Schools and Colleges

Considering a Major Change Hey everyone! I’m currently a first-year student majoring in physics. I loved physics in high school, which inspired my decision to pursue it here. However, as I enter my second semester, I’m starting to lose that passion I once had for it. The teaching style of […]

Did you join an honor society? I’m currently attending a community college for medical billing and outpatient coding, and I recently received an invitation to Phi Theta Kappa. I’m still considering it and have spoken with a friend who has gone through the process, but I’d love to hear your […]

What is the typical workload for a part-time student? Hi everyone! I’m preparing to start college for the first time while currently working a steady 40-hour, 9 to 5 job in computer engineering, which is directly related to my field of study. I want to pursue my degree but my […]

Classmate Continually Interrupts Professor I’m enrolled in a three-hour class that meets once a week, and one of my classmates has a habit of interrupting the professor. Their interruptions range from offering unsolicited opinions—while not offensive or inappropriate—to suggesting alternative words for the professor’s sentences, often while the professor is […]

Has anyone here started grad school (master’s program) a couple of years after completing their undergraduate degree? Hi, I’m seeking some advice and motivation to consider pursuing my master’s. I’m a 26-year-old male and graduated a little over two years ago with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Initially, I […]

Struggling in Class Hey everyone, I’m a 25-year-old female conservation biology sophomore, returning to school for my second semester since 2020. I’m facing a tough situation: I’m currently failing my first-ever class, and it’s really weighing on me. The professor hasn’t been very engaging, and the focus is mainly on […]

Feeling Conflicted About My Major — What Should I Do? I enrolled in university with the intention of earning a degree in business administration. I accepted that, even if I didn’t particularly love the subject, my job would eventually support my passions outside of school. However, during my first semester, […]

Is it acceptable to take fewer classes each semester and extend my time in college? I plan to attend medical school after completing four years at a traditional university, and I want to maintain strong grades. However, I’m concerned about how this might impact my med school applications. Will admissions […]

Struggling in Class I’ve been facing challenges in class with staying focused and absorbing the lectures. Despite my efforts to pay attention, I often find it hard to recall what was taught. On top of that, I tend to procrastinate when it’s time to study and complete assignments. Does anyone […]