North Carolina, USA

What is the best way to study for a college test?
About to be a freshman in college.

In your experience, what’s the most effective way to build meaningful connections with others?
I find networking events so intimidating and have no idea how to approach them to begin with.

How can I effectively prepare myself financially prior to entering dental school?
I've applied to some scholarships but haven't heard back and am very nervous at the moment. Are there any resources you recommend?

How does it work balancing counseling and research in one’s career in the psychology field?
I am a senior in high school commutes to attending North Carolina State University in the fall and plan to major in psychology with the hopes of doing clinical counseling and research.

When in your education should you narrow your career path?
I prioritized English and writing related classes because I thought that was my future career. However, I feel like it isn't, and now I feel behind.

What makes college so difficult for so many people?
Is it the change from a very structured high school environment to a more open one, or just much higher difficulty level in the classes? Are there any good tips on managing your time wisely?


What is the most helpful tip/advice you received before you applied to a college?
Although I am a few years from applying to college myself, I have always been interested in learning what I need to do to get into a good college and be successful.

If I intend to go to graduate school, is it better to go straight into it after undergrad or take a two-year gap to work?
I'm thinking about becoming a lawyer but don't want to be in debt after eight years of straight school. Would a two-year working gap set me back?

What should I be doing in high school to make my college applications stand out and prepare myself for the college experience?
I am currently a high school senior and I am trying to get involved in the journalism field. My question relates to what should I do to make myself attractive to colleges and future employers.

What do you wish someone told you before you started working in data analytics?
Hello! I am an upcoming Fall 2025 university student majoring in Statistics with a potential minor in Public Policy/Computer Science looking to work in data analytics, preferably in the healthcare field. I would love any advice, tips, or lessons you've learned along the way--or things I should...

What should I do to set myself apart for internships as I go into college Is there any advice I should follow for specifically Duke University, where I will be attending in the fall??
What should I do to set myself apart for internships as I go into college Is there any advice I should follow for specifically Duke University, where I will be attending in the fall??
#Spring25

what am I doing right now to become the person I want to be in the future and what legacy do I want to leave behind?
I have written this question for myself for the CareerVillage Spring Scholarship. It's a question that I often dwell upon at night.

How do you perpare for the big transition after high school to college #Spring25?
How do you handle leaving everyone you know and the comfort of your home to start over completely with no one by your side? How did you overcome this very bittersweet transition?

What are some of the best ways to make sure that I don't get off track when I am in school?
I will be a college freshman this year
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