Schools and Colleges

Exploring Campus Life: What Are Your Peers Up To? As a freshman navigating life at a bustling NYC school, I’ve noticed something about my routine: outside of attending class and grabbing meals, I’m frequently found in my room. It’s a pattern I suspect I share with many other students—especially those […]

Success Stories in Online Learning: Are They Real? As a college student navigating the world of online classes, I’ve had my fair share of ups and downs. Out of the four online courses I’ve enrolled in, I’ve dropped one altogether and scraped by with a C in another. It’s been […]

Navigating College Culinary Choices: A Freshman’s Guide to Eating Well As a recent graduate of my first year at college, I’ve spent most of my time relying on the campus dining hall. The world of cooking has been a bit of a mystery to me, as I’ve yet to venture […]

Debunking the Community College Stigma: Is It a Regional Issue? There’s a growing conversation around the perception of community colleges, and I can’t help but wonder: is this stigma limited to certain regions, or is it a more widespread issue? Coming from a small town, I’ve seen firsthand how my […]

Title: Navigating the Crossroads: Is It Burnout or a Genuine Dislike for College? As a secondary education major, I find myself at a perplexing crossroads, questioning whether I’m experiencing burnout or a deep-seated aversion to the college experience itself. Allow me to elaborate on my journey. Initially, I anticipated graduating […]

Last-Minute Proctoring: A Remote Class Conundrum This week in my remote class, we experienced a rather chaotic midterm examination, marked by a last-minute requirement to use Proctorio—a proctoring software that many of us find intrusive. While I have my reservations about the efficacy and privacy implications of such software, my […]

Navigating Classroom Dynamics: Should Professors Call Out Students for Incomplete Work? As a first-semester freshman, adjusting to the demands of college coursework can be a daunting experience. Recently, I encountered a situation in an online class that raised some questions about classroom etiquette and expectations. During last week’s session, our […]

Mastering College: Beyond Just Passing the Class As I embark on my college journey during the summer of 2023, I’ve found myself grappling with a common concern: how do I truly learn the material rather than simply focus on passing my classes? With three courses on my plate, I often […]

Consequences of Unpaid Semester Tuition: What You Need to Know Navigating the world of college finances can be challenging, especially when it comes to tuition payments. For many students, grants and financial aid help ease this burden, but what happens if you find yourself in a situation where tuition payments […]