Schools and Colleges

Has anyone noticed any long-term effects from digital note-taking? Hi there! I’m a first-year student, and this winter term, I transitioned to taking notes on my iPad using an Apple Pencil, after a lifetime of writing on paper. I’ve never felt more organized and focused during lectures. However, I’ve seen […]

Time Management I’m not currently in college, but I have a question. Is it feasible to maintain strong academic performance while also working part-time and pursuing additional skills? For instance, imagine you’re a physics major who has a passion for music production. Can you balance your college exam preparation, learn […]

Dealing with hand pain: what’s next? I’ve got a ganglion cyst on the inside of my wrist on my dominant hand. It’s been there for over a year, and usually, it doesn’t bother me much. If it does hurt occasionally, the pain tends to fade after a bit. However, yesterday […]

Seeking advice and support for summer classes Hey everyone! I find myself in a bit of a tough situation. I’m enrolled in three summer classes this year—two independent studies and one education course. Honestly, I’d prefer not to be in this position, but it seems like there’s a lot of […]

Is College the Right Choice for Me? Hi everyone, This is my first time posting here, and I could really use some advice. As a second-semester sophomore who’s completed all my general education requirements, I’ve recently started to feel that college is more stressful than fulfilling. I decided to pursue […]

Help with Noisy Roommates! I share my space with five people, and while I usually head to bed around 10 or 11 PM, they like to stay up chatting. Unfortunately, I can still hear them through my headphones. I’m looking for recommendations on truly noise-canceling headphones or other ways to […]

Pursuing a Second Bachelor’s Degree I’m currently majoring in Biotechnology, but I’ve realized that working in a lab or anything STEM-related isn’t where my passion lies. I’ve been pretty disengaged during my studies, which means I lack the skills and experiences that could help me in my career. The decision […]

Balancing Full-Time Apprenticeship and University Studies I’m currently studying film and media, and I know that breaking into the industry can be challenging due to its perceived lack of prestige. That’s why I’m eager to enhance my CV with valuable work experiences to ensure I have connections and opportunities when […]

I’m struggling to fulfill my foreign language requirement for my A&S degree. I only need one more semester of Latin to graduate, but I just can’t seem to do it. I usually pick up languages easily at first, but when it comes to integrating everything, I panic. The overwhelming pressure […]