Schools and Colleges

Does anyone else struggle with keeping up with out-of-class reading materials? There’s just so much to get through, and I often find myself skipping about half of it because it doesn’t seem worth the effort in the long run. I tend to focus on independent research that I believe benefits […]

Struggling with a Major I Dislike but Find Useful I’m currently studying Computer Science, a major I truly dislike. The paradox is that it has proven useful for me. I aspire to work in biotech finance—specifically in venture capital or private equity—and numerous professionals I’ve spoken to emphasize the importance […]

I’m currently taking just two classes a semester, and I can’t help but wonder if that’s enough. I’m a 24-year-old woman who was homeschooled on and off throughout my life. When I turned 18, I wasn’t sure what path to take, so I didn’t start college until I was 23. […]

Hey everyone! I’m Ivy, a college student, and I’ve come to a surprising realization about myself—I actually enjoy being alone. Is that a bad thing? Back in high school, I had this image of college filled with wild parties, drinking, and making tons of friends, along with a few other […]

Advice for Marketing Majors: What are some insights you wish you had before embarking on your marketing studies at university? Share your thoughts!

Feeling Guilt Over Switching Majors I’m struggling with my decision to switch my major from cyber security to game design and animation, and my mom isn’t making it any easier. I was really unhappy studying cyber security; I couldn’t handle the work and felt depressed every day. When I tried […]

Help with APA Citations Does anyone have recommendations for reliable APA citation generators? In high school, I relied on Citation Machine, but I’m getting frustrated with all the ads. Any helpful suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Struggling with My Data Structures Course – Should I Keep Pushing Forward? Hi everyone, I’m really having a hard time with my Data Structures class. I’ve failed both midterms despite putting in a lot of study hours, and now I’ve got two more exams to go (out of a total […]

Having trouble deciding where to go for college! I grew up in Ohio, but I’ve always wanted to move away—I’m originally from New England. I applied mostly to out-of-state schools and have been accepted to a few: University of Cincinnati, Umass Amherst, University of Oregon, Oregon State, Gustavus Adolphus, University […]