College Expectations I’m currently enrolled in an online college program, and I’m unsure how it compares to on-campus experiences. I anticipated that it would resemble high school and middle school, where teachers explain concepts and assign us independent work and tests. However, it seems that online learning involves a lot […]
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Subject: Seeking Guidance and Support for Future Courses Hi [Professor’s Name], I hope this message finds you well. I want to take a moment to acknowledge my struggles in your class this semester. Unfortunately, I’ve faced significant personal challenges that have impacted my ability to keep up with assignments and […]
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I’m feeling lost about my college journey. I started this year as a double major in Medicine and AI, but I often feel out of sync with my chosen path. I picked these majors mainly to meet family and societal expectations, but I’m realizing that college—especially med school—can be overly […]
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Considering Attending College a Year Early I’m currently in my sophomore year of high school, and since I have a summer birthday, I’m on the younger side at 15. I’ve been contemplating the idea of skipping my senior year to start college, a suggestion that came from a teacher who […]
Read MoreHow to prepare to go back to college?
Seeking Tips for Returning to College Hi everyone, I’m looking for advice and resources as I prepare to return to college. I graduated high school in 2021 but have dropped out of college twice. Now, I’m planning to give it another shot, but I feel academically behind and can barely […]
Read MoreComputer Information Systems degree advice
Advice on Pursuing a Computer Information Systems Degree I’m currently studying for a degree in Computer Information Systems, with a minor in Computer Science. As I approach my last year, I’m finding it challenging to determine my career path after graduation. How does the job outlook look for graduates in […]
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Psychologist: Choosing the Right Degree When Psychology Isn’t an Option My daughter is set to start dual enrollment this fall. Thanks to her homeschooling, she can fulfill many of the BA requirements at our local state college. She’s expressed an interest in becoming a psychologist, but unfortunately, there’s no four-year […]
Read Moreis a W better than an F in your transcript?
Is a Withdrawal (W) Better Than an F on My Transcript? Hey everyone, I’m in a bit of a dilemma and could use some advice. Is it better to withdraw from a class or risk getting an F? I’ve been maintaining a solid 3.7 GPA, but one of my professors […]
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Considering Dropping a Class Hey everyone! I’m a sophomore at a top 50 university in the U.S., majoring in health science with a minor in public health and biology. Last semester, I dropped my economics class since I discovered I already had the credit, but that resulted in a W […]
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