Your fellow Earlhamites are standing by ready to answer your questions. With more than 17,000 members in our community, all you have to do is ask.

You ask.
They answer.

Earlham College alumni love helping students and fellow graduates. So what’s one question you have for someone who’s done what’s ahead of you?

Need inspiration? Here's what others like you have asked.

“”I’m an Earlham alum interested in moving into more mission-driven work, especially in arts and culture, nonprofits, foundations, museums, media, or higher education. I’d love to connect with alumni in these fields to learn more about their career paths, what skills have been most useful, and what advice they would give someone considering a transition into this kind of work.
Are there Earlham alumni who would be open to a short conversation or willing to share guidance?”

“I’m exploring a career in environmental sustainability and would love advice on getting started in the field. How did you build experience and connections early in your career? Looking back, is there anything you wish you had done at Earlham to better prepare for the transition into work after graduation?”

“I’m a sophomore exploring how my interests in Computer Science and Studio Art might come together in a future career. I plan to use my Epic Advantage to explore possibilities and would love advice on experiences worth pursuing. What projects, internships, or summer opportunities helped you discover your path?”

It’s easy as 1, 2, 3

How does this work??

You Ask A Question

Tell us a bit about yourself and what you're looking for (5 minutes).

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Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT CAN I ASK?

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.

WHAT'S A GOOD QUESTION?

Think of your question as an advertisement. Share who you are, what you are doing, and what you need help with. Focus on keywords that will get you the right connections. Keep it short and sweet. Here’s a short video on how to craft a great question that will get you results and help build your network.

WHO WILL SEE MY QUESTION?

We send your request to the best alumni, faculty, and staff in your area of interest.

CAN I REQUEST SOMEONE SPECIFIC?

No. We make our matches based on availability, proximity, experience, and skills.

CAN I ASK A FOLLOW-UP QUESTION?

Yes, of course! Once we make a match you’ll have direct, one-to-one communication and can ask additional questions.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO GET AN ANSWER?

Our goal is to get you answers within 3 business days. But it depends on what you’re asking. It can go as quickly as an hour to as long as 10 days or more.

WILL MY QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS BE CONFIDENTIAL?

Your question will not be made public. It will be seen only by matched experts and a handful of administrators.

IS THERE A LIMIT TO HOW OFTEN I CAN ASK?

No. You can ask as many questions as you would like. In fact, we encourage it as this is the simplest way for you to build your professional network.

Go ahead and ask

It has never been simpler to get help from others that have done what’s ahead of you.

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