North Carolina, USA
What are the best scholarship websites to search?
I'm a working single parent who is getting ready to start going to college. I'm trying to get financial aid by searching for scholarships, but there's times where I get into a rabbit hole of options and don't know which ones are legit and which ones are not.
Are there any platforms besides LinkedIn for professional or academic networking?
Hello! I will be starting university this fall, and I have been using LinkedIn as my primary networking platform. For some context, I plan to attend law school after, so I'm trying to connect with like-minded individuals. To prepare for this journey, I'd like to know which platforms I should...
What advice can some of my wiser, more experienced, counterparts give about going back to school after taking an 8 YEAR GAP! #Spring25?
Share your tips and tricks to get started here :)
How do I ask for a college recommendation letter?
I am an 18-year-old socially awkward senior in high school, and I am struggling with asking my teachers and counselors for a favorable recommendation letter. Should I still ask for one when they don't really know me that well?
How do you ask someone for a favorable recommendation letter for college applications?
I am an 18-year-old socially awkward senior in high school, and I am struggling with asking my teachers and counselors for a favorable recommendation letter. Should I still ask for one when they don't really know me that well?
How do I stay passionate and creative when entering an artistic field?
I'm a high school senior going to FIT for fashion design next year, and I want to avoid things like burnout and creative block. Are there specific practices for staying passionate? Is there anything I can be doing right now to prepare myself? What can I do to be my most creative self?
#Spring25
What is the best way to get college money? I have no idea what I'm doing and my counselors are unhelpful
I want to be able to keep my VA stipend and not worry about finances.
What is the best piece of studying advice you've been given?
I am a 17-year-old transferring to a four-year college in the fall. I plan to major in nursing. I have enough prerequisites, so I am able to apply to nursing school in the spring. While I have good study habits, I know that nursing school is hard, and I'm worried that the habits I have might...
How should I manage procrastination and avoid distractions while studying ?
I am currently a high school senior who struggles to stay focused and manage my time wisely especially when the tasks are boring or mentally exhausting. I get easily distracted by things like social media or my phone and I want to build better study habits before I get to college.
How do I get connections for finding a job in economics?
How do I get connections for finding a job in economics? I'm starting my Bachelors in. General Economics nest semester and I know the main part of getting a job in Business is not just the degree but connections. So I'm asking how do I get these connections being a 20 year old from a small town...
What is the best way to study for a college test?
About to be a freshman in college.
In your experience, what’s the most effective way to build meaningful connections with others?
I find networking events so intimidating and have no idea how to approach them to begin with.
How can I effectively prepare myself financially prior to entering dental school?
I've applied to some scholarships but haven't heard back and am very nervous at the moment. Are there any resources you recommend?
How does it work balancing counseling and research in one’s career in the psychology field?
I am a senior in high school commutes to attending North Carolina State University in the fall and plan to major in psychology with the hopes of doing clinical counseling and research.
When in your education should you narrow your career path?
I prioritized English and writing related classes because I thought that was my future career. However, I feel like it isn't, and now I feel behind.
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