Schools and Colleges

I haven’t been able to make friends in my class after two years—does that mean it’s too late? Are there alternative ways to connect with classmates?

To everyone balancing work and college, I admire you. I’m exhausted to my core, but I know it will pay off in the long run. I truly appreciate all of you, and when the going gets tough, just hold onto your reasons for putting in this effort—be it achieving financial […]

Check out the size of the desk I’ll be using for my Calc III final. Seriously, what is this?

Here’s what could happen if you’re caught cheating: I never anticipated sharing this story, but here we are. As we all know, online classes have been particularly challenging this semester, and my chemistry course has been a nightmare. The average test scores are hovering around 20%-30%, and I usually score […]

Navigating a commitment to a college that doesn’t resonate with you can be tough. I’ve found myself in a situation where I had to choose a college I’m not enthusiastic about primarily due to location and finances. It’s disheartening, especially when people ask me why I didn’t pick a school […]

Is it possible to withdraw from a class halfway through the semester? I’m currently enrolled in four classes: three in-person and one online. I had to take Statistics online because the in-person section was full, and my advisor recommended it for my major. Unfortunately, the online format is really challenging […]

I’m struggling with feelings of inadequacy as I approach college. I’ve come to the realization that my previous approach to studying was about chasing grades instead of genuinely learning and growing my understanding. When faced with challenging material, I often resorted to memorizing rules or answers just to get through […]

Title: Unexpected Class Withdrawal Right before Spring Break, I discovered I could no longer access my class modules. The day after, I received an email from the Registration/Retention office informing me that I had been dropped from the class—apparently by the instructor. When I followed up for details, they confirmed […]

An old friend thinks I’ve sold out for dedicating the past four years to my degree. I (30 M) just got into a frustrating conversation where a guy I once considered my best friend called me a “white bitch” and accused me of selling out because I don’t go out […]