
Jerry Bires
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What has been the best way to figure out the major you want to get a degree in? And how do you navigate moving away from home?
I am a graduating high school senior and have been having trouble figuring out what I want to do with my time in college. I feel Ive been putting too much emphasis on what I would become after my degree and the pay.

What experiences have you learned from?
I'm in 12th grade about to graduate high school.

How will I know if I’m choosing the right major for what I want to do long-term?
I'm going into cybersecurity and I really enjoy it, but I'm not sure if its the best for me. #spring25

How will my future be, and where will I end up?
I am a little scared of what my future can hold and the way my path will go

What is the best advice for preparing for job interviews?
More directed towards residency interviews.

How did you overcome a raging procrastination habit?
After covid, procrastination became my best friend and I have yet to overcome it. I'm trying to get rid of it before I got off to college. Any tips?

What are some overlooked but essential soft skills I should start building now to succeed in college and in a future career?
I’ve been so focused on grades, test scores, and resumes that I haven’t thought deeply about the interpersonal or emotional skills that make someone truly successful in college or the workplace. I want to make sure I’m not just academically prepared, but also mentally and socially ready. What...

Hi, I’m a senior in high school trying to figure out where to focus my business career when I start college next year. What is the day in the life of someone in investment banking or capital markets What is needed to succeed I these fields? #spring25
Hi, I’m a senior in high school trying to figure out where to focus my business career when I start college next year. What is the day in the life of someone in investment banking or capital markets? What is needed to succeed I these fields? #spring25

Are we ever too old to continue educating ourselves?
Are we ever too old to continue educating ourselves?

How do I decide from two different majors I want to do (English or Social Work) #Spring25?
I am a High School senior trying to decide between two equally compelling career paths.

Is pursuing Art worth it?
I'm just curious since it's a career that doesn't pay much and pose its own challenges. I also heard it's easy to become burnt out creatively when taking an art class. Is that true?


Time intensive passions while in college?
Right now, I'm split between learning what I want and learning what I know I can do. Game development and writing are my passions, and I love math, and they often DO coincide with each other, but to focus on both intensely has always felt pretty futile. Is there a way to think about this as I...

How can I align my passion with a stable career path, especially when I’m still figuring out what I truly want to do long-term?
I am a freshman hoping to transfer to a school in Spain. I think I want to work in the fashion industry but not sure where to really start or look. I am planning on majoring in either international business or economics, with a minor in marketing. #Spring25

How am I going to survive financially with the direction the economy is going?
I just need help with scholarships for college, but above is a serious question.