Schools and Colleges

Am I overreacting, or is my advisor genuinely terrible? I’m a 28-year-old female student in my second semester at a new college (it’s been a journey, to say the least!). My academic advisor, who just started last semester as well, sent me an email requesting to set up a meeting […]

Title: Seeking Motivation to Pursue My Education Despite Cultural Barriers I’m currently a sophomore in college, planning to transfer and major in Statistics, but I’m facing significant pushback from my parents due to the cultural beliefs we grew up with, despite living in the U.S. They’ve always downplayed the importance […]

I’m feeling like I’m not fully making the most of my college experience. As a 21-year-old junior, I genuinely love college and am already dreading the day I have to leave. On the surface, I’m quite involved: I share an apartment with three of my best friends, volunteer with children […]

Is attending an admitted students day a commitment to the school? I’m currently deciding between two schools and haven’t visited one of them yet. I’ve received an invitation to their admitted students day. Does this event reassure the school about my interest, or is it still just an opportunity for […]

Scholarship Inquiry I’m curious about the relationship between military benefits and scholarships, and I’m not sure if it varies by school. I’m using military benefits to fully cover my tuition, but since I’ve also been awarded a scholarship, I’m wondering what happens to that scholarship money. Does it get converted […]

I’m feeling overwhelmed with classwork and missing out on the fun activities happening around me. That’s the bottom line. I’m stuck doing assignments while there’s so much going on. Right now, I have an important test coming up on Monday, so I’m here in my hotel room studying while everyone […]

FAFSA Refund Check I just received my FAFSA refund check in the mail, and it has both my name on the envelope and the check itself. However, my parents say they will be the ones depositing it into the bank since they covered my tuition expenses. They believe the refund […]

How can I determine if a scholarship is limited to tuition and fees? I recently received a scholarship, but I’m having trouble figuring out its restrictions. My financial aid office is currently overwhelmed, and I’ve been waiting over a week for a response (I can’t visit in person because I’m […]

I’m feeling a bit uncertain about which degree to pursue, and I’d really appreciate any advice! I’m heading to college next year, and since I’m in a grammar school, I have a wide range of options available to me. The only subjects I genuinely enjoy are math, along with a […]