I dropped out of university just weeks before graduating. How can I go back and finish my degree? Four years ago, I was only one quarter away from completing my double major when I experienced a severe mental health crisis and decided to leave school abruptly, without notification. I had just four exams left to […]
Is it worthwhile to return to university for a second bachelor’s degree? I have aspirations to earn a master’s degree in the future, but I’m feeling a bit lost right now. I’m a 26-year-old woman who graduated last year with a bachelor’s in Criminal Justice, but my GPA isn’t great. I faced some challenges with […]
How do you all handle your free time? Hi everyone! I’m a second-year psychology undergrad, aiming for a PhD in Clinical Psychology. I’ve built a solid CV so far and stay quite busy. I’m a proud member of the honors college with a 4.0 GPA, I volunteer at a crisis hotline, hold a position as […]
Looking for scholarships for community college! I’m currently in my first semester at community college, and while I’m really grateful for the experience, I’m finding it challenging to manage the financial aspect. I’ve applied for all the scholarships available through my college and their website. However, I’m ineligible for Phi Theta Kappa since I haven’t […]
Did your mental health improve significantly after graduating and starting your job? I often wonder if school was to blame for my struggles with mental well-being.
What are some common graduation traditions? As a first-generation, older student with incarcerated parents, I’m curious about the usual ways to celebrate this milestone. When do people usually take photos? How soon should I send out announcements? If I decide to have a party, should it be right after the ceremony? Are there traditional items […]
Note-Taking Techniques Hi everyone! I’m about to start college soon and I’m trying to gather some tips and strategies for effective note-taking. I’m curious to know how you all approach this—do you take notes during lectures, after class, or a different way? What do you find to be the most effective method? In high school, […]
Seeking Advice on Online Classes to Boost GPA Hello everyone, I’m a sophomore in my fourth semester, currently holding a 3.0 GPA with 12.5 credit hours. I’m aiming to raise that to a 3.2 by the end of this semester with 17.5 credit hours. At my university, each class is worth 1 credit hour on […]
I feel a bit uneasy about my decision to step back from my job to attend college full time. Not many people seem to support my choice to leave a retail management position and pursue my education. It sometimes feels like my decision is more of an inconvenience for others. At 29, I’ve been struggling […]
Returning to school after being away for so long feels really uncomfortable. I’ve missed so many classes that I’m unsure how to just walk back in like nothing happened. Will people ask where I’ve been? Will the teacher make a fuss about it? I honestly don’t even know how to catch up at this point, […]