Schools and Colleges

Seeking Advice on Withdrawing from a Math Class (and How to Talk to My Parents) I’m in a bit of a predicament and could use some advice. I’m considering withdrawing from a math class that I previously failed. I wanted to give it another shot with a different approach, but […]

I’m feeling overwhelmed and scared right now. I’m 18 and currently attending HCC. I managed to pass most of my classes last semester, except for a math class that’s meant for students who didn’t pass the TSI. Now that I’m in my second semester, I’m struggling in almost all of […]

Seeking College Advice: A Mental Health Perspective I have a lot of thoughts swirling in my mind, and it’s mainly a matter of mental health that I want to discuss. I’m 19, and after finishing high school, I took a year off. To give you some context, I’m from Europe […]

Navigating a Toxic Environment in My Master’s Program Hello everyone, I’m seeking your insights and advice regarding an unexpectedly toxic atmosphere in my master’s program. I’m currently studying in a European capital, having previously completed an honors bachelor’s degree in the same city but in a different field. Eager to […]

I’m in my last semester of college, taking a part-time schedule with just 4 credits, one of which is a weekly vocal lesson. This final class is in a subject I’m passionate about: Digital Signal Processing. I was optimistic about doing well, but my grades have been falling into the […]

Roommate Dilemma: Seeking Advice I could really use some guidance. My boyfriend and I attend different colleges that are about 2.5 hours apart. He stays in a dorm that’s located in a less safe area, so when we want to spend time together, he usually comes to my college and […]

I’ve been through a lot at just 21—I battled cancer and am now feeling burnt out. Initially, I aimed to be a veterinarian, but I started having doubts and switched to premed. After facing numerous challenges during college, including my GPA and graduation timeline, I decided to pursue a Physician […]

I’m currently facing a serious family emergency, and I’m feeling a bit conflicted about asking for an extension on an assignment. On Sunday night, I had to rush my mom to the ER due to severe chest pain, coughing up blood, and difficulty breathing. It turns out she has fluid […]

Considering a return to college after struggling previously? I’m looking to re-enroll in college. However, I’m a bit anxious about my past performance, as I didn’t do well the first time—I spent quite a bit of time on academic probation due to failing a few classes. I dropped out at […]