Hey guys, so spring term just ended and I was going through my schools portal to check my final grades now that I cannot access the individual class to check my grade as it has been closed. I received my grades for the other courses I did take, however, for […]
Read MoreAcademic Suspension
My daughter joined a public university in 2021. She got suspended (2025 Jan) after 2 academic probations and she hid all of this from us (fearing disappointing us and thinking she can avoid suspension ). She plans to seek medical help to address her struggles before going back to the […]
Read MoreIs it worth getting an apartment instead of living in the dorms if I can afford it?
I’m going into my second year of college, and I’m debating whether to stay in the dorms again or move into an off-campus apartment. I lived in the dorms last year and while it was convenient, it was also noisy, cramped, and honestly just kind of exhausting being surrounded by […]
Read MoreMy mom emailed my professor…
Some background: I received a very generous opportunity to travel to another country for a summer program pertaining to my degree completely free of charge at the recommendation of one of my professors. I am extremely grateful, as I would not have been financially able to do this were it […]
Read MoreAny other college students with no plans for the summer?
I know I should be happy that the semester’s almost over but I’m literally dreading this summer. I have nothing lined up. Didn’t secure an internship, research or anything useful for my future. I’ve worked at shitty fast food jobs for the past 3 summers and I don’t think I […]
Read MoreThe reminder to “be respectful” in online class discussion posts
I’ve spent the last 2 years taking a full time courseload of online asynchronous classes with discussion posts. In every class, the syllabus contains a section on respectful online discourse in the discussion posts. Each discussion post itself contains a reminder to be civil to one’s classmates. I’ve never seen […]
Read MoreAm I wrong for being on unemployment pay while in school?
In my junior year of bachelor’s, and been working part/full time the entire time so far, living at home, and taking out loans for school. About 2 weeks ago I lost my job due to staffing issues. I’m able to get unemployment at about the same pay I would make […]
Read MoreHow can I afford college with virtually no financial aid?
For context I’m a 21 year old who graduated in 2022. My parents refuse to help me pay for college and will not co-sign loans. I really want to go into classics and archeology, but the only university in my state that offers that program is $72k a year. I’m […]
Read MoreI never understood why cooking or having a mini kitchen is prohibited in college dorms.
Understanding the Prohibition of Cooking in College Dorms: A Comprehensive Look As a college student navigating the complexities of dorm life, one question that often arises among residents is: Why is cooking, or even having a mini-kitchen, prohibited in college dorms? While many students long for the ability to whip […]
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