Schools and Colleges

How do you prefer to take notes while reading? Do you highlight directly in the book, or do you use a separate notebook or document to gather quotes? Do you find it easier to refer back to that document instead of flipping through the entire book when writing essays?

Switching Majors Twice I’m 21 and attending UCI. I spent two years as a pre-med student before making a complete switch from cell biology to civil engineering. After a year in civil engineering, I’ve come to realize that I don’t really enjoy it. Reflecting on my decision, I wonder if […]

I’m heading back to school, and it’s a significant step for me. I have some questions! Hey everyone, I’d love your input on my situation. Here’s where I’m at: I have a GPA of 1.4 and haven’t been in school since 2015. I didn’t graduate because my stepfather wouldn’t re-enroll […]

Do college professors ever attend events organized by undergraduate or graduate students, such as formals, galas, or game nights? Have you noticed professors engaging with students in these social settings where they can develop meaningful relationships? At my university, various student organizations, including ASME, IEEE, and cultural groups like CSA, […]

Are headphones helpful for studying? Do you think investing in a pair of $200-$300 headphones solely for studying and listening to music at home is worthwhile? I’ve been preparing for the TEAS test and borrowed my girlfriend’s headphones to watch math videos. I was surprised to find that I could […]

My $24k Scholarship Might Be Harming My Future Hey everyone, I’m a 19-year-old sophomore studying Chemical Engineering, and I’m at a major crossroads in my life right now. After failing my physics midterm (though I still have a C overall), I’m seriously considering dropping out. This semester has been incredibly […]

Advice on College Debt Hi everyone! I’m excited to announce that I’ll be starting my journey at GCU this spring. However, I’m concerned about the potential debt I’ll be taking on. I anticipate graduating from my four-year program with around $50,000 in debt. Do you think that’s too much for […]

PreCalc Help Needed (Posting on behalf of my daughter) Hello everyone! I’m an 18-year-old sophomore at a community college. For my sophomore year of high school, I was homeschooled, and then I completed a more relaxed online program to finish my junior year. I enrolled in precalc when I first […]

I really need some time to myself. I’m feeling overwhelmed by how often I’m around my roommate’s friends every weekend. It started off as occasional hangouts, but now it feels like I’m being pulled into social outings and dinner plans every weekend. I’m just tired of eating out and would […]