Round Lake Beach, Illinois

For someone pursuing a career in finance, what are the biggest lessons you’ve learned about yourself and the industry that helped you decide which sector to work in—especially when factoring in personal work ethic, natural strengths, and the realities of being a Black man in corporate America? As well as how do you see the sustainability of finance careers evolving with the rise of AI?
I am currently committed to attend Middlebury College in Vermont, and am looking to pursue a career in finance with a major of Economics.

What is the transition like between living with parents to living in a dorm #Spring25?
I am a senior about to graduate and I'm nervous about moving into a dorm. I've been camping with friends before so I have some experience away from home, but living on my own for a whole school year seems daunting and nerve-wracking.

What is something you wish you had known before starting a career in accounting?
I am a highschool senior starting my college journey this fall. I will be majoring in accounting but I have some questions, one of which is: What is something you wish you had known before starting a career in accounting?

Why don't more colleges have Criminal Justice or Criminology fields? #Spring25
I am interested into going into this field but many colleges don't have these majors/minors. #Spring25

What are some useful ways or routes to pay for college?
I am thinking about doing ROTC but an still looking.

Let's say a person has fallen behind in a few classes and tests are coming up/the due dates for assignments are drawing near, what would be the best way to go about the situation? It would not necessarily be an advanced learning and apprehension since it would be within a short amount of time but more so to the extent of passing and perhaps a little further if able. How might that person deal with catching up in an efficient way and what choices or alternatives should that person consider in order to reduce the possibility of the same occurrence happening again?
In a more simplistic statement, how does an individual deal with extensive procrastination?

What does my life look like in the future if I think I'm successful in life?
I go to Niles West High School in Skokie Illinois and I'm a senior. What could I do to make college easier for me? Why do most people find college so hard? How come I find high school not hard at all?

How do you see the advancements of AI/robots affecting the career of anesthesiologists Do you think this career would benefit from including advanced technology/AI? #Spring25?
How do you see the advancements of AI/robots affecting the career of anesthesiologists? Do you think this career would benefit from including advanced technology/AI? #Spring25

What does the day in the life of a medical illustrator look like?
This is a dream job of mine and I'd really love an inside perspective of what this looks like!

How do I finish the rest of the semester strong?
As a college student, the spring semester and be chaotic because of end of the year events, final exams, and finding a summer job. I have a strong work ethic but I feel myself wanting to not really give up but just stop what I'm doing because I'm over it. It doesn't help that time can move by...

What internships should I be looking for if I'm interested in medical illustration?
I'm a sophomore in college and I'm interested in medical illustration and have been trying to find internships within this however, some internships I've seen already require some type of expertise within the practice.

What software platforms are good for creating digital art?
I'm interested in medical illustration, and I want to start creating digital art but don't really know what is the best software program to use.

How do I know if the medical illustration is for me?
I'm majoring in studio art with a minor in biology. I became interested in medical illustration last summer and since then I've loved it. However, before I had an interest in medical illustration, I was highly into sneaker design. Though they both have to do with art, they are two completely...

How can I remain positive and enthusiastic with my art?
Halfway through my freshman year, I changed my major from geoscience to studio art. At first I felt like I was behind. I honestly still feel like that. Sometimes I get a little discouraged when I see amazing artwork from other artist and don't get me wrong, this only pushes me to do better but...

As a studio art major, how can I continue to be consistent within my craft with a busy schedule?
As a busy college student that has a mild work load within each class, sometimes I may not get enough time to focus on what I love to do which is drawing and exploring new mediums. I find with some of my classes such as my biology classes, I have to put more focus into in order to maintain a...
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