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What is the best way to get involved with people with similar interests?

Surrounding yourself with people who want the same thing will lead to success.

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Thank you comment icon Hey Devin, I think to answer your question you might like Ken Coleman's two books: From Paycheck to Purpose and The Proximity Principle. Reading them can help you get specific on what you want to do. Katherine Avery
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Joseph’s Answer

Hello Devin!

How you network is just as important as the act itself. If you have specialized interests that you are not able to network with locally, which I have personally struggled with thanks to geographical location, attending virtual college fairs, responding to online educational message boards, and researching resources through the state government regarding networking or internships to connect as well. You can also reach out to prospective college admissions counselors as well and discuss what resources they have to student networking, they're always a wealth of information.
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Lydia’s Answer

In simple terms, the key is networking. Whether you're in high school or college, it's beneficial to seek out and join groups that align with your interests. By actively participating in these groups, you can establish meaningful connections and relationships. These relationships can serve as the building blocks for your future, opening doors to both career and personal opportunities. If your interests lie outside of academia, such as gaming, you can often find online communities tailored to specific game platforms. These communities can be another great avenue for networking and building relationships.
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Russell’s Answer

Hi Devin - I agree with the previous comment, and if you're comfortable with it, you could attend events and workshops in person or online. You could stretch to online forums and communities, or find enrichment with volunteering to meet with like-minded folks. If you're in school, there are myriads of these resources available through your schools website, fliers, or getting in touch with your counselor.
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Heather’s Answer

Where I've had the most success with this, and made amazing friends around the world, is joining online communities and related associations. Some online communities may require a subscription, while others will be free. Associations also tend to have a membership fee, but some are reasonably priced.

When evaluating options, look for those that have a mentoring program where they may be able to introduce you to a mentor to help you with your career. If this isn't offered, you can still find a mentor by volunteering to join workshops and cohorts focusing on industry/profession related initiatives. I learned so much doing this, and ended up a with a mentor that I still speak to regularly.
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