Schools and Colleges

Attention CS majors who opted for private universities over top public institutions: what influenced your decision? I’m referring to schools such as Vanderbilt, Washington University in St. Louis, or Notre Dame, compared to public universities like Georgia Tech, Purdue, or the University of Michigan. As a transfer student trying to […]

I decided to drop a class this semester. It was just too difficult for me to manage. While I was able to keep up for a while, I found myself staying up until 3 or 4 AM four nights a week. So today, I chose to drop the class since […]

Advice for Resolving Roommate Conflicts from an RA Hey r/college, I’ve been browsing this sub for a while and have seen numerous posts seeking advice on roommate conflicts. As an RA, I thought I’d share some key tips on handling these situations. Open Communication: This is the most important step. […]

Even amidst the uncertainties surrounding education, I choose to stay optimistic! I’d like to take a moment to share my thoughts on the current situation. For a while, I found myself fixated on the news—constantly refreshing for updates from the Department of Education and tracking the latest remarks from those […]

How can you tell if your academic writing has deteriorated? Lately, I’ve had the nagging feeling that my essay writing has declined. I know this is something many people worry about and that it often isn’t the case, but what if it really is? Perhaps I’m just out of practice, […]

Has anyone experienced long-term effects from digital note-taking? Hi everyone! I’m a first-year student and started using my iPad with an Apple Pencil for note-taking during the winter term, transitioning from traditional paper notes. I’ve found that I’m more organized and focused in class than ever before. However, my average […]

Time Management I’m not currently a college student, but I have a question. Is it feasible to maintain strong academic performance in college while also working part-time and pursuing personal interests? For instance, let’s say you’re studying physics but are also passionate about music production. Can you effectively balance studying […]

Experiencing Hand Pain: What Should I Do? I’ve had a ganglion cyst on the inside of my wrist for over a year now, typically without any discomfort. Occasionally, it would hurt a bit, but the pain usually subsided quickly. However, yesterday was a different story; the pain became intense. I […]

Seeking Advice for Summer Classes Hi everyone! I’m in a bit of a tough spot right now. I’ve decided to take three summer classes this year—two independent studies and one education course. Honestly, I’d rather not take on this extra load, but I feel like there’s a lot of pressure […]