Marengo, Illinois
How difficult is it to land a job as a pilot in the Air Force?
I am currently going through JROTC, and I am looking to go into the officer candidate program. I would like to get into the Air Force Academy, and I think that will better my chances. I have already started the long and grueling application progress, and have gotten into contact with my...
How to stay motivated ?
I enjoy learning and I like school, but I have this bad habit of losing motivation and focus. I usually get discouraged after receiving negative feedback or a bad test grade which then only makes me get even worse scores due to lack of motivation. Any tips on how to stay motivated and ask for...
How to narrow down your field ?
I'm majoring in Bio-engineering but it's such a big field that I'm not entirely sure of what subset I want to go into. I really like genetics and animals are there any possible fields that would involve those ? #bioengineering #engineering #college-major #stem #academic-advising #career-advice
Who should I ask for letters of recommendation?
For a multitude of #scholarships, I have been asked to provide letters of #recommendation and I am at a loss for who I should ask. I am a wrestler and pole vaulter but I have little faith in my coaches ability to draw up a well-written letter that would help my case. I am not involved in any...
What are the best ways to get organized for college?
I have always struggled with being #organized with my classes and homework. Everything gets done on time but its kind of a hot mess of a system. I keep a #planner but its always overflowing with notes and reminders. I honestly think I need a better system seeing as I usually forget about the...
What are some good ways to make connections and get ahead while still in college?
Also, how can I land an internship in college and what year of college is best to complete one? What other things should I do in college to give me a more competitive edge for jobs when I graduate?
#jobs #internships #extracurriculars #graduation #college #networking
If I would like to be a journalist with an international focus, should I major in journalism or international relations?
My goal is to work in journalism, however I'm not sure which major would be best. I know that journalism is a competitive major, and an international relations degree offers more versatility, so I would like to study both. My choices are to major in journalism and minor in international...
How do I decide where to live in order to maximize my financial stability.
I want to live somewhere that the job opportunities are ample and I can provide for my family but I also don't want to end up in a bad area or somewhere that is known for paying less in the profession I am going into.
#nursing #relocation #job-opportunities #financial-planning
How do make money while I'm working to meet the requirements for grad school?
I am on the path of becoming a CRNA which is a lot of school and work. After graduating with my BS in nursing I have to work for two years in an ICU but I'm worried I won't even be making enough money to pay for grad school by doing that.
#registered-nurses
What if you have a question?
While working on homework is it often that you have a question that doesnt get answered. In such a large group of people I am nervous that my questions eventually won't get answered and I will be stuck not fully understanding my work or being able to grasp the concept. #studytime
How hard is balancing social and school life in college?
I'm pretty worried that in entering college I will get lost in the school aspect of things as I try to maintain good grades and I won't make a bunch of friends. #college #balance #time-management
What struggles can I expect when starting college?
I want be as ready and prepared as I can when starting college. I want to avoid mistakes many generations of students make when starting college.
#struggle #beready
What's the difference between a Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, and a Registered Nurse?
I'm asking because I'm looking into going into the medical field, and I'd prefer to pursue a short career.
#college #medicine #choosing-a-major #college-major #nurse #
What is the best major or minor to pair with an International Relations major?
Looking for something to double major with my IR degree. And not a language, I'm already minoring in French.
#internationalrelations #doublemajor #college-major #degree #liberal-arts
I really liked my AP Environmental Science class. What kind of job can I get if I'm interested in that type of program?
#environment #environmental-science #environmental-services #environmental
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