Schools and Colleges

Why isn’t college organized more like a standard 8-5 job? Since graduating with my Electrical Engineering degree in 2018, I’ve been reflecting on how poorly college is structured and how it often sets the stage for normalizing unpaid overtime in salaried positions. For every 45-minute lecture, I often ended up […]

Adjusting to College: Seeking Advice As the title suggests, I’m struggling to adapt to college life. I think part of this challenge is attributable to my decision to graduate high school a year early. I’ve switched my major about three times now, and just when I think I’ve found my […]

What qualifies as an achievement, and can you provide some examples? Hi everyone, I’m applying for nursing school, and a professor who is writing a recommendation letter for me has requested a brief paragraph of my achievements. Unfortunately, I’m not sure what to include. I hold a bachelor’s degree in […]

I’m currently a 19-year-old college student feeling a bit lost about my next steps. I’m working toward my Associate’s Degree in Nursing and have completed a few courses, but I’m now trying to figure out my options. There’s also a Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN) program available, and that’s where I’m […]

Should I drop Algebra, Business, and Speech, or just one of them? I’m seriously considering it because my part-time job, combined with the constant chaos at home, has been overwhelming. For months, my mom and her boyfriend have been busy renovating the garage and packing to move, which has added […]

Subject: Request for Change of Group Members Dear Professor [Last Name], I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to discuss the group assignments for our upcoming project. I would like to express my concern about being placed with the same group members from the previous project. Unfortunately, […]

Title: Struggling with My Best Friend’s Habits Hey everyone, I could use some advice. I (19M) have a best friend (21M) who is in the same college class as me. He tends to sleep during lectures, spends a lot of time flirting with girls, and never takes notes—even after I’ve […]

Choosing Between MIS and Finance + Accounting I’m currently torn between two majors and would love some guidance. I’m contemplating Management Information Systems (MIS) versus Finance + Accounting. Could anyone share insights on which field offers better career prospects and salary potential? Additionally, which path tends to be more fulfilling […]

To regret or not to regret? As someone who thrives on social interactions, I can’t help but feel like I missed out on the true college experience. I often find myself yearning for that vibrant campus lifestyle. At my age, I know I would still fit right in—yet I can’t […]