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Fernando Nov 17, 2025 400 views

How do you balance personal fulfillment with your definition of success?

As a freshman in the Grainger College of Engineering at UIUC, I’m thinking about how to navigate an increasingly competitive career landscape. How can I pursue professional success while also staying aligned with my personal goals and sense of fulfillment? Can anyone share some thoughtful advice?

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Abbigail Nov 16, 2025 357 views

What study habits work best?

I am a senior in high school and am going to college next fall. I am planning on majoring in Pre-Med and would like tips for studying. Any examples/ideas would help.

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Isabella Nov 15, 2025 291 views

What is one piece of advice for someone currently studying to become a physician assistant?

I am currently a student in community college; I am transferring next fall to earn my bachelor's degree in health science or a related major. Please share your best pieces of advice that have helped you in either school or your career.

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Ashlyn Nov 13, 2025 386 views

Do civil engineers consistently work closely with the environment?

I'm a high school senior looking into civil engineering, and I want to help conserve natural environments and our resources.

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Jonathan Nov 11, 2025 382 views

What advice do you give someone who feels perpetually stuck in an "undecided" state? #Fall25

career advice // future endeavors

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Sofia Nov 10, 2025 538 views

How do you engage a student who does not want to learn?

I am majoring in elementary education and have had experience observing in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classrooms. What are some of the most effective ways to teach students who deliberately refuse to participate and engage in class?

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Sebastian Nov 10, 2025 513 views

When in my college career should I start thinking about looking for internships?

I know internships are really important for post-college career development and I would like to know at what point should I be starting to look for them.

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Sebastian Nov 10, 2025 164 views

What is your best advice for effective time management in college?

I need some practical, easily implemented advice on how to manage my time in college, specifically the workload, not so much personal healthcare.

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Sebastian Nov 10, 2025 442 views

How can I start networking most effectively in my first days at college?

I know networking is very important post-college. Could you please give me some tips to do it more effectively?

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Arianna Oct 15, 2025 1589 views

What major should I choose if I want to become an occupational therapist and what can I do before reaching my goal ?

Hi Im a high school senior and i was wondering the steps i need to take to become a occupational therapist.

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Betty Sep 30, 2025 2518 views

I need help for my future?

I am in 7th grade, and I am trying to find what I want to do for my future job but I am unsure because there are many options! I like technology, designing things, and I also like building things kind of like engineering are there any things that could let me do all of those and that would also...

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Luciano Sep 03, 2025 1461 views

What are the entrance requirements for being a accountant

What are the requirements for be a accountant

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Braeden Sep 02, 2025 1071 views

How to choose a college ?

How should I choose a school if I want to go into veterinary medicine? And once there what classes should I take?

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Linda Jun 30, 2025 2808 views

How can I start preparing for my career from now (I’m 15 years old)?

I love to draw, I’m still confused about my career path

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Emily Jun 14, 2025 7280 views

How is the symbolic systems major at Stanford?

I'm interested in applying as an undergraduate for the symbolic systems major and would love more insight into how it is and job prospects.

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layy May 30, 2025 2400 views

what all is needed to become a tattoo artist and own the building the shop is in?

i am currently 16 but i'm trying to get ahead of the game and be prepared for college i don't know exactly what courses i would need to take but i know something for art and also business education. i know it isn't needed yet but i'm trying to go ahead and get ready and learn as much as...

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Akshay May 20, 2025 2599 views

What can I do to improve my job search strategy and increase my chances of getting interviews and offers, especially given my F-1 visa situation?

I hold a Master’s in Marketing Analytics and an MBA, with experience in B2B marketing, growth strategy, and working at startups. Over the past 6 months, I’ve actively applied to roles in marketing analytics, digital marketing, and growth-focused positions. I’ve tried multiple approaches,...

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Divina Apr 30, 2025 1419 views

How should students who are majoring in acting go about balancing their school life with work life, school life, personal life, etc., since this is one of the more busy programs to balance?

I am a first-year college student this fall, and the process of college is scary, especially with my intended career. I'm scared I'm going to lose out on downtime and want to know what life is like for acting students.

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Nicolas Apr 30, 2025 1010 views

What are some good areas in the United States to find work as a Mechatronics Engineer?

I am a junior in college studying Mechatronics Engineering Technology. I know that this is the general career path that I would like to pursue, but I struggle with finding a specific job that I would pursue after school. I would like to work in the food/food packaging industry, but I am open to...

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Jonathon Apr 29, 2025 598 views

Does cost or experience matter more when choosing a college?

Right now I have hard choice between two colleges. One college is more prestigious in the area I am studying in, and I've been accepted into multiple honors programs, but it's not offering me any scholarships. The second college gave me a large scholarship, it's a private university. Overall,...

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Rushi Apr 28, 2025 1898 views

What makes you feel motivated to keep moving forward even when you are in your lowest in your life?

I live a life where everything is a bit harder due to me having guarantee undiagnosed ADHD. I push myself everyday because I know I am worth something and I don't want to stop myself when I have everything in my hands. I have been doubted by so many people where it started to get to me, then I...

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Jonathan Apr 27, 2025 375 views

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.

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Sophia Apr 27, 2025 856 views

How much does the GRE matter for Biology graduate admissions ?

I’m a college freshman studying Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I intend on going straight to a PhD after my undergraduate degree (will probably do it in Biochem, Microbiology, or something similar). I joined a research lab at the start of my freshman year, and am participating in a...

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Ariella Apr 27, 2025 2185 views

What are some unique internships you can get over the summer as a math major?

I’m not sure what I want to do after college yet, so I’d love to get some experience in many different fields before leaving college.

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Lucas Apr 27, 2025 1793 views

How hard is it to land a dream job of working as an Athletic Trainer in the NFL?

HS Senior looking to get his degree in AT. I played Varsity Football and would like to do AT at the collegiate or NFL level one day but I know it is probably very competitive.

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Mera Apr 25, 2025 1425 views

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...

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Dominick Apr 24, 2025 1251 views

For someone pursuing a career in finance, what are the biggest lessons you’ve learned about yourself and the industry that helped you decide which sector to work in—especially when factoring in personal work ethic, natural strengths, and the realities of being a Black man in corporate America? As well as how do you see the sustainability of finance careers evolving with the rise of AI?

I am currently committed to attend Middlebury College in Vermont, and am looking to pursue a career in finance with a major of Economics.

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Jonathon Apr 24, 2025 1805 views

What is the transition like between living with parents to living in a dorm #Spring25?

I am a senior about to graduate and I'm nervous about moving into a dorm. I've been camping with friends before so I have some experience away from home, but living on my own for a whole school year seems daunting and nerve-wracking.

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Keira Apr 23, 2025 2222 views

What is something you wish you had known before starting a career in accounting?

I am a highschool senior starting my college journey this fall. I will be majoring in accounting but I have some questions, one of which is: What is something you wish you had known before starting a career in accounting?

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Isabella Apr 23, 2025 722 views

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.

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