Schools and Colleges

Housing/Rommate Advice Needed! Hi everyone! I’m heading off to college soon and have started receiving housing applications, as most of the schools I’ve applied to require freshmen to live in the dorms. I’m still waiting to hear back from CalPoly SLO, which is my top choice, so I haven’t fully […]

Graduation Dress Hey everyone! I’m graduating with my B.S. on May 1 and I need some help deciding what to wear. When I graduated with my A.A., I chose a green dress that coordinated with my robe, but I had originally planned to wear white until I accidentally stained it […]

Career Resource (United States) Hello everyone, While this sub-Reddit primarily focuses on college topics, I wanted to share something valuable. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics offers a comprehensive resource for exploring various careers, including details on educational prerequisites and job prospects across the country. Check it out here: BLS […]

Title: Choosing Classes: Major vs. Personal Interests Hi everyone! I’m new to this subreddit and I have a question that’s been on my mind lately. As an incoming freshman in university, I’m curious about the flexibility of course selection. Can you choose any classes you want in your first year, […]

I finally managed to explain to my parents just how shockingly expensive college has become. My mom attended an in-state university back in the early ’80s, and my dad received a full-ride scholarship in the late 2000s, going to college later in life. They were adamant that I shouldn’t advise […]

Can I enroll in a tech school and an online college simultaneously, both on a part-time basis? I’ve been attending a tech school for the past two years, focusing on cybersecurity, and I’m set to graduate in April. However, I would like to return to take their programming class to […]

Is it just me, or does anyone else feel insecure about not measuring up to other students’ accomplishments? As a sophomore, I often find myself feeling pretty average—no internships, standout extracurriculars, or leadership roles to speak of. Sure, my GPA is decent, but I feel like I’m pouring every ounce […]

Are students becoming illiterate? I’m currently in my second year of community college after taking an eight-year break following high school. This week, I participated in my first group project, and I was taken aback by how many of my classmates, all 18 or 19 and fresh out of high […]

Should I Finish This Semester or Postpone Graduation? Hey everyone, I’m currently pursuing my master’s in business economics and am scheduled to graduate in a year. I’ve been reflecting on my choice of major—Strategy and International Business—and I’m starting to feel like I might have preferred the Digital major instead. […]