Plainfield, Illinois

What did you learn in school that didn't fully prepare you for the mental-health field?
What areas were you taught about that lacked practical information for the job you eventually applied for?

What is the hardest adjustment to entering the workforce after college?
Transitioning from high school to college was tough and I want to know what the transition from college to being out in the workforce would look like.

What is it like being African- American in the veterinarian field of work?
What is it like being African- American in the veterinarian field of work?

Scholarship question?
What are the most popular businesses offering scholarships in the photography field? #Spring25

How do you balance you social life and work?
Like I want to do film. But I don’t work to consume me.So that’s why I ask the question. #spring25

What is the best way to cope with being far from home in college?
I'm from Kansas going to Chicago and I've never had to deal with being so far from my family, let alone pretty much everyone I know.

What is the most helpful advice for getting through nursing school?
Hi, I’m planning on going into pediatric oncology nursing since I was diagnosed with cancer as a kid. I love helping kids and being energetic. My question is, What is the most helpful piece of advice you have for getting through nursing school? #Spring25

what does a day in the like of a graduate physics student look like?
I am curious what a future of looking for graduate school is like.

What careers do biomedical engineering degree lead to?
I am a sophomore high school student and find medicine and engineering interesting. Biomedical Engineering is the major I am leaning to.
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What is the one piece of advice you would give your past self before graduating with a bachelor's degree?
As an upcoming junior in college, time is moving fast! And with that, so is post-grad. When it comes to entering the next chapter of your life, I'm curious as to what people wish they could do over, or perhaps do more of. This could be along the lines of navigating the job search, making use of...

What is the one thing you would change about your freshman year of college if you could?
I’m a senior in high school and don’t want to have any regrets for my first year of college.

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.

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.

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.
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