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What is your biggest piece of advice for moving away from everyone you know when going to college?
I am going to play a sport in college and moving away from home and all of my friends.
How many hours should I work while going to school FT my first year in NYC?
How many hours are manageable to work while going to school my freshman year? I am going to be in NYC and will be attending classes full time. I will be starting out living in the campus dorms. I don’t want to sacrifice my grades and at the same time I don’t want to have too much time on my...
What advice would you give to a first-generation college student who is trying to balance school, work, and family responsibilities while pursuing a career in business?
I am currently a college student and I am working hard to build a better future through education. As a first-generation student, I sometimes find it challenging to balance school, work, and personal responsibilities. I would really appreciate advice from professionals who have gone through...
How do you manage your schedule in college?
Rising Freshman, Economics and Data Science Major, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
What's something you believed would make you successful that actually ended up holding you back?
I am a graduating high school senior looking ahead to college and trying to better understand what success really looks like over time. As I plan my future, I'm trying to be financially responsible while making choices that lead to personal fulfillment. I really value hearing honest experiences...
What actions would you recommend for someone starting college who’s interested in how contracts and roster decisions shape sports teams, and how can I start building relationships or finding guidance early on ?
I first got interested in this playing Franchise mode in MLB The Show, and it got me paying attention to how teams are actually built and run. I’m starting college in the fall and am leaning toward the business and legal side of sports. I’m trying to figure out what I can start doing early to...
What are good resources to find out specific college success alumni output?
I live in northeastern Pennsylvania. I am not entirely interested in moving very far away for college. Are there any good resources for me to find colleges (ideally by location) and their specific output for my career of choice? (sports journalism)
What should I do after graduating college?
I'm graduating next week and I have no idea what I'm supposed to do after graduating. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
What are good tips regarding balancing schoolwork and social life during freshman year of college?
I am a twelfth grader attending college in the fall. I plan to pursue communications/journalism as my major.
Which careers are the most AI proof, and involves hands on work.
I want to find a career that is long term, and will not be affected badly by AI so I don't risk losing my job.
What is one financial trap young professionals fall into early in their careers that I should start planning to avoid now? #Spring26
I am a high school Junior who is planning to major in economics. I want to learn from those who came before me so I do not make the same mistakes they did. I aspire to be successful and know that I need to learn a lot. I am willing to be humble, and I know what it takes to succeed. #Spring26?
What are ways to explore hobbies/passionsn(outside of clubs) at college?
I'm a senior in high school and plan to attend a four year university in the fall. What are some unique ways to explore my personal interests outside of clubs? Having a well rounded understanding of my passions, that I can also incorporate into my career, is very important to me. Thanks! #Spring26
How often can you change your major, and what are the struggles with that?
I am a Junior in high school
How do I start tutoring?
How much money does tutoring kids In kindergarten - 6th grade in math make? How do I start doing this Job ? And is it part time and can I chose my hours?
What would taking a gap year look like Should I take one of my lower level offers or wait a year to maybe get a better offer??
I am a senior in high school and just turned 18. I play soccer and ultimately want to be a professional. I have to also make a decision to go to a college by about May 1st. This puts me under a bit of pressure. #Spring26
what do i do to get into the right college?
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in your own words, what does it mean to be career ready?
I personally think it means that you have met the requirements to be ready to do your career because you have to be physically and mentally ready in order to have success because you shouldn't rush it
I'm a junior in high school, how do I find jobs that would respond and how do I find what career I want to do
I don't really have any job experiences so idk what I should do to higher my chances of getting accepted at a job
how do i use careerVillage
I need help with my career because i wanna learn new things for my future and im new to the careerVillage app. Any tips would help and i can learn new things
Failed a course twice, what do I do?
I want to go back to school again. I didn't know or recalled after such a long time ago (more than a decade ago) I have taken a course twice and didn't quite pass to the grade that the colleges I applied to require. I want to become a nurse. The passing grade in the colleges I applied to...
What should I do Next Am I going in the right direction??
Hi! I am a current college senior majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology. As my time in undergrad nears the end... I have found people asking me what I'm doing next. While that may be an overwhelming question.. I do have an idea and I'd like to get a professional opinion. My long term...
What major should I do I am undecided?
I like technology, from playing video games in my life and also like sports. The only job I have worked is a Camp Russell up at Richmond MA
How do I get started networking with sports teams?
I’m a senior in high school looking to start networking with sports teams, athletic trainers, and sports medicine physicians. My long-term goal is to work with professional athletes after college, specifically in the NHL or NFL. I’m eager to learn from others’ experiences and career paths, and...
how to make my subject strong ?
I plan to pursue Computer Science as my major, and I would like to know what additional activities I should focus on beyond my college coursework to strengthen my profile and improve my chances of getting into a good university. I am especially interested in learning about online courses,...
How do I take football more serious?
I really want to make a career out of this sport, and I think im able to play professionally.
How did you learn to stay consistent with your training? How could I adapt from this info?
I am 14 and in 8th grade. I played my first year of football in 7th grade, and got rewards for most tackles and being the newcomer of the year. I want to continue this type of streak.
What should I do in high school that colleges will like I am not athletic and I come from a low income family. Also, how many community service hours are ideal for colleges? (I am a highschool freshman.) (My dream jobs are to be a pediatrician or neurosurgeon.)
What should I do in high school that colleges will like? I am not athletic and I come from a low income family. Also, how many community service hours are ideal for colleges? (I am a highschool freshman.) (My dream jobs are to be a pediatrician or neurosurgeon.)
Should I take Spanish for all 4 years at my high school?
I am leaning toward taking it all four years and reaching either Spanish 4 or AP Spanish because when I become a doctor, it would be useful for me to communicate with my patients. On the other hand, if I dropped Spanish after my sophomore year, which would mean I would stop either Spanish 2-3,...
Will this website help me ?
I want to get a job so my mom can stop spending money on my basic needs because she could save her money and also i just like being independent and i hope i can’t get a job, i also keep up with my school work and i want to get into medical school
what can i do further in my career having economics, business and maths as the main subjects for a levels?
I got a B in economics, a C in business, and a B in Add Math, and an A in Maths for my O levels. I'm thinking of doing something related to economics. However, I am not so sure because I am an average student, and I do not even know what jobs I can get with these subjects. I was just told that...
Hey, I am a 14 right now about to be 15 and believe that I am ready for a job. But there’s like nowhere that’s hiring someone as young as me in my area so I was wondering if anyone knew of some jobs??
Hey, I am a 14 right now about to be 15 and believe that I am ready for a job. But there’s like nowhere that’s hiring someone as young as me in my area so I was wondering if anyone knew of some jobs??
How do you figure out what to major in?
I'm in my second year of college. I feeling so lost on figuring out my major, I am currently getting associate in science with my community college. I just feel lost, I love playing video games, and want to go into that industry but I always here its too saturated and hard to get into. I...
Job interview ?
What are some things I should do during a job interview that will make me look more professional?
What questions should I ask at the end of an interview?
I’m trying to decode a specific interview technique my mother uses. She claims that 'spinning the table' at the end of an interview is her secret to success, often leaving the panel momentarily speechless before they offer her the role. I'm looking for advice on how to effectively pivot the...
How should start preparing?
What should I do if want to go into special education in the future, are there any steps now I can take now as a High school student like volunteer to prepare for that?
How do I decide my major?
I got into college, yayyy :) The problem is, I don't know which major to declare. Right now, I'm in as undecided, but need to choose soon I love science. I know I want to go into either Chemistry or Cellular and Molecular Bio. I'm hoping to enter either Med school or Pharm school (keeping my...
What is the starting salary for a caterer?
I'm wondering what the starting salary for a beginner caterer would typically be?
To all the professionals that struggled deciding between multiple careers: How did you decide and what did you choose??
I want to be an FBI Special Agent, but I also want to be a veterinary physical therapist
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!
dream jobs with weird names
I saw a video on tiktok that talk about some jobs having weirds names, this a quote from the video, "your dream job exists it's just named a weird name you would never think to look up" and I was thinking is this possible that some cool jobs exist but bc the name is soo uncommon it never...
What should I do to start a part-time acting career that will hopefully grow into a full-time acting career?
I want to pursue a career in acting, but I'm not sure how to start. I'm 16 and in high school, so I'm quite limited in independence given that I have many responsibilities. (I feel that that load may lighten once I turn 18) I want to pursue acting as a bit of a side career just because I know...
What can I do as an undergraduate that will help me greatly in the future?
I think the question we can all relate to is: What can I do as an undergraduate to help with my future endeavors? I say future endeavors, just because it's more of a generality and applies to a wide variety of future goals or tasks. Subjects ranging from scholarships, resumes, long term...
How do I find a career that suits my interests?
I'm at that age where I'm starting to consider what I want to do with my life in terms of a career. Unfortunately, I feel like I'm not being sensible with my options. For example, I considered being an orthodontist, not because I like the idea of digging for treasure inside someone's mouth, but...
Is it recommended to take on-campus jobs during College?
I'm an undergraduate, and I'm trying to prepare for some job experience during or preferably before college. With that being said, I recently found out that most Colleges in the U.S offer on-campus jobs. I thought this would be a perfect way to gain experience in the workforce, considering it's...
What courses should I take in College and High School if I'm preparing to start a business?
I'm a sophomore in high school, and I'm contemplating what I should take in high school and college to prepare myself to start a business. I won't state what my business will be, but it's a one-stop shop for all things green to help make it easy for brands to be eco-friendly, and to make it...
How do you cook food? Do you use a recipe book?
I am in 8th grade. I did a career interest survey and meal service is one of my interests. I'd want to make sushi.
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...
How do you guys study for exams the best?
Is there any strategies you can recommend that maximizes memory with the least wasted time? getting ready for my exams and need some ideas. #Spring25
How do I find an ideal major and career for myself?
I’m completing senior year soon, but I can’t seem to find a solid major or career I’m interested in. I’ve taken numerous career tests, and none have really helped. I’m having trouble finding my own strengths and interests I had growing up.
What advice do you have for attending a conference?
I'm attending a media & entertainment conference this upcoming summer. It will be my second time attending this conference, and I think I did okay last time. I even made business cards, but they seemed pretty outdated since people mainly shared their LinkedIn profiles. I'm not looking for work...