The Emotional Distance in College Relationships: A Growing Trend? As a first-year student navigating the complexities of college life, I’ve begun to observe an intriguing, yet somewhat disheartening trend within dating culture on campus. There seems to be an underlying emotional distance among many guys when it comes to forming connections, and it presents a […]
Title: The Growing Concern: International Students Facing Visa Challenges in U.S. Schools In recent times, a troubling trend has emerged across various educational institutions in the United States. Reports indicate that in approximately half of the states, international students are increasingly at risk of losing their visas. This phenomenon raises significant questions about the underlying […]
Revisiting the Art of Cover Letter Writing: A Critical Perspective As a parent, the question of whether colleges adequately prepare students for essential life skills has been on my mind lately. This was particularly highlighted during a recent incident involving my husband and his daughter, who is navigating the competitive job market at 45. The […]
Navigating Resume Anxiety as a Student As a student, the pressure to develop a robust resume can often feel overwhelming. At my school, there is a strong focus on preparing for future careers, which involves crafting resumes that highlight work experience, skills, and volunteer activities. However, this emphasis on resume building can leave many of […]
The Frustration of YouTube Videos in the Classroom In today’s educational environment, it’s not uncommon for professors to incorporate multimedia resources into their lessons. However, a recurring concern among students is the frequency with which YouTube videos are utilized during class time. For instance, I attend a course where, on a weekly basis, we spend […]
Navigating Apologies: How to Communicate with Your Professor After Missing a Meeting Life can be unpredictable, and sometimes unforeseen circumstances can impact our academic commitments. Recently, I faced a medical emergency that prevented me from attending an important meeting with my professor regarding my research. This left me feeling quite anxious and remorseful, especially since […]
Navigating College Tuition: Discussion of Shared Financial Responsibility with My Son As my son prepares to embark on his college journey this year, our family faces a significant financial milestone – an estimated total tuition cost of around $200,000 for a four-year degree. Given my current financial commitments, including a mortgage and potential job instability […]
The Journey of Dropping Out: A Personal Reflection on College and Well-Being As a 26-year-old woman majoring in computer science, my journey through higher education has been anything but straightforward. Coming from an immigrant family that harbored high expectations for me, I have often felt like I was navigating a path that wasn’t truly mine. […]
Navigating Tuition Concerns: My Dilemma as a Freshman As a soon-to-be college freshman, I find myself facing an unsettling dilemma regarding my educational finances. Despite being fortunate enough to secure substantial merit scholarships, the cost of tuition—approximately $40,000 annually, inclusive of housing—remains daunting. My parents have always promised to support my education as long as […]
Embracing the Value of a Liberal Arts Degree: My Journey As I approach the culmination of my academic journey with an Associate’s degree in Liberal Arts, I reflect on how this path, which initially seemed accidental, has become a cornerstone of my educational experience. Though I didn’t consciously choose this field—being placed in it due […]