The Pressure to Perform: Are We Sacrificing Sleep for Success? In today’s fast-paced educational landscape, it’s not uncommon to hear about students pushing themselves to the limit in order to excel. Recently, a friend of mine, who is a dedicated grader, was sharing their experience of managing an overwhelming workload. Balancing responsibilities like grading assignments, […]
Navigating Roommate Dynamics: Finding Balance in Shared Spaces Living with a roommate can be an enriching experience, but sometimes it presents unique challenges. As a sophomore at a college on the East Coast, I’ve encountered a situation that many students face: a roommate who hardly ever leaves her room. Initially, our relationship was friendly, but […]
The Reading Dilemma: Are Students Really Keeping Up? As the semester kicks off, many students find themselves buried under a mountain of reading assignments. This was certainly the case for a recent class I attended, where our professor assigned an overwhelming 200 pages from six different papers—all due the following week. Honestly, it’s hard not […]
Navigating Awkward Situations: To Switch Classes or Not? Hello everyone, I hope you’re all doing well! I find myself in a bit of a dilemma and could use your insights. As a third-year student, I’ve just received my class roster, and it turns out that one of my classmates is someone I had an uncomfortable […]
Navigating Titles: Should You Call Your Professors “Professor Lastname”? When it comes to addressing your college instructors, it can sometimes feel a bit daunting to determine which title you should use. Is it acceptable to refer to all of your professors as “Professor Lastname”? Let’s dive into this common yet often puzzling question. In academia, […]
Title: Navigating the Financial Challenges of Starting College: Seeking Solutions As I approach my 20th birthday and prepare for my college journey next month, the weight of financial stress is becoming increasingly overwhelming. My family situation is complex; my parents have been distant and abusive, leaving me to navigate these challenges largely on my own. […]
Embracing a New Identity: Choosing a Different Name in College Starting college is an exciting chapter in life, filled with new adventures and opportunities for self-discovery. If you’re feeling uncertain about your name—perhaps because it’s difficult to pronounce or doesn’t resonate with your identity—you might be considering going by a different name during this new […]
Embracing Sobriety on a Friday Night: Creative Ways to Stay Engaged As the weekend rolls around, the anticipation of Friday night often comes hand-in-hand with thoughts of socializing, drinks, and the vibrant nightlife that many college towns portray. However, for those of us choosing to stay sober, the challenge can sometimes feel steep—especially when surrounded […]
The Realities of Community College: A Two-Sided Perspective As a high school student contemplating your future, the decision between attending a community college or a traditional four-year university can be daunting. There’s a mixed chorus of opinions surrounding community college, leading you to wonder: Is it really as negative as some portray it to be? […]
Balancing University Life and Family: A Guide to Communicating with Your Mom Transitioning into university life can be a challenging yet exciting experience. If you’re currently living on campus, you might find yourself caught between your academic commitments and your family’s expectations. This is a common scenario faced by many first-year students, especially when it […]