Schools and Colleges

Looking for learning opportunities outside of college? I’ve decided not to pursue a degree—I’m working as an electrician instead. I’m curious if there are any classes I could take during my free time just for enjoyment, without the pressure of earning a degree. For instance, I might like to enroll […]

Business Major Inquiry I’m looking for recommendations for business degrees that offer a stable career outlook while minimizing the focus on math. I’m open to a bit of math, but I’d prefer a role where it isn’t the primary responsibility. I consider myself to be open-minded and patient, and while […]

Feeling Overwhelmed As I embark on my journey towards a bachelor’s degree in illustration, I’ve just kicked off the first week of my initial art history course, titled “Art Historical Methods and Theories.” The course involves a textbook and several articles assigned by our professor to help us write discussion […]

Subject: Professors Encouraging Students to Join Their Majors As a junior in my undergraduate program, I’ve received emails from three different professors this semester inviting me to consider their majors, like English and Economics. It’s uplifting to receive such encouragement, but I’m wondering about the reasons behind it. Do professors […]

What was your process for selecting a graduate school? Additionally, how did you choose a professor to collaborate with?

Is it advisable to delay my graduation to focus more on directed study during my final semester? I’m a junior (20 years old, majoring in the biosciences) and started college in fall 2022. After losing a close family member during my freshman year, I reduced my course load to 12 […]

How can you balance college when you lack a support system? I’m working to complete my degree after taking a significant break for personal reasons. Now at 22, I’m living in an apartment and have to maintain a full-time job to cover the rent. Unfortunately, both of my parents live […]

Subject: Can I Share My Research Office Director’s Contact Info with My Parents? Hey everyone, I’m heading to an upcoming undergraduate conference, and I don’t know any of the other students going from my university. I’ve spoken with the director of the undergraduate research office and the conference coordinator a […]

How to Break Free from the Procrastination Cycle I’ve come across countless articles about overcoming procrastination, and I wanted to share my own experience and strategies that helped me. Three months ago, I found myself trapped in the same cycle — skipping classes, neglecting homework, and wasting hours gaming or […]