Schools and Colleges

3rd Year and Feeling Stuck – Seeking Advice I’m currently in my second quarter as a third-year computer science major, and I’m feeling like I haven’t grasped anything significant. I usually perform well in my classes (currently holding a 3.7 GPA), but as soon as the next quarter starts, I […]

Seeking Guidance on Dual Master’s Programs While I’m waiting for a response from my advisor, I thought I’d reach out to see if anyone can offer some insight into dual master’s degrees. I’m currently a third-year pharmacy student, and my college offers a dual master’s option for pharmacy students. I’m […]

Should I start with an associate’s degree or jump straight into a bachelor’s program? I’m exploring the advantages and disadvantages of both paths. For some context, I’m visually impaired and have muscular and nerve disabilities. With support from my local DVR program, I’m returning to school to study social work, […]

Graduation Announcements? For those of you who have graduated from college, did you send out announcements about your graduation or the date of the commencement ceremony to your family and friends? Apologies for posting this here—I wasn’t sure where else to ask!

What’s the first thing you check when you open your syllabus? Assuming you actually look at it, of course!

Withdrawing from Classes Due to Family Issues – Do I Have to Repay My Grants? I’m currently in my second semester at a private university. I attended classes for the first three weeks of this semester, but then I stopped going due to a combination of needing to care for […]

Overcoming My Public Speaking Anxiety Hi everyone! I’m a third-year CSE student, and I just finished giving a presentation that didn’t go as well as I had hoped. I’m feeling pretty embarrassed because I really struggle with public speaking and often experience anxiety when talking in front of my classmates. […]

New Roommate Situation Feels… Strange (and a Bit Disturbing) So, I live in a four-person apartment with a layout where two private rooms are connected, and then there’s a shared living room and kitchen area with two more rooms. The room next to mine had been vacant all semester since […]

Has anyone ever had to camp on their university campus because they didn’t have accommodation? I’m currently on a student pension, which only covers food, and I can’t find the time to work right now. Living on campus or very close by is crucial for me to succeed in my […]