Don Holland

I want to understand how the theories and lessons I study can translate into real solutions for real problems. My goal is to leave college not just with a degree, but with a direction—one that allows me to serve others and create lasting, positive change.

What’s something new you’ve had to learn recently, and how did you go about it?

Hi, I’m Nolda. I’m a 17 year old high school senior. I recently started a paid internship working at Spectrum as a customer representative. I started in the summer before my senior year. How can I manage working at a high demanding job and also staying focused in my senior year? I knew it...

What are some human skills I should start building now to succeed in college and in a future career?

Office Hours #4: AMA (Ask Me Anything) with Mark Eagle This question was posed by a question during one of our most recent "CareerVillage Office Hours" sessions. During Office Hours sessions, we invite students to pose questions related to a specific topic. In this case, the topic was...

Hello y'all, I'm a 15 year old male who has been a Jr. Firefighter/ for around 3 years now. I love firefighting and shadowing EMS departments. I love helping people when they are in a time of need. I was just wondering if anyone had some tips and tricks while I'm still younger in the Fire/EMS...

How does this platform work, and how can I make the most of it?

Some of the people around me assume that I'm in college to be a veterinarian, but then when I tell them zookeeper, they give an odd look and then follow up with, 'Oh, nice...' So is it odd that I want to work as a zookeeper?

I have been thinking about this a lot lately. So much of our career choices are shaped by survival, not passion. We all have that childhood dream to help the needy and now, somehow, most of us are the needy. But if money wasn’t a factor, no pressure, no bills, no expectations. What would we...

I’m a middle school student that’s in the 8th grade working for a program that involves hands on experience as custodial and learning soft skills. I have been interested in this field of being a mechanic since I was 9 but don’t know how, when, or where to start. To add on to this idea I was...

I'm a single mom of two teens, almost 40, so I have TONS of loved experience. I recently got back into college, took two classes over the summer, and I'm starting fall classes in a week pursuing my LADC. However, a few years ago, I decided that I wanted to be a Social Worker. Somehow this...

Please look at this from and AO's pov

I really want to run my own business or create an app, but people keep telling me not to jump right into starting a business. They say I should get some experience first and work a regular job before trying that. I kinda agree, but the jobs people suggest don’t really interest me. For example,...

I have been in wrestling since I was in 7th grade. I have loved wrestling my entire life because my dad did wrestling in high school and i wanted to be just like him in wrestling. I am now looking for what I want to do as a career but I want to stay in wrestling.

I'm thinking about going to university but I'm not sure what career I'm working towards. I have an interest in history and psychology, but I can't think of goals to work towards to become motivated. My hobbies include gaming and I love to read. I also love learning but I just don't know where i...