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A Dachshund, a Truth Bomb, and the Magic of Becoming You. Feb 10, 2026

I used to think self-discovery was a one-and-done event — like a dog claiming its favorite spot on the couch. But life moves, cushions deflate, and suddenly you’re relocating again. Turns out, it’s mo...

Hi, I’m a Junior Majoring in Panic: Why Your Story Matters More Than Your Major Jan 13, 2026

You don’t need a flawless résumé to make a great first impression. What you really need is a story that connects with people.

Whether you're applying for internships, jobs, or just f

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The Courage to Pivot: Why Changing Paths Is Often the Smartest Post-Grad Career Move Dec 20, 2025

The Myth of the “Perfect” Path

You know the story: pick a major. Get the dream job. Check the boxes. Stay on a straight line. But real life? It rarely works that way.

Carrie Taylor, M.A. started ou...

How One Engineer Built a Life of Freedom (and Why You Can Too)🌴 Dec 20, 2025

You know that dream a lot of us have?

Waking up without an alarm clock. ✨
Working on projects that light you up. ✨
Living somewhere you actually want to be. ✨

That’s what Richard Naha built — ...

What I Learned from a Mechanical Engineer That Every College Student Needs to Hear Dec 18, 2025

Whether you’ve already declared your major, second-guessing your path, or quietly panicking because everyone around you seems to “have it figured out,” this newsletter is for you.

I recently intervie...

How to Choose a College Major if You’re Undecided Dec 18, 2025

You’re heading into freshman year, and all summer you’ve been pushing aside that mix of excitement and underlying panic with beach trips, late-night drives, and laughs with friends. I totally get it. ...

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How to Choose a Major or Career (Even When You Have No Idea)🤷‍♀️🤷‍♂️ Oct 08, 2025

Not sure what to major in or what career path to follow? You’re not alone. This guide from Get Career Curious walks Gen Z students and young adults through seven practical steps for exploring careers ...

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How to Choose a Career Path in High School: It's About Exploration, Not Perfection Sep 04, 2025

Careers Aren't Checkboxes ✅ They're Callings!

Confession time: one of my guilty pleasures is to be left alone with a good book. And as a certified book nerd, nothing compares to the thrill of getting...

Career Exploration & Advice for High School and College Students Sep 03, 2025

Why “What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?” Feels Different in High School

In 5th grade, career exploration feels like fun—astronaut, teacher, pro athlete, FBI agent. But by junior year of high sc...

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The Myth of the “Perfect” Path

You know that dream a lot of us have?

Careers Aren't Checkboxes ✅ They're Callings!

Why “What Do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?” Feels Different in High School

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