Paul Goetzinger MPA
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How do I get a job while still being involved in sports and volunteer work?
For context, I live in a small town with arguably no where to work except for fast food restaurants. I am 17 and I have experience working in a kitchen but i’m afraid i won’t get any hours when I can’t work past 9 and my practices end at 6pm. I also have sport events on Saturdays normally.
How do I know that college is the right next step for me?
I am a senior in high school looking to continue sports in college and become a teacher. However, I’m not sure if I should go right into college or take some time off to save up money for room and board.
What can I expect from college, and how can I mentally(and physically) prepare?
I'm a high school senior who plans to major in secondary education! I am taking a class called "Foundations of Education" to better prepare myself! I'm going to a smaller private institution but I still want to be prepared for what's to come.
How can I know if I will really enjoy the career path that I am choosing?
There are so many options for what to do, and it is hard to tell what I will really enjoy doing.
How can I, as an athlete, utilize my time the best? #Fall25
I'm going into Psychology and am playing softball. I'm currently a senior in high school.
Where can I find resources to fill out real scholarships?
I'm finishing my sophomore year of college and most the scholarships I received in high school are about to run out. I've been doing a lot research but found it very difficult to find real scholarships to apply for since being out of high school.
Help on financial aid?
Any recommendations on getting large scholarships to the University of Washington? (Out-of-state)
Where can I apply for college scholarships that's specifically for veterinary medicine, zoology, and or animal science?
Any scholarships for undergraduate students?
What is the best way to go about deciding which college to go to?
I have only applied to 5 schools.
How do I know that i'm choosing the right feild to work in?
Like the thought gives me anxiety, becasue what do you mean I have to do this for the rest of my life till I retire? How do I know whats right for me?
What other financial resources can I utilize to help me pay for my education?
I am currently in a Vet Assistant program planning to transition into a Vet Technician program, these together cost around $38,000. I work part-time, too. It's hard affording school on top of groceries, bills, payments, debts, etc. What other resources can I use to help myself out financially...
What skill ended up being more important in your career than you expected?
I am currently a senior at Baruch College studying Advertising and Marketing Communications. I'm interested in doing social media/digital marketing and I want to know what important skills I should work on that tend to be overlooked or not focused on enough!
How can I take the time to pursue all the careers that im interested in?
I'm a senior in high school and I'm not sure what career I think would suit me better.
How do you start research or find a lab in college?
How do you start research in college? I'm struggling as a college junior because the labs are very niche or are not accepting students. I just need a starting point to be integrated into a lab before I can start my own research on neuroscience and psychology. I also have independent research...
What was the hardest part about the high school to college transition?
I am currently a senior and high school and I plan to be a full time student in Fall of 2026, I know it’s a big adjustment so I want to prepare.
What are some tips and tricks for a student going to college and wanting to graduate college?
I'm a 12th grade student graduating this year and going off to a 4 year college to earn my Bachelor's of Science degree for Interpreting American Sign Language major. I will be staying on campus, but I need some tips and tricks on how to pass college without failing.
What is the number one thing I need to plan for when attending college?
College is very confusing to me. There's a lot of things that I don't understand and I feel overwhelmed sometimes. I try to focus on things based off of priority, so I am really curious to know what to pay attention to the most.
What should I be looking for in a college? Should I go to college based on scholarships, or interesting opportunities? Are there any programs I should be looking for?
I am looking for conservation based field work opportunities and applying to colleges like Michigan State and the University of Chicago.
Should I live on campus or commute?
I live about an hour away from the college I would like to attend. I am caught in between if I should live there or commute. Some days my classes start as early as 7 am. I do not mind driving and I feel like it would be doable to drive. Living there also has its perks. Any advice/pros or cons...
What advice would you give?
What advice would you give to a student who is about to apply to colleges for the first time?
How do I decide between 2 colleges?
I've been accepted to both and they are both really nice. I'm stuck between them!
What are your favorite tips for someone starting college later in life?
Going for associate of applied science. 😁
What is the best way to get money to pay for college and not go into college debt?
I been told to apply for scholarships, go to community college, build credits I just don’t know where to start. I’m a high school senior so I need help to figure this out before it’s late and I end up behind.
How can I best go about getting scholarships? It all seems so random and luck of the draw.
I am a senior in high school. I will not get much, if any, help from the financial aid program because of my parents’ income. However, they are not planning to pay for my college education. I need scholarships! #Fall25
What could I do to help get funding for tuition? #Fall25
I'm in a poor financial situation and I could use some tips beyond things like loans or the FAFSA (which has already been done).
What is the best way to search for scholarships #fall25?
I have checked websites like Going Merry and Fast Web but I still want to find others to maximize my savings.
What's one skill or habit you wish you had developed earlier in college that made the biggest difference in your professional success?
I am a senior in high school who has big goals in life. I’m someone who cares deeply about helping others, always eager to learn, and determined to grow both personally and professionally. I'm definitely nervous about entering the next step in my life, college! I am/was someone who loved high...
what would i expect when i go to college for education?
I am now a senior and have also received my first college acceptance letter !!!! What do I expect when I go to college? What will my schedule look like?
How do you prepare for college (mentally)?
A) I've never really had to study, as school's been easy so far, and I'm scared for when it gets harder.
B) I'm uncertain how I will take care of my mental health while away in college, and I am scared for this.