Schools and Colleges

Struggling in Class Hey everyone, I’m a 25-year-old female conservation biology sophomore, returning to school for my second semester since 2020. I’m facing a tough situation: I’m currently failing my first-ever class, and it’s really weighing on me. The professor hasn’t been very engaging, and the focus is mainly on […]

Feeling Conflicted About My Major — What Should I Do? I enrolled in university with the intention of earning a degree in business administration. I accepted that, even if I didn’t particularly love the subject, my job would eventually support my passions outside of school. However, during my first semester, […]

Is it acceptable to take fewer classes each semester and extend my time in college? I plan to attend medical school after completing four years at a traditional university, and I want to maintain strong grades. However, I’m concerned about how this might impact my med school applications. Will admissions […]

Struggling in Class I’ve been facing challenges in class with staying focused and absorbing the lectures. Despite my efforts to pay attention, I often find it hard to recall what was taught. On top of that, I tend to procrastinate when it’s time to study and complete assignments. Does anyone […]

Title: Seeking Strategies to Break Free from Distraction in Class Hi everyone, I’m Miguel, a 19-year-old cinema student from Portugal, and I’m reaching out for some guidance. I’m navigating challenges related to ADHD and Autism, which have significantly impacted my ability to concentrate, especially during long classes. Ironically, I used […]

Has anyone else here gone through the loss of a parent while in college? I’m really struggling right now and can’t help but feel so unfortunate. It seems like people usually don’t lose their parents until they’re in their 50s or 60s, and this just feels incredibly unfair. Looking at […]

I’m currently receiving a Pell Grant but I’m seriously thinking about withdrawing for the semester. How would this impact me financially? Hi everyone, I’m a little over halfway through the semester (nine weeks into a 16-week term). I’ve attended all my classes and I’m doing well academically. I earned my […]

Subject: Need Help with Letters of Recommendation! Hi everyone, As I wrap up my transfer applications, I just realized I overlooked the requirement for letters of recommendation at some of the schools I’m applying to. I’ve been swamped with work lately, and it slipped my mind until now with spring […]

I need one more class to graduate, but the only one I’m interested in is already full and starts this Monday. It’s just a general education course, but it’s the last requirement I have to fulfill. I reached out to the instructor, but I haven’t received a reply yet, so […]