Understanding College Acceptance Rates: Debunking Myths About Intelligence In today’s academic landscape, the perception of a college’s acceptance rate often unduly influences how individuals are viewed based solely on their educational choices. It’s time to set the record straight: attending a college or university with a high acceptance rate does not equate to a lack […]
Navigating Awkward Situations: What to Do When Your Friend Group Changes As we transition into new chapters of our lives, the dynamics within our social circles can shift dramatically. Recently, I experienced a significant change in my friendships when my freshman year group distanced themselves from me following my breakup. It’s a tough situation, especially […]
The Forgotten Art of Whiteboard Photography: A Reflection on My College Experience As I reflect on my four years of college, a curious trend emerges: I cannot recall a single instance where I reviewed a photograph I snapped of a whiteboard. It’s an intriguing realization that speaks volumes about our habits and the tools we […]
The Importance of Respectful Discourse in Online Class Discussions Over the past two years, I have immersed myself in a full-time online learning environment, engaging in numerous asynchronous classes that heavily emphasize participation through discussion posts. A consistent feature of each course syllabus is the section dedicated to fostering respectful interactions during these online exchanges. […]
Reflecting on College Drinking Habits: A Personal Journey As I approach the final stages of my college experience, I find myself reflecting on my drinking habits over the past few years. Throughout my time at university, I’ve indulged in alcoholic beverages regularly, typically enjoying a weekly night of revelry. Occasionally, this has doubled to two […]
Overcoming Presentation Anxiety: Conquering Shaky Voices and Stumbling Words We’ve all been there—standing in front of a class, heart racing, palms sweating, and suddenly feeling as if your voice is betraying you. For many, the thought of delivering a presentation can evoke feelings of dread and self-doubt. If you’re struggling with a shaky voice during […]
From Setbacks to Success: My Journey Through College Reflecting on my academic journey has revealed a path filled with trials, perseverance, and impressive achievements that I’m eager to share. I transitioned from a tumultuous college start to gaining acceptance into an honors program, and I can’t help but feel proud of my progress. My journey […]
Navigating the Aftermath of Missing a Midterm: What Should You Do? Life can sometimes throw us unexpected challenges, and for students, missing a midterm can feel particularly daunting. Recently, I found myself in this very situation, and I wanted to share my experience in hopes it might help others who might encounter a similar issue. […]
Navigating the Difficult Conversation: Telling Strict Parents You Want to Drop Out of College Making the decision to drop out of college, especially when facing strict parental expectations, can be incredibly challenging. If you find yourself in a situation where your mental and physical health are suffering, and your academic performance is not improving, it’s […]
Navigating Financial Challenges Before University: My Journey As the excitement of starting university in Vancouver approaches, I’ve found myself facing an unexpected hurdle regarding finances. Despite my parents’ reassurance that they can support my schooling, they’ve recently revealed that while there is a substantial college fund of $50,000 earmarked for my education, there are no […]