Lake Forest, Illinois
Is UX a dead industry?
I know the market is awful in general right now, and that UX is much more competitive than it was just a few years ago, but is it still feasible to get entry-level work without freelancing? I majored in Computer Science and have completed a UX bootcamp, but still feel ill-prepared and insecure...
What are the essentials for moving into a dorm for the first time?
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...
Why do organizations give scholarships?
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?
What undergraduate major would you recommend that I focus on to give me an advantage with getting into law school? #Spring26
What platforms do artists use for freelance work? How do I integrate my interests in environmental science and fantastical creatures in an occupation? What are internships and any job opportunities in this area of interest? #Spring2026?
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
How can I make teaching more fun?
I'm going into my first year of college but I want to know how to make teaching more fun. I want to be a chill but a strict teacher while having fun with students. Any advice?
Which School?
Would you spend twice as much to go to a better school for engineering if you also like the campus a lot more? #Spring2026
How do I cope with the feeling of being far from home while also chasing the opportunity of a life time?
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?
How do nursing students work during school?
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?
How did you know you wanted to be a nurse as someone who has no medical experience and is a first generation?
How do you study for nursing classes without being overworked or falling behind? Also, How do you know a field is best fit for you?
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...
What are the most effective strategies for a 25-year-old pursuing a social work degree to successfully balance academic responsibilities, a job, parenting, personal life, and financial obligations like bills ?
I’m 25 currently finishing up my first year of college. The first time I went to college right after high school I wasn’t mentally prepared, but this time around I’m in a better mental space but I have more responsibilities.
Untapped University Resources?
What are some likely untapped resources at universities that could help connect me to opportunities off-campus, whether job opportunities or general community involvement? I am a music performance major looking for a way to get into the city and explore all of its vibrancy!
What skills or habits do you wish you had started developing earlier, before entering law school or your legal career?
I'm an 18-year-old high school senior graduating this year in May. I've been taking law, psychology, and business classes for the past 4 years, so I've decided to double major in psychology and business management in college. Eventually, I'd like to become an attorney and maybe even open up my...
How many people have actually switched their majors after going to college?
I just want to know if it is fairly common for people to get into college and then decide that what they had previously chosen is not what they would like to do anymore?
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