Schools and Colleges

Is anyone comfortable with having roommates? As a bit of context, I’m an international student who will be heading back home soon. This isn’t just about my personal situation, nor am I asking for assistance. I’m genuinely curious: how do you all manage your roommate dynamics? From what I’ve observed, […]

Creating an Impactful Legacy at Work What initiatives have you seen at your job that truly enhanced the workplace environment? With just a month and a half left in my management role, I’m eager to leave a lasting impression that I can highlight in future interviews and applications. My team […]

Title: Dealing with Plagiarism by a Friend Hey everyone, I need some advice about a tough situation I’m facing. I recently shared some of my code with a friend whom I trusted, hoping they would use it to learn and understand how to develop a solution effectively. Instead of using […]

What’s the most unusual or interesting class you’ve ever taken in college? I’ll kick things off: this semester, I’m enrolled in a hatha yoga class.

I’m looking for colleges that offer a major in educational policy or a similar field. I’m really interested in studying education alongside government, but it seems like only a few schools offer this option. I found that UCSC has a major in Education, Democracy, and Justice, which aligns perfectly with […]

What does it mean when I indicate that I’m comfortable with Gender Inclusive Housing on my application? Does it suggest I might be suite-mates with someone of the opposite gender, or does it actually mean we could share a room? If I select yes, am I required to share with […]

Does anyone else struggle with keeping up with out-of-class reading materials? There’s just so much to get through, and I often find myself skipping about half of it because it doesn’t seem worth the effort in the long run. I tend to focus on independent research that I believe benefits […]

Struggling with a Major I Dislike but Find Useful I’m currently studying Computer Science, a major I truly dislike. The paradox is that it has proven useful for me. I aspire to work in biotech finance—specifically in venture capital or private equity—and numerous professionals I’ve spoken to emphasize the importance […]

I’m currently taking just two classes a semester, and I can’t help but wonder if that’s enough. I’m a 24-year-old woman who was homeschooled on and off throughout my life. When I turned 18, I wasn’t sure what path to take, so I didn’t start college until I was 23. […]