Schools and Colleges

I decided to drop a class this semester because it just wasn’t working out for me. I managed to push through, but I was regularly staying up until 3 or 4 AM four nights a week. I dropped the class today to take advantage of the tuition refund. I juggle […]

Even in these uncertain times for education, I choose to stay optimistic! I wanted to share my thoughts on how things are feeling right now. For a while, I found myself consumed by the news, constantly refreshing for updates from the Department of Education and whatever unconventional remarks the current […]

How can you tell if your academic writing has declined? Lately, I’ve been feeling like my essay writing has deteriorated. I recognize this is a common fear among students, and it often isn’t justified, but what if it is in my case? Perhaps I’m just out of practice, but writing […]

Has anyone noticed any long-term effects from digital note-taking? Hi there! I’m a first-year student, and this winter term, I transitioned to taking notes on my iPad using an Apple Pencil, after a lifetime of writing on paper. I’ve never felt more organized and focused during lectures. However, I’ve seen […]

Time Management I’m not currently in college, but I have a question. Is it feasible to maintain strong academic performance while also working part-time and pursuing additional skills? For instance, imagine you’re a physics major who has a passion for music production. Can you balance your college exam preparation, learn […]

Dealing with hand pain: what’s next? I’ve got a ganglion cyst on the inside of my wrist on my dominant hand. It’s been there for over a year, and usually, it doesn’t bother me much. If it does hurt occasionally, the pain tends to fade after a bit. However, yesterday […]

Seeking advice and support for summer classes Hey everyone! I find myself in a bit of a tough situation. I’m enrolled in three summer classes this year—two independent studies and one education course. Honestly, I’d prefer not to be in this position, but it seems like there’s a lot of […]

Is College the Right Choice for Me? Hi everyone, This is my first time posting here, and I could really use some advice. As a second-semester sophomore who’s completed all my general education requirements, I’ve recently started to feel that college is more stressful than fulfilling. I decided to pursue […]

Help with Noisy Roommates! I share my space with five people, and while I usually head to bed around 10 or 11 PM, they like to stay up chatting. Unfortunately, I can still hear them through my headphones. I’m looking for recommendations on truly noise-canceling headphones or other ways to […]