Illinois, USA
What are some good summer jobs to have before going into your first year of college
I'm just curious
#work-life-balance
How do you pay off student debt quickly?
I think that this is the question we all are asking. xD #studentdebt #studentloans
I'm looking to open a bookshop- how might I go about doing that?
Focus would mainly be on YA/NA books (both fiction and nonfiction). #books #bookshop #small-business #entrepreneur
How many hours of classes should I take per semester?
I am working on enrolling, and I will be a full-time student. I want to take as many gen-ed classes as I can to get them out of the way, but how many hours would you recommend I take? I won't be living on campus, so I don't want to overload on classes, but I would like to get classes done....
Is there a best time to study?
When is the "best" time to study? I have class, then lab right after. Should I take a mental break after lab, or should I study right then so it is "fresh" information? Is there a best time to study? #nursing #college #nursingschool #student-life #studying-tips #study-habits
How do you deal with a professor that you suspect is racially bias?
I am a black girl going to a PWI and I just want some tips and advice on how to handle this situation if it ever happens in my undergraduate and graduate college experience. #african-american #college-advice
What is the hardest part about being an African American woman in a white, male-dominated field?
I am an a African American woman who interested in going into the journalism profession.
#journalism #magazines #online-journalism #broadcast-journalism
How important are summer jobs in getting a job after college?
I play basketball and some of my summer is taken up by touring with my team. Is it necessary for me to stop playing over a summer to concentrate on and internship and if so, which year? #internships #basketball
What are some professions that would fit my interests in statistics and probability?
I enjoy math and my two favorite subjects are stats and probability so I'd like to know what career paths are open to me. #statistics
Is it a good idea to practice the SAT Test with different books from different companies?
I am asking this question because I am getting ready for the SAT, and I have different book from different companies like College Board, Princeton, and Kaplan and I am no sure which book is best for SAT preparation.#sat Practice #college #college-advice
What are the things that starts to change, when you start paying your bill?
I am asking this question because I want to know what's going on with people who pays bills.#futurelife
How does one decide a major?
Deciding what I would like to study and pursue potentially for the rest of my life is a little nerve-raking and important decision. I do not know if the smartest decision is to base my major solely off of my interests.
#college-major
Is it crucial to declare a major your first year of college?
I am concerned because I am still undecided on my major. I am worried that if i do not declare my major freshman year, I may be losing time in classes that are unrelated to the major I decide. I definitely have majors in mind, including #architecture, #design and #business. However, I want...
What are the benefits of attending a community college first?
What are the pros and cons of attending a 2 year institution before transferring to a 4 year Vs attending a 4 year the entire time?
#community-college #university #college
How will I know which classes will transfer from a community college to a University?
I'm going to community college to earn an associate of science and then plan on transfering my credits to a 4-year but I don't want to waste my time on classes that won't transfer.
#technology #computer-science
How can I have more faith in my dreams than my fears?
I want to be the best in my field that I can be, but I am struggling to see if my goals are unrealistic an crazy or something in my reach. #career #career-counseling #career-development #confidence
How can I make myself stand out through writing?
I am going into journalism and I want to stand out against my mostly male peers.
#writing #journalism #writing-and-editing
Whats the best way to handle all the college offers received?
I've gotten plenty of offers, some better than others, but i know i can't accept them all. How would i go about denying the others? #college #college-admissions #college-selection
What is the best approach to handling loans?
Not only in regards of getting them. Are they available elsewhere, apart from the colleges themselves? Interest? What would be the best way of repaying them?
#management #loans #finance
What are some helpful tips to effectively manage my time between school and a social life during college?
I am off to my first year of college in the fall, and I am going to have to learn how to balance my time between school and a social life in a way that keeps me mentally healthy and happy. #college-advice #time-management #college
What job opportunities would be available to me with a declared double major in Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology, and what steps can I take while in college to better my chances at obtaining a job?
As stated in the question, I am double majoring in Cognitive Neuroscience and Psychology. I want to study the relation of the brain to cognition and behavior to gain a better understanding of the only partially unlocked human mind and how this understanding can help with mental health and...
What to do when you're denied from your top colleges?
I've recently been denied from my reach schools and a few of my safety schools. I've applied to a couple more but at this point it's hard to get scholarships from those schools since i've applied too late. However, i've been accepted to two small private liberal arts schools but they're not...
What do I base my college major on?
Should someone be choosing their major on whether they'll be making enough money in the future to financially support themselves or if it's a major that will in the end make them happy. I know the ultimate answer would be to do what makes you happy but is it possible to do that while being...
How could my salary, as an aspiring physician who is female and part of an under represented minority group, be affected in my future?
I have learned that in 2017 only about 34% of physicians were female. In addition to being female I am also a part of a minority group. I would like to know how these factors may play a role in determining my salary in my future career even though these facts have nothing to do with how I could...
Is changing your major normal or am I just overthinking college?
I am entering #college in the field of #engineering but unsure if it's safe to be changing my major all "willy-nilly". #college-major #career
What jobs can I enter with a Bioengineering Degree?
I plan to enter the #college of #engineering with a major in Biological engineering but I can't help but feel I am missing something.#college-advice #bioengineering
Is it worth it to get a Master's in Law Enforcement?
I'm currently attending Western Illinois University. About a quarter of the entire student body are Law Enforcement majors. I feel like a lot of the professors are pushing students to get a Master's Degree in Law Enforcement. How beneficial do you think this would be? #masters-degree...
What does an aspiring cop have to look forward to in the coming years?
With public relations and police seemingly at odds, what does someone aspiring to join the force have to look forward to? It seems like the swinging pendulum is going fast and faster between liking the police and hating them. The pendulum swing is normal over time, but due to the 24-hour news...
How can I maintain academic support throughout college if I decide to live off-campus?
I am going to be a freshman in college this year and I have decided to live off-campus to save money on housing expenses. I'm worried that my grades will suffer from not being around peers and educators. What can I do find and maintain academic support? #goingtocollege #moneyproblems
What strengths should I have to be a OBG-YN or a general peds surgeon?
#futureleaders #future-careers-consulting
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