Schools and Colleges

I’m in my final semester of college and taking a part-time schedule, which includes a vocal lesson and a course on Digital Signal Processing—my last requirement for graduation. I was looking forward to this class, as it’s in an area I’m really passionate about, but my grades have been disappointing, […]

Roommate Dilemma: Seeking Advice Hey everyone, I could really use some advice on a situation with my roommate. My boyfriend and I attend different colleges, which are about 2.5 hours apart. He lives in a dorm situated in a less-than-safe area, so when we spend time together, he usually comes […]

I’m 21 and have been through a lot after battling cancer. Initially, I was set on becoming a veterinarian, but I switched my path to premed. However, after facing numerous challenges with my GPA and graduation timeline during and after my cancer treatment, I’m feeling really burnt out. I made […]

I’m currently dealing with a major family emergency and I’m feeling anxious about asking for an extension on an assignment. Late Sunday night (just two days ago), I had to rush my mom to the ER due to severe chest pain, coughing up blood, and difficulty breathing. Doctors discovered that […]

For those of you who started college undecided, how did you go about choosing your major? I’m a freshman who initially enrolled for theater and creative writing, but after some reflection, I found myself uncertain and became undecided. Throughout this fall and spring semester, I’ve explored a variety of fun […]

What to Expect at an Internship Fair? Hi everyone! I’m a sophomore in college and tomorrow is my first internship fair. As a first-generation student, I don’t have anyone to consult about this, so I’m looking for guidance. What should I expect when I get there? How do I approach […]

Thinking about returning to college after struggling previously? I’m considering going back to school, but I’m anxious about my past performance—I didn’t do well during my first attempt and spent a lot of time on academic probation due to failing a few classes. I dropped out at 20, and now […]

Feeling Stressed by My Professor Hey everyone, my girlfriend asked me to share this on her behalf, and any advice would be much appreciated. “I’m currently in my last semester of college, enrolled in a 4 credit hour course that I need to pass with at least a B to […]

Is it true that my name can’t be included in the recommendation letter? I’ve been applying for scholarships, and one local scholarship requires recommendation letters. However, I noticed that they state if my name appears in the letter or the file name, it won’t be accepted. All of my letters […]