Minooka, Illinois
How should I fill out summer programs responses, especially a resume?
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?
Should I take Spanish for all 4 years at my high school?
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 would like to complete a research project, but I do not know where to start. How should I go about doing this?
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...
Is it beneficial for me to take medical career-related courses in high school by dropping social studies classes, or should I pursue AP European History and AP US History instead?
In my school, U.S. History is a required course. Consequently, I could take this course over the summer, but it would not be AP. I am really passionate about learning about the brain, hence I would like to go into neurosurgery. For this reason, some medical classes I could take at my school...
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?
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?
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?"
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?
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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...
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.
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...
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?
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?
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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.
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.
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
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...
What is some advice you'd give to someone prepping for a cloud engineering internship role?
When applying to software engineering positions and the like, people often recommend doing Leetcode, but I'm not sure if it would be the same for other roles!
How did you know what you wanted to do in college and keep having the motivation to go on with it again and find work with that major before graduating?
Highschool, Going to college
What is the best way that I could gain experience to become a sports analyst ?
internships, opportunities,
How do you balance personal fulfillment with your definition of success?
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?
What is one piece of advice for someone currently studying to become a physician assistant?
I am currently a student in community college; I am transferring next fall to earn my bachelor's degree in health science or a related major. Please share your best pieces of advice that have helped you in either school or your career.
What should people look into colleges for with an Entrepreneurship major?
What specifically should I look into as an undergrad?
Why do colleges take forever to reply back about scholarships?
I have been applying for scholarships but they won’t give me an answer till January to March.
What creates a man?
In what part does someone's life change where they grow and mature?
How do you engage a student who does not want to learn?
I am majoring in elementary education and have had experience observing in 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade classrooms. What are some of the most effective ways to teach students who deliberately refuse to participate and engage in class?
How late can I decide what college I'm going to?
I want to do cheer in college and tryouts aren't till May most of the time. I don't want to decide on a school and not be able to cheer there.
Is there a specific route I should take if wanting to major in marketing but use it for the fashion industry?
I want to be able to use my love for fashion to help brands build their market and sell the clothing.
What major should I choose if I want to become an occupational therapist and what can I do before reaching my goal ?
Hi Im a high school senior and i was wondering the steps i need to take to become a occupational therapist.
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