Schools and Colleges

I’m feeling anxious about possibly failing this term, and I’m afraid of landing on academic probation or losing my scholarships. I experienced a severe mental health crisis that resulted in a hospital stay. While I felt better the week after, this past weekend really took a toll on me, and […]

Should I consider a medical withdrawal? Hi everyone, I’m reaching out for some guidance. I’m a senior on track to graduate this semester, but recently, my mental health has taken a sharp downturn that I can’t seem to understand. I’ve always been an honor roll student, but this semester I’m […]

Should I keep my notebooks? I graduated three years ago and still have most of my college notebooks. I work in my field of study and am contemplating pursuing a master’s in a different but related area. I’ve never pulled out my notebooks for reference, so they’re clearly not very […]

Feeling unsure about my future career path Hey everyone, I’m feeling anxious about what comes next after college. As a political science major with a minor in economics, I’m unsure about the job opportunities that await me. If I had pursued engineering or a more technical field, I think I’d […]

Help! My Program is Losing Accreditation—What Should I Do? I’m a junior majoring in music history with a focus on early music (specifically the baroque era). Recently, NASM, the accrediting body for music schools, visited my university to evaluate our compliance for re-accreditation. Unfortunately, after their review and student interviews, […]

To all the organizers of college hackathons out there: what were your biggest challenges? I’m currently working on a related project and would love to hear from anyone who has helped organize a college hackathon—or any hackathon for that matter. What were the most significant obstacles you faced during the […]

Should I inform my advisor about a scholarship before or after acceptance? I’m a freshman planning to apply for a summer scholarship program. If I get accepted, I’ll have the chance to take 3 classes and participate in research over the summer. I’m wondering if I should discuss this with […]

My roommate has really thrown off my sleep schedule. He studies all night and often sleeps during lectures, while I’m struggling with insomnia. The noise and light from his late-night studying make it impossible for me to get any rest. I can’t seem to catch up on sleep like he […]

~28 years old, returning to college, feeling out of place and left behind Hi everyone, I began my college journey at just 19, and back then, school felt fairly manageable. I guess I thought I was just smart—or “gifted,” as my teachers would say, despite my easily distracted nature. During […]