Illinois, USA
I'm looking for five universities that would be great for photography?
As a freshman, I am researching universities that prioritize journalism and photography to further develop my professional skill set.
Should I drop AP Physics C as a junior 2nd semester?
I am a junior in my 2nd semester of high school. I took a course load of 5 APs and over the summer my mother was diagnosed with cancer. I’ve had a hard time managing my life and honestly am very mentally overwhelmed. I have taken AP Physics C and second semester I am on track for a D or F with...
How should I fill out summer programs responses, especially a resume?
I am an International student who has recently moved from a different country and don't know if there is a specific format to answer short-essay questions in summer programs. Is there a specific technique that recruiters look for when they look over short-essay questions?
Should I take Spanish for all 4 years at my high school?
I am leaning toward taking it all four years and reaching either Spanish 4 or AP Spanish because when I become a doctor, it would be useful for me to communicate with my patients. On the other hand, if I dropped Spanish after my sophomore year, which would mean I would stop either Spanish 2-3,...
I would like to complete a research project, but I do not know where to start. How should I go about doing this?
I know that I want to do this project in neuroscience. I would love to one day enter the Regeron STS. I recently started studying on my own about the brain, but there are so many things I need to learn and understand, so a mentor or internship where I will learn and perform lab experiments with...
Is it beneficial for me to take medical career-related courses in high school by dropping social studies classes, or should I pursue AP European History and AP US History instead?
In my school, U.S. History is a required course. Consequently, I could take this course over the summer, but it would not be AP. I am really passionate about learning about the brain, hence I would like to go into neurosurgery. For this reason, some medical classes I could take at my school...
How to pursue a career as a commercial artist?
How to pursue a career as a commercial artist/ art director?
What colleges would be best to apply to preferably staying within the Midwest?
what does a typical day look like as a marriage and family therapist ?
trying to learn more about being a family and marriage therapist
How can i grow my non-profit?
Hi! I want to start a non profit which gives support to teen though online a platform like connecting them to other teen for help or like counselor at 0 cost. I actually experience and struggle with finding help with my depression as a teens and I wanted to start this non-profit to help those...
how to cold email for research opportunities?
Hi! I'm currently a sophomore and 15 years old. I want to start cold emailing for research opportunities, but I'm not sure where to begin. Should I email a professor or a graduate student and ask if they know of any professors who have openings? I saw someone recommend that approach. Do you...
Hi im 14 years old, looking for a job. It can be after school, 5-7, or full-time during the weekends. My parents are okay with me looking for a job. Im good with animals and kids.?
Im from Gairfield Ridge, speak both English and Spanish
How to not be scared of collage and figure out your major?
I am a 11th grader, and I am terrified of going to collage. I have an idea of what I want to do, I want to run in collage (as I am a runner now in high school), I want to help people so I think i'd like to go into the medical field. I want to do something that challenges me everyday and is...
How do I decide what job in the medical field is right for me?
I am very interested in going into some kind of job in the medical field, although I feel overwhelmed by all of the options. I love helping people and working with all kinds of people. I am interested in neuroscience, and becoming a therapist. Although, I don''t feel its as simple as that,...
What real world industries are hiring college graduates with Chemistry or Chemical Engineering degrees in today's economy?
I am a high school senior that has developed an interest in Chemistry. I would like honest opinions from professionals on what the job opportunities truly look like in this field, what industries are hiring graduates and what the day to day job duties entail.
As an incoming freshman, going through the process for college and deciding a major, can you tell me some tips and questions you asked yourself, as you chose your major?
As a kid, people always ask you what you want to do when you grow up and I have had many different answers for them. It has ranged from fashion, vet, business owner, translator, and therapist. How do you decide on one of them to do for the rest of your life?
What made you choose the major you decided on pursuing for the next four years as a college student?
As an incoming freshman, enrolling in university next year, after deciding your major, how many times did you rethink and say to yourself, "is this truly what I want to do for the rest of my life?"
What struggles do you face in biomedical engineering that you don't see in other types of engineering?
I am in 12th grade and am going into college next year. I enjoy biology and health and want to pursue engineering, but am unsure if I should do another type of engineering.
How do I find internships that are 100% focused on what I want to do in life instead of them just brushing the surface What if after the internship I decide the field of study is not for me??
I'm interested in a career focused on Federal investigations, specifically psychological analytics. I would really like to be able to experience what it would be like however I'm worried I wont be able to find an internship that covers the crucial experience I need to know this field of study...
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.
What is good for law school?
Is criminal justice and or political science a good major to prepare for law school? And if not what is the most important things to practice to prepare for law school?
Best way to study for finals?
Hey everyone! I’m a senior in highschool right now, and I will be going to college to study accounting and international business!
I have a question - what is the best way to study for finals and midterms in college?
#Fall25
How can I better prepare myself for a career in the automotive field?
looking for advice on brands of tools to use/avoid, dealerships that are good/bad, job positions, the do's and the dont's basically.
What forums do you use to introduce yourself as Freelance?
Where are the best forums to introduce yourself as freelance (for someone soon to have animation degree) to get hired for jobs and recruited for team projects ?
Hi! I am a senior in high school and I am planning on becoming an event planner. I have been accepted into many programs for this career and waiting on my #1 choice. My #1 choice is a prestigious school with lots of internship connections and study abroad. I really like a few smaller private schools that I have toured but they do not have majors specific to my career path. I would have to do communications or general business. Should I go with specific and prestigious (if I get in) or is a general degree at a smaller school just as good?
I am a senior in high school and wanting to be an event planner. Cost wise the choices are similar, but the smaller private schools cost a bit more.
What does it take to succeed in becoming an anesthesiologist assistant and what is it that truly makes the job rewarding?
I want to become an anesthesiologist assistant even though STEM is not my strong suit. How can I power through and succeed?
How did you know that your majir was the right one for you?
I feel like everyone either chooses a major based on thier skills or their passion in that field. However as someone who hasnt really figured out what they want to do in life how did you guys know what you wanted to do with your degree and still be happy?
What are some different careers i can take up with a studio arts major and minor in communications ?
Ive always struggled with answering what exactly i want to do with my future. I dont really have a set goal in mind with what i wanna do i just know that it has something to do with Arts. I also have a great passion writing and journalism which is a career im thinking of exploring too.
How many hours of practice for 3d animation beginners?
How Often did you have to practice on the software to start getting a solid starting point for 3d animation? Practice hours? What steps and how many trial and errors to get a solid grasp for the software?
If a problem arises while you work on a technical project, what are the first steps you take to solve the problem?
I am a sophomore in Purdue University studying Computer Engineering. I enjoy programming, creating circuits, and learning new things.
What is the difference between what top medical school are looking for in applicants compared to other schools?
Hello! I am currently a freshman pre-med student at university. I am trying to prepare myself for medical school applications (I know it's a little early, but I want to be prepared with my extracurriculars and activities). I hoping to attend a top medical school, but I do not know exactly what...
What is the best way to connect with professors outside of just attending office hours?
I am currently a pre-med college freshman. I am leading the curve in all of my classes and understand the information taught in lecture, so I feel awkward about attending office hours because I do not really need help with the information but rather just want to get to know my professors.
What are some good study habits to get into?
I'm currently a senior in high school. I love music, especially singing. I'm going into Worship Arts, so I'll be studying both music and Theology at Olivet Nazarene University.
How do you get the training you need to be hired as a veterinarian at a zoo? Do you complete that training in standard vet school?
I understand the process of going to veterinary school, but being a zoo vet seems very niche. How do you get all the training you need to get hired for that job?
What are ways to find local and regional scholarships?
I am struggling to find local scholarships the most. I am going to college to get a degree in computer science.
Can I get some study tips?
When you believe you have undiagnosed mental problems, what is the best way to talk notes? The field that I am in requires a lot of noting taking.
What is the best place to find scholarships or alternative ways to help make college affordable? #Fall25
I am currently a senior in high school and I want to pursue a career as physician assistant in pediatrics.
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