Worcester, Massachusetts
How did you decide on a specific career you wanted to pursue?
I’m a junior in high school and there are many STEM fields out there that I’m interested in but I’m not sure how to narrow it down. #stem #career #college #science
How do I negotiate for the best terms on a software engineering offer when I don't have another offer to compare against?
Hello! I am a college senior with an offer from a decently large enterprise tech company to be a backend software engineer after graduation. I wish I had some sort of sign-on bonus or some relocation funds with my offer, because I'm not sure I can afford the first month of rent when I haven't...
What would I have to major in to get a job on homeland security? And what does a job in homeland security entail?
I am currently a junior in high school and have always been interested in some kind of job with the government or military. I grew up under the influence of my grandfather who was enlisted in the navy during the Vietnam war and and have since aspired to enlist or obtain a job related to the...
Will I be able to make friends in med school (and in college too)?
#medicine #premed
What major should someone who wants to be involved in politics pursue?
I am in the 10th grade and still deciding what I want to do for a career when I am older. I either want to be involved with politics or in the business world. I am just wondering what the most popular majors are for someone with a goal of becoming involved in politics and government. #politics...
What should I do to become a High school football coach?
I'm in high school now and I want to be a high school football coach in 10-15 years.
Is getting MBA post-grad worth it? Bentley University
I am currently a consulting intern at a Big 4 company and was wondering if getting my MBA degree soon after my Bachelors degree is worth it? I have spoken with so many successful professionals in the firm without one and do not see the ROI being so high. I am currently on an accelerated MBA at...
What are some of the major topics covered during an average economics course in college?
I am asking this question because I have an interest in business/economics and wanted to know more about what was covered in a economics class. #money #money-management #bussiness #stock-market #macro-economics
What do I do when I don't know what to do?
What do I do if I've never truly known what I want from life and I don't know what I want to do during my life. I've never really had a true passion for anything before. I have time until I have to choose but life keeps rolling and I don't want to be left behind.
How do I become a photographer?
I know little to nothing about photography but want to begin to learn. #photography #photoshop #art #career
What is the difference between electrical and computer engineering?
I am a senior in high school and I have applied to college as an undecided engineering major. I have found some interest in electrical engineering but the more I research electrical engineering the more I start to realize that computer engineering is pretty similar. I know that there are...
How difficult is it to minor in a subject that is not at all related to your major?
I am a senior looking to be a nutritionist/dietician but I still want to pursue musical theater as a minor.
What does it mean to be a material science engineer?
I am a senior in high school and I have applied to college as an undecided engineering major. I read an article on material science engineering and I am very intrigued about this field of engineering. #engineering #college #material-science-engineering #undecided
How do you stay up after working all day?
I've started working for 8 hours/day this summer, and I've noticed that when I get home I'm always sleepy or actually sleeping within a few hours. Last night, I went to bed at 8pm!! It's really cramping my style. What is the secret to getting back to my normal sleep schedule, AKA sleeping from...
Should I take anatomy in college to prepare for med school?
#medicine #premed
will going to an OK (not great) college hurt my chances of being accepted into medical school?
OK so a little background about me: Ever since I was little I wanted to become a doctor. I love anything that has to do with health and medicine. Growing up I was always smart, but never a genius. I was never a straight A student. I always gotten a mix of As and Bs, but nothing below a B. I go...
How do I choose my future career?
I have four possible career interests and I don't know how to decide. I would love to be a Physician Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Pediatric Nurse, or Special Education Teacher. I can't decide because they all seem great. #pediatric-nursing #physician-assistant #early-childhood-education...
Will I become very unhealthy in med school due to the time commitment?
#premed #medical #medicine
What does it take to become a software engineer?
What do I need to do to become a software engineer? What should I major in in college?
#engineer #software #engineering #technology #computer-software
How do you make a budget in college?
I find it really hard to make a budget. #saving #budget
Best advice for getting into a law school?
Hello! I posted a question earlier today about the best tips to become a lawyer and I have some follow up questions like what is the best path to take? Is it hard to get into a law school? And what should I do in my 4-year college to get ahead/have an advantage? Lastly what’s the best law...
I would like to work with children, would being a PA or psychologist allow me to work with kids?
#working-with-children #psychology #physician-assistant
What is a gap year and is it for me?
I have heard that more and more students are taking gap year after high school and before their college studies. I know the general gist but what exactly is a gap year and why might I want or not want to take one? #college
What is better for joining the marines?
I am a high school sophomore and am looking forward to joining the Marines but i was wondering if members of the marines or a military personal could tell me whether it is better to join the marines straight out of high school or wait until after college? #college #military #marine
How can I explore what I am interested in and want to do in the future?
I ask this because I don't know what I want to do yet.
Best job to take during college to help pay for school?
Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. I've started thinking about paying for college, and I am (like most people my age), Very Worried. Are there certain jobs that are flexible enough to allow for a college student to go to class while still paying more...
How do I go about being a pharmacist?
#pharmacist #pharmacy #pharmaceuticals #medicine #science #chemistry
Help with School Struggles?
Hi. I'm a 14-year-old in high school and I've been struggling a lot. I've got a history of truancy and most of my grades aren't great. Sometimes it feels like I'm the only one dealing with this and that it's going to hold me back forever. Has anyone else been through something similar? Any...
How do I get top schools to really notice me when it comes to sports.
My name is Yazlynn. I am 15 and a sophomore in high school. I love sports/hobbies. I did dance for a few years then last year, I wanted to try something new so I did volleyball and thankfully made the team. Not many big schools come to watch us play here in Boston so it's kind of hard to get...
What skills does your job require?
I was wondering what day-to-day skills does your job require. Did you already acquire these skills before, or did you have to learn these skills? #jobs #skills
Which software team should I pick for my summer internship?
I've been using CareerVillage ever since high school to get help, and I feel like I'm finally close to the finish line.. I'm a junior in college majoring in Computer Science at a well-known school. I accepted a backend software engineering internship for this summer, and I was recently sent a...
What high school classes should I take for computer engineering?
In the future I am planning on having a career in the category of engineering and/or computers. What high school classes should I take so that I am able to pursue a the career that I want?
#Fall22
What are the unspoken challenges of becoming an entrepreneur?
I'm interested in entering the business/finance field, even though I am aware of amount of effort that is required. I'm very driven and eager to learn, however I'm not sure where to start or even what specific area of the fields to go into. Could anyone who works under these fields explain...
What is the most beneficial pre-med major?
Hi! I hear that common pre-med majors are biology, biomedical sciences, kinesiology, etc., but was wondering what the most helpful one was? Thanks!
What college would you recommend for criminal justice majors?
I am a sophomore in high school in Boston and I am interested in the criminal justice field, but I do not know the best colleges for this major. I would like to stay in the state of MA if possible. #criminal-justice #law-enforcement
How much does it cost to be an actor?
Im a freshman and I am interested in being an actress. Before I jump to just wanting to act, I want to know how much money it will cost me.
What are the best ways to stand out in college applications without burning myself out from too many extracurricular activities?
I’m trying to get inti an Ivy and i want to be different from my peers. I’m leading a few clubs and I’m a member in many more, but i’m afraid its not enough. What can I do?
How do I choose my major if I'm passionate about two different things?
I'm really passionate about film and education, but am struggling on which to major in. I enjoy the education class I'm currently in more than the film theory class I took last semester and feel that it's the reason why I feel conflicted on my prospective major, but I also want to become a...
How much money can I earn making video games?
I love games and gamers! I am thinking very seriously about getting into the video game industry and I am definitely going to go to college. I know it is really popular and competitive and I am going to work hard and look around for any opportunity. When I get out of college what kind of money...
what subjects should i focus on in highschool to get into law school
i want to become a court judge #law #lawyer #highschool
How often do college students get to go back home?
I know there are breaks during semesters, but I've also heard there's "dead time" in between those breaks as well. I am going 4 hours away from my home and I have people that I want to see more often than on holidays. Do I just have to wait until breaks or will there be a time that I can go...
High school internships
Are there any internship opportunities available for rising sophomores and/or rising juniors in high school? Possibly in major technological industries such as Google, Apple, Microsoft, etc?
#apple #google #microsoft #internships
As a student double-majoring in data science and marine biology, will I be able to combine both disciplines in a career?
I am a student in high school approaching college to double major in my two passions, Marnie biology and data science. Data science is a broad field and I am looking how I can pursue these passions through a job combining both disciplines. #high-school-students #choosing-a-major #technology...
What kinds of questions are you asked in an interview for a cyber security engineering role?
I'd like to prepare for a job as an engineer at a computer security company, so I'm wondering what the interview process is like. What was your experience interviewing for an engineer role at a cyber security company? What advice do you have for an aspiring engineer (or aspiring engineer...
How do I start looking for careers I could possibly interested in?
Im wondering this because I need help finding what careers I would be interested in.
How do I find internships for high schoolers interested in being a lawyer?
Hello! If you haven’t seen any of my previous questions, my name is Karyssa and i’m a 15 year old sophomore in high school and i’m very interested in becoming a defense lawyer. I’d like to do as much as possible to get ahead and get started on working towards my goal. I’m an online school...
I don’t know… I am lost… What do I do? I’ve hit my all new low.
A few days ago I felt like I’ve hit my all new low… I don’t know what major to do in college nor do I have a interest in any majors or what college I want to go. Despite going on many college tours in-state (Massachusetts) and out of state, all of them stood out to me, but I cannot choose one...
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