Ottawa, Illinois

I got accepted into an engineering program recently and was wondering what to focus on as I go through this pathway to earn my engineering degree.

I am curious as to what everyone's experience is on writing a thesis? What all is involved in writing a thesis? Does it involve a full research paper approved by the IRB?

I have applied to countless scholarships and reached out to my financial aid office about financial assistance for my tuition, but haven't actually received any money from either of these methods. What else can I do to make college realistically affordable to me, without being in debt for the...

I have felt really discouraged about coming to college and I am scared I will dislike it and not enjoy myself at all. I want higher education, but want to enjoy my 4 years there. There hasn't been anything that has helped, but maybe someone can give me some advice. Thank you!

Im worried my course load is going to be to much and I am worried I won't be able to keep up with it. Looking fo rtips and tricsk to help in any way.

How much college and training should I try to do before I start testing to become one? Is policing a good career path?
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I'm currently a high school senior, but can I start applying for engineering internships before I enter in college? #Spring26

Hi! I’m a high school senior planning to study astrophysics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I’m passionate about space research, programming, and science outreach, and I’ve been involved in community service, teaching, and school leadership. I’m looking for advice on how to...

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...

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/ art director?
What colleges would be best to apply to preferably staying within the Midwest?

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?

- High school senior

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.

I want to be able to use my love for fashion to help brands build their market and sell the clothing.

Teachers, what is the worst part, the best part, the easiest, and the hardest part of your job?

Teachers, as an aspiring teacher myself, I want to know the single best advice you were told that changed the outlook of your career. Something that hit you deeply.

I'm a sophomore in high school and I'm trying to look at all of my options. I want to know if there's a difference in the schooling. If I take the Dental Hygienist course, would I be able to take a year or two of college more, or is it a whole different thing? Any answers would be much appreciated.

I'm trying to figure out what I want to do after high school, and I'm trying to learn a bit about some things that sound interesting to me. I'd heard about anesthesiology a bit, but I've honestly been a bit scared by it. I know they deal with high stress moments that need quick thinking. How...

Hello, I'm a high school graduate who aspires to be a teacher. I've been on the fence about which grade level to teach, elementary, middle, or high school, I want to teach all three of them. Is it normal to be stuck? Is this a decision that will come to me as I go through college?

HS Senior looking to get his degree in AT. I played Varsity Football and would like to do AT at the collegiate or NFL level one day but I know it is probably very competitive.

What is the day to day jobs of someone in digital forensics

I have had some struggles with finding the right internships, from those who have gone through the process, what worked for you?

I can get scholarships from sports, but I do have a 3.7 GPA. Also I go to a private university

What would your day-to-day job look like if you graduated with a degree in marketing?

I am currently a senior in high school and plan to study Environmental Science in collage. I want to learn more about how this can lead to better sustainably practices in our future!
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What is the most difficult part of the journey to becoming a Physician Assistant?

I'm a sophmore in high school going into my junior year, and I'm already overwhelmed by it. I know Junior year is when you decide what you want in a college, but I honestly don't have a clue about what I want to do nevertheless where I want to go. Could you help?