Schools and Colleges

Making Friends After the First Week Hey everyone! I’m a college student from the Philippines and I’m finding it a bit challenging to connect with others who don’t share my interests. On top of that, many of my classmates excel in our subjects, while I often feel like I’m just […]

I’m feeling like a fraud, and it doesn’t seem like just imposter syndrome. As an international student pursuing a STEM degree in the UK, I often question my achievements. On paper, I maintain a 4.0 GPA, but it feels like luck has been my only ally throughout my academic journey. […]

Online Summer General Chemistry II Course Hey everyone! I need to take General Chemistry II this summer, and I’m looking for recommendations for good online instructors or courses. It’s a requirement for my graduation, but I’m planning to become an environmental science teacher, so I don’t need to become a […]

For those of you who chose to attend college out of state, what influenced your decision? I understand that this subreddit often critiques the choice of going out of state, and while I can see those perspectives, I think it’s important to acknowledge that many people’s circumstances and motivations vary […]

I had no idea how long walking 10,000 steps actually takes! On my large campus, I’m hitting 10,000 to 15,000 steps every day, but it rarely feels like I’m spending over an hour walking each day. It’s wild!

Seeking Advice: Should I Email My Professor About My Struggles? I’m currently facing challenges in a class that is essential for my major, and I find myself failing. After struggling with a midterm and not submitting an assignment, it felt like things were only getting worse. To improve my situation, […]

Searching for Spring Scholarships I’m having a tough time locating spring scholarships. I’ve explored several local websites and applied for most of the available scholarships, but now that the winter deadlines have passed, I’m not seeing many new opportunities. I’m also finding it challenging to identify scholarships with spring deadlines […]

College Expectations As I navigate my online college courses, I can’t help but wonder how different it is from attending classes on campus. I initially anticipated a learning environment similar to high school and middle school, where teachers walked us through concepts and then assigned tasks to reinforce our understanding, […]

I’m feeling lost about my college path. I started this year as a double major in Medicine and AI, but I don’t think I’m on the right track. I chose this direction mainly to appease family and societal expectations, since there’s a significant emphasis on pursuing medical school around here. […]