Career questions tagged collegepreparation
What experiences, skills, and decisions had the biggest impact on helping you reach your current role as a mechanical engineer, and how could someone with my background best follow a similar path I’m a high school senior planning to study mechanical engineering, and I’ve explored a mix of hands-on and creative interests—band, CAD design, 3D printing, and running a small woodworking business making charcuterie boards. I enjoy learning across different areas and asking questions to really understand how things work. Why do you think certain experiences like internships, personal projects, or specific classes matter more than others, and how should I prioritize my time during college to build the strongest foundation for a successful career??
What experiences, skills, and decisions had the biggest impact on helping you reach your current role as a mechanical engineer, and how could someone with my background best follow a similar path? I’m a high school senior planning to study mechanical engineering, and I’ve explored a mix of hands-on and creative interests—band, CAD design, 3D printing, and running a small woodworking business making charcuterie boards. I enjoy learning across different areas and asking questions to really understand how things work. Why do you think certain experiences like internships, personal projects, or specific classes matter more than others, and how should I prioritize my time during college to build the strongest foundation for a successful career?
how to cold email for research opportunities?
Hi! I'm currently a sophomore and 15 years old. I want to start cold emailing for research opportunities, but I'm not sure where to begin. Should I email a professor or a graduate student and ask if they know of any professors who have openings? I saw someone recommend that approach. Do you have any tips or a template I could use? I don't have any impressive extracurricular activities or experience, but I am interested in pre-med. Please help!!
What are helpful time management tips I can use when I go to college to balance schoolwork, sports, and a social life?
I will be attending college next fall. I am definitely going to join the track team, and there’s a chance I will also be on the volleyball team. I am also planning on being an engineer, so classes will be a bit challenging. I am hopeful to find new friends and acquaintances as well as participate in many clubs at college.
How will college prepare me for the real world and career?
How will college prepare me for the real world and career? #Fall25
How can I use my free time to better prepare for pharmacy school?
Resume tips, extracurriculars, etc.
How important is it to know your major as a freshman ?#spring2025
#spring2025
How did you decide what to major in, and do you ever wish you had chosen differently ?
If you could give one piece of advice to a high school student choosing a college major, what would it be?
How does this platform work?
I am interested in learning how CareerVillage works and the data it uses.
How do I get started with getting into Astronomy or Programming?
What should I do to get started on learning about Programming or Astronomy? what schools should I look into? what should I do beforehand to set me up for success?
How will I know when I am truly ready to go to college?
I'm asking this question because it's been a major topic pressing on my mind. I want to make sure that I have a brief understanding of independence and adulthood before taking that next big step. I've already been accepted into my school of choice, now its all about preparation. #collegepreparation
What's college life for engineers?
I want to become a Techincal Engineer but I'm not sure about academics. For example what classes do I take? How tough are those classes? How many years in college total? #engineering #colleges #technical-engineer