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What are some tips about clinicals that could help me feel more prepared?
I am going into my first year of nursing school and begin clinicals in the fall. I would like to feel prepared walking into my first clinical and not like I am walking blindly. I would like as many tips as possible from people with different experiences to help me feel more confident during...

What is the most useful minor for someone with a Biochemistry major?
I'm interested in working in the Pharmaceutical industry or research!

What have you found to be the best way to stay out of big student debt?#Spring25
I am stuck between a cheaper school far away or a more expensive school close to home. I want to know how can I minimize my debt?

What is the best way to ask for more experience outside of your role at work?
I currently work as a receptionist, but I recently passed a medical assistant program. I am getting pushed around with the idea of gaining more patient experience within my job, but my school conflicts with possible working hours as a nurse aide. Should I just look for another job, or should I...

How could I revamp my resume?
I feel my resume is very bland, but my career services advisor told me that healthcare professionals prefer a more bland/boring resume when looking to hire someone. Example: No colors, all black. #Spring25

What is your best study habit?
I am enrolled in my third attempt at biology 101. What are your tips for studying? #Spring25

How do I start applying for grants? #Spring25
When learning about scholarships and free money for college I was recommended to start applying for grants.

How can I better prepare myself for layoffs?
I have seen many workers get laid off and internship offers rescinded due to current US politics. I want to know how to prepare myself for those stressful and critical situations. Are there any resources we can go to for help or support systems we can depend on for these situations?

What study methods would you recommend for someone with ADHD?
Have shorter attention span and get distracted really easily. Also very hard to memorize things.

What is the hardest part of being an EMT or Paramedic?
Hi, I'm currently a senior at my school. I plan on becoming an EMT this summer and this fall working on getting my Paramedic. I plan on being done with my paramedic and working a while before going for undergrad classes. What is the hardest part of becoming a paramedic going to be.

What is the best way to get a level entry job into IT or Cyber. What else could prepare me to be a good fit and get hired for this positions?
My major is currently IT and I'm planning on getting a security+ certificate

What skills have been most beneficial to have in the law field and how can I acquire those skills while I am young to develop them over my time in high school. What jobs/ internships should I take to be better at my future job in the law field? Are there any specific skills/ jobs you wish you had completed before college?
I am a in 9th grade and am looking for after school and summer jobs and would like to get jobs that would aid my future career.

What path should I take for Cybersecurity?
I recently started my associate's for cybersecurity. I started this semester. haven't even gotten to an cyber type classes yet. I need a job, and I want to start cyber security as soon as possible. Should I be taking a certification course? Will the cert even help with landing a job? If so,...

What are some of the best study tips for those who don't know how to study?
I get distracted easily and never struggled in middle/high school so I don't really know how to study.

How do you know if you’re in the right career path?
I struggle often mentally pondering on whether or not I am making the right decisions with my academics. I ask myself “Is this what God wants for me?”. I don’t want to waste my life in a field I hate. I don’t want to limit my potential by playing it safe. How and when did YOU know you were on...
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