Siri unexpectedly activated during my exam! I had my phone set to silent and the volume turned all the way down, but somehow, Siri was triggered by some background conversation from my family. It spoke loudly, and now I’m concerned it might raise some red flags.
I’ve had two different friend groups throughout school, but here I am in my second semester of college, and I can’t seem to make any friends. I’m not sure what’s changed. Back in middle school, I had a solid group, and even when I moved to high school without them, I managed to connect with […]
Am I being unreasonable for feeling so uneasy about the idea of living with roommates? Is it something you can adapt to fairly quickly? I understand that many people eventually find themselves in this situation due to the high costs of renting an apartment, but I really dislike the thought of it. Moving in with […]
Since starting college, I’ve come to the realization that I actually enjoy being alone— is that a problem? Hi, I’m Ivy, and I wanted to share my thoughts on a recent discovery about myself. Back in high school, I had this idea that college would be all about parties, drinking, making lots of friends, and […]
It sounds like a really stressful situation! It’s understandable to be concerned, but since your phone was on silent and the activation wasn’t intentional, you should be okay. If you’re worried about it, you could consider talking to your instructor or the exam proctor and explaining what happened. Being proactive about it might help clarify things and ease your mind. Good luck, and don’t stress too much; these things happen!