I'm an undergrad (rising sophomore) interested in going to law school. Is it worth it to become an NALA Certified Paralegal? [more inside]
posted on Jul 23, 2008 - 11 answers

In 1997, I started making student loan payments, five months after graduating from graduate school. Shortly there after, in a sudden moment of sheer, blinding stupidity, I consolidated my loans, reducing my monthly payment and doubling the term of my loan. I do not want to make payments for 10 more years, however, I cannot figure out how to calculate the money I would save py doubling my payments this November. [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm starting law school next month. I want to do well, but my study habits up till now have been terrible. How do I become a good student and succeed in law school? [more inside]
posted on Jul 4, 2008 - 21 answers

I am looking for the best general student loan company. What are your experienes with specific student loan companies? [more inside]
posted on Jul 3, 2008 - 3 answers

Any Canadian graduate students at an American university to help clear this mess up? According to other CDN graduate students and a previous MeFi post we're not to be taxed on our stipends by Canada. However, despite much letter writing and form filling (i.e. form NR73) the Canadian Revenue Agency insists that I file my taxes. So what exactly did you do to get free of them? [more inside]
posted on Jun 30, 2008 - 13 answers

How to help a young man (dual Turkish-Pakistani citizenship) pursue his education in Western country? [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2008 - 9 answers

Studying abroad in high school. Recommendations? Advice? Anecdotes? [more inside]
posted on Jun 15, 2008 - 11 answers

Summer just started, and I'd like to either WWOOF or helpx.net for 3-4 weeks. [more inside]
posted on May 16, 2008 - 3 answers

How and where to go for two weeks at the end of August? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2008 - 9 answers

I need to find a simple, preferably free budgeting program that will allow me to enter income twice a year rather than on a monthly basis. [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2008 - 7 answers

What are some good appreciation gift ideas for a thesis advisor who was kind when the project took far longer than originally planned? [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 10 answers

Will I be losing my stimulus check because of back student loans that I am now paying? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 3 answers

Seeking guidance with financial planning (loans, down payment, more) [more inside]
posted on Apr 20, 2008 - 5 answers

What arrangements should I make with a student filmmaker who wants to use my music in his film? [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm completely confused about UK immigration policy and am getting conflicting information re: extended stays for academic research. [more inside]
posted on Apr 18, 2008 - 10 answers

Help me be a better graduate student. [more inside]
posted on Apr 17, 2008 - 18 answers

I'm an electrical engineering student/hobbyist looking to buy an oscilloscope. I'd like to spend around $200 ($300 max, probes/shipping included). What should I look for, and where? [more inside]
posted on Apr 16, 2008 - 10 answers

There's a smart freshman who's going to be in my school's Academic Decathlon team next year. However, Academic Decathlon tests over all of high school math, so I ask: How can I teach a fast learner an overview of high school math in around 7 months? [more inside]
posted on Apr 3, 2008 - 6 answers

How does one apply for financial aid at a public university as an independent party? This is to imply there will not be financial assistance from the parent/guardian; is there a way for their income to be excluded as criteria in evaluating aid eligibility? [more inside]
posted on Mar 29, 2008 - 11 answers

One of my boyfriend's student loans just got turned over to a collection agency. How bad is this? [more inside]
posted on Mar 25, 2008 - 15 answers

Asking for a friend: I'm looking for a short story/anecdote/or whatever that encapsulates the teacher/student relationship. A sentence, short story, poem, song or novel where the point is that education doesn't end at graduation and that teachers - in their infinite adult wisdom - will always have something to learn from their students.
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - 12 answers

Will a single parent selling a home that has appreciated a lot and that has a very low mortgage payment, then buying a much more expensive house with all of the proceeds help make the child more (or less) eligible for financial aid (not loans) for college? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 9 answers

I dropped out of a course and extended the time my degree will take, partly in order to avoid a difficult fellow student. She wants to know if she's got anything to do with it. Should I tell her? Why? [more inside]
posted on Mar 10, 2008 - 42 answers

Tell me what it's like to live in Berkeley, from the point of view of a grad student. [more inside]
posted on Mar 3, 2008 - 22 answers

How many college students are there in NYC? Any good sources/cites to back the statistic up would be great too! [more inside]
posted on Feb 14, 2008 - 5 answers

Are Canadian graduate students on stipend and studying in the USA required to file both US and Canadian taxes? [more inside]
posted on Jan 31, 2008 - 7 answers

Young New Zealand girl seriously wants to go to George Washington University to study a Masters of Forensic Science next year. That's all I know. That's pretty much all she knows .....but she wants to know more. What should she know? [more inside]
posted on Jan 26, 2008 - 14 answers

Image Management: 21 year old female wants to be able to ease into the girly arts without killing her bank account, with near zero starting knowledge. (May be long, this is several questions around one theme) [more inside]
posted on Jan 22, 2008 - 45 answers

Risks of forgoing health insurance when one has limited assets? [more inside]
posted on Jan 18, 2008 - 11 answers

I'm trying to evaluate student loan interest rates for possible consolidation as I get quotes. All the consolidated rates (so far) seem to be the same. What am I looking for? [more inside]
posted on Jan 14, 2008 - 4 answers

I am looking for a new academic planner, but I have some picky requirements. Can anyone help? [more inside]
posted on Jan 1, 2008 - 14 answers

How best to purchase a Mac for a German friend visiting the US? [more inside]
posted on Jan 1, 2008 - 10 answers

My in-laws would like to give my daughter 15 shares of stock (about $1500) to help with her college expenses. What is the best way to do this considering financial aid and taxes for both my in-laws and my daughter? [more inside]
posted on Dec 19, 2007 - 4 answers

My student loans were put on deferment against my will -- how do I prevent this from happening in the future? [more inside]
posted on Dec 14, 2007 - 11 answers

I used to be a model student. This semester was truly humbling. Do you have any suggestions to help me hone my study habits, regain motivation, and minimize distractions in the final three semesters before graduation? [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2007 - 18 answers

My girlfriend and I (both college students) want to go on an extravagant vacation this January for $600 each. How should we do it? [more inside]
posted on Dec 4, 2007 - 30 answers

I'm looking for great educational computer sites for kids. [more inside]
posted on Nov 29, 2007 - 7 answers

TeenAngstFilter: Can you help me identify a short story about a student who blows up a pool? [more inside]
posted on Nov 29, 2007 - 2 answers

Where would I go to get free or low-cost and unbiased financial advice in regards to student loan debt and big-picture student financial planning? [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 5 answers

Med school is considering kicking me out - what should I do? [more inside]
posted on Nov 20, 2007 - 15 answers

I have a question about studying in France and long-stay visas... [more inside]
posted on Nov 8, 2007 - 2 answers

Student loan negotiations? [more inside]
posted on Oct 7, 2007 - 17 answers

I'm presently completing a B.A. on Psychology (via distance learning) with the intentions of continuing towards a Masters in Clinical Social Work. I have a couple of questions: 1) I'm 42 years old and have done back to school as a career changer. I have a wife and daughter and need to work part time while I'm a full time student. Does anyone have any suggestions for work which might help with graduate schools looking at both my academic and work background? All of my previous work experience involves working with people, but not much similar to work a therapist would be engaged in (worked for last 8 years as a talent agent) 2) Does anyone know which cities offer the greatest potential for work as a clinical social worker as I hope to eventually open a private practice, but will work in hospital or mental health facility while gaining experience?
posted on Sep 30, 2007 - 3 answers

Can I buy a house using a student loan? Would this even be a good idea? [more inside]
posted on Sep 17, 2007 - 13 answers

How can an older college student integrate with younger classmates? [more inside]
posted on Sep 16, 2007 - 51 answers

How do I become a business tycoon? [more inside]
posted on Sep 16, 2007 - 22 answers

Pro and cons for an foreigner to buy a MacBook in the states. How do I calculate the VAT? Can I get a student-price with swedish student-ID? Will it be worth the hassel to save appr. 400 dollars? [more inside]
posted on Sep 13, 2007 - 14 answers

I have an entire year of semi-boredom ahead of me. What projects can I do in this time period, that are substantial, inexpensive, can be done on the side whilst attending college, and will help me avoid looking back and regretting a wasted youth? I've made a font, almost completed writing a book, learnt how to do the splits. What else can I do, other than churn out more fonts and books? Are there any lists of to-do things out there? [more inside]
posted on Sep 10, 2007 - 31 answers

What's the easiest way to make my US student loan payments from England? [more inside]
posted on Sep 9, 2007 - 11 answers

I'm an theater student in Houston. Twenty one years old. I've got a lot of theater on my resume, but I've never had a real, you know, jobby, job type job. What are my options and where do I start looking? [more inside]
posted on Sep 3, 2007 - 9 answers