Schools and Colleges

PreCalc (Posting on behalf of my daughter) Hi everyone! I’m an 18-year-old sophomore at a community college. For my sophomore year of high school, I was homeschooled and then completed a relaxed online program to graduate during my junior year. I enrolled in community college and attempted precalculus, but it […]

I really need a break from socializing. I’m feeling exhausted constantly being surrounded by my roommate’s friends every weekend. What started as occasional hangouts has turned into a routine where I feel pressured to go out to eat every single weekend. Honestly, I’m just getting tired of dining out and […]

Does age play a role in college friendships for you? When I was 16, I took my first class on a university campus. It seems more and more students are beginning their college journeys at ages 14, 15, and 16, living in dorms and attending classes in person. I’ve even […]

Are we meant to discover lifelong friends in college? I can’t be the only one who feels like I’m struggling to connect, whether it’s romantically or platonically. I’ve joined several clubs and lived with two different groups of roommates. I appreciate them all, but I still see them more as […]

The Ultimate Guide to Finding the Best Restrooms on Campus for a Peaceful Takeoff Spring break may have me stuck at home, but that won’t stop me from sharing some valuable insights! If you’re like me—perhaps mildly lactose intolerant or just seeking a tranquil place to relieve yourself beyond your […]

I feel like I’m losing my mind! Am I blowing this out of proportion? Let me provide some context: my sister, mother, and aunt are all teachers, and I currently work at a high school among other educators. Right now, I’m enrolled in an online English writing class with a […]

Seeking Volunteering Advice Hello everyone! I’m currently attending university in Canada and eager to gain experience and develop new skills through volunteering. However, I’m encountering a challenge: many organizations require at least two references (not from family or friends), and I don’t have anyone to ask. I’m realizing that I’m […]

A close friend is visiting me for a week, and I’m trying to figure out what to do about my classes. Should I: Go to my classes and leave my friend to their own devices? Check with my professors if my friend can join my upper-level seminars (they’re mostly smaller, […]

Exploring Whether College is the Right Path for Me I’m currently a sophomore, with a few years left before I finish high school, but I’ve been thinking about whether college might be the right choice for me. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on my experience in my APUSH (AP US History) […]