry level job stability.
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.
I want to get more involved in hands on exposure within STEM as it is my junior year, I want to start a research based project, how can I start?
I want to find opporutnites with hands on and more exposure, within medicine / STEM. I want to start a research based project within medicine that makes an impact. I want advice on where I can start and build myself up to that point. Where can I start? Also any internship opportunites, Any...
Would anyone be willing to answer the questions for this quick written interview for my school assignment?
Would anyone would be willing to answer a few questions about their job in the legal field? I am a student at Purdue Global in LS100. I would need to use your name to submit to the professor of my class so she knows who I spoke with. I've included the questions below. Feel free to skip any...
What jobs could I get with good pay at the age of 14?
I want to get a good paying job but I'm not sure if there is any for my age. I want a job because I want to help out my family and be able to afford things.
Im a 16 year old junior , I want the intiative to become a CNA. Ive been intrested in healthcare since i was a little girl and I want to take a step. Is there any way to get connected ? Especially since my school doesn't offer it.
Please let me know any advice ! anything is helpful.
What advice can be given to me as someone who'd like to become a pediatrician in the future??
Hello, my name is Sameea and I'm in my last year of high school. I been thinking of what I've wanted my career to be in the future, and It was a Pediatrician. To all those who work as a Pediatric nurse, I have a few questions for you. What are the top responsibilities as a Pediatrician? On a...
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...
As a future chemical engineering major who hopes to eventually build a global company in innovative consumer products or cosmetic chemistry, what skills, college courses, and early experiences should I prioritize to best prepare for both the technical side of engineering and the entrepreneurial/business side of launching a startup?
I'm currently a high school senior applying to study chemical engineering in university. My interest in this field grew out of ordinary moments: my mom worked in retail when I was little, so I grew up surrounded by shelves of beauty products, and in high school I started my own small nail...
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.
What is the best way to reach out to hospitals as a high school senior to get experience before going to college for radiography/medical imaging practices?
Tips for entrance jobs/experience
What is the best thing to major in if you want to become a Health Administrator?
Would majoring in nursing and minoring in business be too much to handle while working a job?
With all the new laws, I am concerned about how to become a Physician Assistant while I cannot take it out in loans. Are there any physician assistants out there with any advice to get through school with little to no loans?
I have a chet account, but it will not get me to my master's degree. People say that private loans are bad so im pretty scared of those. Help!
What internships should I look for if I want to major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, but am on the Pre-med track for surgery?
I am currently a freshman in college looking for summer internships in the CT area but am confused as to what I should actually be looking for.
What are the hardships/challenges you faced while becoming a nurse And how did you manage to overcome this ? #Fall25?
HI. I'm currently a senior in high school looking forward to go into nursing in college. I love to stay active and play soccer.
As a first-gen, low-income student who wants to build a creative, entrepreneurial career, what’s the most impactful step I can take right now to create opportunities without existing networks or resources? #Fall25
I’m a first-gen, low-income business major trying to figure out how to build a career and create opportunities and connections. I’m eager to learn what steps actually matter early on, especially for someone interested in entrepreneurship.#Fall25
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 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.
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 job can I get to start babysitting at 12 years old ?
I love babysitting,art,music, fashion,and pets
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?
What part of science should I focus on if I want to make cures for diseases? What major is best for my goal?
I know I want to be in some field of chemistry and biology, but I am not sure which one aligns best with my goals.
Psychology BA or BS to later become a psychiatrist ?
I am currently going to school with my major being psychology. My future goal is to become a psychiatrist! What psychology is best to get a degree in, BA or BS? I’m having a hard time figuring out so any help will be great!!
As a 9th grader who enjoys stem, what field will have the most career opportunities when I enter the work force?
I do well in all of my classes and I feel a little lost
What does it take to be successful in the film industry #Spring25?
Is it a matter of connections or quality of work?
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