Ingleside, Illinois

I am currently an accounting major and hate it. Business related classes like economics, finance, etc., are so boring to me but I chose this major for job security. I've been thinking about switching to a BA in Criminology but I'm worried about the job outlook since many do not earn a decent...

I already have 30 shadowing hours under my belt, going into freshman year, and will continue shadowing. Besides shadowing, I do jiu-jitsu, and I know that doing meaningful things in the summer could help differentiate me in the future.

Psychology

Pages, story line, and most importantly find an illustrator for the picture book

A person may have there reason on why they didn't perform well but it cannot fully determine a student eligibility for success.

We individual have other factors that we accomplish through our life.

Are there challenges in information or at times consequences of perusing certain stories that are best to be avoided?

I am a high school senior about to graduate and move away from my home. My parents are very paranoid about me moving away and what I might need. Especially since they never had this experience. I also have never lived away from my family in any capacity so this is intimidating for me. I...

I am from Elmhurst IL, and I have been playing piano for 10 years now. I plan on attending Northwestern University next year.

What undergraduate major would you recommend that I focus on to give me an advantage with getting into law school? #Spring26

I am a will attend art school in the fall and I would like to plan ahead for possible internships and freelance work throughout the year to pay for college. #Spring2026

Would you spend twice as much to go to a better school for engineering if you also like the campus a lot more? #Spring2026

I am currently doing my Practicum at a school and mainly observing what the school counselor does to help students. I sometimes participate and would like to learn more about building rapport with kids/teenagers. It would be interesting to hear different answers as I would like to work in this...

I am currently a High School senior preparing to leave home for college in fall of 2026. I am moving 5 states away I don't know any people in that state does anyone have any tips on how to meet people, being so far away from home?

I'm a non-traditional student currently in my last semester of nursing prerequisites. I took a big risk and left my job of 7 years to pursue a degree in healthcare. How do nursing students work during their programs while also getting good grades? #Spring26

How did you know you wanted to be a nurse as someone who has no medical experience and is a first generation?

I am a senior in High School Committed to Marquette University for nursing. I have taken 5 AP's over the course of my high school career and received a medical internship that introduced me to the medical field. I really enjoy my medical classes and love studying for them. However, I do...

I am a first-year in college looking to develop the necessary skills to prepare for internships in the clinical research and pharmaceutical industry. #Spring26

I plan on becoming a pediatric nurse, as I love inspiring and helping kids and scared parents.

I want to stay close to home or even commute. Although, one of the colleges doesn’t accept some of my ACP credits so that is making it hard to choose.

How can I build a resume as a tenth grader who is interested in fashion, culinary arts, BFA/toy design, pet appearal designing, business, and sculpting?

What type of questions will improve the chances of getting hired or at least referenced to another job? And if I research about the company should I bring it up? If so in what ways would I mention this?

I will be going off to MSOE and I have been told it is a hard college with all the studying and work I will have to put in to graduate. I will also be working a job so I can pay for my tuition and fees. I am just worried if I would even have time to live a life outside of school or work.

I currently train in MMA, wrestling, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and I plan to continue jiu-jitsu in college. Outside of sports, though, I haven’t really developed many other hobbies beyond playing video games.

I've been thinking about psychology and a minor in philosophy since I heard that those two are really helpful, especially for the LSAT, but I'm still not super confident. I know Political Science and Criminal Justice are great candidates too, but I need help deciding !!

I am a junior, and I just received my SAT score of 1440 on my second try for March (math: 730 and reading: 710). My first try was 1410 back in September (math: 750 and reading: 660). I have been studying for at least the past three months, every day for 1 hour, alternating between reading,...

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...

- Senior
- Carmel Catholic High School
- Sports Management
- Football & Tennis

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.

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...

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

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...

I want to find specialized scholarships so there's a smaller pool of applicants

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.

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.

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...

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?

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.

I'm a high school senior trying to swim through the pool of life. I have support but it all just seems overwhelming sometimes. What to do? Where to go? How to go? THE QUESTIONS ARE ENDLESS

What are the best interview answers to commonly asked questions? #fall25

When applying to software engineering positions and the like, people often recommend doing Leetcode, but I'm not sure if it would be the same for other roles!

Highschool, Going to college

internships, opportunities,

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?

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.

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.

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

career advice // future endeavors

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?

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.