Should I Dorm? Hi everyone! I’m currently attending community college and planning to transfer to a university that’s about an hour away—though it could take 2-3 hours with traffic. I’m already commuting around 1.5 hours for my classes, and it doesn’t bother me much. I really want to live on […]
Read MoreHow to break the news that I almost passed away in college??
How to Share My Near-Death Experience in College Health Category To keep it brief, I had quite a scare in college when I ended up taking an ambulance to the hospital. I was on the verge of either (1) fainting (2) having a stroke (3) facing a premature end Until […]
Read MoreAm I the only one that sometimes skips lectures to just study the material on my own?
Am I the only one who occasionally chooses to skip lectures and study on my own? I find it hard to focus in class, especially when the material gets tough. Those tiny chairs and even smaller tables don’t help either—my iPad barely fits! I end up going home to study […]
Read MoreHow was/is your experience as an older student living on campus? (undergrad)
What has your experience been like as a non-traditional student living on campus? I’m 23 and recently transferred from community college to a university this semester, staying on campus. So far, everything seems fine, but I haven’t made any friends or joined any clubs. My routine consists of attending classes, […]
Read MoreAnyone else get those random nights where you get a crazy amount of motivation to finally get your shit together?
Does anyone else experience those random nights where an overwhelming wave of motivation hits, and you feel ready to finally get your life in order? I’m currently in a bit of a rut with college—dealing with anxiety, worrying about whether people like me, not taking care of myself (too much […]
Read MoreI had 2 diffrent friend groups in school, now its the second semester and I can’t make a single friend..
I used to have two different friend groups in school, but now that the second semester has started, I find myself unable to make any new friends. I’m not sure what’s changed. In middle school, I had a solid friend group, and although none of them came to high school […]
Read MoreMBA after BSBA?! Or stick with getting professional certification like CPA or CFA?
Should I pursue an MBA after my BSBA, or should I focus on obtaining professional certifications like CPA or CFA? I hold two college degrees: an Associate of Arts with a business focus and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in accounting. Throughout my studies, I […]
Read MoreM17 autistic here, worried my future roommate will find me weird even if I try to be a good roommate
Hey, I’m a 17-year-old with autism, and I’ve been thinking a lot about college lately, especially about the possibility of a future roommate. I worry they might find me odd, even if I make an effort to be a good roommate. Since I have some habits associated with my autism, […]
Read MoreA senior sent me an email eager to chat about my advocacy project after my lecture, then hasn’t replied in days to me. How long is typical to wait for a reply from a college student in the week before spring break?
I received an email from a college senior expressing strong interest in my advocacy project after my lecture, but I haven’t heard back from her in several days. How long is it generally acceptable to wait for a response from a college student, especially during the week leading up to […]
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