Schools and Colleges

Should my child withdraw from a class or risk an unfavorable grade? I’m posting on behalf of my freshman child, who is currently enrolled in a 4-credit science course with a lab. They’re not achieving the grades they’d hoped for and are contemplating withdrawing. Worst-case scenario, they believe they might […]

My goals have shifted since starting college, and I’m feeling a bit lost. I initially chose to major in Mechanical Engineering because of my passion for cars and the desire to eventually start my own business. However, three years in, I’ve realized a few things: 1) I’ve gotten a glimpse […]

How can I overcome my awkwardness around professors? I’m a junior in a STEM field and generally feel comfortable socializing with my peers. However, I’m currently assisting a professor with his research, which I absolutely love, but I struggle to communicate with him. He’s a bit quirky and socially awkward, […]

Did I just spot my professor at an Open Mic? 🤔 So in my Sociology class, my professor introduced herself and shared a bit about her background. Right away, I thought she looked familiar; there’s this one distinct feature that caught my attention. She mentioned that she used to help […]

Navigating Life with a Roommate Who Vapes I have a randomly assigned roommate, and we share a small 12′ by 14′ dorm room. She has confided in me about her struggles with bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and PTSD, so I completely understand why she spends most of her time in […]

Thinking about a STEM minor alongside my business major? I’m an incoming freshman majoring in international business with a focus on Russian studies, and I’m starting to consider adding a minor to enhance my college experience. I’m particularly interested in a STEM field, but I’m unsure how beneficial it would […]

Is it frowned upon to retake a class after already passing it? I’m considering enrolling in Calculus 1 at a community college because my first experience with it was online, and I feel like I didn’t grasp the material well. If I later transfer to a four-year university with both […]

I’ve reached the halfway mark in my degree, and I’m feeling really overwhelmed about my future. I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Web Design and Development, but I’m concerned that this path might lead to a dead-end office job. I’ve been browsing job listings, and the experience requirements for […]

I really don’t want to head back to school after spending the weekend at home. Friday was rough at my student worker job, and honestly, this semester hasn’t been great overall. Now I feel like I can’t even find the motivation to get out of bed. If it were just […]