Career questions tagged college-advice
What is the day-to-day work actually like for nurses, CRNAs, NPs, and PAs, and what are some things you wish you knew before choosing your career?
I'm a junior in high school and I've already narrowed down my career/major options but I'm still undecided and am in need of advice.
How can I decide whether becoming a registered nurse, CRNA, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant would be the best career path for me? What are the biggest differences I should consider??
I'm a junior in high school and I've narrowed down my career/major options, but I'm still undecided and am in need of advice.
Is there anything you wish you were told about or knew about your job when you got it?
When heading into a history-focused career, were there things that didn't make sense that should have or that should've been explained better to students?
What should college students in history majors remember when completing assignments and opportunities?
When students are struggling in their classes or if there is some advice you wish you'd heard when you were going through studies or jobs.
When it comes to starting up, what is the best internship/job to look into when chasing after a history major?
This applies either to college or after graduating, and what's recommended of a student with their classes on top of themselves and the opportunities.
What classes are recommended when going into a history major/art History minor?
I'm looking into history majors and wanted some advice on what classes I should and should not invest in to stay on track.
How do I even start for being a nurse?
I want to be a neonatal nurse but I don't even know where to start, I'm looking at schools with nursing programs but I want to go up north and I know I need an NCLEP but I don't know anything beyond that and I try to research but I don't know what degree I need and other tests I need to pass and I'm worried I'll do something wrong or miss something important. I took ap human geography and I'm currently dual enrolling classes.
Guys what do i do after school. i have no idea what. I know that for my job, i don't want to sit in a office all day and that would like to work with my hands.
I'm in the 11th grade, I do track and cheer. I have a 19 on my ACT. I'm pretty open to any job that involves using my hands, like being in the medical field or being a auto mechanic.
How do I narrow my career/ major choices after high school.?
In G11 and I have no clue what I want to do.
How to find what interests me ?
I am a high school student interested in engineering and maths, but I am confused about which college major to choose. I keep joining different courses, but I still cannot find my real interest, and college applications are coming up soon. I feel stressed and unsure about what to pursue in the future. How can I choose the right engineering or math-related major, and what should I consider when making this decision?
What can I do to increase my chances of getting into a forensic anthropology graduate program ?
I would like to be a forensic anthropologist. I have a bachelor's degree in biological Anthropology: Human Evolutionary Biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, but haven't been able to get into a graduate program. My GPA is decent but not great because I started out in astrophysics and changed my major. Also, I was in college during COVID, all of my classes were online, and my TAs were not very involved or helpful. I have been out of college for 3 years, working, saving money, and taking a few workshops from Mercyhurst University. My jobs have been in office management, not really related to my field of study. What can I do to increase my chances of getting into a forensic anthropology graduate program?
What is the best way to list your extracurriculars on the activty section for common app?
I am not sure what way to explain my extracurriculars on the activity section, it is only 100-150 characters so I have to be brief, do I mention specific details on what I did? I would appreciate any advice on what is the best way to list & approach while staying brief. I have done interns, programs, clubs, research etc
Cooking courses and the the lessons?
Hi, I'm interested in the QQI Level 5 Professional Cookery course. I've been working with food for several years, mainly in a coffee shop, though without formal qualifications. I have a few questions: Would this course still be a good fit for me, or is there something more suited to my level? When does the next intake start, and what's the deadline to apply? What are the fees, and is any funding support available? Is it full-time or part-time, and what are the class hours? Does it include a work placement? Thanks so much for your help!
Incoming 2nd year BSCE student considering shifting to PolSci, am I wasting a good opportunity, What would you do?
I’m an incoming 2nd year BS Civil Engineering student, and I have about a week before enrollment to decide whether to continue CE or shift to Political Science. I’d really appreciate advice from anyone who has gone through something similar. I chose CE because it’s basically the only path I’ve ever imagined for myself. It was my childhood dream, and my dad also has an engineering firm, so if I graduate as an engineer I already have connections and a position in the future. That’s a big reason why leaving feels like such a huge risk. However, I’m starting to question whether engineering is actually right for me. I’m not naturally good at math and it takes me a long time to understand it. I’ve already failed some subjects and become delayed, and while I know engineering is difficult for everyone, I also know I’m not very motivated to spend hours practicing math and solving problems. What’s confusing is that I actually do very well in my minor/general subjects. I’m much better at reading, writing, research, speaking, debate, analyzing things, literature, etc. I’ve even had professors from those subjects ask if I’ve considered shifting because they thought I was good at them. If I had to choose between staying up all night reading cases/research and staying up all night solving math problems, I’d much rather do the former. My department has also been a major factor. I recently went through a really bad situation and some experiences with professors in my department made it worse. It was kind of a last straw after already having several bad experiences. I’ve lost a lot of motivation because of the environment and people around me in my course. My parents have actually told me that they’re okay with me staying if I genuinely want to endure CE, but they’d rather I shift if I don’t see myself doing this for the rest of my life. I’m already delayed despite choosing my school partly because of its trimester system. I hoped to graduate early, but failed/retaken subjects and prerequisite scheduling have made it difficult to take a full load. I don’t mind graduating 6 months or even a year late, but I’m worried about continuing to struggle and possibly failing more subjects. That’s why I’m considering shifting now while I’m only entering 2nd year. The downside is that very few of my CE subjects would transfer, so I’d lose most of the progress from my first year. I feel guilty about the time and money already spent, especially because I have such a good opportunity through my dad. But I also wonder if losing one year now is better than realizing several years later that I should have shifted. I’m considering Political Science because I genuinely think it fits my strengths and interests much better. My school also has a strong law-related program. I have a friend in PolSci who says their department is actually good and that their professors are qualified, which makes me more interested in it. At the same time, I’m scared that I’m just burnt out and looking for an escape from engineering. Maybe I just need to become more disciplined and learn how to deal with math better. I don’t want to leave a very good opportunity just because I’m struggling right now. But I also don’t want to stay simply because CE because I feel guilty about the time and money already spent. If you were in my position, would you stay in CE and push through, or seriously consider shifting to a field that seems more suited to you? For those who have shifted before, how did you know you genuinely needed to leave rather than just being burnt out or struggling with college? And if you stayed in a course you once considered leaving, did you eventually become happier with your decision? I’m really conflicted because both choices have a major downside, and enrollment is next week. I’d especially appreciate perspectives from other students who have been in a similar situation.
How to get from PharmD to bench work drug synthesis?
As a high school senior, my current plan is to enter a 6 year PharmD program, then either go into a fellowship or a PhD program (in Organic Chemistry, perhaps) to secure the relevant qualifications for the R&D work I want to do. However, I'm very hesitant about the PharmD portion, as I am currently not enthusiastic about the clinical work it would entail. The real reason I want the degree is for security---if research ends up being too unstable, or if I need to take a break from education for any reason, clinical pharmacy seems like a good option financially and stability-wise. But as it stands, I really can't see myself doing it as a career---that simply isn't where my passion lies. So firstly: Does this plan make sense? Could someone with an educational background like the one I described be marketable to big pharma for research? If so, would someone with a PharmD (who has a heavy Organic Chem focus through electives, undergrad research, internships and summer programs, etc.) be marketable to PhD or fellowship programs in the realm of drug synthesis? Would it be possible to acquire the relevant experience to make it so, or would that pursuit conflict too strongly with pharmacy coursework/residency? Are there other, perhaps more straightforward ways to make it to the R&D roles I want, while still offering more secure and well-paying job options (without clinical focus, ideally)?
College Applications/Schools List Deciding Career?
Hello I am a rising senior; I am wondering if anybody could give me advice on college applications. I live in Florida and I feel like staying in state would be a reasonable choice especially since it is expensive to go out of state. I want to major in Psychology and become a licensed psychologist. I am almost done completing my associate degree in high school. It would allow less money to pay for college. But I heard by my family that I should at least reach for some big schools out of state but I am unsure whether too. I have a couple listed but wondering if I should not apply for them. I will be applying for all universities in Florida and right now I have UT Austin, University of Georgia, University of Tennessee, Texas A&M, UT Dallas (I choose to put 3 schools in Texas since I really liked the atmosphere and the city there when I visited family). If anybody was in my position during college application season or decided to stay in state in Florida instead. What advice/guidance would you give? Also it would be really helpful if anybody majored in psychology and had any experiences of choosing a school in Florida that helped flourish their career.
How To "Secure" A PhD program?
I'm fairly certain I'll have to pursue a PhD after my undergrad degree in order to do the pharma R&D I dream about. What can undergrad today do to better their chances of finding a professor to take them on? Beyond undergrad research, what kinds of opportunities exist to establish yourself in the scientific community, and with a handful of professors.
Is BSPS + Organic Chem PhD a strong profile for Big Pharma Work?
What are the logistics of doing a BSPS followed immediately by a PhD in Organic Chemistry? Would an OrgoChem PhD would be more advantageous than a MedChem PhD towards securing a bench job in big pharma? Is a BSPS a good undergrad degree to support that? I'm inclined towards it in order to leave my options open for other grad school paths, like PharmD ( strongly opposed to the idea of working pharmacy right now, but I may feel differently in 4 years and I want to have it on the table in case). I hear the hands-on experience you acquire in undergrad is more important than the name of your degree when it comes to being accepted in any PhD program. What can a first year do to set themselves up for success in that regard?
Worth volunteering labs through cold-email? Other suggestions?
Hi everyone! I'm wondering if volunteer labs through cold-emailing professors actually worth it and look good on college application? (Cause I know basically you help with routine and set up some stuff so does it really get a point doing so?) Also do you know any other activities (not too hard like national/international level or genius competition w/ research) that could make big impact? I know some of you would recommend top-tier activities but I'm not that smart :( so wanna ask if there are mid-level activities that still stand out?? Thank you!!
How should I prepare for being a clinical psychologist?
Hello I am a rising high school senior who is almost done with my associate's in arts degree. As I am taking college classes to save money and time. I am sort of stressing on how I should prepare myself when I enter into university since I won't have much time to prepare for graduate school. I want to do a Ph.D. in Clinical Psych after under-grad but afraid that I won't have enough time to develop my experience and skills I have done. What is some advice to help prepare for Ph.D in psychology or opportunities that I should be seeking to help me dive into the psychology field more to help my application in the future. Anyone who has been in this position with applying to school for Ph.D. in Psych or who is a psychologist!! I am open to advice and input here
How do I get certificates online for my resume in the future related in the medical field? Do you have any tip on what skill to invest?
As an incoming 1st year college student majoring in Bachelor of Science in Nursing in the Philippines and English is not my first language.
What is the best path to take for a student interested in genetics and becoming a medical geneticist?
10th grade student athlete who has been interested in genetics since 7th grade. I want to go to college and med school to become a medical geneticist and also find the right path for me that will allow me to express all my hobbies and interests while also being able to pursue a family in the future.
Is majoring in Anthropology a good idea? Will I have a future in it??
I am planning on majoring in Anthropology. I have a fear that it is not the best due to how hard it is to get jobs after college. I really love the subject but am scared for my future with a degree in Anthro.
What are some good advice for a college freshman?
Hello! I'm a rising freshman (chem major) at Johns Hopkins in 2026. What are some advice or tips to get through the first semester? Anything from course selection to club activities to study habits would be helpful. Thank you so much!
What is the most constuctive thing or course a commerce student do in the free time in teenage?
I am a highschooler of 16 in 12th and I wanted to know about some of the courses that have long lasting impression on our resumes after completing the studies.
What can you do with the college minor Can you use your college minor to get a licensed profession? ?
What is the purpose of a college minor? What can you do with the college minor? Can you use your college minor to get a licensed profession? I'm an incoming college freshmen, I currently major in Pre-Nursing, but I don't know if I want to pursue it yet. Back in high school, I wanted to major in accounting, but I want to make sure I actually like accounting before I actually commit to accounting. So, I was thinking of minoring in accounting. I also doesn't want to spend extra years in university, so I want to make sure I change to the major I wanted to pursue in as soon as possible. Please help me out!
What made you choose psychology or psychiatry over the other ?
I’m planning to start college next year at the age of 28 to become a child psychiatrist or psychologist after working in childcare with children who had high trauma for three years. Was curious on how you stuck out the long education? How hard was it to afford financially? Also, how do you handle your mental health while also handling others? I struggle with my own battles and wanted to know how possible it would be for someone who has a diagnoses to also provide therapy and medication for others? Can you also give me pros and cons for each job? I did use chat gpt for advice, but I still need a professional opinion because I have to know if I’m pre-med or not. Overall my question is, does the additional investment in becoming a psychiatrist produce a sufficiently better financial return?
How do I choose what I want to study after high school?
Hello everyone! I can't seem to decide what to study after high school. I've been thinking about it for quite a long time, but now that the applications are getting closer and many people are already preparing for entrance exams and building up extracurriculars, I'm very nervous about it. It's just difficult to choose! A little bit about me: I'm an ambitious student. I have A's from all my subjects and I'm honestly pretty good at maths and physics, however I'm also interested in psychology and people. I'm ambivert and I need something dynamic, repetitiveness drains me out and bores me. I'm quite creative type of person too. I'm very passionate about travelling and meeting people all around the world. I wouldn't mind working remotely. Though I don't like programming and chemistry at all. I also don't wanna be a scientist, it feels quite isolating. I'm also worried about money and employability, I don't want to work for minimal wage or find out that my degree has barely any use after. Is there any career that would fit me? Thanks a lot in advance!
What kind of jobs and opportunities can I find with a Creative Writing or Musical Theater major?
For starters, I'm going to be going into my freshman year at Monmouth University in West Long Branch, New Jersey. This may change, but as of right now, I really want to be an author or playwright. I often find myself worrying about not being able to find good jobs in creative fields. If you have any advice, I'd appreciate it greatly!