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Heather MacDonald

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Salt Lake City, Utah
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Frida Apr 18 149 views

How can I tell if I'm heading towards the right path?

Hello, I am an art studio major student, and I want to make movies, more specifically animated movies (I plan to be the next Walt Disney). However, sometimes it feels like I choose the wrong major. I have already been in this major for three years and I'm scared to think that I waisted my time....

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Dixon Apr 17 195 views

How do you manage work-life balance?

How do you balance the demands of your career with your personal life?

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Cadence Apr 17 53 views

How are you all preparing for graduate school?

I am about to wrap up my undergrad, and I would love tips as I move into the next phase of my schooling.

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Claire Apr 17 287 views

How can I change my dad's mind and also be a film director?

Hey I am really young (12) and to be brutally honest I am scared. I want to be a film director but my dad wants me to be a engineer or mathematician, even though I love math and try to support women in STEM, it is just not me. What should I do?

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Victoria Apr 15 137 views

When in your education should you narrow your career path?

I prioritized English and writing related classes because I thought that was my future career. However, I feel like it isn't, and now I feel behind.

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Jaedan Apr 15 452 views

How do I choose what career to go into when I am interested in multiple options?

I am currently a college undergraduate enrolled in a bachelor's program for organizational leadership and technical management, but have interests all over the place, such as in culinary, business management, or art.

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Ava Apr 10 736 views

How is it possible to make a living in a creative field like writing?

I've been writing for years in my hometown, and doing well for my age, but what are some tips for making it a career in life?

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ella Apr 04 1007 views

What is best way to go about networking with other people?

I'm a senior in high school and college in quickly approaching. I always hear that networking is one of the most essential steps when it comes to finding the right job/internships for you and connecting with people who can get you onto the right path of your chosen career. #Spring25

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Lily Apr 05 354 views

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...

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Elizabeth Apr 05 546 views

What career should I look into if I want to work with animals but do not want to be a vet?

I would love to work with animals in any capacity, but do not necessarily want to do all of the schooling that goes into becoming a vet, or deal with some of their responsibilities.

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Ahmed Apr 04 1386 views

How do you find enjoyment in doing the same thing for most of your life (career wise)?

For instance, working as a teacher for 30 years, does that provide contentment and short term joy? Just curious.

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Ava Apr 03 617 views

What jobs should I look into based on my interests?

Hi all. I've thought I wanted to be a dermatologist for a while now but I'm having doubts in my capability to do so. I am very passionate for Motorsports like formula one, and would totally work in that realm if I had the chance. I would also totally work corporate. I am in high school still...

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Bree Apr 03 85 views

How do you know you're ready for the next big step?

I am a sophomore in a junior college, transferring into a four-year. I want to become veterinarian, but I don't know if I am prepared to commit down that carrer path yet. Any advice?

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Charles Apr 04 605 views

What are ways to feel more financially confident in my decision to try college after 10 years?

I am from a small Alaskan village and graduated HS in 2014. I have been working various jobs since then, mostly working for our tribal environmental department for 6 years. Now I want to be a professional in this field. I was originally getting registered here in the state of Alaska, but the...

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Vanessa Apr 03 492 views

What more should I do besides applying to positions in the finance industry to get hired and stand out? #Spring25

Specially majoring in finance and have been applying to multiple internships and l've gotten no luck. It's been hard constantly getting rejected it just makes me feel defeated. I am not going to stop trying but I just feel like applying is not enough. Jobs want experience but how am I going to...

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