Advice on College Debt Hi everyone! I’m excited to announce that I’ll be starting my journey at GCU this spring. However, I’m concerned about the potential debt I’ll be taking on. I anticipate graduating from my four-year program with around $50,000 in debt. Do you think that’s too much for […]
Read MoreIs it okay to cry in school?
Is it acceptable to cry at school? I’m a 14-year-old non-binary student, and I’ve found myself in tears during my first-period class four times this week—Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and now today. It all started when I saw a flyer about mental health resources, which really hit me hard. On top […]
Read MoreAm I okay?
Am I alright? I have a financial aid appointment on March 11. I need to create a FAFSA account and complete the financial aid forms for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 school years, as well as a federal loan application. How long does it typically take to set up a FAFSA […]
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School Fools What had your parents on speed dial?
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PreCalc Help Needed (Posting on behalf of my daughter) Hello everyone! I’m an 18-year-old sophomore at a community college. For my sophomore year of high school, I was homeschooled, and then I completed a more relaxed online program to finish my junior year. I enrolled in precalc when I first […]
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Substitute Teacher Experience Back in my sophomore year, I had a substitute teacher who was in his 30s or 40s, and he was genuinely one of the best subs we ever had because he was so approachable. One day, I approached him with what I thought was a silly question. […]
Read MoreMy classes are a bit silly
Here’s a fun rewrite of your post: My classes are a bit of a circus! Here’s the lineup that adds to the silliness: Period 1 (Math): Our math teachers barely cover the material, and when they do, it’s just a few slides on a slideshow. Somehow, we’re expected to absorb […]
Read MoreI just need a break from people
I really need some time to myself. I’m feeling overwhelmed by how often I’m around my roommate’s friends every weekend. It started off as occasional hangouts, but now it feels like I’m being pulled into social outings and dinner plans every weekend. I’m just tired of eating out and would […]
Read MoreI kinda feel bad about this but…
I feel a bit guilty about this, but I made a commitment to help out with tech after having to sit out of the last play due to my dentist appointments. Now, I’m just really not feeling motivated to do it for the upcoming show. I promised a friend I […]
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