Schools and Colleges

Did your mental health improve significantly after graduating and starting your job? I often wonder if school was to blame for my struggles with mental well-being.

What are some common graduation traditions? As a first-generation, older student with incarcerated parents, I’m curious about the usual ways to celebrate this milestone. When do people usually take photos? How soon should I send out announcements? If I decide to have a party, should it be right after the […]

Note-Taking Techniques Hi everyone! I’m about to start college soon and I’m trying to gather some tips and strategies for effective note-taking. I’m curious to know how you all approach this—do you take notes during lectures, after class, or a different way? What do you find to be the most […]

Seeking Advice on Online Classes to Boost GPA Hello everyone, I’m a sophomore in my fourth semester, currently holding a 3.0 GPA with 12.5 credit hours. I’m aiming to raise that to a 3.2 by the end of this semester with 17.5 credit hours. At my university, each class is […]

I feel a bit uneasy about my decision to step back from my job to attend college full time. Not many people seem to support my choice to leave a retail management position and pursue my education. It sometimes feels like my decision is more of an inconvenience for others. […]

Returning to school after being away for so long feels really uncomfortable. I’ve missed so many classes that I’m unsure how to just walk back in like nothing happened. Will people ask where I’ve been? Will the teacher make a fuss about it? I honestly don’t even know how to […]

Feeling Uncertain About Switching Majors Hey everyone! I’m a first-year student currently considering a major in physics. I really enjoyed the subject in high school, which is why I chose it for my studies. However, as I enter my second semester, I find myself lacking the same passion for physics […]

Have you become a member of an honor society? I’m currently attending a community college for medical billing and outpatient coding and recently received an invitation to join Phi Theta Kappa. I’m still considering it, and I’ve spoken with a friend who has gone through the process. However, I’d love […]

What is the typical workload for a part-time student? Hi everyone! I’m gearing up for my first college experience while juggling a full-time 40-hour workweek at my 9-5 job in computer engineering. Since my employer isn’t willing to reduce my hours, I’m curious about what a typical part-time class schedule […]