Why Do College Business Professors Seem Out of Touch and Ineffective in Teaching Real Business Skills? This spring, I was approached by a mid-tier state university in my town, looking for a small business to provide their students with hands-on experience in a real-world environment. Many of these students come […]
Read MoreGood questions to ask on a tour?
What questions should I ask during my college tour? I received my acceptance to my dream college in late February, and I have an orientation and campus tour scheduled for next Thursday! To make the most of the experience, I’m looking for advice on what questions I should be asking […]
Read MoreWhat are my options with a psychology major?
Exploring Career Options with a Psychology Major Hi everyone! I’m a freshman at community college and have recently chosen to major in psychology (B.A.). I’m excited about this decision, but I’m still figuring out my career path. I’ve thought about various majors, but psychology truly resonates with me because of […]
Read MoreCurious Abt what jobs for a mech engineering and public policy major
Exploring Career Options for Mechanical Engineering and Public Policy Majors I’m interested in pursuing both mechanical engineering (or biomedical engineering) and public policy. I’ve come across some job opportunities, such as positions within the Department of State, but I’m curious about other potential career paths that combine these fields. What […]
Read MoreJust got an email from my university that all Fulbright information sessions are cancelled
I just received an email from my university notifying me that all Fulbright information sessions have been canceled. I was looking forward to attending one to gather information and kick-start my application process. Disappointed!
Read MoreReturning to College
Returning to College I recently made the decision to return to school after taking a year off to reflect on my goals. I’m excited to share that I’ve been accepted into the university I applied to! I just need to complete two more courses at a community college before transferring […]
Read MoreDoes anyone else not take notes?
Has anyone else found that they don’t take notes during class? Am I the only one who performs better by not jotting things down? For me, note-taking can be really time-consuming. I find I learn and comprehend the material more effectively by simply reading or watching it, rather than writing […]
Read MoreProfessor made an error in the due date, what should I do?
What should I do about a mistake my professor made with the due date? In my sports media course, the syllabus clearly states that all assignments are due on Fridays by 11:59 PM. However, when I logged into Blackboard, I saw that one of our two assignments due tonight has […]
Read MoreWhat do you reasonably say to fellow classmates when you got higher grades/passed the class and they didn’t?
How should you approach classmates when you’ve received higher grades or passed a class, and they haven’t? As I try to be more social, I’ve noticed a significant challenge in navigating these situations. It feels uncomfortable to say something like, “I’m sorry to hear you didn’t pass O Chem 1,” […]
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