Schools and Colleges

Title: Balancing Passion and Major Requirements Hi everyone! I’m new to this subreddit and have a question that’s been on my mind lately. As an incoming freshman, I’m curious about the flexibility in choosing classes during my first year. Can I select any courses I like (similar to high school), […]

I finally managed to get through to my parents about how outrageously expensive college has become. My mom attended an in-state four-year university in the early 80s, and my dad received a full-ride scholarship in the late 2000s (he went back to school later in life). They kept discouraging me […]

Is anyone else feeling insecure about not measuring up to other students’ accomplishments? I’m a sophomore, and honestly, I feel pretty average. I lack internship experience, impressive extracurriculars, or leadership roles. I do have a decent GPA, but maintaining it while juggling a part-time job leaves me mentally exhausted. I […]

Are students losing their literacy skills? I’m currently in my second year of community college after an eight-year break following high school. This week, I experienced my first group project with classmates, and I was taken aback to see that more than half of them seemed nearly illiterate. All of […]

Should I Finish This Semester or Delay My Graduation? Hey everyone, I’m pursuing my master’s in business economics and am expecting to graduate in a year. I initially chose to focus on Strategy and International Business, but I’m starting to have second thoughts and wish I’d opted for the Digital […]

Should I Add a Double Major in Math? I’m currently in my second year of college majoring in atmospheric science with a focus on climatology. I’ve discovered that by taking just one more semester, I could complete a second major in applied math. If I choose not to pursue the […]

Where can I find the best financial offers? Hello everyone! I’m trying to plan for my college journey. I’m leaning towards attending the University of Idaho for computer science, where I’ll be paying approximately $4,000 a year after scholarships and grants. After my first year, I aim to earn either […]

Feeling Isolated in College I’m struggling with the feeling of not having friends right now. It’s already the second semester of my freshman year, and while I connected with many people during the first semester, only a few have stuck around. I currently have three close friends, one of whom […]

What would you do in this situation? Here’s the scenario: I’m currently enrolled in a specific class where the professor is somewhat decent, but the teaching methods leave much to be desired. During lectures, they tend to cover broad and vague topics about “being a better college student.” While some […]