Paw Paw, Illinois
"I’ve got some free time this summer before starting as a pre-dental freshman. What would you suggest I do that could help me grow or prepare whether that’s related to dentistry, academics, or even broader skills?
I already have 30 shadowing hours under my belt, going into freshman year, and will continue shadowing. Besides shadowing, I do jiu-jitsu, and I know that doing meaningful things in the summer could help differentiate me in the future.
I am a freshman in college pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. What is something engineering students think matters a lot, but really does not What is something they underestimate that ends up mattering more??
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.
What does writing a thesis look like?
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?
How can I make college more affordable for myself?
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...
What is some advice you have for incoming freshmen that will help them enjoy their college experience without feeling burnt out?
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!
What study habits have been the most successful for 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.
What is the best path to become a police officer? #spring26
How much college and training should I try to do before I start testing to become one? Is policing a good career path?
#Spring26
Why have to take specific school courses at a young age like history if we aren't growing up to be a history teacher?
because I'm not gonna need to learn about Greek gods to be a lawyer so I feel some courses are not very useful.
how much money to racers make?
I want to know how much money professional racers make
How do I know what to specialize in?
How do I know what I want to specialize in? I'm interested in pediatrics but I also have thought about becoming a hospice nurse. Usually those can be polar opposites so I'm unsure.
How do people decide on how much money to make?
How do you decide on like how much that job should make. Who do they start this job and keep it going strong.
Why do you have to go to school if you are going to play sports like football, basketball, baseball?
How many years would you have to go to school for sports.
How do you get into collage?
I'm in 7th grade. I'm a man, I like winning arguments and learning new things.
What college programs will offer thee most opportunity in AI driven world ?
What college programs will offer thee most opportunity in AI driven world?
Looking back, what’s one mistake or misconception you had in your early career or first year of college that you wish you could warn your younger self about, and how did it change your approach going forward?
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...
What are the strong activities outside of extracurriculars (clubs) that someone can do to differentiate themselves as a pre-health student (e.g., mixed martial arts, knitting, video games) ?
I currently train in MMA, wrestling, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and I plan to continue jiu-jitsu in college. Outside of sports, though, I haven’t really developed many other hobbies beyond playing video games.
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?
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?
What is the best way that I could gain experience to become a sports analyst ?
internships, opportunities,
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 advice do you give someone who feels perpetually stuck in an "undecided" state? #Fall25
career advice // future endeavors
Worst, Best, Easiest, Hardest Part of Being A Teacher?
Teachers, what is the worst part, the best part, the easiest, and the hardest part of your job?
Teachers, best advice you've ever been told?
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.
What grade level to teach?
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?
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