McHenry, Illinois

I am currently an accounting major and hate it. Business related classes like economics, finance, etc., are so boring to me but I chose this major for job security. I've been thinking about switching to a BA in Criminology but I'm worried about the job outlook since many do not earn a decent...

Are there challenges in information or at times consequences of perusing certain stories that are best to be avoided?

What type of questions will improve the chances of getting hired or at least referenced to another job? And if I research about the company should I bring it up? If so in what ways would I mention this?

I am a junior in my 2nd semester of high school. I took a course load of 5 APs and over the summer my mother was diagnosed with cancer. I’ve had a hard time managing my life and honestly am very mentally overwhelmed. I have taken AP Physics C and second semester I am on track for a D or F with...

I am an International student who has recently moved from a different country and don't know if there is a specific format to answer short-essay questions in summer programs. Is there a specific technique that recruiters look for when they look over short-essay questions?

I am leaning toward taking it all four years and reaching either Spanish 4 or AP Spanish because when I become a doctor, it would be useful for me to communicate with my patients. On the other hand, if I dropped Spanish after my sophomore year, which would mean I would stop either Spanish 2-3,...

I know that I want to do this project in neuroscience. I would love to one day enter the Regeron STS. I recently started studying on my own about the brain, but there are so many things I need to learn and understand, so a mentor or internship where I will learn and perform lab experiments with...

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- Carmel Catholic High School
- Sports Management
- Football & Tennis

I'm interested in a career focused on Federal investigations, specifically psychological analytics. I would really like to be able to experience what it would be like however I'm worried I wont be able to find an internship that covers the crucial experience I need to know this field of study...

I want to find specialized scholarships so there's a smaller pool of applicants

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...

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.

What are the best interview answers to commonly asked questions? #fall25

Highschool, Going to college

internships, opportunities,

As a freshman in the Grainger College of Engineering at UIUC, I’m thinking about how to navigate an increasingly competitive career landscape. How can I pursue professional success while also staying aligned with my personal goals and sense of fulfillment? Can anyone share some thoughtful advice?

Hi Im a high school senior and i was wondering the steps i need to take to become a occupational therapist.

I hold a Master’s in Marketing Analytics and an MBA, with experience in B2B marketing, growth strategy, and working at startups. Over the past 6 months, I’ve actively applied to roles in marketing analytics, digital marketing, and growth-focused positions. I’ve tried multiple approaches,...

I am a first-year college student this fall, and the process of college is scary, especially with my intended career. I'm scared I'm going to lose out on downtime and want to know what life is like for acting students.

I am a junior in college studying Mechatronics Engineering Technology. I know that this is the general career path that I would like to pursue, but I struggle with finding a specific job that I would pursue after school. I would like to work in the food/food packaging industry, but I am open to...

Right now I have hard choice between two colleges. One college is more prestigious in the area I am studying in, and I've been accepted into multiple honors programs, but it's not offering me any scholarships. The second college gave me a large scholarship, it's a private university. Overall,...

What are the most helpful courses and best information to assist an adult student returning to college who has already earned a BS in Electrical Engineering Technology - Mechatronics and is looking to pivot by changing their career path and working to get admitted to a Genetics Counseling...

I live a life where everything is a bit harder due to me having guarantee undiagnosed ADHD. I push myself everyday because I know I am worth something and I don't want to stop myself when I have everything in my hands. I have been doubted by so many people where it started to get to me, then I...

I am a current 2nd year college student and am very interested in industrial-organizational psychology but just nervous for if there are job opportunities in the field. I love everything about psychology and 100% want it to be a part of my future but also want to go about it in a benefiting way.

I'm still undecided so I'm curious when the latest I can realistically change is.

I’m a college freshman studying Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. I intend on going straight to a PhD after my undergraduate degree (will probably do it in Biochem, Microbiology, or something similar). I joined a research lab at the start of my freshman year, and am participating in a...

I’m not sure what I want to do after college yet, so I’d love to get some experience in many different fields before leaving college.

I am currently committed to attend Middlebury College in Vermont, and am looking to pursue a career in finance with a major of Economics.

I am a senior about to graduate and I'm nervous about moving into a dorm. I've been camping with friends before so I have some experience away from home, but living on my own for a whole school year seems daunting and nerve-wracking.

I am a highschool senior starting my college journey this fall. I will be majoring in accounting but I have some questions, one of which is: What is something you wish you had known before starting a career in accounting?

I am interested into going into this field but many colleges don't have these majors/minors. #Spring25

I am thinking about doing ROTC but an still looking.

In a more simplistic statement, how does an individual deal with extensive procrastination?

I go to Niles West High School in Skokie Illinois and I'm a senior. What could I do to make college easier for me? Why do most people find college so hard? How come I find high school not hard at all?

How do you see the advancements of AI/robots affecting the career of anesthesiologists? Do you think this career would benefit from including advanced technology/AI? #Spring25

This is a dream job of mine and I'd really love an inside perspective of what this looks like!

As a college student, the spring semester and be chaotic because of end of the year events, final exams, and finding a summer job. I have a strong work ethic but I feel myself wanting to not really give up but just stop what I'm doing because I'm over it. It doesn't help that time can move by...

I'm a sophomore in college and I'm interested in medical illustration and have been trying to find internships within this however, some internships I've seen already require some type of expertise within the practice.

I'm interested in medical illustration, and I want to start creating digital art but don't really know what is the best software program to use.

I'm majoring in studio art with a minor in biology. I became interested in medical illustration last summer and since then I've loved it. However, before I had an interest in medical illustration, I was highly into sneaker design. Though they both have to do with art, they are two completely...

Halfway through my freshman year, I changed my major from geoscience to studio art. At first I felt like I was behind. I honestly still feel like that. Sometimes I get a little discouraged when I see amazing artwork from other artist and don't get me wrong, this only pushes me to do better but...

As a busy college student that has a mild work load within each class, sometimes I may not get enough time to focus on what I love to do which is drawing and exploring new mediums. I find with some of my classes such as my biology classes, I have to put more focus into in order to maintain a...

I am planning on going to Indiana University in the Fall of 2025 and I am majoring in Marketing and Sales as a pre-business student. #Spring25

I haven't found the best ways to study yet and I know I will need to in college so I was wondering what some of the most useful ones are.

How did you get over your nerves during interviews? If you didn't get over it, what tips would you give to manage them? #Spring25

Hi, I’m planning on going into pediatric oncology nursing since I was diagnosed with cancer as a kid. I love helping kids and being energetic. My question is, What is the most helpful piece of advice you have for getting through nursing school? #Spring25

I am a sophomore high school student and find medicine and engineering interesting. Biomedical Engineering is the major I am leaning to.
#Spring25

How do I pursue graduate school without funds? It's been hard to find scholarships and I've already taken a plethora of loans. Who do i reach out to for help funding my education? #Spring25

I will be attending the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign molecular/cellular biology program in Fall 2025. I plan to attend medical school after my undergraduate education.

I want to have my MFA so that if I choose to settle down in the future, I have the option, but my ultimate goal is performing.