I’m doing the bare minimum for my degree (non traditional student)

I’m currently putting in minimal effort towards my degree as a non-traditional student. At 28, I’ve been taking classes part-time on and off since I was 21, often dropping out and taking breaks. After working various office jobs, it became clear that advancing my career without a college degree would […]

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Grades

Subject: Request for Academic Assistance Hello, During the last marking period, I faced a challenging situation that greatly impacted my ability to attend school. I have an ongoing domestic violence case, which, although not directly against me, has created a dangerous environment that prevented me from attending classes. Despite this, […]

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I’m so cross

I’m really frustrated right now. I suffer from migraines and have a medication that stops them, but it has to be taken right away. When I first got this medication, I spoke with my school about carrying it with me since it needs to be taken immediately. Normally, medications are […]

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Seems college degree credential more sought after than actually knowing anything.

It often feels like a college degree is valued more than actual knowledge or skills. Is it just me, or does it seem that a degree on a resume primarily serves to keep it from being discarded right away? It seems that employers prioritize the credential over genuine understanding or […]

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Studying Tips

Study Strategies Needed I’m a 9th grader and I recently finished a semester with an average of 83% (an A) and I’m currently at around 90% (an A+). While these grades are decent, I feel they don’t reflect my true potential. I put a lot of effort into studying to […]

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