Illinois, USA

How can I balance my nursing studies with my personal life and responsibilities to stay on track for my career as a nurse?
I'm Lia and I'm currently a student attending the Chicago High School for Agricultral Sciences. My future career goal is to become a nurse. I plan to complete my certifations at Malcom X City College and get a proper hospital or clinic job.

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.

Is marketing a good major to be successful in the future?
As a high school senior, I'm planning on majoring in marketing in college. Is it easy to get a job in the marketing field? and if so, what are some high paying jobs?

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.

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.

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?

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.

What's the best way to get through college without racking up a ton of debt?
I can get scholarships from sports, but I do have a 3.7 GPA. Also I go to a private university

Nursing school and New Grad nursing tips?
Healthcare workers, Especially nurses- what are the best things to know before nursing school? I am starting nursing school this fall and I want to be prepared. Thoughts?

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...

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


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?
#Spring25

What would your day-to-day job look like if you graduated with a degree in marketing?
What would your day-to-day job look like if you graduated with a degree in marketing?

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?
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