Illinois, USA
How does financial aid work?
Financial aid's a broad term that covers scholarships, loans, etc. I was wondering for example, Loyola gives you a 32k scholarship. Would that be all the money you recieve? Or later in the early spring, they look at whatever FASFA sends over?
#Fall25
How can a high school senior prepare for pursing neuroscience research in college?
I am interested in researching possible treatments and medicine to manage diseases such as Alzheimer's or Glioblastomas. I want to do research both professionally and as a student in college but I'm not quite sure where to start and what resources to look at so I can learn more about achieving...
What do I do to get good at Cybersecurity?
I’ve ben trying to get into this field for a while but I can’t seem to shake my anxiety about the fear of messing up while hacking, got any tips?
What are specific sacrifices that pre-med or medical students often underestimate?
Hi there! I am in 12th grade, and I'm planning to pursue medical school after earning a degree in neuroscience. I'm aware of the time, debt, and sacrifice that come with this path, but I'm trying to get a realistic and holistic understanding of what this field truly demands. Receiving honest...
What are habits that I can start developing now to set myself up for success for medical school?
I am in 12th grade hoping to major in biology next year on a pre-med track. I am interested in helping people, and hopefully traveling the world healing people once I become a doctor. I want to best prepare myself in college, so that I have high chances of being accepted into medical school.
Where can I find part-time accounting jobs while attending college?
I am currently an accounting major at Elgin Community College, and plan to transfer to a four-year college in Fall 2026. I have taken a few accounting courses and would like to gain work experience before I graduate.
When being a Forensic Scientist, do you experience a sense of paranoia or anxiety in your daily life from the cases you've worked on?
I'm interested in studying Forensics, and though I believe I can handle complex cases, I want to know how It effects other Forensic Scientists so I can be aware.
What are some good tips and/or career paths that I can follow?
I have developed a passion for productive meetings and looking at statistics and trends. Every stat and trend has a story! I love reading and understanding where the numbers come from and I love correlating on how to grow and improve this "story!"
What are the difficulties that come with becoming a music therapist? What is it like and what does the job entail?
I am looking into becoming a music therapist after college, but I have some doubts. I am nervous that I won't be good enough and so I wonder what it's like. I just want to know the difficulties so I know what I'm walking into.
What is the best advice for adjusting to life as a college student? #Fall25?
I am worried about how to balance academic load with sports, work, and social activities. #Fall25
What is the best advice for adjusting to life as a college student?
I am concerned about the adjustment to college and would like to know the best tips for staying on top of grades and balancing sports, work and social activities.
Has being a teacher ever forced you to go against your own personal values or beliefs #Fall25?
I am currently in college to become a highschool chemistry teacher and worry that certain political events will still impact me even in a STEM field that lacks "subjectivity" so to speak, as a queer female teacher.
How will I know if I am choosing the right major for my future? #Fall25
I am currently a Senior at York Community High School in Elmhurst IL, I am interested in possibly going into healthcare but also business but am trying to figure out how I can integrate the two together, I want to make sure that the major I choose is something that I will enjoy for the rest of...
How has becoming a social worker affected your local community?
#fall2025 #communitycollege
Would you recommend going striaght to grad school to get your APN or working in the nursing field and going back to school? #Fall25
I am in my second year of nursing school and trying to decide if I should work and try to get it paid for by my job later or continue my education right away.
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