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Should I be worrying about Summer internships?

So I’m a senior fashion designer major and I need a summer internship to graduate. I’ve been looking for a nicer one as well that could possibly blossom into a career at some point. However, I’m really behind on the application process. Like REALLY behind. I have applied to 1 place and it was a no. I have been running around like crazy all semester so far doing RSO and school and work and it’s been quite difficult to balance. A couple of people in my major have already found an internship and I feel behind that I haven’t. I have a trip in January to a convention that has dozens of internship opportunities but it’s quite competitive. I’m very stressed and I’m worried that I’m not worried enough about internships at the moment because I keep putting them off. I’ll take any advice I can get, thank you 🫶

3 Comments
2024/12/02
18:02 UTC

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Need Help with School Scholarships

Are there any scholarships that come directly from the school that are easy to apply for? I have already done on for my major, but was wondering if there were any not based on major.

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2024/12/01
17:21 UTC

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need help finding apts

incoming grad student, looking for a 1-bedroom apartment! my budget is ~ $1k/mo, preferably furnished w/ in-unit washer & dryer. where would you guys recommend?

im looking into 1701-1729 Raab Rd by Sami & The Social Normal (Hancock Layout) if anyone has experience living there. ik to stay away from First Site & YA but there aren’t many options😭

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2024/12/01
09:36 UTC

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would isu accept me?

Hi, i'm an in-state senior in highschool with a 2.1 gpa (due to personal reasons) and around a 900 SAT. I know i can apply with a personal statement but would that even help me out? has anyone else gotten in with a similar situation?

44 Comments
2024/11/30
17:59 UTC

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What should I do?

I can’t add my transcript to submit my application, because I still haven’t gotten it. What do I do? I’ve ordered it off parchment and whatnot already.

6 Comments
2024/11/30
02:39 UTC

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Accounting job fair

Hello, I am planning to apply to an accounting program. Could you please provide me with a list of companies attending the accounting job fair? It’s not available on the official website or on YouTube. Thank you so much!

4 Comments
2024/11/23
12:23 UTC

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Potential Transfer

I’m considering transferring here during this upcoming summer semester. I was supposed to go to a different university and was told it would take an additional 3 years (after finishing my associates at community college) to finish my degree. The university i was planning to attend did not provide and resources for prospective students, or at least none that were advertised or recommended.

I am majoring in Elementary Education. What are steps i need to take in order to get all the information about the program? How does ISU process transfer students that have associates degrees? I’ve heard some schools are able to bypass some of their gen ed’s for an associates…

If I was planning to live on campus during the fall semester when do i need to start looking for housing? Where are decent places to live near campus that aren’t super expensive?

Any other information or suggestions that I didn’t specifically ask about are greatly appreciated! thanks in advance

6 Comments
2024/11/19
21:48 UTC

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Alc

I got caught with alc in cardinal court. First offense.what will happen? I noticed they took away fines is this true? Also, will I be put on disciplinary probation?

9 Comments
2024/11/19
17:54 UTC

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Transfering next semester and i have no idea how to find housing

im trying to find off campus housing cause i heard the dorms are horrible but i have no idea what im doing really. im using the off campus housing market place but i dont know how i would be able to get roomates to occupy a 4 person room so i can keep costs down. if anyone can help me get on the right track that would be helpful

7 Comments
2024/11/18
05:20 UTC

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What do you like about the school?

As I mentioned a couple days ago, I got accepted into the theater education program at ISU. I got the opportunity to experience Redbird day yesterday and it was pretty enjoyable. However, experiencing yesterday and seeing only one other person in my major was somewhat discouraging, so I know I’ll really have to get out there and most find some friends.

So, my question is what about the school makes it the comfortable, friendly environment that a lot of people like. Also, any advice for a future freshman?

3 Comments
2024/11/17
01:46 UTC

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ISU experience

I got accepted into the direct nursing program of ISU this year and so I visited the campus during Redbird Day yesterday. However, the campus wasn't exactly what I envisioned or expected. I've read about some experiences at ISU where some are very negative and others are somewhat positive. I wanted to go to UIUC but they don't have a nursing program which is unfortunate and the nursing program at ISU is pretty clear-cut on structure. Was wondering if this school is honestly worth it and if you get that college experience as it is a bit smaller than what I originally wanted.

Also if you request someone as your roommate and they do too, do you automatically get to room together? Do you also get to request what building you stay in cuz I wanna stay in the tri-towers

39 Comments
2024/11/16
21:35 UTC

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spring move in q

anyone who moved into the dorms for spring semester, when did you receive ur housing info and when did u move in?

0 Comments
2024/11/16
18:42 UTC

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Why is nightlife dead tonight ?

Why is it so dead tonight ?

5 Comments
2024/11/16
03:55 UTC

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What are yall doinggggg

im legit in my dorm doing nothing and feel like im missing out on so much since I legit dont talk to people and feel like i come as not social but i promise I am so idk? if you see this and are in isu wyd? im in watterson doing nothing about to go to subway. btw do any of you have friend crushes i pass by some people that Im like omg i wanna be friends with them so bad is that just me? you can message me too im bored

21 Comments
2024/11/16
03:49 UTC

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Is anyone in BSC 197 and if you are what is your grade?

0 Comments
2024/11/15
04:11 UTC

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Showing up to class hungover on a Tuesday. Do I have a problem?

Yes or no?

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4 Comments
2024/11/15
04:10 UTC

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Accounting @ ISU

If uiuc doesn’t accept me i will most likely be at Isu. (Transfer) Anyone have any insights on the ISU accounting program.

4 Comments
2024/11/14
22:16 UTC

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Dropping a class and having 9 Credits

im currently enrolled in a advanced biology class and im not even a bio major as a freshman and im not related to anything of that field, and I want to drop the class since I dont need it and my grade is so bad in this class but its November and I would have 9 credits and I dont want my financial aid to get affected! :( can I pls get advice for anything! is there on online class I can take during winter or anything so I can have 12 credits or atleast get excused im taking 16 credits next semester for my major if that helps!? please anythingggggg :(

11 Comments
2024/11/14
20:24 UTC

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Any bars showing the Jake Paul Mike Tyson fight Friday? Watch parties?

9 Comments
2024/11/14
02:57 UTC

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Will ISU Accept me?

I have a 2.4 high school gpa, 1030 sat, currently taking 3 classes on my community college, and probably taking more next semester.

17 Comments
2024/11/13
01:54 UTC

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Whoever made the new ISU app (for iPhones) deserves a beer

1 Comment
2024/11/11
15:50 UTC

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Housing after withdrawing classes.

I am currently taking 4 classes and due to me not doing so well in 2 of my classes my advisor said I should drop them and take them next semester. I’m a freshman currently living at tri towers so my question is does anyone know how withdrawing from a class and dropping below full time status affects housing. I called housing and was told I had an exception for staying in on campus housing if this was my first time withdrawing from a class and I would be able to stay and to just email them, but I haven’t received an email back yet and I have to make the decision to drop them today.

5 Comments
2024/11/09
00:14 UTC

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pianos/practice rooms

hello i lived in the dorms previously and they had piano rooms in the basement so i could play whenever i felt, but i was wondering if there are piano practice rooms in cook hall open to non-music majors? i can't find any information on whether i can use them if i'm not a music major

3 Comments
2024/11/08
02:10 UTC

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Visit Day?

Hi! I’ve recently been accepted for class of 2029 (yay!) and I want to visit campus! I was told that there’s an upcoming visit day next friday and was wondering if that was invite only or not!

Thanks in advance! Go Redbirds!!

10 Comments
2024/11/08
01:18 UTC

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Voting

If I am registered to vote in a different county with in Illinois, but HAVE NOT voted. Can I re-register for McLean County and vote here, or is it too late?

3 Comments
2024/11/02
21:03 UTC

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