Jerome Dees Jr.

I e been told many different things some being that if I have my state board license and have worked for 5 years in a salon I can open my own business other tell me I have to take a class and some say I don't have to.

I'm not totally sure how to find scholarships that apply to sophmores. I also need advice on how to write application essays for any scholarships i do find.

What's everyone's preferred method of studying #Fall25?

I'm considering double majoring in philosophy, but would like to understand better: what will I learn in this major?

I want to be a dance teacher in the future and hopefully open up my own studio. I don't know a lot about owning a business etc. so what things should I know?

I am a junior in high school and I have so many interests and hobbies. So many things excite me and because of love for the media and movies I see many interesting careers and fields that I think are cool, but i'm not sure which ones are for me. Or which ones I am passionate about. So before I...

Hello everyone! I really am passionate about the arts, specifically film and I do a lot of editing, art and design stuff on my free time. I did illustrate a children's book for example back in high school, however, I did end up choosing to major in business and management for uni. I guess my...

Past experiences, encompassing both academic and personal endeavors, play a crucial role in molding aspirations for higher education and future career paths. These experiences act as catalysts by shaping our interests, equipping us with valuable skills, and clarifying our core values.

I am attending Texas A&M University in Fall 2026. I plan on entering general engineering and pursuing a major in mechanical engineering.

I have struggled to hold myself accountable in the past and have realized that I need a support system to expedite or ease the struggles of life but I've been having trouble finding these connections and breaking out of ones that have rendered my success in the past.

One where I can wear a skirt/dress and wear my hair covered. I do not wear pants of any kind and I don't wear jeans. It would be great if I didn't work with money or food. Working with and around food makes me sick. I tried it twice and it didn't work out both times. I get too nervous when it...

Since I'm not a college student and I don't know what it is like, I'm not sure if the major you take makes you feel doubtful about how it will work out in your future.

I'm out of state from NJ going to school in Boulder. Is it worth it, or should I go home? I don't want to be in crippling debt with a business degree.

I also have a niece who is still a toddler and I want to spend time with her but I know that I also need to be focused on work and my future. I think I am just having trouble balancing the two. I would really love some advice on this!

I struggle with procrastination, but I know I should put work into my studies every day. Are there any tips for making study time both efficient and less time consuming? #Fall25

Many people tell me the same things about college but I really wonder if there's tips or tricks I can know before I go

I want to be a teacher, but I also want to know the impacts that you have left on people's lives. Why did you choose teaching? And how has it changed you? #fall25

I often have so many options when applying for my colleges, and can never really hone in on what is important in the application process.

As a person who's never had a true job and enjoys doing school sports, what can I do to possibly manage college and a job? Are there clubs, organizations, or groups created during college that guide you or prepare you to succeed after and during college? What have been the most common habits...

I feel that I don't network enough and I'm worried about being left behind. #Fall25

I am a Senior in high school wanting to pursue Speech Language Pathology. I grew up homeschooled and have taken early college classes. I want the college experience and am curious what it is like.

I'm a college junior, and I haven't been able to find an internship near me, which is starting to worry me. I'm based in San Diego and would like to stay in the San Diego area.

Are there any expectation I should, have anything I should be ready for? I've heard critiques and projects can be stressful, how can I work through it? What do careers look like for students after college? #fall25

I’m a dual enrollment student but my study skills aren’t the best. I’m going into college next year and in one of my recent classes in high school I actually, learned that I like to review and answer questions or practice questions. In dual enrollment we don’t get much practice questions,...

Affability tips

Hello, I'm just recently starting out university and decided to major in computer science. I was just wondering about how the life of a person who pursued their career turn out to be.

I am a senior in high school, and I plan to major in psychology in the fall of 2026. Bringing awareness to mental health has always been a personal passion of mine, and this is one of the many reasons I am pursuing psychology. In my future, I am looking to gain work experience in the...

I'm in 12 grade and in my 2nd year of cosmetology. I plan to work in a salon until I graduate college and become a teacher. I hope to open my own salon after 2 years of teaching but also continue to teach.

There are people that say you shouldn't be close to others because one day we would all split up, no matter how close you are. There's others that say that you should make friends so that your college life wouldn't be as lonely and not fun as it should be. What do you think?

I would like to get a better understanding of how I would be able to get help on paying for college without paying full price

“I want to make sure I start college with strong habits and a clear plan. I’m hoping to learn what resources, opportunities, and strategies I should prioritize during my freshman year so I can stay on track academically and prepare for my long-term career goals.”

It feels like a lot of teachers and friends know that college is different than high school but the only things they tell me are that I get more freedom and what not. I feel like there should be more and I don't have many ways to find out.

Highschool, Going to college

I'm a senior in high school getting ready to go to college and I'm scared of student loans. I'm working really hard to save enough money, but I just don't think it's possible for me to go to school without having debt. I come from poverty, so I'm all alone on this journey. I'm really scared of...

I want to be a Special Education and I really excited to do that, but sometimes I feel like I am a little behind on the learning I should start doing before I am in the classroom aside from the classes I am already taking in college.

I am an incoming nurse major and want to know some tips for balancing everything and preventing burnout

I'm a current senior in high school, and college is very expensive. My family has a high enough income to where I do not qualify for very much need-based aid, yet financial aid is still a necessity as college is expensive. I'm planning on majoring in sports communication, which is not...

What are the best interview answers to commonly asked questions? #fall25

I have an out-of-state college that’s interested in recruiting me, but their tuition is way out of my parents’ budget. My mom suggested that I take a year and go to a Cal State since it’s more affordable, and take a year off from soccer to try and get recruited by a Cal State during that time....

Since the semester is coming to an end, I don't want to burn out! Any tips are helpful! #Fall25

I am currently an 18 year old in high school. I am planning on attending the Carlson School of Management at the University of Minnesota Twin-Cities, and I have been told there are many internships! My main worry is how I approach the internships, for example, I wonder the best way to find...

I want to double major in English and business, but for all of my college applications it only allows me to pick one. I am not sure how to indicate that I would like to double major.

I am currently a freshman in college, and I am realizing that my passions lie in the theatre world, but more so in the management side. I would love to pursue a career in theatre management whether that be a project manager for a theatre or shooting for the stars to be the artistic director of...

I'm thinking about taking on some minors to further my education, but I've heard that minors don't matter to employers. Is this true? Are minors just as important as majors? For more context, I am currently a Theatre Arts major and English and Creative Writing: Publishing major. I want to get...

I'm a freshmen in high school and have been doing a lot of volunteer work specifically with senior citizens and helping elementary students with reading/writing. I'm honestly passionate about this and think it would be good on a resume/application but everything I see/hear says that colleges...

I'm an accounting student and I have been applying to many internships but have been getting rejected over and over. I need help!

I recently started a global youth-led nonprofit called Project Pulse, (@theogprojectpulse on TikTok and Instagram), which focuses on helping underserved communities across the globe gain access to healthcare by connecting them with licensed medical professionals. Right now, I’m facing a...

I'm a freshman in HS and I'm starting to be expected to know what I want to do in the future but I'm really unsure. I've been told that I am creative and calm/quiet. My parents suggest I do interior design, graphic design or marketing but I'm not sure if I'd enjoy that. I'm good at working with...

I am going to attend college next fall, majoring in business, which classes would be most beneficial for future jobs?

I was curious as to what fields people went into and what other fields that they would go into if they had a second chance and working towards or pursuing