Beecher, Illinois
How common is it for professional ballet/dance companies to hire graduated dance majors?
I am currently a first year at Butler University as a Dance-Arts Administration major and Business minor. I would love to dance professionally after graduating, but I have heard how more and more companies only hire from their trainee or second company programs. How true is that?
How can I gain experience in public health as a college graduate student if i want to work in the epidemiology field?
I’m currently a senior and will be starting graduate school next semester. I’m really interested in working in the epidemiology field. I am extremely passionate about public health. As I prepare to start graduate school, I want to have hands on experience in this particular field. I am...
Medical School Applications?
How do I know which medical schools to apply to? Also when should I start looking into which medical schools I am interested in attending? The topic of medical school has been coming up since I'm about to start my undergrad #Spring25.
How will I use my knowledge from college to better myself and help out my peers around me succeed in life #Spring25?
I am finishing up my first year of college and I see this scholarship opportunity but now I am actually curious as to how I could use my degree for good.
How did you know what you wanted to major in, going into college And why did you choose the college you went to? ?
I am a Junior in high school and still unsure of what I want to do. I think I am leaning towards a veterinarian. I am not sure what the path is for this profession in college. I am also having trouble deciding what colleges I should apply for next year. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
How do students build a network?
How do students majoring in finance or other business classes build and expand on their network and connections? When is the best time to start, and how? Lastly, when it comes to finding jobs for after graduation, what is the best way to secure a job early on in your professional career?
When is a good time to get a job as a freshman and how many hours do you suggest working ?
I will also be playing volleyball for the college
When is the latest a person can switch their major in college in case they have a change of what they want?
I'm still undecided so I'm curious when the latest I can realistically change is.
What was the hardest part about interning in investment banking?
What was the hardest part about interning in investment banking? What skills are important when working at IBD? Are there any relevant courses you would recommend studying at university?
So... what do I do? #Spring25
I am attending a fairly prestigious university this fall and I have confidence it will help me succeed. However, the financial aid I received is not as helpful as I had hoped. Not to toot my own horn, but I've always been a smart kid and it feels much more fitting to me to take on this...
How do you get your name out there as a musician ?
I'm a bass player and i want to know how to get my name out and make it as least reliant on luck as possible .I am just starting music school in the fall at Berklee College of Music and I'm was wondering about this question so i can get a start on getting my name out there.
Am I rich in life in terms of relationships and memories #Spring 25?
I want to think about who was there for me and kept me going even when times are hard. Who is there to help me make the most memories and make me laugh even when I was sad. Rich in life in terms of not having physical money, but more so relationships and memories that you’ll learn to forever...
What can you do as a college student to increase your chances of getting into defense contracting ?
I started college with an interest in doing consulting or finance but have decided that it would be interesting to go into defense contracting instead. What should I be doing as a student to make myself a better applicant for jobs like this?
How do I determine a good number of classes to take as a freshman?
How do I choose classes and number of credits. Looking to find balance between coursework and adjustment to college.
What Challenges do you see in the field of Psychology, and how do you think they can be addressed?
I am a mom and an educator for 3rd grade. I am returning to school after 15 years to study Psychology. I have an Associates in Paralegal and am hoping to go into Law School for Family law. How can I use Psychology in the field of Law?
#Spring25
What is the most challenging part of studying for the cybersecurity career?
Please explain how this challenge was overcome over the time of studying cybersecurity.
What is the best way to find internships related to your field of study ?
I'm an undergrad student studying film who's also interested in archival and preservation. #Spring25
Finding your Dream Job?
How did you find your dream job? I am majoring engineering because I love the math and problem solving aspect yet I don't want to sit in front of a computer screen for the rest of my life. How do I find my perfect fitting?
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What to do when you're entering an engineering class with no previous interest/knowledge?
I recently enrolled in a college for Automation Engineering. I thought it seemed like a cool and hands-on type of class, but never in my life have I had any association with engineering. It was never a hobby of mine, I never took any after-school classes for it, and I have never done any prior...
What are your best tips for applying to internships?
I have had some struggles with finding the right internships, from those who have gone through the process, what worked for you?
What are the types of classes I should take in college to enhance my knowledge of finance ?
I would like to be a financial advisor for Edward Jones when I graduate, and want to equip myself with advanced knowledge to help me. Also, if there are any other sorts of classes I should focus on that could help with my future career aspirations, please include that in your answer.
What are good study habits for someone with a short attention span? #Spring25
What are good study habits for someone who has a short attention span? #Spring25
How can I find more resources for pursuing a career in botany? #Spring25
I am planning to major in botany at Ball State University. I also will minor in studio art. I'd love to find a way to combine these two interests. #Spring25
What did you learn in school that didn't fully prepare you for the mental-health field?
What areas were you taught about that lacked practical information for the job you eventually applied for?
What is the hardest adjustment to entering the workforce after college?
Transitioning from high school to college was tough and I want to know what the transition from college to being out in the workforce would look like.
What is it like being African- American in the veterinarian field of work?
What is it like being African- American in the veterinarian field of work?
Scholarship question?
What are the most popular businesses offering scholarships in the photography field? #Spring25
How do you balance you social life and work?
Like I want to do film. But I don’t work to consume me.So that’s why I ask the question. #spring25
What is the best way to cope with being far from home in college?
I'm from Kansas going to Chicago and I've never had to deal with being so far from my family, let alone pretty much everyone I know.
what does a day in the like of a graduate physics student look like?
I am curious what a future of looking for graduate school is like.
What is the one piece of advice you would give your past self before graduating with a bachelor's degree?
As an upcoming junior in college, time is moving fast! And with that, so is post-grad. When it comes to entering the next chapter of your life, I'm curious as to what people wish they could do over, or perhaps do more of. This could be along the lines of navigating the job search, making use of...
What is the one thing you would change about your freshman year of college if you could?
I’m a senior in high school and don’t want to have any regrets for my first year of college.
How can I balance my nursing studies with my personal life and responsibilities to stay on track for my career as a nurse?
I'm Lia and I'm currently a student attending the Chicago High School for Agricultral Sciences. My future career goal is to become a nurse. I plan to complete my certifations at Malcom X City College and get a proper hospital or clinic job.
What are some tools to find scholarships for adult returning learners #spring2025 #spring25 #purdueglobal?
What are some tools to find scholarships for adult returning learners? #spring2025 #spring25 #purdueglobal
What is the best way to get my foot in the music industry?
I am an aspiring singer and songwriter and I want to be prominent in the industry. I post on social media everyday but I feel that I should be doing more, I just don't know what. Who should I contact? What spaces should I join? Someone please help me. This is my dream and I refuse to give up on...
How do I know Criminal Justice is the correct career path for me?
As a 17 year old girl who has esperienced Chicago violence, I am interested in becoming a detective. I would like to hear from someone who has a similar experience.
How do I continue pursuing a major in research intensive biology when I hate/am bad at writing research papers?
I'm currently a second semester sophomore, and every time I have to write a report or a proposal for a class, I always end up feeling dread over what's to come. And I know that the only way to get better, is to practice writing research papers, but I'm hoping someone can give me more specific...
What's the best way to get through college without racking up a ton of debt?
I can get scholarships from sports, but I do have a 3.7 GPA. Also I go to a private university
Federal Student Aid - When to start paying?
I'm currently a freshmen. How should I go about paying off my FASFA loan? Should I start paying it off now? Do I want it to be paid off before the payment is actually due (2029)? I'd love to hear about other's experience with loans. A Deeper Problem With Financial Aid: I doubt anyone will...
At the beginning stages of your fashion career, how did you deal with people not taking you or your dreams seriously?
Is there any motivation tactics that you had, that helped you keep going and hope for the best?
What is the best way to incorporate a love for a language, but not include it in your major/minor?
I love the Japanese language and want to continue learning it in college, but don't necessarily want it as part of my major or minor.
Why are so many CPA's not actively using their license after spending all the effort to acquire it? #Spring25
It poses a serious question of whether accounting is still a valid career in 2025. To acquire a CPA license and not use it would just tarnish its name, would it not?
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What would your day-to-day job look like if you graduated with a degree in marketing?
What would your day-to-day job look like if you graduated with a degree in marketing?
What are the most valuable skills I should develop to succeed in my legal career as a 12th grader about to major in criminal justice?
What specific extracurricular activities should I pursue?
What is the best piece of advice you can give to someone who just started their path down business administration? #Spring25
I am a junior college student who plans to attend Illinois State University next year.
How can I start my own business focusing on sports rehabilitation and athletic training after graduating with a degree in Exploratory Exercise Science #Spring25 ?
I’d be graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Exploratory Exercise Science
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