Ask a Wildcat
Are you curious about your career options? Do you wonder where your academic path will take you?
Get great advice and answers to your specific questions from a community of over 260,000 Northwestern alumni.
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Ask a Wildcat
Are you curious about your career options? Do you wonder where your academic path will take you? Get great advice and answers to your specific questions from a community of over 80,000 Northwestern alumni.
Sponsored by the Waldron Student-Alumni Connections Program
You ask.
They answer.
Wildcats love helping students and fellow alumni. So what’s one question you have for someone who’s done what’s ahead of you?Â
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Here's what other Wildcats like you have asked.
Hi there!
I am an English major with a minor in Linguistics. I am passionate about literature and language, but I am worried about the job prospects in these fields. I enjoy analyzing texts and authoring essays, but I am not sure what career options are available to me after graduation. Are there specific industries or job roles where my skills and knowledge would be valued? I appreciate any insights you can offer!
Thanks!
Hi – I am a pre-med student majoring in Biological Sciences. Although I first entered college intending to pursue a career in medicine, I now know that is not the right path for me. I am finding myself drawn towards other areas of healthcare, but I am uncertain about how to proceed.
Should I take a gap year to explore alternative paths?
Thank you for your advice on my dilemma!
Good day!
I am majoring in Gender Studies and Political Science and am at a crossroads about choosing my career path. Are there post-grad that focus on gender issues or industries around advocacy work you think would be a good fit for someone with my academic background? I would love to hear your thoughts on this.
Thank you!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Literally anything to help with your academic or professional development. There are thousands of alumni, faculty, staff and friends that can help with class projects, building and growing a startup, or figuring out career options.
Think of something you’re genuinely stuck on: a decision, a path, a role you can’t quite picture. One specific question gets a better answer than a broad one.
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