Theresa DeRoo
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How would I start a boutique for selling my own designs?
I have had the dream of becoming a fashion designer ever since I was ten years old, but I also want to be an entrepreneur. So, I decided that I would like to open up a boutique to sell my own line that I would design, but I would also sew them myself.
#fashion-design #entrepreneurship
How easy is it to major in music and minor in graphic arts in most colleges?
I will have a much better chance of getting into colleges and getting scholarships in music than in graphic arts. I have been playing trumpets since 3rd grade and I am pretty good. But, I don't wan't to be a performer for a living; my long term goal is graphic arts. #trumpet #music...
yo so like i want to be an interior decorator. how would i start my career
I've always been passionate about home decor. so much so that sometimes when i go to IKEA i rearrange the home models into something a little more "fung suei". i feel as if i could make a lot of homes FABULOUS and help a lot of people bring some culture into their homes, but i have no idea...
How can I stay ahead of schedule in my classes?
I've just begun a new semester at UIC after Christmas break. Being a #computer-science major, I've had quite a difficult time catching up with my schedule for the past several semesters. Now I want to do things a bit differently. I want to be ahead so that it doesn't become too tight for me...
Do colleges find taking AP classes in high school more impressive than taking actual college classes?
I am currently a junior at a middle college high school and was curious as to if that sets me apart from others. Would colleges prefer that I took AP classes over college classes or vice versa? Do they even care at all? #college #classes
What steps should I take when writing my college essays?
Is there anything specific I should or should’t do when writing my college essay? What are the most common mistakes others make and how can they be fixed? Should I show my teachers for help? #essay #college-essay
What is the best way to get financial aid?
I'm asking this question because I am looking for the best ways to pay for my college degree and want to maximize my time and effort when applying to scholarships. #scholarships #financial-aid
How to give back to your community as a PR professional?
I'm currently studying to become a PR specialist and I was wondering what are some ways to improve the community in this profession. I know we can work for non-profits, but do private or in-house agencies ever give back? #PR #GiveBack
Is it better to take time off right out of college?
What are your thoughts on this? A lot of people have asked me if I am going to take a gap year or go backpacking for a few months. I'd like to know if there is a way to make this travel experience relevant to PR and maybe find a way to use it as a work experience type of thing. Thoughts? #PR...
How do you handle or bounce back from a PR crisis?
As a PR major, should you always assume the worst of any situation in order to be prepared? I feel like we learn a lot about PR in school, but a lot of it is washed down and doesn't always sound as bad as it is. I would like to be prepared for real-life situations. #public-relations
How are you able to balance your point of view with your clients?
I would like to know how PR agents and managers are able to create a strategy that is true to them and to their client. #publicrelations #public-relations
I want to be a high school math teacher, and I have had many people tell me I should learn another subject to be able to teach as well. What subject would be best with a math degree and should I get a minor or do a double major?
I am transferring to a university to finish my math degree so that I can teach high school math. I have been told that high school teachers quite often teach more than one subject. If I am to learn another subject, what would be the best method to learn that subject? #highschoolteacher...
Do you have any advice on study skills for challenging courses?
I struggle in math and I have a hard time knowing how to study for it. In any other subject I do well and can study for it easily but math is a different story. I am in need of new study skills that can use to help me in math. Any suggestions? Thank you! #Math #studyskills
Am I allowed to continue living on campus if I take classes over the break?
I want to keep in practice over the breaks in college, so I plan to take courses during that time. #on-campus
What is the worst thing you've seen working in a hospital?
#medicine #fullmoon #halloween
Again, I want to be a nurse, so what should I expect as far as freaky stuff? Tell me your weirdest, creepiest, goriest stories!