Tigard, Oregon

How am I to pay for college if I don't qualify for financial aid, but my parents won't assist me at all with my college payments? #Spring25
My dad makes too much money for me to get aid, but will not be helping me with college. I work a job but it is not enough... what should I do?

How do I make my veterinary school application stand out? #Spring25
I am looking to go into the large animal vet business and want to know how I can increase the chances of getting into vet school during my first round of applications!

What is a good career to start at the age of 49?
I have worked in sales and maintenance and am currently enrolled in college but need good ideas.

How can I maximize resources at university to network with companies for internships and jobs?
I am an incoming college freshman, looking to major in civil engineering at UMD.

What do I need to do in order to start my own small middle or tiny home co-op & who can help fund the idea ?
I am now over 50 but has always had dreams of owning and running my own co-op here in my community. It’s never too late to learn so I am going to go back to school start Summer 2025 @ Clackamas Community College. I applied as a Freshman to get an Associate Business Admin degree.

How should we prepare ourselves for the next five years while studying in the STEM to work with AI? #Spring25
However, we all need some inspiration to move forward. Hope will get some great responses so that we all can prepare for our future. #Spring25 #CareerVillage

How much homework does a forensic psychology major get?
I am starting college next year.

What makes a career fulfilling #Spring 2025?
I'm about to start my degree in School Counseling. I've always wanted a career that is meaningful but sometimes I wonder what that actually means!

What kind of careers can you pursue in forestry besides fieldwork and what education or experience would help someone get into those areas of work What is something I can do now to help me prepare for any job within forestry? Are there any specific jobs in the state or Oregon or Washington that would be good for a first job for a highschooler??
I am looking for some job ideas and a general idea of what jobs I might want to look into.

How does an older returning student achieve balance working toward a new career ? #Spring25
Over 50 years old returning to school after 28 years working toward a new career in Dental Hygiene. Trying to keep balance between my responsibilities at home and making ends meet while also attending school.

How can I improve my chances of getting internships while in school?
How can I improve my chances of getting internships while in school? I'm about to finish my freshman year and want better chances of getting hired in sustainability when I graduate!

How to navigate college life as a new freshman in college?
I'm currently a senior in high school and I will attend a university in the fall term. I'm also first-gen in college so I would love to receive advice or suggestion from everybody about how they have spent their college life. Any suggestions on clubs, community services, volunteer...

How can I best use my time in the field as a nurse to prepare for a future career as a nurse educator?
I'm a 38-year-old returning to college and I've always loved the training and education portions of previous jobs. I'm most interested in teaching in a clinical simulation lab for a school of nursing down the line and I'd love some tips for how to be best prepared for that.

What would be a good major or combination of majors that could both aid me in becoming a pastor, and open up other, secular job opportunities Right now I'm thinking of double majoring in communications and math; does that seem smart??
I'll be finishing up an Oregon transfer degree at PCC this spring, and I'm planning on transferring to PSU in the fall, largely because it's the only school that works financially for me. I want to go into professional christian ministry--something like a pastor--but I recognize that that's not...

How important are college extra curricular activities on my resume?
I work 15 hours a week, go to college full-time and am a sophomore Engineering student. #Spring25
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