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Is anyone else experiencing this?

Could a computer science minor be advantageous for a biology major? That’s essentially what I’m wondering. As a freshman interested in genetics, I know my focus could shift as I progress. With the growing integration of technology in the biological sciences, I’m concerned that my skills might become outdated in […]

I’m feeling really lost and unsupported by my mom. She often wakes me up yelling and venting her frustrations about how selfish I am. She’s constantly critiquing my choice to pursue a degree in interior design, claiming it’s a waste of time and that I only picked it to avoid […]

Feeling Overwhelmed as Graduation Approaches I’m really struggling with the realization that my college experience has felt like a waste, and graduation is looming just two months away. I chose this school mainly for its proximity to my home (which is quite a distance from everything) and the fact that […]

I’m starting to question if I’m on the right path. Back in high school, I always dreamed of attending college, but my grades held me back. After graduating, I worked at Walgreens until I turned 20. Feeling stuck, I joined the US Marine Corps, but unfortunately, I was dismissed during […]

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I’m grappling with the challenge of studying for real understanding versus just getting through tests. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on this issue a lot. At my college, there’s a stark distinction between passing exams and truly engaging with the material. Take my lectures, for instance: they often rely heavily on […]

630 days to go! Is anyone else counting down? It’s the only thing keeping my motivation up right now. Once May hits, it’ll be just one more year! At 28, I feel like I should have this wrapped up already. I’ve got a great part-time work-from-home job, but taking it […]

Big Changes Ahead: My Journey After Dropping Out At 23, I recently made the decision to drop out of college after realizing that accounting wasn’t for me. I had just moved onto campus this semester, and it became clear that I wanted to explore different paths. I’m now interested in […]