Careers

I’m a grad student working on a computer project for a professor.  I got wrist strain from typing so much. Who pays for this? With the cost of tuition rising, students have greater debt than ever before. Working at college can supplement your income, however there can be legal implications if you are injured or get … Read more

I need an outsider’s advice, especially from someone who knows about the marijuana industry in California. I’m a college senior preparing to graduate this coming May with a degree in business administration. I’ve spent the last two years focused entirely on investing and entrepreneurship. This being the last semester before I walk, I wanted to … Read more

Speaking to recent graduates, they all have advice about life after college. What are the major issues facing students in their first job? You probably asked the same question about the shift from high school to college. Graduating from college and entering your first job is both exciting and stressful. Gone are your concerns over … Read more

My new job offers the option of working from home or office. Which should I choose? This is a very timely question given the exponential growth of telecommuting. As technology has evolved, some people rarely go into the main office anymore. While it may seem like a no-brainer to choose working from home, there are some … Read more

I could use some help figuring out how to best present something for my urban planning class. The backstory is that I’m an undergrad studying architecture and design. I’m taking my first urban planning course this semester, and it’s extremely difficult. This particular class focuses on municipal zoning regulation, which is a surprisingly complicated topic–and … Read more

I need some guidance. I’m a senior expecting to graduate this coming May with a degree in sociology. I’ve already been accepted into UCSD to get a master’s degree, which means I’ll be moving fairly soon after commencement. My parents are helping me research different places to live, but I’m also looking for other tips … Read more

I could use a second opinion. I’m a senior expecting to graduate in a couple months with a degree in psychology and a minor in childhood development. I was originally planning to go into social services, but having investigated much more about it while searching for jobs, I’ve decided that it probably isn’t right for … Read more

I could use some help. My older brother is graduating in May with his degree in biology. He’s been a pretty flawless student throughout college, which paid off, since he was accepted into a bioinformatics program at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver. Our whole family is incredibly proud of him, especially our grandma … Read more