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What are the most common mistakes that pre-med students make early in college, and how can I avoid them? #Spring25
I am majoring in exercise science at Pitt
Advice on Figuring Out Research?
The college I'm planning on intending offers undergraduate research, so I was wondering how to decide what I wanted to research about. I'm majoring in Biology with an emphasis on Marine Biology, and interested in climate and marine life conservation.
How do advancements in materials science impact the design and efficiency of mechanical systems?
I want to major in mechanical engineering, I have family members that have succeeded and would love to get recognized for it.
In the business world, is a college degree worth more than earning a certification and work experience #Spring25?
Referring to Scrum, PMP or like certification where you can show you know how to do the work, even without a degree.
How can I choose between majoring in business or becoming a licensed cosmetologist when I’m passionate about both?
I want to start my own natural skincare line, so a business degree would help me learn how to run and grow my brand. But I’m also really interested in cosmetology because I enjoy working hands-on with skincare and beauty. Both paths support my goals in different ways, and I’m not sure which one...
What is the hardest part of being a college student athlete?
Time commitment? Coaches? Teammates? #Spring25
What careers are currently available for somone with a degree in plant & soil science? #Spring25
I'm attending college in the fall as a plant science major. I'm interested in potential careers in this field and any additional things I can do to prepare for my career while in college.
Is research experience related to the industry or field I am wishing to enter considered the same or lesser of value compared to internships? #Spring25
#Spring25 - I did not get an internship for the summer so is getting a research position the next best thing?
How can I maximize my time and efforts during law school in order to become a well-prepared attorney in patent law? #Spring25
I am a high school senior planning to attend UC Berkeley as an English major for my undergraduate studies in the fall. I am also an aspiring patent lawyer who has a plethora of questions considering most have my family has never gone to college, and I am pioneering higher education for us all....
What college courses are most relevant to a career in vertebrate paleontology?
Hi, I am a college freshman planning to major in either geology or paleobiology, and I was wondering what classes would be most useful for my future career. For example, is sedimentology more relevant to paleontology than, say, igneous petrology or structural geology? And how much should I...
What to do before to be prepared?
Does anyone know what to study after hours to gain knowledge in order to become a vet before you actually go to vet school?
Where do I start offering free help once im done?
What will be the best way for me to get my name out there and offer free services for low income families once I finish my degree? I want to help people understand legal papers and help them fill them out.
How should a person decide what subfield to specialize in if there are so many appealing choices?
I am a rising college freshman majoring in physics, with career aspirations of becoming an astrophysicist. But the term "astrophysicist" is so broad, and there are too many specializations to count (heliophysics, exoplanetology, planetary science, cosmology, galactic evolution, and...
How does one navigate pivoting into a new career sector that requires specialized skills? What methods should someone use to describe their transferable skills??
How does one navigate pivoting into a new career sector that requires specialized skills? What methods should someone use to describe their transferable skills?
What are some key skills a scientist should know/learn when working with other scientific disciplines?
As someone studying geology, I will probably be working with a lot of engineers, physicists, environmental scientists, etc. in the future. So, I am wondering what skills with communication and technology are the most helpful when working with experts in other fields such as these!