Schools and Colleges

I just finished my freshman year of college. I graduated high school a year earlier than my peers and decided to attend my local CC (I need to save money). I learned a lot during this year, even though I didn’t feel as prepared as I should have been. I […]

Hi, I know this kind of not ideal, but does anyone know if it’s appropriate attend a different section without permission? I couldn’t attend my morning class, but the professor teaches another section in the evening. We don’t get any notes/slides/textbook readings so it’s sort of hard to miss and […]

I’m in a research-based class this semester that’s supposed to be flexible and student-directed. We’re expected to log 100 hours over the semester working on a research project, mostly on our own time. From the beginning, things have been extremely disorganized. We were told we’d get to pick our projects, […]

How Did You Pay for School? Navigating Funding Options for College As students prepare to embark on their college journeys, one burning question that lingers is: “How are you planning to pay for school?” This question is especially pertinent for incoming freshmen, like those who will be attending Florida A&M […]

I did community college and got two A.As back in 2021: one in English, and one in General Studies (Both with a 4.0 GPA). I didn’t know if I wanted to go back to school beyond that until about a year ago, so here I am, strongly considering going back […]

My daughter, 17 and in high school, is to receive about $70k in an inheritance upon turning 18. We are in Tennessee. We have been low income and will likely stay that way. What affects on my daughter’s chance to use financial aid or scholarships, does the inheritance have? Is […]

Thoughtful Ways to Thank Your Professor: Gift Ideas and Etiquette As the semester wraps up, many students find themselves reflecting on the positive experiences they’ve had during their courses. One of the best ways to express gratitude for a professor’s support and guidance is through a thoughtful thank you gift. […]

Almost the end of the semester and the professor lowkey has not even responded to my emails since the beginning of the semester (online course) and hasn’t graded since the first month of the semester. I’m not too worried about this class since it’s a one unit, but so frustrating. […]

In our country, college is free, im in the second year out of three years in total. First year was very succesful but now in second year i’ve lost all motivation and discipline. My plan is to take a “pause year” and complete all the subjects and classes i haven’t […]