Gurnee, Illinois
What are some ways that would better my odds of having a career in sports, such as sport broadcasting and sports journalism?
How do you think that I can improve my chances of having a career in sports such as sports broadcasting or sports journalism? What ways typically work, and also what courses could I take to increase my odds?
Why would someone choose to get a higher degree (Master's, PHD, etc.)?
I am a high school student wondering what benefits come with getting different degrees.
How to create a resume if you do not have “enough” experiences (How to beef up my resume)?
I’m currently a high schooler trying to apply to jobs and internships.
Do you have any tips on how to start an entrepeneurship?
I'm just really curious and want to start one.
What do you recommend doing in highschool to prepare your portfolio for your college applications?
I am currently in 10th grade and need help planning out what to do for my portfolio when applying to college for interior design.
How do I try to become an engineer?
What are all of the high school classes I should be taking to learn about the types of engineering there are and ensure I take the correct classes to become one.
Doctor Questions?
About how many years does it take to get a doctorate? About how many hours do you work a week?
What types of Communications jobs are there?
I am a communications, media, and theatre major with a minor in communications. I know comm is a broad field, and I'm struggling with what types of job I would want. How do I start networking? Exploring?
Why is being a psychiatrist so mentally draining?
Why is being a psychiatrist so mentally draining? do you still have time for yourself and your family? I plan on majoring in psych and am afraid of this.
What are the best college majors to choose?
What are the best college majors to choose?I want it to be able to benefit it me in the future. I mean that I don’t want to major in math only to never use that skill.
what are the pros and cons of doing online college?
there’s a program that really interests me but i’m having some reservations because it’s online.
How can I be sure that I want to pursue a career in the medical field or something related to that as a current sophomore high school student?
I have an interest in sciences like biology and psychology and math is one of my favorite subjects, but I'm not sure if I want to go with this as my future path.
how do I take out a loan
I am starting college in the fall and i'm staying on campus but I don't have enough for room and board.
Is it better or easier to do dual-credit than dual-enrollment, and what are the benefits of these programs??
I'm asking as a 10th grade bond student from Chicago, Illinois interested in these programs. My counselor suggested I take classes at community colleges next summer instead of next school year, however I'm not sure which to do or if I should choose both. Thanks!
How can I figure out what I want to do in mcoklege majors? ?
How do I figure out what to do for my college majors?
What steps should I take as a high school Junior if plan on doing Family Medicine?
Also, how should I choose my major in college? Does it matter that I attend an Ivy league or prestigious university for undergrad? Do I need to like and/or be good at high school science to be good or enjoy Family Medicine as a career?
Questions regarding a career in finance/accounting and resume
What are some skills students looking to pursue investment banking should practice and learn? What are some skills/topics students pursuing finance and accounting should learn about? Are there resources or books or anything else where I can learn concepts in finance and accounting and even...
How much pressure should I put on choosing what I want to study at University? I am currently very drawn toward Psychology and English and I don't know which to focus more on.
I am a junior in high school.
I would prefer not to go into education.
I don't know whether to focus on English or Psychology and I'm worried that if I choose to focus on the wrong one, it will all go downhill.
As someone interested in psychology, and possibly going into a career as a therapist or counselor, is it challenging to take on so many other people's issues? Does that affect the non-working part of your life mentally or emotionally?
Currently a junior in high school
Very interested in studying psychology at University
Explain why you should receive a scholarship and how you will benefit from receiving a scholarship. What is your level of financial need?
why should i be a better fit
Where do I go to find the kind of jobs I would like?
I am in the CYSC program and I would like to have more information on where I should look when I am applying for new jobs. What search engines do you use?
What type of work environment?
What type of work environment do you have to deal with?
How do you start off the day in this career ?
When you start your career how does the day typically start?
How do you deal with problems in your day to day as a security officer? What steps did you to take afterwards?
I am currently in the process of studying to be a security guard and I want to know what will I have to do when a problem occur and how to resolve them, along with what steps do I have to take afterwards.
What do you enjoy most about being in the profession of security or military?
What part of the process of being in Security or the Military do you enjoy most? And how well does it reflect into your normal day to day life and what skills can you pick up from it that you don't already have?
Like most/least about this career?
What do you like most/least about this career
What type of desk job can I find? And what is the entry into getting that job?
What type of security job or military job allows you to work a desk job or be inside of an office? And what is the entry point of education I need to enter into that field of work?
Trying to change careers
I have a degree in Neuroscience and a job history in the medical field (mostly administrative). I am really trying to shift gears into data analytics, but even entry-level positions require some experience. I have taken courses to build technical skills however most employers don't understand...
What are some passion project ideas that a student interested in the health field can do?
I'm passionate about arts and health. I've already done a passion project for art, which was curating and sponsoring a teen-art gallery to support a non-profit. Not only that, but I've done some volunteering at hospitals and Red Cross, which has been great so far. What are some ideas for a...
Is it advisable to take dual enrollment while I enter the senior year of high school?
My school doesn't offer many AP classes, and I'm trying to challenge myself academically. Is it advisable for me to take community college classes during my senior year, and how will it affect my college applications?
Does certification improve my chances of getting into my top school?
I have 10 non-credit certifications from accredited universities like Stanford University, Harvard and USC universities, but I'm quite confused if they're really significant on college applications.
What paths can a high school student take if they want to pursue a career in the medical field?
Most of my extra-curricular activities are geared towards advocacy, public health, arts and medicine. What are some tips that you can give me as I aspire to be a pediatrician?
How worthy is it to take a BS/MD program if you want to be a doctor?
As a pre-health student in high school, I've always wondered if the BS/MD program is worthy because I'm worried about costs and not being able to graduate with my friends. What's your advice on that?
How do you limit procrastination?
I think this has been an issue tons of people have because procrastination makes us lose some big opportunities. What are some tips that could help out with procrastination and increase my motivation to work?
What elements makes a great pitch?
How do get people to buy my story? I've been developing an idea to expand my business. But since I'm a beginner, I fairly know about pitches and would want more advice on how to develop a strong pitch.
Does your workplace value your mental health?
It might be a silly question but I'm genuinely curious about people's prospect. This is all because you're replaceable once you're 6 ft under so why not take care of your mental health?
What are some tips to prepare for college applications?
I'm a rising senior and a first generation student. The whole college application feels new to me and it looks like it's a lot. What are some tips that you have?
What is the best way to network in consulting?
Is it best to set up a zoom or meet for coffee? Do most consultants respond to cold emails or should I try to connect with them on LinkedIn?
What are the steps to becoming a midwife?
Are there any tips and or tricks when in the process to becoming a midwife that anybody would give to somebody looking at advancing in this career.
What is the atmosphere working being a midwife?
I just want to know if the environment that midwives go through and experience everyday if it will best fit the pace of my work style and if my occupational traits will really align with this specific career within the health care field.
How much on average do Midwives make hourly? In bigger areas in Texas, Arizona and or Georgia?
I'm thinking of eventually relocating again and I wanted to get more insight on those specific 3 states and the average on which how much midwives make hourly. Just to weigh my options out and maybe where to consider more to relocating so that i can still live the lifestyle i want in the future.
How long will my work shifts be when I do begin working?
As I have never worked before, I am unsure of how much time I would be utilizing for my hard work during the job
What will my medium pay be as a construction manager?
As a person who has never worked before, this is my most curious question considering my motives and the goals I want to achieve.
What clothing is appropriate to wear in a construction environment?
I was told back when I was 12 that there are a good amount of safety equipment employees are required to wear in order to prevent accidents.
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