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jessica 6 hours ago 3 views

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?

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lily Jan 11 1391 views

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...

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lily Jan 08 1740 views

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...

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sarahi Jan 04 1377 views

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

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Taylor Nov 30, 2025 130 views

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?

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Taylor Nov 30, 2025 831 views

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?"

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Krisha Nov 30, 2025 569 views

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.

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Neha Nov 29, 2025 411 views

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

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Hailey Nov 29, 2025 245 views

What path did you take to become a Child Life Specialist?

I'm currently a high school senior prepping to enter college, pursuing a degree in developmental psychology. I've always loved helping people and would love to learn more about this field!

#fall25

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Julia Nov 29, 2025 393 views

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...

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Cameron Nov 27, 2025 248 views

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.

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Allison Nov 27, 2025 153 views

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.

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Janet Nov 27, 2025 142 views

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.

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Connor Nov 26, 2025 387 views

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

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Connor Nov 26, 2025 126 views

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.

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Sofia Nov 25, 2025 482 views

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...

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Brady Nov 24, 2025 243 views

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?

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Konstantinos Nov 24, 2025 251 views

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

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Alexzander Nov 24, 2025 235 views

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.

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Gyeslanie Nov 24, 2025 511 views

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 ?

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Chloe Nov 24, 2025 495 views

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?

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faith Nov 24, 2025 534 views

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?

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faith Nov 24, 2025 587 views

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.

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Gyeslanie Nov 23, 2025 174 views

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?

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Sangeet Nov 23, 2025 1138 views

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.

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Mia Nov 21, 2025 227 views

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.

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Angel Nov 21, 2025 661 views

How do I really start thinking about my future and setting goals?

I'm 17 and a high school senior. I hate being asked what my goals are and where I see myself in the future because I rarely ever think deeply about it. So, it's a real problem when I want to do something like apply for a scholarship and have to write an essay about it. Am I supposed to know...

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Zaria Nov 20, 2025 985 views

What do you think the future will look like for the fashion industry with the current up-rise in A.I usage?

With the use of a.i. progressing at a rapid rate, how do you think the fashion industry will be affected?

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Oluwashindara Nov 19, 2025 131 views

How do I decide on a major that may or may not directly influence my future career path? And after choosing, how then do I pick a school ?

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

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Ava Nov 19, 2025 929 views

What are some STEM based Internships and/or abroad programs I can participant in as a senior in high school?

I'm currently a senior in high school, and have intentions to major in mechanical engineering (BS). What are some internship or study abroad programs that I can take summer of 2026 before I start college that would help boost my skills, experience hands-on research and/or projects, and learn in...

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