Career questions tagged highschool
How do you figure out what career you want to pursue in life?
I'm and advanced student and am on path to learn calculus when I'm a junior in highschool, I accel in all other courses I think hospitals are amazing and I once thought of becoming a psychiatrist as a long term goal. Recently I've looked into logistics as well and found it interesting, but I've been getting questions in school for my future career plan, and when I think I just get lost and don't know what what to put down. When I try to picture how people with great jobs got where they are I find myself in doubt that I would be able to accomplish something similar and what position it would be towards. How do you do it?
I'm really struggling with deciding what I want to do with my life and what to study in high school and college, so please give me advice!
I'm getting to the point of I want to pull my hair out because I have to choose a track to go down to graduate high school and I want to be an FBI Agent, but nothing else interests me!
What should be my steps to become a Machine Learning Engineer?
Hello, my name is Daniel and I'm heavily interested in AI, that I want to make it part of my career! I know that I have to really focus on math and learn Python well. I would just like some other opinions/help for what I can do to get into MLE as my career. Also, I'm planning to get into CS major at UW (I'm still in my senior year at Highschool taking College courses that include Java and Math). Thank you for reading!
What is one thing you think students often overlook when getting ready for college?
I want to make sure I am doing all the right things on my journey to college as I start this new chapter in my life.
What do I do when I apply to a college I end up not wanting to go to anymore?
I applied to mutlipe schools but I actually want to go to my local community college and then transfer after 2 years. I did apply to my first choice but what do I do about all the other ones?
Is it hard studying sonography?
I'm a Senior in High School and I get mixed opinions about this. There's people stating that sonography is fun to learn and easy. In the other hand, there's others stating that it is very hard and having to study HARD. I'm already accepted to an sonography program but I want to see others point of views. What do you believe?
How do I get an internship at a pharmacy as a high school junoir?
I am a high school junior and I want to pursue the pharmaceutical field. Specifically, I want to be a compound pharmacist and I was wondering if anyone knows how I can get an internship at a pharmacy as a high school junior and if I even can.
What's one skill or habit you wish you had developed earlier in college that made the biggest difference in your professional success?
I am a senior in high school who has big goals in life. I’m someone who cares deeply about helping others, always eager to learn, and determined to grow both personally and professionally. I'm definitely nervous about entering the next step in my life, college! I am/was someone who loved high school, and I really hope college provides the same "environment" for me.
What classes should I take in highschool if I want to become a Creative Director?
I want to become a Creative Director I do lots of graphic design and enjoy business (because im in DECA) any classes or things I could do is helpful. I am a sophomore in high school as well.
What tips for DECA if I selected communications marketing series.
I'm in DECA and I chose communications marketing because in the future I want to be a Creative Director any tips on DECA? Or in general some classes I can take for the creative director career path.
this isn't really a career question but is at the same time?
My parents decided to homeschool me when I got out of 6th grade bc of my mental health decreasing very bad. But I don't wanna be homeschooled and since being homeschooled its just got worse. The homeschooling program I'm using doesn't provide any extra credits threw highschool and I want to get as much possible for college I've been able to keep my gppa at a 3.8 but that's not enough for me. How old do I have to be able to enroll myself back in public school or am I able to do that at all?
Should I join my local youth committee?
I am a rising sophomore, and am wondering whether I should join my local youth committee that manages activities. Does it actually help with college applications if I want to go into pre-med?
I want to make a resume for my first job. I had volunteered a couple of times and I want to find my dream job but I don't know what to do. Can I get some help?
I need to know what I can do. I love to be creative and I love to sing, act, and dance, but I don't know a good career path for me. Can you help find one for me. even if it hard for me to get into I want to try.
What are some practical steps I can take in high school or to prepare for career in business?
I Want to make my own business
Can geometry be used in an art/tech based career?
I am a freshman in high school with a good GPA and an interest in art/tech based careers.
which programming languages can i practice on if i wanna get into a good high-school?
u need to write things which are on ur mind
#Spring25 What major can I go for in my bachelors and what skills I should contrate on improving. I am interested in doing law. I took the AP courses on World history, US history, Computer Science, Biology, AP English Lang, Precalculus etc. Will they help me in my college courses. Can you please help me understand this.?
#Spring25 I am high school student in 11th grade interested in my career as corporate lawyer.
Where can I find someone to interview about art as a high school student?
I need to interview at least four people about art for my English class’ “what if project.” I would like them to be professionals in the field of interest whether that be staff at a museum or professors of art history. However, I’ve emailed a lot of people and have gotten no responses after a few weeks. I need these interviews relatively soon but I’m not sure who would agree. Do you have any advice? The interview would be based around “what if art was the primary way we measured progress in society and how this would change our priorities and the kind of legacy we would leave behind for the future?” Might our “what if” question be the reason we aren’t getting any responses?
As a Highschool student going to college soon, How does college compare to High school?
I'm curious about the workload, how you manage stress, and what the people are like. I'm majoring in Game Art and will be attending RMCAD this fall. I tend to get anxious and stressed when it comes to school, so I’m a little worried about how I’ll handle everything. #Spring25
What are the best languages to learn as a beginner in coding (Other than Python)?
I am a highschool senior about to graduate and is currently enrolled in a technology specialty school.
What does a typical day look like when working in a small town chiropractor office?
I am a high school student looking into becoming a chiropractor. How does each day change? Does this job allow you to be supportive of your family?
What is the easiest and hardest part about working in the service industry?
I'm planning to become a cosmetologist after high school and wanna know what challenges people in the field face.
What APs should I take sophmore year?
I'm currently a freshman, and my electives are due pretty soon. I was wondering what APs would be most beneficial to take. Sadly, my school only offers 4 AP electives for sophomores. These are AP Computer Science Principles, AP Seminar, AP Human Geography, and AP Psychology. I am currently in AP World (Freshman here can only take 1 AP), and while I did struggle a bit in the beginning because it was my first AP, I feel pretty decent and have an 89 in the class (other than that, I have all A's). I don't know how many I should take, and which ones I should take, but I am pretty interested in psychology (I'm taking regular psych right now), and I don't like presenting, so I feel like AP Seminar can help me get out of my comfort zone. AP Human Geo was a freshman history class this year, and my friends in it said they struggled, so I don't know if it would be a good choice as an elective. If I had 2 slots for electives, which ones should I pick? And should I use both of those on an AP or choose one normal, easier elective?
What is a way I can do to overcome procrastination?
As a junior in high school, I am having a hard time trying to work on assignments that can be labeled as too hard for me, and when it turns into homework I never get to it. So any advice can be given, I want to change for the better.
What should I do if I don't know what I want to be yet but still have the chance to study more in high school?
I'm not sure what I want to be yet, but I still have 3 years ahead of me in high school. I don't want to take the wrong courses, and all that...? I love healthcare, counselling, animals, not so much math and chem.
what are some pros and cons for joining the workforce right after graduating high school?
asking this question for my ninth grade report for pathway choices.
What's a better career path, doctor or engineer?
What are the key differences between a career as a doctor and an engineer in terms of job responsibilities, lifestyle, and long-term impact, and how can I determine which path aligns better with my skills and interests? #Spring25
What are some things I should do in my junior and senior year of highschool that increases my chance of getting into UC’s?
I’m currently a junior in highschool.
How can I handle a busy high school schedule?
So I'm in AVID and I know that might be a lot to do on top of Early College and Honors classes. I want to do marching band but I feel like it'll be a lot. Do you have any strageties on how I can balance these things?
How is it being a lawyer?
I've always been a little interested in being a lawyer, just because I enjoy solving problems and helping others. But everything I've read says a job in law is extremely demanding and intense. Is it really like this? Is there still time to be happy and support a family and social life? I'm currently a sophomore in high school.