Jiabao (Jabs) Xu

I've been asked this a lot recently in scholarship applications, and I never know how to respond in a way that sounds professional. Starting with "my name is..." feels redundant when your application already has it listed. I just have no idea how to start.

What are good questions to ask future employers during the interview process? #spring25

I'm in 4 clubs in school and I have leadership positions in most of them, but none of them are related to mechanical engineering. Is that ok if I don't necessarily want to go to an ivy league/t20 school but still want to go to honors programs such as ASU barrett or something?

I sometimes struggle with procrastinating in classes I don’t enjoy (specifically when it comes to consistent studying), and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how I can work to improve this?

Since AI has been continuing to progress at a rapid pace, many jobs have been replaced. Will healthcare or dentistry fall into risk of this?

tips on making the decision

I just finished my freshmen year of college and I am wondering how the next years will be. Should I be focused or worried about anything? I am also a Forensic Psychology major and I don't have a minor yet. Should I be thinking about minors?

I was planning on taking a gap year, but my family is telling me not to. The thing is, I want to work in a Veterinary Clinic to see if I like it. Or should I do my General Ed at least.

Specific extracurriculars? Volunteering? Dedication? Good GPA?

I blindly selected courses in the first three semesters of CC, my GPA is very low, and some of my credits cannot be transferred. Will this reduce my chances of being accepted being accepted by good schools? What do I need to do to improve my chances of admission in the last three semesters?

I would like to be an accountant

I took a few gap years and need help getting back into the groove of university. What are some tips to help me stay focused in getting my 4 year degree?