Plymouth, Massachusetts

What is the right thing for a college freshman from a non-target school to do to in #Spring25 to be able to enter the Finance world, either in Investment Banking or in Private Credit #Spring25?
#Spring25 I am a Boston University Freshman and I am looking for Finance jobs in the summer. I am involved with a few organizations in school, but that still doesn't make Boston University a Target school for the finance world. So, what can I do now that would make me stand out in the industry?

What are some external programs outside of my school that I can participate or do to help break into a role in Private Equity Commercial Real Estate?
To add onto this I'm planning to get my real estate license (MA), and I have a spot at a firm will this help my chances for internship positions?

What to do? Currently a senior and it’s come to those last final months and I’ve been having major senioritis, I feel very drained and I just want to know any tips or hacks to keep myself motivated to finish the school year strong please?
Senior, have pretty good grades all 90’s I’m just getting so tired and unmotivated lately.

how to know if you are fit for law school And how to not let personal insecurities hold you back from pursuing your interests? ?
how to know if you are fit for law school? And how to not let personal insecurities hold you back from pursuing your interests?

Will a pre-med or biology major better prepare me for optometry school? #Spring25
Hi! I will be attending Middlebury College as a freshman this fall, where students are not placed into a major when accepted. I just wanted to start thinking about which major would be better for me since my end goal is to be an optometrist.

Will a Finance Major, Accounting Minor AND Sport Admin Major from the Univ of Miami lead to success in sports admin/agent ?
I am a soon to be Senior with a 3.86 GPA!

How Can I Overcome the 'Overqualified/Underqualified' Trap in Finance Job Applications?
I founded and exited a startup last year, where I was primarily responsible for finance analyst related roles. I'm now pursuing a master's degree and targeting finance positions. However, I'm facing a challenge: entry-level roles say I'm overqualified, while associate-level positions say I'm...

What is the best leadership advise for a young woman in an industry with higher percentage of males than females?
grad school
Business Analytics major
undergraduate CumLaude in Hospitality Management

Should I pursue what I actually like in college (considering major and likely careers resulting), or should I pursue a major with a career with a more successful prospective career?
For example, I love art and deep down I want to pursue something art-related, but it is hard to advance and earn money as an artist. Therefore, I am considering a Business major and Chinese, even though I have no real drive for business, I am just assuming it will be easier for me to find a...

Is there a benefit to doing the honors program at your college if you are a nursing student as well as a student athlete?
I am currently a 18 year old high school senior graduating next month. I have been accepted into majority nursing programs I applied to. I have decided to go to Providence College and I have been accepted into the nursing school as well as the D1 cheer team. I also got an invite for the honors...

What skills can I learn outside of the classroom to make me a stronger applicant?
I am thinking about ways to be a better networker or other methods to demonstrate my general capability as an employee and team member.

What advice would you give to working professionals who are going back to pursue a graduate degree after two years out of undergrad? #Spring25
About to be in a full-time graduate program for a masters in speech pathology.

What can I do as a future educator in terms of summer work ?
I am currently a college freshman hoping to get a degree in early education and am wondering if I should focus on internships/ summer jobs I can do during college.

How do you deal with a burn-out as an architect?
As a college student, I have recently been feeling overwhelmed and uninspired lately with the amount of work. How would I be able to overcome this in the future?

What is your favorite study spot in Providence, RI? How do I study for an ethics final?
I need some new study locations for finals and also tips on how to study and really get what I am learning. Specifically, how do I study for an ethics final?
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