Feeling Overwhelmed I’m currently working toward my bachelor’s degree in illustration, and I just started my first week in an art history course called “Art Historical Methods and Theories.” We have a textbook for our assigned reading and multiple articles that our professor has asked us to read in preparation […]
Read MoreProfessors inviting you to join their department majors
Professors Reaching Out to Join Their Departments As a junior in my undergraduate studies, I’ve now received emails from three different professors this semester inviting me to consider their majors, like English and Economics. It’s encouraging to hear this, but I’m also curious about the reasons behind their outreach. Is […]
Read MoreHow did you pick a Grad school?
What influenced your decision when choosing a graduate school? Additionally, how did you go about finding a professor you wanted to collaborate with?
Read MoreIs it better to complete my degree late to focus on directed study my final semester?
Should I extend my graduation to focus on my final semester’s directed study? I’m a 20-year-old junior majoring in the biosciences in the USA. After losing a close family member during my freshman year, I had to reduce my course load to 12 units, the minimum for full-time status at […]
Read MoreHow are you supposed to make college work with no support system??
How are you expected to navigate college without a support system? I’m 22 years old, living in my own apartment, and trying to finish a degree after taking a significant break for personal reasons. To keep up with my living expenses, I have to work full-time, which is incredibly challenging. […]
Read MoreCan I give my undergrad research office director’s office number to my parents?
Subject: Seeking Advice: Sharing Contact Info for Conference Trip Hi everyone, I’ll be attending an undergraduate conference soon and I won’t know any of the other students from my university. I’ve chatted with the director of the undergraduate research office and the conference coordinator a few times. My parents are […]
Read MoreAny other science majors considering career in federal gov?
Are any fellow science majors thinking about a career in the federal government? I’m graduating soon and have been considering applying for federal positions, but the Trump administration’s widespread employee firings are causing me to rethink that path. I’ve also thought about pursuing graduate school in the sciences, but it […]
Read MoreHow to Make Friends in College, A Guide
How to Make Friends in College: A Comprehensive Guide I decided to create this post after noticing many young people, especially in this subreddit and others, struggling to make connections in this digital age. I recently wrote a long response to someone facing this dilemma, and while that post was […]
Read MoreHow do I create my career path/career planing?
How do I create a career path/plan? (I apologize if this isn’t the right subreddit for this.) I’m looking to pursue a career in the medical field, but I’m unsure how to structure my plan. Coming from a family that primarily works in trades, I don’t have anyone to turn […]
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