Edwardsville, Illinois
What did it take for you to get to your position in your job now?
Were there any choices you could have made or different ones that could have made the process easier?
#Spring25
What do the jurors look for when they judge essay entries for scholarships?
I have a few scholarships lined up that I want to sign up for that require writing a short essay. I just want to make sure I am doing the best so I can be chosen for the reward.
What are the biggest challenges you face as a special education teacher? What's the biggest reward you get from being a special education teacher? #Spring25
I am interested in being a kindergarten teacher, perhaps in an international setting.
How difficult is it to get your preferred specialty on match day?
I want to go into obstetrics and fertility medicine, but don't know how likely it is to expect to be able to do so. Currently undergrad, but anxious about the future.
Why is it so hard to find an internship?
Why is being in biotech so difficult? As a student who studies both neuroscience and computer science, it should not be this difficult to get an internship.
What is a piece of advice you would give your past self before starting an internship in nutrition and dietetics?
I am about to start a supervised learning rotation in different settings (hospitals, clinics, food services) for my graduate program in nutrition and dietetics. My question is tailored towards those already in the field or currently completing internships or clinical hours to complete their...
How do you find meaning and value in the work you do?
Hi! I'm a current freshman at the University of Missouri-Columbia. I'm undecided on my major as of right now, but I would appreciate knowing what makes you feel like your career is worthwhile. A feeling of fulfillment and purpose is a huge factor in helping me determine what major I want to...
What is the secret on winning a scholarship and know for sure the person will be picked # spring 2025?
I am needing the scholarship for my new career,
What are some problems/issues that students moving away from home for college run into that no one talks about? #Spring25
What mental challenges does someone moving 3-4 or more hours away from home run into.
What is the best part of teaching, specifically teaching history, to high school students What are the largest challenges to teaching high school students? #Spring25
I am planning to attend USI and getting a History Teaching degree (a program that gets me a teaching degree along with a history degree). What is the most difficult part about getting a history degree?
What is the hardest part you go through when becoming a child therapist Is it school, the experience afterwards or finding the perfect job? Also, what graduate school would you recommend for this field? ?
College Freshmen
Psychology Major
Wanting to get a degree in counseling eventually
What are the best companies to get chemical engineering internships with?
I'm currently a freshman in college, so this isn't a massive concern for me right now, but the job I work in the summer pays more than most internships, and I can't afford the pay cut.#
Day in the life of a nursing student?
My name is Lilly, I am a senior in high school and am going to maryville university for nursing. My favorite class is anatomy and I love my CNA and PLTW classes. And was wondering, What is the day in a life of a nursing student look like?
How can I get into the sports field as a data analyst? #Spring25
I have an interest in statistics and a strong passion for sports. With dreams of becoming a data analyst for a sports organization some day, how can I land a career similar to Peter Brand from the movie "Moneyball"?
How do I balance the ideal job with my ideal personal life?
How would I be able to strive for my ideal job and balance the life I want without sacrificing too much from either one?
What was the hardest part of the transition from school life to work life ?
I am currently a senior in high school and I attend Fox High School in Arnold. I am planning on attending a university next year, majoring in hospitality management. I feel like it would be a difficult adjustment from going to school almost everyday to beginning the work life. What was the...
I really want to be an elementary school teacher but at the same time going to cosmetology school and being a hairstylist looks so fun! How do I pick what to do!!??
I'm only in 6th grade right now.
What brach in engineering should I choose?
Hi! I am Gabriela, an International Student in the US, I am Hispanic. I am currently coursing engineering as my degree, first semester and year, I am still a little lost in what engineering branch should I pick? Taking in count opportunities for internships and jobs in the future.
If you have trouble dwindling your interests, where do you start to find the career that is right for you?
How to combat undecisiveness in making the right decision
Why is it that one does not get the career one wants after high school?
Hi, I’m Veronica and I’m a 12th grade student
I want to ask a question which states that why does one not the career that he or she desired after high school it’s likely another thing
How useful is film school. Does the degree matter?
Senior in high school, applying for colleges. Interested in film school.
Can I be a self distributing author?
What are the requirements to be a self distributing author. Everyone so far has been going the Amazon or lulu route. I want to build my own website and sell my book via my own website. I want to be able to buy my book in bulk (which I have not figured out yet) I want to be able to package and...
Older student career questions
Hi, I'm a 37-year-old undergraduate graduating next spring, and I'm uncertain about my career trajectory. I got into EE for power systems but developed an interest in analog IC design after taking one class last year. I've had two internships in power systems so far, one of which just offered...
What is the best way to format a resume and what information should be included like volunteer work, awards, extracurriculars and skills?
I tried using the resumes google docs has but I don’t believe they are the best unless otherwise. I also do wonder if there is a website that can help with this process.
What career path options are there for CREATIVE minded people?
I am a freshman in college and im having a hard time finding careers that interest me. I have always been a very creative minded person but im not sure what career paths support this.
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