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Read MoreAm I being dramatic or is my Advisor awful?
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 […]
Read MoreParents dont want me going to college because I am a woman – how to find motivation?
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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 […]
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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 […]
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