Career questions tagged collegelife
What habits do successful college students develop, according to advisors and professors?
I am a high school senior heading into my freshman year of college. I am interested in graphic design. I enjoy art and math classes.
How can I make myself more stronger to get the scholarships to afford college?
Scholarships tips
What are some things (warnings, benefits, advice, tips) I should consider about staying in a dorm. as an undergraduate student?
I have been admitted into a college that is 40 minutes from where I live, so staying at home (in attempt to save money) won't be ideal. However, I know that transitioning from high school to a huge undergraduate college could be difficult to adjust and get used to. How should I prepare for this change? What should I keep in mind as I'm planning to move into my dorm next year? Thank you.
what would i expect when i go to college for education?
I am now a senior and have also received my first college acceptance letter !!!! What do I expect when I go to college? What will my schedule look like?
What kind of study techniques work really well?
Hi! I am a student who struggles in studying for tests and keeping up with assignments. What advice do you have?
What jobs are attainable with an economics degree?
I am attending college, but I am very concerned about going into heavy debt
Hi, I'm a high school senior who is going to Michigan Tech to pursue a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering. From anyone who is in the field, what would be some classes you would suggest for the first year? also #Spring25
I haven't chosen any classes yet and would like to know what to pick beforehand.
How did you study for online classes?
I work a full time & part time job will going to school. I have to take some online classes to make it work with my work schedule, but these classes are difficult to study for with no in person class and my professor recommends studying 4-5 chapters to study for finals with no study guide.
How much do job recruiters look at GPA as a determinent for hiring someone?
Are grades something I need to be stressing out about? i.e., if I were to get a C as a final grade in one of my major college classes, do I need to worry about it, or perhaps retake the class?
How can I balance my workload while being on a sports team in college?
I am currently a student athlete in high school. I will be attending college in fall 2025 and plan on playing basketball in college. It's been a long time since I have had classes, so I'm not used to having to balance my workload while playing sports.
Is there any advice you would give me as I attend Walla Wall University in their aviation program?
I'm attending Wallla Walla University this fall in the aviation program.
As a Highschool student going to college soon, How does college compare to High school?
I'm curious about the workload, how you manage stress, and what the people are like. I'm majoring in Game Art and will be attending RMCAD this fall. I tend to get anxious and stressed when it comes to school, so I’m a little worried about how I’ll handle everything. #Spring25
What’s one thing you wish you had known before starting college that would have helped you a lot?
I am a 17 year old graduating high school senior, and I would like to prepare for college as best as I can. #collegelife #senior #classof2025.
What is the best way to network with Professors and Former alumni to get into a research position? #Spring25
I am going to UCLA on the fall to study neuroscience #Spring25
How to find the "perfect" balance?
How as college students do you find a way to manage your student, social, and professional lives? Tips on maybe finding a good balance between them. #Spring25
What are some strategies that help with staying involved in activities on campus but not be so busy that you do not have time to study?
I'm a sophomore in college, and I'm involved in activities both related to my major and not related to my major, such as music.
How should a student in college approach juggling school, work, and social responsibilities What would be some good stress-relieving strategies to cope with all of these demands? #Spring25
For context, I am a 19-year-old rising sophomore at Kennesaw State University in Georgia. I'm currently trying to juggle classes and will have to work this upcoming semester to pay for my classes, so I would love any advice on how to deal with this.
how can someone handle distractions?
i am a student of high school handling distractions with different aspects
How does someone get accepted to a top 5 school like harvard or unc?
HARvard and north calorinaa university
Did you go to a private or a public college ?
Was the college a good fit for you?
What are some different ways that I can overcome challenges and struggles in life ?
As a high school student there are different challenges that I come across, but what are some different ways that I may be able to approach them? Would you say that some challenges shape the way you are now as a person?
How am I going to handle all of the stress in college if I can’t even handle the stress from 8th grade?
I have so much homework all of the time and have dance everyday of the week so I can barely get it done. I am terrible at science but I want to become a doctor which includes a lot of scientific knowledge in it.
When is the best time to join clubs when is the best time to do activities to get a chance at a scholarship college?
Also what activities would be best when it comes to trying to do engineering?
When you were in college and felt overwhelmed with classwork and life in general, how did you keep pushing on??
I am currently in my first year majoring in computer science. I need to make sure that I balance attention to my schoolwork and family obligations as well as having some fun. I do not want to fall behind and sometimes the stress of whats to come is overwhelming.
How did you choose your college?
To seniors who have just committed to your college, or to others that have in the past, how did you decide which one to commit to? In terms of priority, which factors were more important, i.e. what were the deciding factors?