Schools and Colleges

I’m feeling overwhelmed and scared. I’m 18 and currently attending HCC. I managed to pass most of my classes last semester, except for a math class designed for those who didn’t pass the TSIA. Now that I’m in my second semester, I’m struggling and on the brink of failing all […]

Advice on College? I have so many different tags I could use for this post, but what I really want to express comes from a place of mental health. I’m 19, and I took a year off after high school. For some context, I’m from Europe and I’m also neurodivergent […]

I’m in my final semester of college and taking a part-time schedule, which includes a vocal lesson and a course on Digital Signal Processing—my last requirement for graduation. I was looking forward to this class, as it’s in an area I’m really passionate about, but my grades have been disappointing, […]

Roommate Dilemma: Seeking Advice Hey everyone, I could really use some advice on a situation with my roommate. My boyfriend and I attend different colleges, which are about 2.5 hours apart. He lives in a dorm situated in a less-than-safe area, so when we spend time together, he usually comes […]

I’m 21 and have been through a lot after battling cancer. Initially, I was set on becoming a veterinarian, but I switched my path to premed. However, after facing numerous challenges with my GPA and graduation timeline during and after my cancer treatment, I’m feeling really burnt out. I made […]

I’m currently dealing with a major family emergency and I’m feeling anxious about asking for an extension on an assignment. Late Sunday night (just two days ago), I had to rush my mom to the ER due to severe chest pain, coughing up blood, and difficulty breathing. Doctors discovered that […]

For those of you who started college undecided, how did you go about choosing your major? I’m a freshman who initially enrolled for theater and creative writing, but after some reflection, I found myself uncertain and became undecided. Throughout this fall and spring semester, I’ve explored a variety of fun […]

What to Expect at an Internship Fair? Hi everyone! I’m a sophomore in college and tomorrow is my first internship fair. As a first-generation student, I don’t have anyone to consult about this, so I’m looking for guidance. What should I expect when I get there? How do I approach […]

Thinking about returning to college after struggling previously? I’m considering going back to school, but I’m anxious about my past performance—I didn’t do well during my first attempt and spent a lot of time on academic probation due to failing a few classes. I dropped out at 20, and now […]