Louisiana, USA
How worried should I be about getting into college?
I have a 4.04 weighted GPA, taken 8 AP classes, mostly honors/AP courses, but no extracurriculars because of my super strict parents. My ACT scores are 27 composite, with 31 English, 30 reading, 24 math, and 23 science, but I’m working to improve them. I really want to get into LSU or the...
Should I go to the same school as my friends to stick together because I love them, or pick a different school that feels right for me, even if it means starting fresh ?
I am a senior and I have dream of either going to LSU or University of Arkansas. However, a lot of people from my school go to LATECH or ULM and I want to stay with my friends who mean a lot to me but I don't know if I want to go there. Also, I could probably go to LATECH on a full ride...
How can I balance the demands of nursing school with real-life responsibilities like work and family??
Pursuing a nursing degree is both exciting and demanding, especially when you are juggling real-life responsibilities outside of school. Like many students, I have personal obligations that require time and energy, and I know that learning how to manage both effectively is key to my success. I...
What is the best way to keep up with college and work as someone who is chronically ill?
I deal with unknown chronic pain and illness. I cannot get accommodations or assistance, but am struggling greatly. I would greatly appreciate tips on functioning more efficiently without hurting myself further.
What are the best websites to use to find scholarships?
I am a high school senior looking for more ways to get scholarships. I have used bold, fastweb, and my colleges scholarship website. I was wondering if there were any I haven't seen yet
How do I get money for college?
I need money for college, I have only received a little and need more
What kind of career in the medical field that has limited contact with patients?
I am bilingual student
I am high school senior.
I like to research
I like to match things
I like construction tools
I love natural and animals
What are some of the biggest challenges Graphic designers face today?
What are some of the biggest challenges Graphic designers face today? I'm considering going into graphic design, but I'm hesitant due to the use of AI.
What are the advantages and disadvantages of studying either civil rights or corporate law in law school post your undergraduate experience?
I am considering law schools on the East Coast. So, I would appreciate any advice from those who have attended law school on the East Coast, their opinions of which law school they attended, and how their professional career has progressed if comfortable sharing. Although I am considering law...
What is the best way to figure out what to major in if I’m not sure what I want to do other than the fact that I want to be successful and would eventually like to be my own boss? ?
High School Senior
Natural leader
Loves sports, particularly football and enjoys learning and talking about it
Very talkative
What can I do during the summer to prepare for the transition to college?
I'm a senior in high school. I'm going to Louisiana Tech and I would like to double major in psychology and child development. I've always been a homebody, and really preferred comfort over trying new things. I guess I'm just curious what the hardest part of this transition will be, and what I...
What is the most difficult part of pursuing a forensic psychology degree? What classes will be more beneficial to my studies than others? #Spring25
I am an upcoming sophomore and have multiple psychology and science electives to take, I am not sure which ones would be better for my path.
How would you recommend someone who doesn’t have the strongest basic math skills approach college level math courses?
I went to a French Immersion school and was not able to connect with the math teacher and learn as well as I would have hoped. I now struggle with math even though it used to be a course I enjoyed. I really want to major in chemicals I love science a lot but I know I would have to take some...
What's one thing you wish you knew before starting your freshman year that would have made the transition easier? #Spring25
I’m getting ready to start college soon and feeling a mix of excitement and nervousness. I’d love to hear what helped others adjust—whether it was something academic, social, or just life-related.
What is the most important thing I can do during college / postsecondary to set myself up for a career in nursing?
I am a senior in high school, and I am open to any sort of path that involves nursing.
How can I learn more the field of forensic psychology and related job opportunities?
I am currently a freshman in college studying psychology with a criminal justice minor and I'd like to learn more about what opportunities I could pursue if I went into forensics.
Will I be able to find a career in broadcast jouralism that truly excites me and still gives me a healthy work-life balance?
I'm a Senior in HS and I dream of being on tv as a newsporter. I would love to be the next anchor on the Today's show or Good Morning America. I know that comes with a lot of hard work.
How did you figure out what area of psychology you wanted to pursue?
As someone who's planning on majoring in psychology, I've been struggling to decide which area I'm most interested in. How did you decide which area would be better for you?
What are the subject I should focus on in hing school in the US to be a mechanical engineer
What subject should I focus on to be a mechanical engineer
Firstly, I would like to say thanks for the scholarship opportunity. How important is it for you is to get an internship before your first job? #Spring25
I haven't had an internship before and I'm kind of nervous that I am missing something important.
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What job have you secured after completing a Business Marketing Degree? What advice do you have to pursue Digital Marketing as a career? #Spring25
I am currently a student getting a Business Marketing Degree. I want to see insights from others who have also obtained this degree and what their job is like.
How does years of learning basic english, math, and science relate to our field of study if some of these subjects don't apply to my future?
As an 11th grader, I always wondered how each of these subjetcs would apply to my future. I wondered what would happen if I hadn't learned these basic school skills and focused on my career..
How does years of learning basic english, math, and science relate to our field of study if some of these subjects don't apply to our future?
As an 11th grader, I always wondered how each of these subjetcs would apply to my future. I wondered what would happen if I hadn't learned these basic school skills and focused on my career.
Why do many companies prefer students straight out of college now with no experience over career-experienced individuals ?
I live in the south and it seems like more often, industry-related jobs are wanting to hire non-experienced individuals over those with plenty of experience in their technical area of profession. I’m curious why there seems to be a shift to this over applicants with years of industrial...
How do I turn genetics and research into a career from a Biochemistry degree?
I am a senior in high school and I have enrolled into college to pursue a Biochemistry major. I have a strong interest in genetics and research; how would I be able to apply these to a career that I would enjoy and make a sustainable living?
What advice would you give a student that has a background in education who is pursing a graduate degree in clinical mental health?
school and career advice
How difficult is it to graduate from pharmacy school, and why?
I am a pre-pharmacy major at ULM, and I will soon be at the ULM College of Pharmacy.
What advice would you give to pre-med students looking to boost their med school applications if their grades aren’t where they’d like them to be? #Spring25
I am currently a sophomore in college, with a biochemistry major. I was doing well with a 3.5 GPA before I had a bad semester. This semester is well, but I still need some advice because my GPA might not bounce back! I am currently trying to be more involved on campus, but I am not sure if it...
How do different anesthetics affect the brain long term?
does it differ from man to woman? to kids? I am pre nursing school at Fran U and my goal is to become a nurse anesthetist. I know that there are really interesting studies on how anesthesia affects the Brian and was wondering if different medicines have different affects.
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