Feeling Overwhelmed I’m currently working towards a bachelor’s degree in illustration, and I’ve just completed my first week in an art history course titled “Art Historical Methods and Theories.” The class involves a textbook for our assigned readings, along with several articles that our professor expects us to digest in […]
Read MoreProfessors inviting you to join their department majors
Professors Reaching Out to Invite You to Their Departments As a junior in my undergraduate program, I’ve received emails from three different professors this semester who believe I would be a great fit for their majors, like English or Economics. It’s really encouraging to hear, but I’m wondering what motivates […]
Read MoreHow did you pick a Grad school?
What was your process for choosing a grad school? How did you discover a professor you’d like to collaborate with?
Read MoreIs it better to complete my degree late to focus on directed study my final semester?
Should I consider delaying my graduation to concentrate on directed study during my final semester? I’m currently a junior (20 years old, majoring in biosciences) in the USA, and my academic journey has been challenging since I lost a close family member during my second semester of freshman year. As […]
Read MoreHow are you supposed to make college work with no support system??
How can you succeed in college without a support system? I’m currently trying to finish my degree after taking a significant break a few years ago due to personal circumstances. Now, at 22, I live on my own in an apartment, but I have to work full-time to cover the […]
Read MoreCan I give my undergrad research office director’s office number to my parents?
Subject: Can I Share My Research Office Director’s Contact Info with My Parents? Hi everyone, I’m heading to an undergraduate conference soon and, honestly, I don’t really know anyone else attending from my university. I’ve had a couple of conversations with the director of the undergraduate research office and the […]
Read MoreHow to get out of the procrastination loop ?
How to Escape the Procrastination Cycle I’ve come across countless articles on procrastination, and now I want to share my personal experience. A few months back, I found myself stuck in a rut—skipping classes, neglecting assignments, and wasting hours on gaming and social media. My situation escalated to the point […]
Read MoreAny other science majors considering career in federal gov?
Are there any other science majors contemplating a career in the federal government? As I approach graduation in a few months, I’ve been thinking about applying for federal positions. However, the numerous employee firings during the Trump administration have made me reconsider. I’m also contemplating graduate school in the sciences, […]
Read MoreHow to Make Friends in College, A Guide
A Guide to Making Friends in College I created this guide in response to the many posts I’ve seen about young people struggling to connect and make friends in our digital age. After seeing a post earlier today from someone who seemed to be having a tough time, I wrote […]
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