Ridgefield, Connecticut

Are jobs/internships more likely to accept students who have past experience that doesn't correlate to their major/career? #Spring25
- high school senior
- going into college known for COOPs
- i have job/internship experience (lifeguard & school placed horse farm internship)
- majoring in Computing and Law

How rewarding is being a library assistant versus a librarian? #Spring25
I'm starting a certificate program for Library Technology. Not sure if I will want to continue for a Masters later.

For a telecommunications career is computer engineering or software engineering more applicable?
I am a senior in high school looking at two college option. One has a computer engineering option and one with a software engineering option both are ABET accredited. Any tips or possible career routes are greatly appreciated. #Spring25

Nurses, what advice do you have to someone deciding between Associates or Bachelors when going into nursing? #Spring25 ?
I am 34 and a single mom who is going back to school. I am thrilled and determined, looking forward to starting this September. I am currently trying to decide which direction to take for my degree and doing research on the differences. In your personal and professional opinion could you give...

How to find nature and wildlife related jobs in the city?
I'm an upcoming Ecology & Evolutionary Biology major, and I will attend a 4-year university in the heart of a bustling city. I plan to work in a similar field while going to school. Is it possible to find EEB related jobs when surrounded by walls of concrete?

Have you ever gone through a challenge that needed more than just book smarts?
What’s an example from your experience where a seemingly straightforward mechanical engineering problem turned out to require more than just technical knowledge, where communication, collaboration, or understanding the personal aspect of the project played a key role in finding a solution? #Spring25

What can I do in college to help pursue and prepare myself for a career neuropsychology?
I'm starting college in Fall of 2025 and want to gain some insight on how I can set myself up to excel in neuropsychology- the profession I plan on going into. What extracurricular work/experience would be recommended to do so?

What kind of challenges come with working as a healthcare administrator?
I am an adult transfer, who has recently been accepted into school. As someone who's been both a patient and a caregiver for my father with Alzheimer's, I’ve seen how complex and emotionally demanding the healthcare system can be. These experiences have inspired me to pursue a career in...

What is the best way to manage a major and minor?
I am a freshman majoring in psychology and minoring in biology. Any tips on managing a major and minor where the workload is different?

What are some ways to help retain biology info?
I am a freshman psychology major looking to minor in biology. I am struggling in general biology 1 and looking for some more effective ways to study. Flash cards do not help.

How would you handle NIL if you were coaching college basketball?
I am in 12th grade trying to become a coach after I graduate from school. I was talking about NIL with my family and wanted to know your thoughts on it.
#Spring25

As a bilingual student, what are the benefits of pursuing a degree as a speech-language pathologist? How much is the pay compared to those who are monolingual? #Spring25
I will be entering grad school and I am thinking about my future.

How can you help me to find scholarships towards my major?
I am a first generation freshman English Education major at Southern Connecticut State University. I am excited to be studying at Southern but am concerned about the cost.

I graduated from my local community college with an Associate in Arts, and will be transferring to a 4-year university to get my Bachelor's Fall 2025. I'm a psychology major and recently found myself interested in minoring in international studies. What would a career as a forensic psychologist abroad be like? Is it possible?
I want to help people in underserved communities that lack access to mental health resources. I read a bit about the role of a psychologist for the ICC and found that interesting too. I know psychology is a very broad field and can lead to a multitude of careers, but I don't think I'm someone...

Are differences in cognition between various language speakers caused by the grammar of their language or by cultural differences that influence how their language is used?
I am a student who is interested in researching the correlation between linguistics and neuroscience.
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