Coal City, Illinois

I got accepted into an engineering program recently and was wondering what to focus on as I go through this pathway to earn my engineering degree.

I am a high school senior preparing to start college in the Fall of 2026. I am majoring in biomedical engineering, but I really enjoy participating in extracurricular activities. Thank you.

What advice would you give your past self starting Graduate School for the first time? I'm about to start my SLP master's program and would really appreciate some guiding advice or pointers!

I'm an incoming college freshman planning on majoring in accounting, and I was wondering what information or sources are used to prepare for interviews for internships or work?

I want to be a director, but I know no production company will hire me, and I don't have money to produce my own films.

I'm a senior in college but, I have no work experience. Work study isn't available for me, and I have nothing to show for in my portfolio/resume. I am majoring in cinematography.

I am curious as to what everyone's experience is on writing a thesis? What all is involved in writing a thesis? Does it involve a full research paper approved by the IRB?

I have applied to countless scholarships and reached out to my financial aid office about financial assistance for my tuition, but haven't actually received any money from either of these methods. What else can I do to make college realistically affordable to me, without being in debt for the...

I have struggled with finding different studying tools annd methods that help me retain information. Any advise will help!

I have felt really discouraged about coming to college and I am scared I will dislike it and not enjoy myself at all. I want higher education, but want to enjoy my 4 years there. There hasn't been anything that has helped, but maybe someone can give me some advice. Thank you!

When faced with hard tasks that make you want to quit, what helps keep you up and motivated to keep trying?

What advise would you give an incoming freshman to help juggle classes, playing and training for my sport and living on my own for the first time? I plan to excel in my classes and maintain top grades as well as performing to the best of my ability in my sport - I am hard working and...

How much college and training should I try to do before I start testing to become one? Is policing a good career path?
#Spring26

I’m passionate about pursuing a career in sports media and using my voice to create content that informs and connects with people. I understand that the industry is highly competitive and constantly evolving, especially with the rise of social media and digital platforms. I don’t just want to...

Mechanical Engineers have a wide variety of fields to go into but more popularly in the automotive industry. What in a regular day in the life what do mechanical engineers do to contribute to companies' projects or research?

I'm currently a high school senior, but can I start applying for engineering internships before I enter in college? #Spring26

Hi! I’m a high school senior planning to study astrophysics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I’m passionate about space research, programming, and science outreach, and I’ve been involved in community service, teaching, and school leadership. I’m looking for advice on how to...

I am an International student who has recently moved from a different country and don't know if there is a specific format to answer short-essay questions in summer programs. Is there a specific technique that recruiters look for when they look over short-essay questions?

I am leaning toward taking it all four years and reaching either Spanish 4 or AP Spanish because when I become a doctor, it would be useful for me to communicate with my patients. On the other hand, if I dropped Spanish after my sophomore year, which would mean I would stop either Spanish 2-3,...

I know that I want to do this project in neuroscience. I would love to one day enter the Regeron STS. I recently started studying on my own about the brain, but there are so many things I need to learn and understand, so a mentor or internship where I will learn and perform lab experiments with...

In my school, U.S. History is a required course. Consequently, I could take this course over the summer, but it would not be AP. I am really passionate about learning about the brain, hence I would like to go into neurosurgery. For this reason, some medical classes I could take at my school...

How to pursue a career as a commercial artist/ art director?
What colleges would be best to apply to preferably staying within the Midwest?

As a kid, people always ask you what you want to do when you grow up and I have had many different answers for them. It has ranged from fashion, vet, business owner, translator, and therapist. How do you decide on one of them to do for the rest of your life?

As an incoming freshman, enrolling in university next year, after deciding your major, how many times did you rethink and say to yourself, "is this truly what I want to do for the rest of my life?"

Is criminal justice and or political science a good major to prepare for law school? And if not what is the most important things to practice to prepare for law school?

Hey everyone! I’m a senior in highschool right now, and I will be going to college to study accounting and international business!
I have a question - what is the best way to study for finals and midterms in college?
#Fall25

looking for advice on brands of tools to use/avoid, dealerships that are good/bad, job positions, the do's and the dont's basically.

I am a sophomore in Purdue University studying Computer Engineering. I enjoy programming, creating circuits, and learning new things.

I'm currently a senior in high school. I love music, especially singing. I'm going into Worship Arts, so I'll be studying both music and Theology at Olivet Nazarene University.

internships, opportunities,