college

Maximize your university experience with these tips for all things collegiate–how to achieve a perfect GPA, select the right major, finance your college education and more.

What Am I Even Doing?
Hi so my name is Jordan, I’m a freshman in college and I have no idea what I’m doing. And before you start with all the “oh sweetie nobody knows what they’re doing” crap lemme just say I /really/ don’t know what I’m doing. See I was homeschooled my whole life. Not the homeschooling where I live in the attic and only wear the clothes I make from fabric I wove with the silk I milked from my worm garden kinda homeschooled, but I was still homeschooled. I was used to waking up around 9 or 10, grabbing breakfast, going back to bed and maybe flipping through some assignments only to finish them like the day before they were due without any hang ups. See I had classes online and classes in person, but they only ever met once a week.
By J L7 years ago in Education
Failure of Education Today
I have a deep concern for our education system in the United States. I don't believe young people are receiving the quality of education needed to survive in this world successfully. I will give you some examples from my own life that will explain what I mean.
By Denise Willis7 years ago in Education
How to Survive College
College is basically the point of life you officially become an adult. Like, grade A adulting. Most of you are living with parents still like I am, some are living on your own. This is some tips and tricks to SURVIVE college and get GOOD grades.
By Brianna Olson7 years ago in Education
Hug a Grad Student
As I sit here feeling completely overwhelmed while trying to figure out how to make ends meet, I find myself wondering, what is the deal with society’s glorification of the struggling graduate student?
By Holly Paine7 years ago in Education
Why Finding Meaning and Happiness in Your Life Is Important in College
After graduating high school you feel as if you have everything figured out: Scheduling your college orientation, packing up your things, and taking charge of your own life finally. Or, it feels that way. Until a month and a half in, you are knee-deep in homework, eating “dinner” at 10 PM, and debating if you can risk another absence from class just for some extra sleep.
By Alana Lewis7 years ago in Education
The First Year After College
I see the first year after college as being an extremely important one. And I don’t mean that you have to figure out your entire life in this year, I mean that you need to claim this time for the things that are going to develop you into the best version of yourself as you begin your adult life. This is a time to engage in some deep self-discovery, to take some risks for the things you care about, to resist any urge to define yourself or commit to one path and to prioritize your own growth above everything else.
By Francesca Mamlin7 years ago in Education
Student Life from the Perspective of a Socially Awkward, T-Total, Broke and Clueless 18 Year Old
I'm writing this when I should be reading an article about Non-Interference in Southeast Asia as part of a group project for International Politics (by Lee Jones if anyone is remotely interested). Only five weeks in to year 1, and already I feel like I just can't be bothered; I should be sleeping, I should be finding a job so I can actually afford to live, I should be doing the reading for the next year that I didn't know existed until yesterday.
By Eleanor Wilson7 years ago in Education
Going Back to School
I have recently decide to go back to school and finish what I started around ten years ago. Once upon a time I dreamed of becoming a teacher and making my money by helping others. Truth be told it is the only job I have ever truly enjoyed. However, after getting a teacher's aid job I pretty much dropped out of college and forgot about my dream and settled for something that was close enough. Now, however I find myself feeling like I am capable of doing so much more for students. Also, students who I have now seen grow up from preschool to junior high are asking me why I'm not teaching yet (talk about pressure). So this year I finally gathered enough courage to go back to School.
By Monica7 years ago in Education
How to Study in College
One thing a lot of college students struggle with is studying for exams, and actually absorbing material well enough to perform well on exams, but there are a few quick things you can do that will help you remember and understand even the trickiest of topics.
By Shelby MacAnanny7 years ago in Education
The Truth About Being a College Freshman. Top Story - October 2018.
Before you move into college, everyone will have something to say about what to bring and how fun it is going to be, but what college is really like is different from anything you'd ever expect.
By Shelby MacAnanny7 years ago in Education
The Post-Grad Reality
"I hope you are prepared to explain yourself." This is a phrase I have heard more than once from the individuals in academia who are more ready to abase than they are to praise or respect your decision.
By Bec SM7 years ago in Education
Feeling Hopeless
*This story is very informal in structure and was written during a period in which I felt the need to get my thoughts in writing. In other words, this is a product of its time. Grammar Nazis beware...*
By John Does7 years ago in Education