Thousands of Orediggers are ready to help with career advice, internship intel, grad school decisions, and industry connections. All you have to do is ask.

Ask one question. Get a real answer from someone who’s done exactly what you’re trying to do. It takes 5 minutes. and you’ll get responses in 1–3 days. Your question is only seen by matched alumni.

You ask.
They answer.

Orediggers 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.

Hi, I’m Sofia Ramirez, a senior Mining Engineering student at Colorado School of Mines, graduating in 2026.

How did you decide between underground and open-pit roles early in your career, and which Mines coursework mattered most once you were on site?

Thank you so much for sharing your experience — it really helps me picture life after graduation.

Hello, I’m Jordan Lee, a junior in Petroleum Engineering at Colorado School of Mines, graduating in 2027.

As the energy industry diversifies, how did you build a career that’s stayed resilient through market cycles? Did you ever consider pivoting into renewables or data science?

Thank you for sharing your time and insight — it means a lot to learn from your path.

Hello, I’m Maya Chen, an Environmental Engineering student at Colorado School of Mines, graduating in 2027.

With so many paths in water resources — consulting, government, nonprofits — how did you find the sector that fit you best?

Thank you so much for sharing your story; it helps to learn from someone who started where I am.

It’s easy as 1, 2, 3

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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 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.

Who will see my question?

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