Grayslake, Illinois

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...


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?
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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?

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

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).

#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.

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

How should I approach this summer to prepare myself for mechanical engineering, or what mindset should I have as I approach my first year of college ?
As my time in high school now comes to an end, I'm now trying to look more into the future and prepare myself for college life. As much as I want to take the proper time to relax this summer and really enjoy myself, I realize mechanical engineering is going to be a difficult major. I was just...

What skills or qualities are most important for a veterinarian to have ?
I’m a freshman in a 2-year college. I’m enrolled in a pre-vet program. I’m going for my associate degree in Science and then I will be transferring to a University for my bachelor’s degree. I’m currently planning on signing up for a vet assistant certification program at my college for the summer.
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