Johnstown, Colorado

How can I make college as affordable as possible for my family?
My family is having some trouble figuring out how we will pay for college, I know I have to keep applying for scholarships but it feels like there's more to do.

How do you gain the confidence around an operating room to ensure the patient safety and physician standards are met?
I am currently in the medical field and now going back to school to become a surgical tech. I wanted to change my career path and further my education.

As a nurse, what have been your favorite and least favorite departments to work in? Why? ?
I'm early on in school and I've been thinking a lot about where I might like to start my career as a nurse once I get my RN. I know some nurses love ICU or ED while others have a gift for hospice or mental health/psychiatric. I'd love to hear your stories and advice about finding the right fit,...

How do you succeed in a college program that doesn’t accommodate adult learners or working students?
I work full-time night shifts while attending college, and my program isn’t built for students like me. When I asked administration about flexibility, I was told that “school needs to be the priority.” I understand that perspective, but it's not always realistic when you're supporting yourself....

How was life living on campus for those who did?
How was the overall experience? Would you back and live at home if you could? Or was the change in scenery worth it?

What is the best source of college scholarships for Forestry?
I am pursuing a Forestry degree at the local community college this Fall. I do not want to take out student loans to complete my degree. I am working part-time and looking for scholarships in my field.

I will be graduating high school this May. What is the best way to get a forestry internship with no experience?
I will pursue an Associate's Degree in Forestry Technology at the local community college this Fall.
I have applied for a local AmeriCorps summer program.
I work part-time at an electronics recycling company.
I enjoy rock climbing, camping, and backpacking.

What's the best way to make connections in the sports medicine world in order to accelerate my career after college?
I am starting college in the fall and majoring in kinesiology, with the end goal of going into athletic training or pursuing a career in physical therapy. I'm curious if there is a good way to get myself out there before I finish college, so that when I'm done, I can find somewhere I can pursue...

How do I find a job in the graphic design field ?
I have applied to almost 100 jobs and haven't even gotten an interview. 99% of jobs I apply to don't even give me a response they completely ignore my application. I have a portfolio, I graduated a 16 week program with a certificate in graphic design. It just seems impossible.

How can I choose a good college option for interior design? Can I also have a course for event planning while in college?
Hello, I am looking for colleges for interior design that are available for me to come over and visit the campus. I am in Colorado and a Junior in high school currently. I want to know if I can also take a course so I can start party planning while in college.
Thank you.

Can scholarships be renewed every year, and what are the requirements to keep them?
Im a 17 year old senior in Skyline and I'm looking for scholarships to fund my education in college. I'm a part of my schools P-Tech program which has given me experience with coding in different languages and several other skills with computer science. I have a passion for business...

How can I start getting into Real Estate?
I want to have my own career once I graduate high school as well as having a side hustle, I would like to sell properties. My own research I have done has told me I don't need to do lots of school for this but I don't know where to get started.

What is the best advice you have ever received from someone you truly admire?
There are so many things we are told as young adults we have to follow, sometimes it sticks with us, but sometimes, it doesn't. What have you learned that's allowed you to keep going and find what you love doing?

How do I know if I am setting myself up for success when I don’t know what path I want to take?
I have been struggling for a while now of knowing what I need to do to succeed. Every time I ask someone about it, they give me a vague answer that doesn’t fully answer my question. It has been stressing me out because I just want to set my self up for a great future and I feel like it is...

How do I know if i wanna go into business?
What type of courses would I have to take
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