Schools and Colleges

How do I cope with the late realization that my thesis is not as strong as I thought? I’ve been working on my undergraduate thesis for just over a year now, and until recently, I felt proud of the progress we were making. Our topic in computational musicology was quite […]

Should I cover my child’s tuition for sports or opt for community college? I’m in a bit of a dilemma. My child has received offers from colleges to play sports, which is fantastic! However, the tuition is a hefty $32,000 a year, and unfortunately, we (the parents) can’t afford that […]

What happens to my financial aid and loans if I fail the semester? I’ve been dealing with some significant mental health challenges and, unfortunately, I’m not doing well in my classes. Most of my tuition is covered by financial aid and a small loan. If I fail, will I need […]

Subject: Thank You and an Update! Hi [Professor’s Name], I hope this message finds you well! I wanted to reach out to express my heartfelt thanks for the letter of recommendation you wrote for my application to grad school in speech pathology. I’m excited to share that I’ve been accepted! […]

Am I being judged for raising my hand in class? I usually participate a lot in my classes, so I’ve started raising my hand to signal that I want to speak. I believe it’s a respectful way to engage and allows others a chance to contribute as well. However, I’ve […]

Looking for suggestions for my daily commute… I have a 50-minute commute to college each day, and I’m hoping to steer clear of staring at my phone the whole time. I’m not necessarily looking to be super productive; I just want some relaxing or fun activities that don’t involve screens. […]

Attention dorm residents! How do you access water? Do you stock up on bottled water in your fridges, or is that too expensive? Do you fill your water bottles from the bathroom faucet? Or do you have to trek down five flights of stairs just to refill? I’m curious to […]

Dealing with a Challenging Statistics Professor I’m currently facing a tough situation in my advanced applied statistics course. As a transfer student in my final year of business school, I’ve had to adjust my course schedule, which is why I’m tackling this class now, even though it’s typically taken in […]

How do you cope with homesickness? I’ve been missing home-cooked meals lately, especially since it’s been nearly a month since I was last home. City food just doesn’t do it for me. 😔 What strategies do you all use to handle this situation?