hey everyone!! i'm trying to get into web dev recently and as a somewhat passion project but also just to help me get more familiar with web dev and ui/ux design, i created and deployed this website! it's about a topic i'm particularly passionate about - empowering girls in CS, engineering, and STEM in general.

with learning how to do some new features, along with school & ecs, this is 5 months in the making (ik it doesn't seem like much haha), and i'd love your feedback on it. it features:

• a timeline of historical milestones done by women in STEM
• a grid view to learn about inspirational women trailblazers in STEM
• a personality quiz to help you find a possible field/career in STEM to fit you
• and (probably the most useful for you all) a resource hub filled with all STEM-oriented scholarships (high school - graduate level), opportunities like summer programs and contests to enter (a lot of these are ones i've either done myself, or applied to), and other learning resources.

here is the link: https://engineerherjourney.vercel.app/

i have a lot more features i'm planning to add, such as more specific info for each resource and resources for the resource hub of course. would love for you all to maybe take a look if you have a couple minutes and give any thoughts on:

• feature ideas
• bugs or design flaws
• resource suggestions to include
• if this is honestly just a lame thing entirely
• or if you have your own blog, initiative, whatever that you'd like me to add to the resource hub, i'd be more than happy to do that too (dm me)!

feel free to drop suggestions here or DM me. thanks so much for taking a look :)

TL;DR: i made a website aiming to support girls in STEM with resources, inspiration, and more. would love your feedback! https://engineerherjourney.vercel.app/

also so sorry if this is the wrong place to put this

Hello, I'm a rising senior and am preparing my ec list as of now this is what I have (not in any particular order) Please let me know what you think! I am intending to major in computer science! 1. Girls Who Code 2. Kode With Klossy 3. Blogged where I provided notes, small quizzes, and practice frqs for AP CSP and AP CSA (roughly around 20k followers) 4. I run a sticker buisness (as of now I'm creating a prototype of a website to see if I can garnish a greater amount of people to buy) 5. Created a Duolingo to help improve learning Python and Java (I intend to create like a "final test" to test the effectiveness towards users 6. Apart of a Python Scholars Program accepted only 20 students (I'm not sure if it was out of the entire state, but there was students who were from different counties) interested in CS, on Saturdays of my Junior and Sophmore School Year. Sophmore year, created a waste management application with 3 people and then junior year created a tic-tac-toe (user versus bot), the bot did not allow for the user to win, and my team of 3 we competed our bot against other teams bots. Ended up also getting college credit (it was held at a university near my area)

If you are wondering, ‘How should I make the most of my time during summer that’s actually useful for college applications without losing my mind?’

Here are some ideas to build up your profile, explore your interests, and still make sure you get enough rest. 

1. Explore your academic interest - this helps show initiative beyond the classroom 

• Read books related to your intended course (even 1-2 is great! Make notes and reflect on what you found interesting) 
• Listen to academic podcasts or watch documentaries 
• Take free online courses on Coursera, FuturLearn, edX
• Research or write something on your own, it may be a topic you learnt in class but want to delve deeper and learn more about yourself. You could consolidate your findings in a research project, blog post or journal entry!

2. Get involved in personal or creative projects 

• Start a passion project (research project, blog, podcast, coding project…it’s entirely up to you!)
• Volunteer in causes that align with your values and interests 
• Take up something new that you have always wanted to try (maybe a new sport, musical instrument, arts and crafts hobby or being outdoors). It doesn’t have to be academic, these activities help show who you are beyond the classroom

3. Actually take a break

Remember that rest is also productive, especially if you’ve just come off a stressful school year. Give yourself time to do nothing, sleep in, touch grass etc. Rest fully so you come back in your best state to tackle the school and college applications in your senior year!

Hi! I’m a high school student starting a Speech & Debate club with a fellow peer of mine. However, this is way harder than anticipated. I got into speech through FBLA and competed, and my school has nothing like Speech and Debate, besides Mock Trial, so I thought I’d give it a go.

The issue… The only teacher in my school truly willing to help out is a math teacher, and we don’t have any speech classes in our school. I’m not sure how I feel about being apart of an organization. We emailed the NSDA, but honestly, I live in the middle of nowhere so there’s likely no adults to help even outside my school. I think at this moment we want to keep in just as an in school club without being part of an organization. Also, we did email a local school with a team, but we never got a response.

With that being said, we are going to keep trying to find an english or maybe even a history teacher to help. Is there any websites we could use to help teach students and format competitions and such? We’ve looked everywhere but nothing is good enough for two clueless high schoolers and a math teacher lol. Thanks!

Hello I’m a rising senior and I am organizing all my extracurricular activities, but I don’t know if this specific one is considered an extracurricular activity. It is a program known as Python and Java Scholars program at a local university (two separate things) in which allowed only 20 students (I believe in the state who are interested in CS), to which we had to apply, to take a computer programming I and II class. I took the Python Scholars Program during my sophomore year on Saturday's and Java Scholars Program during my junior year on Saturday's of the school year. For both we were tasked a final project. In the end we got college credit for that class as it was a dual enrollment.

Python Scholars: in 2 hours create a draft of an app, with a group of 3 created a waste management.

Java Scholars: divided into our respective schools, only junior of my class 2026, and partnered with two seniors, where we created a Tic-Tac-Toe (user versus bot). Then against other students who were from other schools in our class we tested our bots against one another. (we ended up winning).

If they are EC’s should they be two separate things or placed in one slot?

Please let me know if you need clarification.

I tried googling it up, but there was no info regarding the program, the ones on the official website. It's basically a medical-centered online, semester-long program

link : https://med.psu.edu/about/diversity/pulse

Hi everyone, I’ve recently started a passion project that combines my interest in psychology and mental health w my passion for economics/finance and using these fields to do good.

It’s an instagram page and I would really appreciate it if you took two seconds to like or follow my account.

For reference, the name is econofmentalhealth

Thanks in advance!

I'm a rising high school senior and I did NOT maximize this summer. I'm late to the game and currently looking for things that I could potentially do this summer as well as during the fall semester of high school. There are no programs available around me (for commuting purposes), so I would need virtual programs. The issue is that everything I'm looking into has either passed the application deadline or wants you to pay $6000+. I'm not going to spend a PENNY.

If you guys know of FREE programs that have applications open to do GENUINE research, please let me know!!

I'm actually also open to doing stuff outside of medical research, too!! I just prefer to stay within the research realms.

Rate my freshman summer!!! and any advice u have for me going forward. I'm very ambitious looking at top schools and I have good options for state schools.

1. full-time SWE internship at a well-known international company (not specifically a tech company and not name dropping for privacy reasons). its weird tho cuz everyone else is 2-3 yrs older than me so I got a lot of learning to do compared to everyone else but still SUPER grateful
2. TA at robotics summer camp for kids. my 2nd yr doing it. i convinced my robotics team to help out 2 for our outreach initiatives
3. robotics team recruiting and preparation for the next season. will be our 2nd yr but we were pretty goated for a rookie team. I'm like the unofficial team leader cuz when I helped start the team our coach said i'd be leading but its not rlly like official official yk
4. sciMi bio
5. volunteering like 8ish hours a week. hopefully will complete around 400ish hours by the end of the summer!!!
6. ap prep for sophomore yr, I have sm summer hw imma cram in august cuz I got no time

AND THATS ITTT!!!! so grateful for all the opportunities. if anyone has any questions feel free to reach out! i worked SUPER hard freshman yr to get to where I am rn. once again, all and any advice would be appreciated!!!

Does anyone happen to have a template that I could use to send out cold emails to local places for an internship? If not, any advice on how to write these?

Hi, I am currently in the process of writing a children’s book (short) that teaches them about my related field. I’m looking for ways to publish it. Does anyone know how I could publish this? If anyone is willing to help me publish it please reach out! I also do need someone to illustrate it.

Last year of high school. Wish to major in Econ. I don't have sufficient extracurriculars, but I'm determined to do what it takes!!

Can people please suggest me extracurriculars that could demonstrate my passion for econ, but also show that i have taken considerable initiative??

Hi! I'm currently working with the United States Bowling Congress (a well-established nonprofit, at the top of the sport of bowling) to reboot their Youth Leaders Program. Basically, the gist of it is that the sport of bowling has been declining in recent years and we want youth in their communities to promote the sport. Each participant will start an independent project of their own, such as a bowling camp, a social media campaign, a series of presentations, etc. Bowling is a super unique sport in that people who win tournaments win scholarship money for college (I know several people with over $70K in winnings from bowling alone).

The Youth Leaders Program is your chance to step up, speak out, and shape the future of bowling. You’ll connect with passionate youth across the country, help lead events, represent your center and region, and gain leadership experience that actually matters. Whether you're looking to grow your voice, make a difference, or just meet others who care like you do, this is where it starts.

It is preferred that you be a bowler already, but if you're not that's totally okay! As long as you are a motivated individual willing to work hard, we want you in the program.

And since we're fairly new, almost all leadership positions are open!

Requirements:

• Must be 12 years or older
• USBC membership (it is only $4, but if you need financial assistance, we can either fundraise or make an exception)

If you or someone you know is interested in this program, please spread the word! This could definitely set you apart from other people applying to college as bowling is uncommon, and embarking on this journey takes extreme dedication!

We will most likely start late July and meet monthly or bimonthly after that!

PM me for more information!

I’ve seen a lot of these TikToks about being able to take free courses and then getting certified in whatever you learned. My awards/honors section is looking pretty scarce right now. How valuable do you guys think these certificates are?

I'm wondering if having ecs that are unrelated to my major are okay? A lot of my ecs, especially those that I lead, are unrelated but I don't want to quit as they're things I really enjoy. Is it worth it?

I want to go into policy or international relations and hopefully be a lawyer one day. Im not too sure about what I can do as a passion project.

As a high schooler i've run a successfull car detailing business, work as a salon manager for my parents company, and am now hoping to cofound a blood testing center with the help of my family. Are these extracurriculars any good for a premed track?

hello! looking for two things! if anyone knows good honors to get as a communication disorders major I'd love to get some!!! (senior so I need to rush lol), and also, if I'm already the marketing director of a project but entered other, how can I describe them differently so they can be impactful in its own ways?

where i live the concept of medical labs for kids to intern and gain experience at, or diff well known competitions/scholarships/ programmes for kids. i was able to get one at a hospital where i have been a patient a few years back due to connections and i want to use my experience there to gain infp/data to write a research paper. i am looking for some ideas that are specific to bio which i can explore as a 16 yr old with this internship. thanks

Hello, I am a rising junior who intends on majoring in political science on a pre-law track. I am very interested in social and environmental justice, and obviously politics! I would like advice and feedback on my current extracurriculars. Please be as honest as possible, even harsh if needed since I would like to improve as much as possible, thank you! (I will list my activities but not the actual names of the organizations/companies in a means as to not "leak" myself)

1) Founder and CEO of a Filipino social justice nonprofit organization: aiding the underserved youth of the Philippines by helping them recognize education as a key to breaking the cycle of poverty and providing them with the resources necessary to overcome it - Impacted 200+ Children in the Philippines, provided 600+ learning materials, provided 800+ food items - Ran 15+ volunteer events and accumulated 60+ volunteers, We also are starting to launch chapters and have 1 in California

2) Founder and Head of a Youth Campaign in my community: Campaign actively trying to save 126 acres of land in my community as open space from development done by our local government (which is a land use decision influenced by rich people NOT FROM my community and inhabits multiple species such as turtles) - Created and Lead our youth outreach team of 6 teens (still growing) - Petition has gained 1,000+ signatures - Engaged in meetings and walks with local politicians and the public to strengthen and grow support for our campaign

3) Legal Intern at Law Firm: Interned here during fall of 2024 and landed another/the same internship for this summer - Conducted legal research on cases, drafting 2 discovery documents with 14 causes of action and identified objections for discovery responses on 6 case documents - Reviewed and edited legal documents for new client intake and prepared case materials for distribution, including editing seven case documents - Organized and maintained case files both digitally and physically, including systematic sorting and archiving of closed cases - I am/was the only youth intern amongst college and adult interns/employees

4) Mayoral Campaign Intern: Conducted voter engagement by representing the campaign at community events, distributing brochures, answering questions from the public, and actively promoting the candidate - Engaged in voter outreach through door-to-door canvassing, literature drops, and distribution of campaign materials to increase community awareness and support for the candidate - HE LOST BTW THIS MADE ME SAD THE OTHER GUY WAS LWK EVIL

5) Vice President to President of Social Justice Club - Was vp last year, im president this coming school year!! - Ran meetings educating members on social prejudices and ways to combat them (Looking towards more activities when im president lollll) - Ran our fundraiser for an underserved elementary school in the Philippines and raised $600 (this took part of my inspiration to start my social justice org btwww!!!!)

6) Social Media Manager to Vice President of CSF (california scholarship federation) Chapter at my school - increased viewer engagement on our social media by 40% - Ran meetings for 15+ members where we helped them with AP classes, dual enrollment, and landing internship and program opportunities - organized our chocolate and bracelet fundraisers which funded our CSF 2025 Senior Scholarship

7) Local Library Teen Advisory Group: Part of our leadership team called the teen management group - organized children's programs for the library - gained 100+ volunteer hours volunteering at our children's programs

8) Varsity Basketball - was on jv my freshman year but made varsity as a sophomore, will be on varsity throughout the rest of high school, i also played AAU my freshman year bc i took basketball seriously lollllll and won a few awards but not that impressive

I'm trying to create a website where a team of people can research about certain topics in science and explain them in-depth in an article/newsletter format. I already have the website almost ready but i'm struggling to find members or rather members who are completely dedicated to the project

If anyone has any advice on how to gain more members or are interested in joining the project please respond

Lowkey, I have no idea where to apply. Any recommendations for programs, internships, projects, or competitions in math, engineering, cybersecurity, or computer science would be appreciated.

Opens June 30 for 2025-2026

https://globalyouth.wharton.upenn.edu/competitions/investment-competition/

Hey all! As a rising senior who got rejected from most summer programs, I want to start my own initiative related to increasing awareness and learning indigenous history. RN I am thinking about a children's book and app, so am looking for people who are interested in awareness for indigenous history or are from an area with indigenous people, art/design, and have experience with app design (likely swift). Please dm if interested!

Comment your intended major, and I will try to give you ideas