Schools and Colleges

Upperclassmen: Are the underclassmen at your schools as challenging to deal with as mine seem to be? For context, I’m a 21-year-old junior who transferred to my current university last year. Due to disability accommodations, I ended up living in a freshman dorm. My school isn’t known for being a […]

Missing Semester on Transcripts I hope this is the right place to post this—if not, I’d appreciate any guidance on where to go. I recently requested a copy of my transcripts and, while reviewing them, noticed that a class I completed is missing. After digging deeper, I found screenshots of […]

How much sleep, study, and free time is typical for college students? I’m a 17-year-old male who just started my Bachelor’s degree in fashion at TAFE NSW three weeks ago, and I’m finding it incredibly exhausting. I wake up at 6:30 AM, go to classes, and get home around 7 […]

Graduating Later Because of Medical Leave Hi everyone, I’m a freshman who completed one semester before needing to take a medical leave for my second semester. I’m majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Entrepreneurship. I’m seeking advice on whether I should try to catch up and still graduate on […]

I’m curious about your note-taking methods while reading. Do you prefer to highlight directly in the book, or do you keep a separate notebook or document for collecting quotes? When it’s time to write essays, do you refer back to that document instead of flipping through the whole book?

Switching Majors Twice: A Personal Reflection I’m 21 and currently studying at UCI. I spent two years as a pre-med student before making a complete switch from cell biology to civil engineering. I’ve now been in civil engineering for a year, and honestly, I’m not enjoying it as much as […]

I’m heading back to school, and it’s a big step for me. I have a lot of questions! Hey everyone, I wanted to share my situation and see if anyone can help me out with some information. My GPA is pretty low at 1.4, and I haven’t been in school […]

Have you ever noticed college professors attending social events organized by undergrad or graduate students, such as formals, galas, or game nights? Do you think these professors engage with their students in ways that foster closer relationships? At my university, various student organizations like ASME, IEEE, and cultural groups such […]

Are headphones helpful for studying? Do you think it’s worth spending $200-$300 on a pair of headphones just for studying and listening to music at home? I’ve been preparing for the TEAS test and borrowed my girlfriend’s headphones to watch math videos. To my surprise, I found it much easier […]