Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey

High School Hustle: Juggling IBM Co-op, School,Air Force Ambitions, and Church Life
I'm currently a high school IBM co-op, and I have several interests that I hope will shape my future career. I'm really interested in joining the Military National Guard for the Air Force because I want to develop leadership skills and serve my community through service and technical training....

To what extent does the major and minors I pick in college affect the career I may have in the future? #Spring25
I plan on majoring in psychology but am looking for a career in forensic psychology

How do I find the right internship during my college years ?
I will be attending Purdue University for mechanical engineering starting autumn 2025. I wish to find an internship that will teach me and advance my career whilst also allowing me to prioritize my university classes.

How do I come up/start my own study method?
I am not entirely sure that I can fully have a well-thought out method for studying and retaining information in a class.

What is the best way to becoming a teacher?
I'm currently a college Freshman intending to major in Spanish and Math to become both a Spanish and Math teacher. #Spring25

How, with all the distractions that will surround you on a college campus, what advice can you give to maximize teacher resources and study time?
I am planning on majoring in Dietetics and want to be a dietitian one day. I also love playing sports and I am very active. I am very passionate about watching what I eat and staying in the best shape I can.

What career am I considering and how it will shape my future career path ?
I am currently a college junior majoring in psychology with a minor in biology. I’m still exploring my career options. I’m looking into forensics to see if being a forensic psychologist is a career option for me. But I’m not one hundred percent sure of what I want to do with these degrees.

What impact does education have in success and why is it important to have a career against having a job?
I am a senior at Hackensack High school and is been very hard deciding what career to choose. I am looking into Aviation mechanic now, I want to enjoy what I do and also make decent money.

How can I balance school, work and sports?
How will I be able to attend class, work and play a sport while trying to pursue a career as a veterinarian?

What are jobs other than an Interior Designer can I choose with that degree?
I'm a senior in high school and I am going to major in interior design, what are jobs other than an interior designer can I choose with that degree? Like theatre set design, or maybe helping with big event layouts?

How should I always stay ahead of my course work?
I am planning on studying electrical engineering, and from general school experience the course work doesn't cover everything needed to go on and excel in a job. How should I go about researching and studying on my own to always prepare and stay ahead for future opportunities.
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How do you handle rejections at work/college?
There are time when you get rejected from job/internship and so on. How do you handle that professionally?

Is it worth getting a master in engineering?
I am planning to major in mechanical engineering and got accepted to a Combined Bachelor's/Master's Degrees. Should I get a master or use that time to get more experience?

How should determine what career is best for me?
I see many people tell me to based my career path on of my skills and interest while other tell me to based it on the financial stability it would provide me. Thank you for any responses. #Spring25

What are some tips for the transition from high school to a college away from home that I should keep in mind?
Hi, I'm a high school senior going into finance in the fall. I will be leaving home to attend college and was wondering if there were any tips to ease that transition.
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