Schools and Colleges

How much sleep, free time, and study should I realistically expect? Hey everyone, I’m a 17-year-old male who just began my Bachelor’s degree in fashion at TAFE NSW three weeks ago, and I’m finding it incredibly exhausting. My day starts at 6:30 a.m., I attend classes, then I don’t get […]

Graduating Later Due to Medical Leave Hi everyone, I’m a freshman who completed my first semester, but I had to take a medical leave during my second semester. I’m pursuing a major in Computer Science with a minor in Entrepreneurship. I’m wondering if I should try to catch up and […]

What’s your preferred method for taking notes while reading? Do you highlight directly in the book, or do you use a separate notebook or document to gather quotes from various sources? When it’s time to write essays, do you refer back to that compiled document instead of going through the […]

Changing Majors Twice: A Reflection I’m 21 years old and attending UCI. For two years, I pursued a pre-med track, but then I made a complete shift from cell biology to civil engineering. It’s been a year since I switched to civil engineering, yet I find that I don’t genuinely […]

Going Back to School: Seeking Guidance Hey everyone! I’m excited to share that I’m planning to go back to school, and I have a few questions. Here’s my situation: I have a GPA of 1.4 and haven’t attended school since 2015. I didn’t graduate because my stepfather wouldn’t reenroll me, […]

Have you ever noticed college professors attending events organized by undergraduates or graduate students, like formals, galas, and game nights? Is it common for them to engage with students in a way that fosters close relationships? At my school, there are various student organizations representing programs such as ASME and […]

Do headphones help with studying? I’m wondering if it’s worth investing in a pair of $200-$300 headphones just for studying and listening to music at home. I’ve been preparing for the TEAS test and borrowed my girlfriend’s headphones to watch math videos. To my surprise, I found it much easier […]

My $24,000 Scholarship Might Be Leading Me to a Major Life Change Hey everyone, I’m a 19-year-old sophomore majoring in Chemical Engineering, and I feel like I’m at a critical juncture. I’m sharing this after failing my physics midterm (though I still have a C overall), and I’m seriously considering […]

Advice on College Debt I’m set to begin my journey at GCU this spring and I estimate that I’ll graduate from a four-year program with around $50,000 in debt. Is this a reasonable amount for my major? I’m considering a career in mechanical, electrical, or software engineering. I’d love to […]