Schools and Colleges

Is College Right for Me? Hi everyone, This is my first time posting here, and I could really use some perspective. I’m currently a sophomore in my second semester, and I’m starting to feel like college is causing me more stress than it’s worth. For some background, I completed all […]

Living with Loud Roommates I share my space with five others, and while I usually hit the hay around 10-11 PM, they prefer to stay up chatting. Unfortunately, I can still hear them through my headphones. I’m on the lookout for recommendations for truly noise-canceling headphones or other strategies to […]

Finding My Path: Pursuing a Second Degree I’m currently majoring in Biotechnology, but I’ve realized that a lab-based career or anything related to Biology/STEM isn’t where my passion lies. I didn’t take my studies seriously, and now I feel like I lack practical skills. I’ve never attended career fairs or […]

Juggling Full-Time Apprenticeship and University As a film and media student, I find it a bit challenging to secure a job in this field afterward since it’s often viewed as less prestigious. To enhance my CV, I’m eager to gain valuable work experiences so I can build connections and opportunities […]

Subject: Struggling with My Language Requirement I’m feeling really stuck with my foreign language requirement for my A&S degree. I only need one more semester of Latin to graduate, but I’m having a hard time. I usually pick up languages quickly at first, but when it comes to putting everything […]

Maximizing My College Experience As a second-semester freshman, I’ve had a decent start, but I feel like I haven’t truly grown as a student or as an individual during this past semester. I’m eager to get more involved and make the most of my college journey, but I’m not sure […]

Seeking Advice on Withdrawing from a Math Class (Plus How to Talk to My Parents) I’m in a bit of a predicament and could really use some advice. I’m thinking about withdrawing from my math class after previously failing it. I wanted to take a different approach this time, but […]

I’m feeling overwhelmed and anxious right now. I’m 18 and a student at HCC. I managed to pass most of my classes last semester, except for a math class that was meant for students who didn’t pass the TSI. Now that I’m in my second semester, I’m on the verge […]

Advice About College? I’m reaching out mainly because of my mental health. I’m 19 and recently took a year off after high school. For some background, I’m from Europe, and I identify as neurodivergent and struggle with mental health challenges. I applied to college with the mindset that if I […]