How can you balance college when you lack a support system? I’m working to complete my degree after taking a significant break for personal reasons. Now at 22, I’m living in an apartment and have to maintain a full-time job to cover the rent. Unfortunately, both of my parents live […]
Read MoreCan I give my undergrad research office director’s office number to my parents?
Subject: Can I Share My Research Office Director’s Contact Info with My Parents? Hey everyone, I’m heading to an upcoming undergraduate conference, and I don’t know any of the other students going from my university. I’ve spoken with the director of the undergraduate research office and the conference coordinator a […]
Read MoreHow to get out of the procrastination loop ?
How to Break Free from the Procrastination Cycle I’ve come across countless articles about overcoming procrastination, and I wanted to share my own experience and strategies that helped me. Three months ago, I found myself trapped in the same cycle — skipping classes, neglecting homework, and wasting hours gaming or […]
Read MoreAny other science majors considering career in federal gov?
Are there any other science majors contemplating a career in federal government? I’m graduating in a few months and was thinking about applying to federal positions, but the Trump administration’s significant layoffs have made me reconsider. I’m also looking into graduate school in the sciences, but funding seems to be […]
Read MoreHow to Make Friends in College, A Guide
A Guide to Making Friends in College I created this guide in response to the many posts I’ve seen about young people struggling to make connections in today’s internet-driven world. Earlier today, I wrote a detailed comment to help someone who seemed to be having a hard time, only for […]
Read MoreHow do I create my career path/career planing?
How do I go about creating my career path and planning for my future? (I apologize if this isn’t the right subreddit for this topic.) I’m looking to pursue a career in the medical field, but I’m unsure how to get started. My family is primarily in trades, so I […]
Read MoreInternship or study abroad?
Internship or studying abroad? This summer, I have the chance to pursue an internship in a field I’m considering for my career. At the same time, there’s an opportunity to take a class in France with fellow students from my school. While the study abroad experience would be costly and […]
Read MoreCS majors that chose private universities over top publics… why?
CS majors who opted for private universities instead of top public ones… what’s the reasoning behind that? I’m referring to schools like Vanderbilt, WashU, or Notre Dame as opposed to public institutions like Georgia Tech, Purdue, or the University of Michigan. As a transfer student facing a choice between these […]
Read MoreGeneral Roommate Conflict Advice from an RA
Roommate Conflict Guidance from an RA Hey r/college, I’ve been observing the numerous posts on roommate conflicts and wanted to share some advice as an RA on how to handle these situations effectively. Open Communication – This is crucial. If you haven’t expressed your feelings to your roommate, how can […]
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