What’s the first thing you check when you open the syllabus? I assume you do take a look at it!
Read MoreWithdrawing from classes due to family issues- will I have to pay back all of my grant money?
I’m considering withdrawing from my classes due to family issues and I’m worried about having to repay my grant money. I’m currently in my second semester at a private university. I attended classes for the first three weeks, but then I stopped because I’ve been frequently going home to care […]
Read MoreTo overcome my anxiety of public speaking
Seeking Help to Conquer My Public Speaking Anxiety Hi everyone! I’m a third-year CSE student, and I just had a presentation that didn’t go well at all. I’m feeling pretty embarrassed right now. I struggle with anxiety when it comes to speaking in front of others, and I’m naturally quite […]
Read MoreNew Roommate Situation Feels… Off (And Lowkey Disturbing)
Unsettling New Roommate Situation So, I live in a four-person apartment where the layout has two private rooms side by side, a shared living room and kitchen, and then the other two rooms. The room next to mine has been vacant all semester since my friend, who lived there, transferred. […]
Read MoreHas anyone camped on their uni campus due to no accommodation?
Has anyone ever camped on their university campus because they couldn’t find accommodation? I’m currently relying on my student pension, which only covers food, and I don’t have time to take on a job. Living on campus or very close to it is essential for me to keep up with […]
Read MoreOff-Campus Housing Advice
Off-Campus Housing Tips Hi everyone! I will be a junior in college during the Fall 2025 semester, and I’m curious about the best time to search for off-campus housing. If I begin my search in June, just a couple of months before classes start in August, will that be too […]
Read MoreTrump to sign Executive Order as soon as Thursday abolishing the Department of Education
Trump is set to sign an Executive Order as early as Thursday that would eliminate the Department of Education. What does this mean for us? Read more here: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-order-abolishment-department-education-wsj-reports-2025-03-06/
Read MoreI’m doing the bare minimum for my degree (non traditional student)
I’m currently putting in minimal effort towards my degree as a non-traditional student. At 28, I’ve been taking classes part-time on and off since I was 21, often dropping out and taking breaks. After working various office jobs, it became clear that advancing my career without a college degree would […]
Read More3/4 way through degree and hate it
Feeling Stuck in My Degree I’m three-quarters of the way through my four-year degree, and I’m realizing that this course isn’t right for me. With almost three years behind me, it’s becoming clear that it doesn’t align with my goals. I’m anxious about the idea of starting over with another […]
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