Career questions tagged spring-25
What factors are most important to consider when deciding on a career path?
I am currently a first-year college student who has recently switched into the chemistry program at my university. I am certain now that I would like to pursue a career in chemistry as it is a subject I am confident in and enjoy, however I am unsure of what career path would be suit me as well as how to gain experience that will help me make this decision.
How do I find a job or internships in conservation and field ecology while studying, or during the summer?
I graduated from high school in 2024 and I am now enrolling in my local community college. I eager to go back to school to start studying environmental science and sustainability. I have a passion for nature photography but my goal is to go into the conservation field, I have always loved the outdoors and see my future self working in outdoors through the rain or shine!
What advice would you give to an aspiring alternative medicine mental health practitioner that is planning on opening their own practice upon graduation in the next couple of years?
What advice would you give to an aspiring alternative medicine mental health practitioner that is planning on opening their own practice upon graduation in the next couple of years?
Bioengineering vs Cell Biology - Which is better?
Hi! I'm a first year college student debating switching from cell and molecular biology to Bioengineering with a focus on molecular biology. While Bioengineering will keep me in college for longer, I hope that the major will get me a more competitive job in the future which more matches my interests of researching and developing new biotechnology. To what extent is this true?
How can I find and win more scholarships ?
As an incoming college student, I’m really interested in learning more about how to find and secure more scholarships to help cover my education expenses. What are some of the best strategies for discovering lesser-known scholarships, and how can I make my applications stand out to scholarship committees? Are there specific tips for writing strong personal statements or gathering recommendation letters that can make a real difference? Also, how important is maintaining a high GPA or participating in extracurricular activities when it comes to winning scholarships?