Cahokia Heights, IL

What did it take for you to get to your position in your job now?
Were there any choices you could have made or different ones that could have made the process easier?
#Spring25

What do the jurors look for when they judge essay entries for scholarships?
I have a few scholarships lined up that I want to sign up for that require writing a short essay. I just want to make sure I am doing the best so I can be chosen for the reward.

How difficult is it to get your preferred specialty on match day?
I want to go into obstetrics and fertility medicine, but don't know how likely it is to expect to be able to do so. Currently undergrad, but anxious about the future.

Do you ever wonder if anything, in the grand scheme of everything that ever was or ever will be, actually matters in a way that can be known or felt or understood, or is it all just something we agree not to question so we can keep pretending we know what we’re doing?
In the face of infinity—of time, space, and all the moments we’ll never touch—it’s tempting to wonder whether anything we do truly matters. Meaning often feels like a shared illusion, a fragile consensus we construct so we don’t collapse under the weight of uncertainty. Yet, within that...

Why is it so hard to find an internship?
Why is being in biotech so difficult? As a student who studies both neuroscience and computer science, it should not be this difficult to get an internship.

What is a piece of advice you would give your past self before starting an internship in nutrition and dietetics?
I am about to start a supervised learning rotation in different settings (hospitals, clinics, food services) for my graduate program in nutrition and dietetics. My question is tailored towards those already in the field or currently completing internships or clinical hours to complete their...

How do you find meaning and value in the work you do?
Hi! I'm a current freshman at the University of Missouri-Columbia. I'm undecided on my major as of right now, but I would appreciate knowing what makes you feel like your career is worthwhile. A feeling of fulfillment and purpose is a huge factor in helping me determine what major I want to...

What is the secret on winning a scholarship and know for sure the person will be picked # spring 2025?
I am needing the scholarship for my new career,

What steps have you all taken to prepare for graduate school? #Spring25
I am about to wrap up my undergrad and I would love to get some tips about how to prepare for the next phase of life. #spring25

How are you all preparing for graduate school?
I am about to wrap up my undergrad, and I would love tips as I move into the next phase of my schooling.

Is becoming a data analyst worth it?
My major is Data Analytics and I have about one more year before I graduate. I don't love data but I heard this is a good career. It seems every business could use a data analyst.

What are some problems/issues that students moving away from home for college run into that no one talks about? #Spring25
What mental challenges does someone moving 3-4 or more hours away from home run into.

What is the best part of teaching, specifically teaching history, to high school students What are the largest challenges to teaching high school students? #Spring25
I am planning to attend USI and getting a History Teaching degree (a program that gets me a teaching degree along with a history degree). What is the most difficult part about getting a history degree?

What career would be good to internship in to utilize a economics degree? ?
High school senior going to college in fall.
Looking at economics major to start moving into law school.
#Spring25

What is the hardest part you go through when becoming a child therapist Is it school, the experience afterwards or finding the perfect job? Also, what graduate school would you recommend for this field? ?
College Freshmen
Psychology Major
Wanting to get a degree in counseling eventually
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