Seeking Skipping Suggestions I’m quite familiar with skipping school, but not in the traditional sense of staying home—my mom doesn’t let me do that! Instead, I pretend to head to school but usually end up at a café or a mall. I’m getting a bit tired of these spots and […]
Read Morerant (freshman)
Rant (Freshman) I need to vent about something really frustrating that just happened. A girl I stopped talking to accused me of showing her porn to the principal, and I was pulled in for questioning. During the conversation, the principal even mentioned CP, which left me completely baffled. After the […]
Read MoreStaying Home Sick From School
Feeling Sick and Stuck at Home from School I’ll keep this brief. I’m the complete opposite of those kids who fake being sick to get out of school. No matter how I’m feeling, I can never convince myself to stay home. I always worry I’ll miss out on something important […]
Read MoreI feel so alone and like a failure
I’m feeling incredibly alone and like I’ve hit a dead-end right now. I’m not sure if this is the right place to share, but I really need to get this off my chest. As a junior, I’ve never felt so far behind. I’ve been procrastinating and, as a result, I […]
Read MoreDumb question, should I be expecting a tax return even though financial aid covered all of my expenses in college?
I have a question that might seem silly, but I could use some clarification: Should I anticipate a tax return if financial aid covered all of my college expenses? Thanks for your help!
Read MoreHow much of a commitment is concert band in college?
What’s the time commitment for concert band in college? I’m eager to keep playing my clarinet during college, but I’m concerned about overextending myself with my other commitments. I’ll be a nursing major, participating in Air Force ROTC, and likely taking on a part-time job as well. Is it feasible […]
Read MoreUninformed Maintenance
Unexpected Maintenance Incident I wanted to share an unsettling experience I had yesterday as a 19-year-old dorm student. Our fire alarm unexpectedly went off in our suite, but after checking with the police and fire department, they confirmed there was no smoke or any issues. However, while they were there, […]
Read MoreI think I’m facing burnout again? What’s happening
I’m feeling a sense of burnout again, and I’m not sure what’s going on. As a senior, I recently took two weeks off for a funeral and another week for pep band. Since my return and after being named valedictorian, I’ve struggled significantly with motivation to complete my homework. While […]
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