I'm an Australian psychology student looking for an undergraduate research program/scholarship overseas (anywhere, but especially UK or USA), any time from October 2012-early 2013. The problem is, my summer is your winter, and I can't seem to find any "winter research programs" via Google. [more inside]
posted by KLF at 8:10 PM - 2 answers

How are popular opinions and well-known academics perceived in academia (social sciences)? Examples inside [more inside]
posted by ichomp at 3:09 AM - 10 answers

If you have the chance to study full-time in a non-native situation, how long does it take to become fluent in a language? [more inside]
posted by Megami at 1:31 AM - 15 answers

I'm realizing more and more how much I want to become a case worker. The only problem is that I pursued a degree in communications and not social work. What are the next steps in terms of reaching my goal and obtaining a job as a case worker? [more inside]
posted by livinglearning at 10:06 PM - 8 answers

When I was very young, I read a series of books about dinosaurs, where each book was a fiction story (with educational information) about each species of dinosaur.. what books were those? [more inside]
posted by ceberon at 8:31 PM - 4 answers

My husband and I have gotten absolutely addicted to Yale history prof David Blight's course on the American civil war on iTunes U. Help us find more courses like this, preferably in the humanities. What are your favorites?
posted by rubyshoes at 11:09 AM - 17 answers

Where in Toronto can I take a class on programming Access 2003 forms? [more inside]
posted by jb at 2:19 PM - 1 answers

Help me plan my next steps after graduating with a degree in biology! [more inside]
posted by gumtree at 2:10 PM - 4 answers

I am at wits end with myself. How can I kick this procrastination habit once and for all (despite many failures)? [more inside]
posted by anonymous at 12:34 PM - 20 answers

Are there any programs that send Welfare moms to college? What sort of loans should I look for if I want to do it on my own? [more inside]
posted by myselfasme at 8:38 AM - 23 answers

I'm a junior in college and I want to change my major which means I'd have to stay an extra 1 - 2 years. I just finished a bad semester and now I feel more discouraged than ever. Please help. [more inside]
posted by nakedandalone at 8:28 AM - 28 answers

The science of learning: my Google Scholar-fu is failing me. Do we know the optimum intervals for super-effective spaced repetition learning? [more inside]
posted by fakelvis at 2:53 AM - 7 answers

Advice and suggestions wanted for a single mother: working, in college, not sleeping, and the hours (and stress) of this are about to blow up in my face. I may implode unless there is some kind of change. [more inside]
posted by WanderingTheHill at 6:49 PM - 14 answers

CSULB insiders - help this dropout get academic counseling at CSU Long Beach... [more inside]
posted by snoe at 4:43 PM - 6 answers

Need formula for APR with long/short odd days. [more inside]
posted by joshuamcginnis at 1:18 PM - 2 answers

Where can I download FDR's 'fireside' weekly radio addresses? [more inside]
posted by refractal at 12:14 PM - 4 answers

I'm getting my CELTA in July in Germany, and I'd like to teach English there afterwards. Help me be a good applicant for teaching jobs and an attractive tutor for freelance work! [more inside]
posted by edguardo at 11:04 AM - 2 answers

Recent biochemistry graduate wants to change direction and pursue engineering, specifically aerospace (but I'd settle for mechanical) engineering. Is this possible? And if so, how the heck do I plan to get from here to there, hopefully without bankrupting myself? I'll take any advice I can get. [more inside]
posted by escapist53211 at 7:52 AM - 3 answers

I will be a senior in college next year. Up until recently, I was absolutely positive I wanted to go to grad school and become an archaeologist. Now, I'm second doubting myself (teal deer information inside) [more inside]
posted by raeka at 6:22 PM - 26 answers

Does anyone know a free alternative to the Nelson Handwriting Font used for teaching children handwriting? [more inside]
posted by mooreeasyvibe at 7:51 AM - 5 answers