I struggle between studying to learn and studying to pass the test.

I’m caught in a dilemma between studying for understanding and studying solely to pass exams. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on this issue. At my college, there seems to be a distinct separation between genuinely learning and merely passing tests. For example, many of my lectures rely on textbooks but are […]

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A classmate refused to work on our research paper. I refuse to give him credit.

I’m facing a frustrating situation with a classmate regarding our research paper, and I’m at a crossroads about how to handle it. Just to give you some context, I’m a BPT (physiotherapy) student in my final semester. As part of my requirements, I need to complete a research seminar with […]

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Since I came to college I realized that I like being alone– is that a bad thing?

Since starting college, I’ve come to the realization that I actually enjoy being alone— is that a problem? Hi, I’m Ivy, and I wanted to share my thoughts on a recent discovery about myself. Back in high school, I had this idea that college would be all about parties, drinking, […]

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How many courses/credits would I commonly take during a four week summer session?

How many courses or credits should I expect to take during a four-week summer session? To give you some background, I’m an international student who will have just completed high school in my home country this summer. I’m considering enrolling in a college for a few weeks to gain some […]

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