Navigating Social Connections: Is it Okay to Follow a Fellow Student on Instagram? In today’s digital landscape, social media platforms like Instagram serve as a bridge for connecting with others, even if you haven’t met them in person. A common query that arises is whether it’s socially appropriate to follow someone you haven’t interacted with […]
Embracing the Post-Finals Slump: It’s Okay to Relax After the whirlwind of finals, it’s not uncommon to find yourself feeling utterly drained. For many students, the period right after exams can be overwhelming. You might feel the urge to stay tucked under the covers, and that’s perfectly normal. Just two days ago, you were likely […]
Surviving Long Hours of Lectures: Tips for Staying Engaged Attending hours of lectures can be quite the challenge, especially when your schedule is packed with back-to-back sessions. On certain days, I find myself sitting through as many as eight hours of lectures, with some stretching two hours each and offering only a brief ten-minute break […]
Discovering Your Free Time in College: What to Expect One of the most appealing aspects of the college experience is often touted as the abundance of free time students enjoy. Many believe that outside of attending lectures, there’s manageable coursework and ample time for personal pursuits. However, I recently chatted with an alumnus from the […]
Navigating Textbook Overload: Tips for Premed Students Do you ever feel like your textbooks are staring at you, daring you to tackle the mountain of information they hold? If you’re currently pursuing a premed path, you’re probably facing an avalanche of reading assignments that can leave you feeling a bit overwhelmed. As a premed student, […]
Navigating Future Fears: A College Student’s Reflection As a second-year college student, I often find myself grappling with a palpable sense of unease about the future—both my own and that of our nation. The pressure to excel academically is already overwhelming, and the weight of uncertain times only adds to my concern. With graduation on […]
Facing the Reality of “Rate My Professor” Reviews: A Student’s Journey As a biology major gearing up for my upper-level courses, I’ve found myself in a puzzling situation. The professor whose class I need to enroll in comes with a reputation that can only be described as universally negative on “Rate My Professor.” His section […]
Understanding the Impact of Failing a Class Facing the possibility of failing a class can be an incredibly stressful experience, especially if you’re feeling uncertain about the consequences it might have on your academic journey. While it’s natural to feel upset about not passing, it’s important to take a step back and evaluate the situation […]
Embracing Your Own Pace: Navigating Community College Classes As a freshman in your second semester, it’s not uncommon to question your course load and productivity—especially when comparing yourself to others. If you find yourself feeling guilty for taking only three classes at community college, rest assured that you are not alone in this sentiment. Many […]
Embracing a New Chapter: My Return to University at 31 As I prepare to step back into the university environment tomorrow, a whirlwind of emotions is swirling inside me. At 31, it’s been quite some time since I last set foot in a lecture hall, and I can’t help but feel a tinge of nervousness. […]