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Jeffrey yesterday 132 views

Scholarship question?

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

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Alfonso yesterday 213 views

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

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Josie 2 days ago 301 views

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.

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Ellie 2 days ago 492 views

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

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Ryan 2 days ago 144 views

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.

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Dominik Apr 13 305 views

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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Emily Apr 13 330 views

How do I pursue graduate school without funds? #Spring25

How do I pursue graduate school without funds? It's been hard to find scholarships and I've already taken a plethora of loans. Who do i reach out to for help funding my education? #Spring25

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Hannah Apr 13 126 views

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...

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Tatum Apr 13 49 views

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.

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Lia Apr 12 626 views

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.

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Jainil Apr 11 152 views

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.

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Jocelyn Apr 10 460 views

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.

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Agnieszka Apr 09 1515 views

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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Srey Apr 08 384 views

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...

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Kemi Apr 07 1092 views

For those working in healthcare, in fields like medicine, pharmacy, and optometry. How do you know when it’s time to make a pivot in your career, and what do think are the most appropriate steps to take? As I’m getting further along in my career journey, one of the things I worry about is feeling stuck in my chosen field. Have you ever felt like this? If so, what have you done to overcome or avoid this?

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