Schools and Colleges

What would you do if your partner for a class presentation neglected their responsibilities and isn’t replying to your messages? You had a significant presentation that was meant to be divided between the two of you, and while you completed your portion, they contributed nothing and are unresponsive. With time […]

Advice on Dealing with Unresponsive Group Members I’m seeking guidance regarding two members of my group project who have not made any effort to communicate with me all semester. Our presentation is due in just two weeks, and I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed. As a Junior, this is the first […]

Am I Disliking College or My Major? Reflecting back on my high school days, I truly enjoyed school. I relished learning new things, tackling difficult challenges, and generally did quite well. While there were subjects I found challenging, I managed to graduate in the top 5% of my class. I […]

Upperclassmen: Are the underclassmen at your schools as challenging to deal with as mine seem to be? For context, I’m a 21-year-old junior who transferred to my current university last year. Due to disability accommodations, I ended up living in a freshman dorm. My school isn’t known for being a […]

Missing Semester on Transcripts I hope this is the right place to post this—if not, I’d appreciate any guidance on where to go. I recently requested a copy of my transcripts and, while reviewing them, noticed that a class I completed is missing. After digging deeper, I found screenshots of […]

How much sleep, study, and free time is typical for college students? I’m a 17-year-old male who just started my Bachelor’s degree in fashion at TAFE NSW three weeks ago, and I’m finding it incredibly exhausting. I wake up at 6:30 AM, go to classes, and get home around 7 […]

Graduating Later Because of Medical Leave Hi everyone, I’m a freshman who completed one semester before needing to take a medical leave for my second semester. I’m majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Entrepreneurship. I’m seeking advice on whether I should try to catch up and still graduate on […]

I’m curious about your note-taking methods while reading. Do you prefer to highlight directly in the book, or do you keep a separate notebook or document for collecting quotes? When it’s time to write essays, do you refer back to that document instead of flipping through the whole book?

Switching Majors Twice: A Personal Reflection I’m 21 and currently studying at UCI. I spent two years as a pre-med student before making a complete switch from cell biology to civil engineering. I’ve now been in civil engineering for a year, and honestly, I’m not enjoying it as much as […]