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How do I start a career without going back to college?
One where I can wear a skirt/dress and wear my hair covered. I do not wear pants of any kind and I don't wear jeans. It would be great if I didn't work with money or food. Working with and around food makes me sick. I tried it twice and it didn't work out both times. I get too nervous when it...
Has college made you feel more confident about your future or more confused?
Since I'm not a college student and I don't know what it is like, I'm not sure if the major you take makes you feel doubtful about how it will work out in your future.
Is it worth taking out a huge amount of money in student loans for out of state college?
I'm out of state from NJ going to school in Boulder. Is it worth it, or should I go home? I don't want to be in crippling debt with a business degree.
As a fourth year (of a five year program) I am struggling to maintain a balance of family and ambition. I want to have a great career but I also want to be present in my family. How do you choose between being present with your family or choosing an inevitably time consuming career?
I also have a niece who is still a toddler and I want to spend time with her but I know that I also need to be focused on work and my future. I think I am just having trouble balancing the two. I would really love some advice on this!
What study habits should I incorporate into my everyday life while balancing both college and a part-time job? #Fall25
I struggle with procrastination, but I know I should put work into my studies every day. Are there any tips for making study time both efficient and less time consuming? #Fall25
What is the most unexpected part of college that you wished somebody told you before you started??
Many people tell me the same things about college but I really wonder if there's tips or tricks I can know before I go
One conversation can change a life, how do teachers change lives everyday ?
I want to be a teacher, but I also want to know the impacts that you have left on people's lives. Why did you choose teaching? And how has it changed you? #fall25
How do I know when a college is right for me?
I often have so many options when applying for my colleges, and can never really hone in on what is important in the application process.
What can I do to ensure my success during college?
As a person who's never had a true job and enjoys doing school sports, what can I do to possibly manage college and a job? Are there clubs, organizations, or groups created during college that guide you or prepare you to succeed after and during college? What have been the most common habits...
What are some great tips for networking?
I feel that I don't network enough and I'm worried about being left behind. #Fall25
What is the hardest part about being a freshman in college?
I am a Senior in high school wanting to pursue Speech Language Pathology. I grew up homeschooled and have taken early college classes. I want the college experience and am curious what it is like.
What are some good internships for psychology-related careers?
I'm a college junior, and I haven't been able to find an internship near me, which is starting to worry me. I'm based in San Diego and would like to stay in the San Diego area.
Hi, what is some career advice for an incoming architecture undergraduate student? #fall25
Are there any expectation I should, have anything I should be ready for? I've heard critiques and projects can be stressful, how can I work through it? What do careers look like for students after college? #fall25
How do I study with a textbook/ what are the assignments like in college
I’m a dual enrollment student but my study skills aren’t the best. I’m going into college next year and in one of my recent classes in high school I actually, learned that I like to review and answer questions or practice questions. In dual enrollment we don’t get much practice questions,...
What pushes someone to pursue a career they love? How has being in your dream career affect your life? Why would your dream career change?
Hello, I'm just recently starting out university and decided to major in computer science. I was just wondering about how the life of a person who pursued their career turn out to be.
What is the best way to ensure I am getting quality work experience and job opportunities for my future career?
I am a senior in high school, and I plan to major in psychology in the fall of 2026. Bringing awareness to mental health has always been a personal passion of mine, and this is one of the many reasons I am pursuing psychology. In my future, I am looking to gain work experience in the...
How do I use my scholarship money to pay for college, and what do I need to know when becoming a salon owner and teacher?
I'm in 12 grade and in my 2nd year of cosmetology. I plan to work in a salon until I graduate college and become a teacher. I hope to open my own salon after 2 years of teaching but also continue to teach.
Should I make friends in college?
There are people that say you shouldn't be close to others because one day we would all split up, no matter how close you are. There's others that say that you should make friends so that your college life wouldn't be as lonely and not fun as it should be. What do you think?
How would I pay for college?
I would like to get a better understanding of how I would be able to get help on paying for college without paying full price
“What steps should I take during my first year of college to set myself up for long-term success—academically, financially, and in building the skills I’ll need for my future career”?
“I want to make sure I start college with strong habits and a clear plan. I’m hoping to learn what resources, opportunities, and strategies I should prioritize during my freshman year so I can stay on track academically and prepare for my long-term career goals.”
How is college life going to differ from high school life in ways not often talked about?
It feels like a lot of teachers and friends know that college is different than high school but the only things they tell me are that I get more freedom and what not. I feel like there should be more and I don't have many ways to find out.
How did you know what you wanted to do in college and keep having the motivation to go on with it again and find work with that major before graduating?
Highschool, Going to college
Is student loan debt really as bad as what people say it is?
I'm a senior in high school getting ready to go to college and I'm scared of student loans. I'm working really hard to save enough money, but I just don't think it's possible for me to go to school without having debt. I come from poverty, so I'm all alone on this journey. I'm really scared of...
What strategies can I start learning now that will help me create an inclusive, safe, and emotionally supportive classroom for students with disabilities?
I want to be a Special Education and I really excited to do that, but sometimes I feel like I am a little behind on the learning I should start doing before I am in the classroom aside from the classes I am already taking in college.
How to balance work, relationships, and school while in college?
I am an incoming nurse major and want to know some tips for balancing everything and preventing burnout
How can I make money during college in order to be successful and financially stable after graduation? ?
I'm a current senior in high school, and college is very expensive. My family has a high enough income to where I do not qualify for very much need-based aid, yet financial aid is still a necessity as college is expensive. I'm planning on majoring in sports communication, which is not...
What are the best interview answers to commonly asked questions?
What are the best interview answers to commonly asked questions? #fall25
What would be best?
I have an out-of-state college that’s interested in recruiting me, but their tuition is way out of my parents’ budget. My mom suggested that I take a year and go to a Cal State since it’s more affordable, and take a year off from soccer to try and get recruited by a Cal State during that time....
What are some good ways to stay motivated?
Since the semester is coming to an end, I don't want to burn out! Any tips are helpful! #Fall25