Schools and Colleges

Connecting with Others in the Dorms I recently switched to a new dorm last week because of some health concerns. This place has 8 floors, each with study rooms, but I’ve mainly met a few girls who are more into partying and drugs, which isn’t my scene. I’m really hoping […]

Double Major or Master’s Degree? Hello everyone! I’m considering pursuing a double major in economics and computer science. After diving deep into research, I’ve realized that this combination could really expand my opportunities. I’m genuinely passionate about computer science and have recently discovered an interest in economics. That said, I’ve […]

NelNet Credit Balance Help I financed my classes for the current semester back in January for a total of $1.3k, paying $660 upfront and planning to pay $330 over the next two months for the balance. At the end of February, I decided to pursue trade school instead and dropped […]

Struggling to Make Friends in College As a non-traditional transfer student from a community college in Texas, I made the leap to a four-year university at 23. Now, in my final semester, I find myself feeling like I’ve fallen short in the friendship department. So far, I’ve only managed to […]

Certain student loan repayment plans have been put on hold. Here’s what borrowers need to understand.

Seeking Advice for a Fresh Start I started college at 17 right after high school, but now at 20, I’ve dropped out of two colleges—first transferring from one to another, and then landing on academic probation at the second. I’m looking for guidance on how to turn things around. I’ve […]

Best Careers for Those with Limited Resources I’m not sure if this is the right subreddit for my post, but I’m feeling overwhelmed by life’s uncertainties and would appreciate any advice from those who might have faced similar challenges. Here’s my situation: I’m 23, have a high school diploma, and […]

Making Friends After the First Week Hey everyone! I’m a college student from the Philippines and I’m finding it a bit challenging to connect with others who don’t share my interests. On top of that, many of my classmates excel in our subjects, while I often feel like I’m just […]

I’m feeling like a fraud, and it doesn’t seem like just imposter syndrome. As an international student pursuing a STEM degree in the UK, I often question my achievements. On paper, I maintain a 4.0 GPA, but it feels like luck has been my only ally throughout my academic journey. […]