San Mateo, California
Still undecided on what I want to do.?
What’s the best advice for someone who’s still undecided on what career they want to peruse.
What was the biggest change going from education to work?
I'm curious to know if when you made the transition between the two was the change big. I especially want to know if you felt like the education you received properly prepared you for the change and if so, what about your education do you think prepared you the most for work.
How did you know that you found the right job for you?
At times I feel like there are so many different types of jobs one can pursue, so many that it becomes overwhelming to me.
What is the hardest part about being in med school?
I am interested in the medical field after graduating high school but am intimidated by the medical field because of how much there is to learn.
What should I major in if I'm interested in becoming a surgeon?
I am a Senior in high school seeking a suitable major in college that will be most beneficial for my pathway of choice.
Do I need to for sure the exact field I want to be in when applying for college?
I want to get started on my apps soon and finish them up soon, but I am still stuck.
What are good places to explore different professions and different areas of a major?
I'm a senior now and have not submitted college apps yet.
What to do to prepare for computer and art major in college?
What to do to prepare for computer and art major in college?
How to become a UX designer if I have no computer experience?
How to become a UX designer if I have no computer experience?
What apps/ technology should someone in HR be familiar with?
What apps/ technology should someone in HR be familiar with? For example, are presentations and the use of Microsoft powerpoint frequent? How about spreadsheets?
Work values for an academic counselor
In a high school setting, many students have extreme issues, be it with mental health, family, drugs, poor academic performance, etc. As a counselor, it should be one of your core values to care. However, where is the line drawn? To what point can you help them without crossing boundaries or...
The Demand for High School Academic Counselors in 5 Years
As a high school academic counselor, you have likely witnessed massive layoffs of counselors during recessions such as the one during Covid-19. Simultaneously, most can agree that in California at least, there is a huge lack of academic counselors in comparison to students. Where do you see the...
How difficult is cognitive science and data science?
I'm looking into majoring in cognitive science and data science but I'm not sure what each major focuses more on. What is the difference between both of these majors? Which one is better? Which one requires more coding?
What does it take to become a detective in college?
I am a senior at Lighthouse Community Charter Public School in Oakland California. I like to spend time with my family during my free time and be with my friends. For my career, I want to focus in criminology. I want to become a detective and solve cases. One of my skills is solving problems,...
What time is the best time to start planning for college life?
I personally believe that it should start before senior year, but what about those that start late?
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