Feeling Uncertain About My Career Path Hey everyone, I’m feeling pretty anxious about what’s next for me after college. I’m pursuing a major in political science and a minor in economics, but I’m unsure about the job opportunities that lie ahead. I can’t help but think that if I had opted for something like engineering, […]
Advice Needed: My Program is Losing Accreditation I’m a junior majoring in music history with a focus on early music, specifically the baroque era. Recently, during the second week of this term, NASM, the body responsible for accrediting music schools, visited my university to evaluate our eligibility for re-accreditation. Unfortunately, after their assessment and interviews […]
Calling all college hackathon organizers! What were your biggest obstacles? I’m currently working on a project and would love to hear from those who have experience organizing a college hackathon or any hackathon in general. What challenges did you encounter during the planning and execution? I can imagine a few potential headaches, such as: Managing […]
Should I inform my advisor about a scholarship before or after acceptance? As a freshman, I’m planning to apply for a scholarship program this summer that would allow me to take three classes and engage in research. The application deadline is approaching, and I’ve already started the process. I’m hesitant to mention this to my […]
My roommate has thrown off my sleep schedule. He studies all night while I struggle with insomnia, and the light and noise he creates make it really hard for me to fall asleep. I can’t catch up on sleep during class like he does. Has anyone else dealt with a similar situation?
28, returning to college, feeling out of place Hey everyone, I started my college journey at 19, thinking I had it all figured out. School had never been demanding for me, so I assumed I was just naturally gifted, despite my teachers noting my tendency to get easily distracted. Unfortunately, my first two years took […]
What should I do about damage to my dorm room that I didn’t cause? Update: I spoke with my RA, and she mentioned that similar issues have been reported throughout our building. I also submitted a maintenance request, and they suggested that these cracks are likely due to the building settling. Thanks for all the […]
Exploring Study Opportunities in Other States Hello! I’m currently a college student in the U.S. enrolled in community college instead of completing my senior year of high school. I’ve already made my choice for a 4-year university to attend this fall, but I have a goal I’d like to pursue. I’m interested in finding out […]
How should I approach my professors about my autism? Hi everyone, I hope it’s okay to share this here. I’m looking for advice on how to inform my professors about my autism and bipolar disorder. I’ve noticed that some of them may find my behavior a bit unusual, and I’d like to explain my situation […]
Should I Take on Debt to Attend My Dream School? Hi everyone! I want to start by expressing my gratitude for your support. I’m excited to share that I’ve been accepted into my dream school, American University, to study political science! I’ve always wanted to leave my state and have visited DC several times—it truly […]