Schools and Colleges

Trump Administration Cancels $400 Million in Grants for Columbia University

Dropped a Class—What’s Next? I know I’m not alone in this experience, but I’m feeling lost and frustrated with myself right now. I’m currently attending community college and enrolled in four classes, totaling 12 units. My major is art, and I was really excited about my Drawing 101 class, which […]

Summer Courses for Freshmen Hi everyone! I’m trying to decide between taking Ochem 008A and 008B or Phys 002A and 002B over the summer during my freshman year. Since these classes will be on my transcript, I’m curious about how medical schools view summer coursework. Do they prefer seeing applicants […]

How can I successfully transition to typing notes instead of handwriting them? I’m 24 and have struggled with severe OCD since childhood, which has manifested in various ways, including a strong sense of perfectionism that has profoundly affected how I take notes. Like many people, I find that I remember […]

What’s an unexpected class you took for your major? I’m currently majoring in Dental Hygiene, and at my college, we have a summer semester that lasts about 7 to 8 weeks, but not all classes are available during that time. Luckily, my state has a program that offers free college […]

I’m a biology major in my first year of college, and I’m struggling with math. My father has insisted that if I fail another math class, he might push me to drop out of college and pursue a career as an electrician instead, which terrifies me. Although I excel in […]

Navigating Weight Gain After an Injury Hey everyone! I’m a 19-year-old female college student and soccer player, and I’ve been dealing with a pretty tough situation lately. Up until now, I’ve never had to think about my weight, but after recently spraining my ankle quite severely, I’ve begun to see […]

How can you tell if a classmate genuinely wants to be your friend? Throughout my college experience, I’ve noticed that people rarely approach me first. I tend to keep to myself, and I probably come across as unfriendly because of it. However, there’s one classmate who has been consistently friendly […]

Concern About In-Person Tests for Online Class Mid-Semester Hi all, My boyfriend is currently enrolled in fully online classes while balancing a full-time job during the day. He just received an email stating that one of his professors is now requiring in-person tests on Mondays from 2-6 PM. Previously, these […]