Schools and Colleges

Experiencing Hand Pain—What Are My Options? I’ve been dealing with a ganglion cyst on the inside of my wrist on my dominant hand for over a year. Typically, it’s painless, and if I do feel discomfort, it usually fades quickly. However, yesterday the pain intensified significantly. I thought it would […]

Navigating Three Summer Classes – Seeking Advice/Support Hi everyone! I’m in a bit of a tough spot. This summer, I’m enrolled in three classes: two independent studies and one education course. Honestly, I’d prefer not to take on this load, but it feels like there’s a lot of pressure to […]

Is College Right for Me? Hey everyone, This is my first time posting here, and I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed. As a second-semester sophomore who completed all my general education requirements early, I recently decided to pursue a dual major. However, I’m starting to feel like college is adding more […]

Dealing with noisemaking roommates I share my space with five others, and I usually wind down around 10-11 PM. Unfortunately, they like to stay up and chat, and it seeps through my headphones. I’m looking for recommendations on truly soundproof headphones or other strategies to help block out the noise. […]

Pursuing a Second Undergraduate Degree I currently major in Biotechnology, but I’ve realized that lab work and the Biology/STEM field aren’t where my true interests lie. Honestly, I didn’t put in much effort during my studies and now I feel ill-equipped with skills. My choice of major was heavily influenced […]

Juggling Full-Time: Apprenticeship and University As a film and media student, finding a job in this industry can be challenging since it often doesn’t carry the same prestige as other fields. To enhance my CV, I’m focused on gaining valuable work experience, as I want to build connections and seize […]

Struggling with the Foreign Language Requirement (A&S) I’m facing a challenge with my foreign language requirement for graduation. I only need one more semester of Latin, but I can’t seem to make it work. I typically grasp languages well at first, but when it comes to putting everything together, I […]

Maximizing My College Experience I’m currently in my second semester as a freshman, and while things have been going well, I feel like I haven’t really grown much as a student or as an individual this past semester. I’m eager to make the most out of my college journey, but […]

Advice on Withdrawing from a Math Class (and How to Talk to My Parents) I’m facing a tough decision about potentially withdrawing from a math class. After failing it previously, I wanted to approach it differently this time. Unfortunately, it seems I’m encountering the same challenges because the teaching style […]