Sycamore, Illinois
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 the best way to go about setting up your schedule in college, while doing two sports, and trying your best to manage your time between school and sports?
- Senior
- Carmel Catholic High School
- Sports Management
- Football & Tennis
What struggles do you face in biomedical engineering that you don't see in other types of engineering?
I am in 12th grade and am going into college next year. I enjoy biology and health and want to pursue engineering, but am unsure if I should do another type of engineering.
How do I find internships that are 100% focused on what I want to do in life instead of them just brushing the surface What if after the internship I decide the field of study is not for me??
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...
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?
#Fall25
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...
Where can I find part-time accounting jobs while attending college?
I am currently an accounting major at Elgin Community College, and plan to transfer to a four-year college in Fall 2026. I have taken a few accounting courses and would like to gain work experience before I graduate.
What are the difficulties that come with becoming a music therapist? What is it like and what does the job entail?
I am looking into becoming a music therapist after college, but I have some doubts. I am nervous that I won't be good enough and so I wonder what it's like. I just want to know the difficulties so I know what I'm walking into.
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?
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
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 advice do you give someone who feels perpetually stuck in an "undecided" state? #Fall25
career advice // future endeavors
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?
When in my college career should I start thinking about looking for internships?
I know internships are really important for post-college career development and I would like to know at what point should I be starting to look for them.
What is your best advice for effective time management in college?
I need some practical, easily implemented advice on how to manage my time in college, specifically the workload, not so much personal healthcare.
How can I start networking most effectively in my first days at college?
I know networking is very important post-college. Could you please give me some tips to do it more effectively?
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.
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.
I need help for my future?
I am in 7th grade, and I am trying to find what I want to do for my future job but I am unsure because there are many options! I like technology, designing things, and I also like building things kind of like engineering are there any things that could let me do all of those and that would also...
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?
What are the entrance requirements for being a accountant
What are the requirements for be a accountant
How to choose a college ?
How should I choose a school if I want to go into veterinary medicine? And once there what classes should I take?
How can I start preparing for my career from now (I’m 15 years old)?
I love to draw, I’m still confused about my career path
How is the symbolic systems major at Stanford?
I'm interested in applying as an undergraduate for the symbolic systems major and would love more insight into how it is and job prospects.
what all is needed to become a tattoo artist and own the building the shop is in?
i am currently 16 but i'm trying to get ahead of the game and be prepared for college i don't know exactly what courses i would need to take but i know something for art and also business education. i know it isn't needed yet but i'm trying to go ahead and get ready and learn as much as...
Does cost or experience matter more when choosing a college?
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,...
When is the latest a person can switch their major in college in case they have a change of what they want?
I'm still undecided so I'm curious when the latest I can realistically change is.
How much does the GRE matter for Biology graduate admissions ?
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...
How hard is it to land a dream job of working as an Athletic Trainer in the NFL?
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.
So... what do I do? #Spring25
I am attending a fairly prestigious university this fall and I have confidence it will help me succeed. However, the financial aid I received is not as helpful as I had hoped. Not to toot my own horn, but I've always been a smart kid and it feels much more fitting to me to take on this...
For someone pursuing a career in finance, what are the biggest lessons you’ve learned about yourself and the industry that helped you decide which sector to work in—especially when factoring in personal work ethic, natural strengths, and the realities of being a Black man in corporate America? As well as how do you see the sustainability of finance careers evolving with the rise of AI?
I am currently committed to attend Middlebury College in Vermont, and am looking to pursue a career in finance with a major of Economics.
What is the transition like between living with parents to living in a dorm #Spring25?
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.
How do I determine a good number of classes to take as a freshman?
How do I choose classes and number of credits. Looking to find balance between coursework and adjustment to college.
Why don't more colleges have Criminal Justice or Criminology fields? #Spring25
I am interested into going into this field but many colleges don't have these majors/minors. #Spring25
What are some useful ways or routes to pay for college?
I am thinking about doing ROTC but an still looking.
What are the best steps to becoming a part of the cyber crimes unit in law enforcement ?
What is the day to day jobs of someone in digital forensics
What are your best tips for applying to internships?
I have had some struggles with finding the right internships, from those who have gone through the process, what worked for you?
What are good study habits for someone with a short attention span? #Spring25
What are good study habits for someone who has a short attention span? #Spring25
What is the best way to network yourself throughout colleges to get exposure to your major?
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
What are some of the best study techniques to use in college?
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??
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
What is the most helpful advice for getting through nursing school?
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
what does a day in the like of a graduate physics student look like?
I am curious what a future of looking for graduate school is like.
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