Lewistown, Illinois
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 do you fight imposter syndrome as a new grad?
How do you confront "imposter syndrome"? I graduate in 5 weeks and though I'm fairly confident in my work ethic and my understanding of MBC I cannot shake this feeling that I will not fit in or will not succeed. I somehow feel unprepared. Is this normal? Am I reading too much into graduation...
What are some good study habits or tips that'll help me in the transition from undergrad to graduate school?
I am currently a freshman in college, majoring in psychology. I'm going to grad school to specialize in either forensics or developmental psych. Even though I'm only a freshman, I'm so excited to get a start in my life and my career.
How can I shape a medical career that not only treats illness but also dismantles the systemic barriers that create it? #Spring25
This question reflects my desire to pursue medicine as both a healer and an advocate—someone who not only addresses individual patient needs but also works to reform the broader social and structural determinants of health that perpetuate inequity.
How to find a job after I've graduated with my degree ?
I want to use my degree and excel in a career I love. I have used platforms like Indeed and ZipRecruiter in the past without any luck.
#Spring25
Is marketing a good major to be successful in the future?
As a high school senior, I'm planning on majoring in marketing in college. Is it easy to get a job in the marketing field? and if so, what are some high paying jobs?
What math goes into receiving a college degree to become a pharmacist?
Im trying to make a poster board for math to show the puble sometime in April
How What should I do as a sophomore to get into a good college as someone who doesn’t have the best GPA and doesn’t have lots of financial resources to help them ?
I would like to go into the medical field and become a doctor of some sort. My top choice is a pediatric surgeon or a children psychologist. I do lots of clubs and play sports.
What job opportunities are there for a Business degree?
I am asking as a senior in high school who is interested in the business field. I would want to know what kinds of jobs are out there for types of business as well as if its worth the time.
how do you study better to get into better colleges?
tips on studying
colleges to go to
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Going into college, specifacally for a education major, what are major things I should prepare for?
As a junior in high school, I would like to prepared as I can be for what is to come. For example, what will my average day look like schedule wise? Or what would be the best classes to take as a senior in high school for next year?
How can I make good fluffy buttercream for cupcakes and cakes?
I have to make cupcakes for a birthday but i don't know to make good buttercream that won't melt.
Where do I go to enlist for the army?
I live in Central IIllinois, I am 13 years old, and I haven't graduated high school yet. Also I know that I am not old enough to enlist for the army. I am just asking for the future.
How do I know what to do?
All of the people around me seem to know what they want to do and I don’t. How do I know what to do when I graduate high school in a few years? What can I do to prepare myself? How can I feel confident in myself when I make my own life?
How does an out-state student best adjust to a new state, people, and environment?
#moving from the west coast #college-student #new start
What is a good way to improve your skills in art?
I would like to know any tips on how to improve faster specifically with coloring pieces. #arts #art-college
How would you get into the animation industry?
It feels like getting into the industry is a bit hard, so I was wondering if there was any tips on how to enter it. #film #performing-arts #animation #art #media
What are activities I can participate in before classes start so that I don't get homesick? List some activities that I can look for or groups I can join that will make this transition smoother?
Living on campus away from my family will be a first for me and my family. I am the first of my family to leave home and attend college away. I am anxious and nervous. I am a very independent person but since is the first time I have been away from my family I want to know what are some things...
Is it better for me to continue my education by earning a master's degree in nursing at the same university I obtain my bachelors from? Or should I Iook at other schools to further my education?
I am asking this question because I am not sure if I should continue my education before locking at an an employer or should I explore my options at other schools and earn an advanced degree in nursing. I want to begin to use my degree and begin my career as a nurse but not sure if it is worth...
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
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...
Nursing Choices
There are so many choices to make with the degree of nursing; get a master's, specialize, etc. How do you know what steps to take to be the best nurse you can be? What is it like to continue on for a master's degree, PhD, etc.? How would you know what to specialize in, and/or what should my...
After Nursing School, Specific Study
I have always wanted to be in the army, but I have also really always been passionate about nursing and medical field. Because of this, I would like to possibly pursue the Army Nurse Corps after receiving my BSN/RN. What would be the best steps to obtain this degree and get into the army nurse...
How do you know if you have picked the right college?
I plan on being a student athlete so I am researching a long list of colleges. I am relying heavily on the internet to narrow the list . I am looking up tuition & housing costs. I am also making sure my major is offered, the average loan debt at graduation, and 4 year graduation rate. Since...
Is the curriculum for a Business Major the same at all schools?
If my major is Business with an emphasis in Marketing would the classes be identical at all colleges with that major offered? Does the higher priced school guarantee a better wage when I enter the work force #business
How do I decide on a career?
Everyone asks me what I am going to major or minor in, in college and I still have no idea. I do not even know where to start on deciding what I want to be. #help #undecided #future
Being an advocate for both mental health and living a healthy lifestyle, what are my boundaries as a future practitioner when encouraging healthy eating and other healthy alternatives?
#healthy-lifestyle
#mental-health
#advocate
#mental-health-care
#mental-health-nursing
As a future mental health nurse practitioner, what are ways I can provide a more holistic care approach for my patients when faced with lack of state funding and budget cuts?
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#mental-health-care
#nursing
#nurse-practitioner
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