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Hannah Apr 13, 2025 361 views

What is the one piece of advice you would give your past self before graduating with a bachelor's degree?

As an upcoming junior in college, time is moving fast! And with that, so is post-grad. When it comes to entering the next chapter of your life, I'm curious as to what people wish they could do over, or perhaps do more of. This could be along the lines of navigating the job search, making use of...

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Tatum Apr 13, 2025 319 views

What is the one thing you would change about your freshman year of college if you could?

I’m a senior in high school and don’t want to have any regrets for my first year of college.

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Lia Apr 12, 2025 925 views

How can I balance my nursing studies with my personal life and responsibilities to stay on track for my career as a nurse?

I'm Lia and I'm currently a student attending the Chicago High School for Agricultral Sciences. My future career goal is to become a nurse. I plan to complete my certifations at Malcom X City College and get a proper hospital or clinic job.

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Jainil Apr 11, 2025 471 views

How can I balance the intense academic demands of molecular biology and my pre-med journey with opportunities in meaningful research, clinical experience, and self care—without losing my sight on why I am pursuing pre-med?

I will be attending the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign molecular/cellular biology program in Fall 2025. I plan to attend medical school after my undergraduate education.

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Jocelyn Apr 10, 2025 788 views

How do I know Criminal Justice is the correct career path for me?

As a 17 year old girl who has esperienced Chicago violence, I am interested in becoming a detective. I would like to hear from someone who has a similar experience.

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Savannah Apr 10, 2025 1269 views

When pursuing a career in musical theater, is it better to go to grad school for an MFA after undergrad or head straight to New York and auditioning? #Spring25

I want to have my MFA so that if I choose to settle down in the future, I have the option, but my ultimate goal is performing.

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Agnieszka Apr 09, 2025 1760 views

Has studying psychology affected your personality? If so, how has it changed? #Spring25?

I'm planning on majoring in psychology this upcoming fall. After taking an AP course in high school, I've noticed that I am more attentive to other people's personalities, and I am wondering if continuing my education in psychology will make me more self-aware about my personality.

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Srey Apr 08, 2025 1233 views

Federal Student Aid - When to start paying?

I'm currently a freshmen. How should I go about paying off my FASFA loan? Should I start paying it off now? Do I want it to be paid off before the payment is actually due (2029)? I'd love to hear about other's experience with loans. A Deeper Problem With Financial Aid: I doubt anyone will...

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Kemi Apr 07, 2025 1328 views

For those working in healthcare, in fields like medicine, pharmacy, and optometry. How do you know when it’s time to make a pivot in your career, and what do think are the most appropriate steps to take? As I’m getting further along in my career journey, one of the things I worry about is feeling stuck in my chosen field. Have you ever felt like this? If so, what have you done to overcome or avoid this?

Grad student

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Kayle Apr 07, 2025 1205 views

Why are so many CPA's not actively using their license after spending all the effort to acquire it? #Spring25

It poses a serious question of whether accounting is still a valid career in 2025. To acquire a CPA license and not use it would just tarnish its name, would it not?
#Spring25

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Neydali Apr 06, 2025 518 views

What are the most valuable skills I should develop to succeed in my legal career as a 12th grader about to major in criminal justice?

What specific extracurricular activities should I pursue?

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Amaiya Apr 05, 2025 1542 views

How can I start my own business focusing on sports rehabilitation and athletic training after graduating with a degree in Exploratory Exercise Science #Spring25 ?

I’d be graduating with a Bachelors of Science in Exploratory Exercise Science

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alina Apr 04, 2025 1477 views

What skills or experiences do marketing firms look for when hiring someone to work on global campaigns or represent their brand in different countries #Spring25?

High School Senior, 17 year old Competitive dancer, worked 2 marketing internships, key club, hawk nation club(school spirit club).

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Josiah Apr 04, 2025 298 views

#Spring25 How can I get more scholarships?

As a white male high school senior. Going to University of North Dakota for a major in Commercial Flight, and then a secondary backup major into UAS. Working off of a scholarship from the EAA to get my Private license in a year, and come in as a Freshman starting my second pilot certification.

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Yazmeen Apr 03, 2025 404 views

What are the best ways to help prepare myself to apply for dental school?

I am currently a pre-dental undergraduate student planning on attending Nova Southeastern University, to take my prerequisites to prepare for dental school applications. #Spring25

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