I keep ending up in group projects with the same person, and she does nothing. I feel used.

I keep finding myself in group projects with the same person, and it’s frustrating because she doesn’t contribute at all. I can’t shake the feeling of being taken advantage of. As a mature student who is six months pregnant and pursuing a Foundation degree, I’ve been assigned to different groups […]

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Lazy roommate?

Dealing with a lazy roommate? I want to support my daughter, who is a sophomore living with two roommates. One has a private accommodation with her own bathroom, so they mostly don’t interact. The other is a friend from last year, and things started off well, but now she’s become […]

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should I drop out? 6 weeks left in a 1 year course but I’m kinda miserable

Should I consider dropping out? I have just six weeks left in a one-year pre-college course, but I’m feeling pretty miserable about it. While I enjoy the course material, the absence of one of our main instructors during the first six weeks has led to an overwhelming pace with projects […]

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Asking Professors for Reference Letters Several Years after Graduating

Requesting Reference Letters from Professors Years After Graduation I’m planning to return to school for a Master’s degree three years after completing my undergraduate studies. As part of the application process, I need to submit two letters of reference from my previous academic experience. However, I haven’t been in touch […]

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