M17 autistic here, worried my future roommate will find me weird even if I try to be a good roommate

I’m a 17-year-old autistic person, and I’ve been feeling anxious about my future roommate situation in college. I’m worried that they might find me strange, even if I do my best to be a considerate roommate. I’ve had some challenging experiences with others calling me weird due to my habits […]

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A senior sent me an email eager to chat about my advocacy project after my lecture, then hasn’t replied in days to me. How long is typical to wait for a reply from a college student in the week before spring break?

A college senior reached out to me via email, excited to discuss my advocacy project after my lecture, but I haven’t heard back in several days. How long should I typically wait for a response from a college student in the week leading up to spring break? I’m a grad […]

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Jealousy and school

Navigating Jealousy in School Lately, it feels as if life is playing a cruel trick on me, as if I’m merely here for its entertainment. I’ve always dreamed of being the valedictorian and, day in and day out, I strive with everything I have. Yet, no matter how hard I […]

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