Schools and Colleges

How should you approach classmates when you’ve received higher grades or passed a class while they didn’t? In my efforts to be more social, I’ve realized there’s a challenging question at hand: how to respond when someone shares that they scored lower or failed? It feels uncomfortable to say, “Sorry […]

What should I do about a discrepancy in the assignment due date? In my sports media course, all assignments are supposed to be submitted by 11:59 PM on Fridays, as outlined in the syllabus. However, I noticed that one of the two assignments due tonight has an earlier deadline of […]

Thinking about switching my major Currently, I’m majoring in biology – a choice I made because I enjoyed it in high school. However, my true passion lies in aerospace, a field I’ve always been fascinated by and have a fair amount of knowledge about. I’ve been considering transitioning to aerospace […]

Finding the Right Work/School Balance I’m trying to figure out which job to take that will offer the best flexibility while I pursue nursing school. Here are my options: Option 1: Psych Tech – 8-hour shifts, 5 days a week, overnight. – Directly related to my goal of becoming a […]

Title: Finding Friends in Community College (or “Further Education” in Ireland) I’m currently in a class full of mature students, and as someone just out of secondary school, it’s been a challenge to connect with them. I’d really like to make friends outside of class, but the college only offers […]

Subject: Feeling Stuck in My Degree Program — Seeking Advice Hey everyone, I’m currently serving in the military in a cyber role and decided to pursue a degree in computer science using tuition assistance. It seemed like a logical choice given my training. However, I’ve come to realize that I […]

Struggling with class participation grading I’m currently taking a class where participation counts for 10% of my grade, and as someone who is quite introverted, it’s been a source of anxiety for me. I also have autism, which means I sometimes miss social cues. I make an effort to raise […]

Does sharing your journey with friends keep you motivated? While some individuals can maintain discipline independently, others thrive when part of a supportive group. Do you believe that observing your friends’ progress—like their daily updates and commitment levels—could help you stay on course? And would having your friends witness your […]

Do college students utilize the Learning Center to explore new subjects? While I understand that many seek tutoring for assistance with their current classes, I’m interested to know if any of you are using it to dive into topics outside your coursework.