Schools and Colleges

Classmate Frequently Distracting the Professor I’m currently enrolled in a three-hour weekly class, and one of my classmates consistently interrupts the professor. Their disruptions range from sharing unsolicited opinions (not rude or bizarre, just comments that aren’t necessary) to suggesting alternative words for sentences—often while the professor is still speaking. […]

Has anyone here started grad school (master’s) a few years after completing their undergrad? Hi everyone! I’m seeking some guidance and motivation to consider pursuing my master’s degree. I’m a 26-year-old male who graduated just over two years ago with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. After graduating, my initial […]

Struggling in Class Hey everyone, I’m a 25-year-old female studying conservation biology, currently a sophomore. This is my second semester back in school since 2020, and I’m facing a tough challenge—I’m failing my first class. I’m feeling really down about it. The professor isn’t very engaging, and the course mainly […]

Struggling with My Passion for Communications and Feeling Lost I started university with the intention of earning a degree in business administration. I thought that even if I wasn’t particularly passionate about it, my future job would support the things I enjoy. That seemed like a reasonable plan until I […]

Is it acceptable to take fewer classes each semester, even if it means extending my time in college? I plan to attend medical school after my four years at a traditional university, and I want to maintain good grades. Would taking fewer classes impact my application? Will medical schools view […]

Struggling in Class I’m finding it difficult to focus during lectures and absorb the material. Even when I make an effort to pay attention, I often can’t recall what was discussed. Additionally, I tend to procrastinate when it comes to studying and completing homework assignments. What can I do to […]

Struggling to Stay Focused in Class – Seeking Advice Hi everyone, I’m Miguel, a 19-year-old cinema student from Portugal, and I’m reaching out because I really need some guidance. I have ADHD and Autism, which significantly impacts my attention span. Ironically, I was an avid reader as a child, but […]

I recently received a Pell Grant, but I’m seriously considering withdrawing from the semester. What financial impact might this have on me? Hi everyone! I’m currently nine weeks into a 16-week semester, and I’ve attended all my classes and am doing well. After earning my associate degree last semester, some […]

Has anyone here experienced losing a parent while in college? I’m going through a really tough time and feeling quite unfortunate. It seems like most people don’t lose their parents until they are in their 50s or 60s, and this situation just feels so unfair. I look at my friends, […]