Schools and Colleges

Considering Taking a Microbiology Class with My Research Professor Hello, everyone! I’m excited to share that I have the chance to enroll in a microbiology class taught by my research professor. Do you think this is a good idea? I’m wondering about any possible conflicts or benefits that I should […]

I’d love to hear about your experiences with cold emailing professors for research opportunities. Have any of you had success? If so, how many emails did you send before landing an interview or similar opportunity? Any tips to share?

Title: Seeking Advice on Managing Financial Aid Gaps Hello everyone! I hope this message finds you well. I recently received acceptance into an out-of-state early college program (I just turned 17 last month), and I’ve completed my CSS profile and FAFSA. While I’ve been awarded substantial financial aid, including federal […]

I’m feeling really lost about my future and unsure of how to move forward. I’m currently in my first year of college at a community college, studying Engineering, but I’m starting to doubt if it’s the right path for me. Math has always been a struggle for me, and I’m […]

Are you always sweating? No matter if it’s freezing outside or not, there’s nothing worse than arriving to class completely drenched in sweat. I’m not sure if it’s nerves or the long trek across campus to reach my classes and car, but it’s incredibly embarrassing. My hair ends up looking […]

My major hasn’t turned out exactly as I expected, but I still find joy in it. Currently, I’m pursuing a degree in environmental science and wildlife conservation. As a passionate bird enthusiast, I love studying ornithology. However, after discussing my interests with my biology professor, she suggested that a biology […]

I’m facing a financial struggle right now, as I owe $1,830 for this semester and I can’t afford to pay it. To give you some context, I had to purchase a new computer last semester and ended up maxing out my financial aid loans. Currently, I’m on a payment plan […]

For those of you who started college while in a relationship, how’s it going? It’s pretty common for couples to part ways when one partner heads off to college. If you began your college journey with a significant other, are you still together?

I’m feeling really unmotivated and like I’ve let myself down. I’m almost 25, and my goal has always been to become a dental hygienist. Looking back, my high school experience was really rough. I didn’t put in the effort to study, and somehow I graduated—mostly because the school didn’t want […]