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After earning a college degree, what is the next step for sports journalism?
Is it ideal to seek out internships, or should I let opportunities find me? Is it best to try to get a deal with a news source and pump out work? Or do I shadow experienced sportswriters and hone my skills? The world after college feels so broad, so I would appreciate advice on how to find guidance.
How should I, as a freshman, look to get involved on campus, in order to build a quick sense of community and belonging, so that college can feel like home?
I am a high school senior, who is going to attend Liberty University, in Virginia, in the fall. I have built a really strong sense of community in my home town in California, and since I'm moving so far away I know a strong community will help me a lot as I miss my home. What are some...
How can I best prepare myself for the emotional troubles and very high stress situations and circumstances that I will go through working in the criminal justice field?
I am 38 years old, yes I am getting a late start with my career due to poor decisions and life choices I made. However, that is what guided me in the direction to want to study criminal justice because who better to be able to understand people and situations then someone who has been in them...
What factors make a workplace supportive and sustainable for employees returning after a medical leave or long-term recovery?
Workplace accommodations
Employee well-being
Medical leave reintegration
What is the best way to navigate campus life if you are used to being an only child and having your own space?
I am entering college in the fall and staying on campus.
What would be the ideal steps to ensuring a successful transition into the workforce, from college freshman to graduate?
What actionable steps would you say someone in college should take to be in their best professional position after graduating?
What is the best way to get community service hours for transfer resumes?
I'm looking to transfer to UT Austin and I was told I need to get some community service hours for my transfer resume, I don't have a whole lot of time on my hands but I was thinking I could do some volunteering during the summer
What are some pieces of financial advice to help make it through/into college?
I enjoy shopping but know when to NOT spend money. However, I still find it difficult to actually SAVE my money. I know some expenses are bound to happen but I fear that I might not do so well if I don't know what exactly to expect in college. I know while I'm away, my parents want me to wait a...
What are the essentials for moving into a dorm for the first time?
I am a high school senior about to graduate and move away from my home. My parents are very paranoid about me moving away and what I might need. Especially since they never had this experience. I also have never lived away from my family in any capacity so this is intimidating for me. I...
If you could go back to when you were applying for colleges, is there anything you would've done differently Would you have any advice for your younger self??
I know college can be tough and sometimes it feels like you might not have made the right decision, but I think hearing other people's experiences can ease people's minds!
How can I efficiently double major in engineering and theater?
I am a senior in High School, going to UCSD, planning on double-majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Theater. Any advice on study habits, course selection, and time management to help make that happen? I am very passionate about both fields and hope to create careers in both as well, not one...
How do you land Internships in college?
especially in ECE considering the huge over saturation. Applying by Linkedin or Indeed doesn't seem to get through since I dont get any reply backs. Any help would be appreciated!
How to find a job after college?
I'm a senior in college but, I have no work experience. Work study isn't available for me, and I have nothing to show for in my portfolio/resume. I am majoring in cinematography.
How can I improve my study habits that actually allows me to see improvement in my exams and makes me feel confident going into a exam prior to taking it ?
I am a freshman in college about to go into my sophomore year and want to prepare more knowing I am getting into harder classes that will cater to my major.
What are the necessary steps to transition from a pre-education job to post, and begin starting your future career ?
I am a current second-semester freshman at Pellissippi State, in their Audio Production and Engineering program. I'll be at UTK for Music Business, years three and four.