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Fernando Nov 17, 2025 414 views

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?

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Lauren Jan 21, 2018 1696 views

How difficult is it to live on your own for the first time?

I will be moving out to go to school two hours away from my parents. I have never had to really worry about expenses before. Sure I had my credit card, union dues, and other things that were minimal in cost. The thought of being responsible for everything is stressing my out. #stressed...

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Zander Apr 18, 2018 2498 views

What study tips can help an easily distracted mind manage college expectations?

Like many, this is my first time away from home for an extended time. I am nervous about managing my personal focus and organization skills without support. I look forward to the social aspect of going to college, but worry about managing my studies in a timely manner. I know of support...

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Marissa Apr 13, 2025 975 views

How can you improve your mental health when you're going to college far away from your support system/home?

I live three hours away from the college I am going to attend in the Fall. I do not have a car so I cannot just drive back home if I am feeling depressed or have one of my panic attacks. I need help finding ways to cope with my mental health especially because I am going to be far away from home.

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Wyatt Apr 14, 2025 429 views

How do I fit in at College? #Spring25

I'm moving away from home, and I'm going to be living on my own for the first time in my life. How do I adjust to moving away and getting used to the new lifestyle.

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Sage Apr 28, 2025 681 views

What are Some Tips for Someone Going to College Far from Home?

What are some tips you would give to someone who wants to go to college 15 hours away from home? What if you need to reach your parents in a crisis, or something on campus happens, how can you take the burden of your parents being worried about you? But still have a good college experience?

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Evangeline Nov 14, 2025 333 views

What are the pros and cons of going to college out-of-state?

I am a senior in high school applying to many colleges, both in-state and out-of-state. The furthest away I've applied is a 25 hour drive and the closest is 15 minutes away. What are the major differences?

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Amanda Nov 22, 2025 1373 views

What are some of the pros and cons to going away for college versus staying at home?

I am currently a senior in high school and have applied to some colleges. However, I don't know if I want to stay home or go away, so how should I prepare for this big change in my life while also considering student life, academics, cost, and finance programs?

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Kailynn Nov 24, 2025 593 views

What are some items that a soon to be freshman in college can take from their home while they are staying a dorm being homesick?

I'm a 18 year old senior student soon going to college at Bloomsburg Univeristy and will be on campus dorm with a roommate that I don't know yet until the spring. I know that some students get homesick and bring some items with them that will help them out with being away from home while they...

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Christopher Nov 30, 2025 535 views

What are the first things I should do when starting college?

I’m a student from Puerto Rico that is soon going to graduate and I’ve heard a lot about what college is like, but not really how to deal with it or prepare for the transition. I want to know what I should do right away to make things easier and avoid getting overwhelmed once I start.
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Ren Jan 16 823 views

What are some college Do's and Don'ts?

Hello! I've applied and been accepted into 8 colleges, but I'm set on attending the University of North Texas and majoring in biochemistry! My best friend is leaning toward enrolling at UNT as well, and we plan to dorm together if she goes with me. We've been looking at dormitories and room...

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Isaiah Jan 20 8160 views

What questions should I ask at the end of an interview?

I’m trying to decode a specific interview technique my mother uses. She claims that 'spinning the table' at the end of an interview is her secret to success, often leaving the panel momentarily speechless before they offer her the role. I'm looking for advice on how to effectively pivot the...

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Isaiah Jan 14 3128 views

Is it recommended to take on-campus jobs during College?

I'm an undergraduate, and I'm trying to prepare for some job experience during or preferably before college. With that being said, I recently found out that most Colleges in the U.S offer on-campus jobs. I thought this would be a perfect way to gain experience in the workforce, considering it's...

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Kylah Jan 14 1134 views

What is the starting salary for a caterer?

I'm wondering what the starting salary for a beginner caterer would typically be?

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Israel Jan 21 719 views

What type of job will fit me?

what type of job will fit me