I'm starting college tomorrow, and I have a problem. If I have to sit through a long talk (class, lecture, church, doesn't matter what) I'll start falling asleep. It usually happens around ten minutes into it, regardless of how much sleep I've had the night before. I've tried going to bed earlier, sleeping longer, pinching myself and drinking water through classes. I don't drink caffeine in the morning, so I know it's not a crash. This tiredness only lasts as long as the class does; as soon as it's over, I regain full alertness and it's as if I was never tired at all. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 23, 2009 - 69 answers

My professor’s intimidating, confrontational style makes the classroom atmosphere difficult to tolerate. I can't drop the class or switch sections. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 21, 2009 - 55 answers

Does anyone get over the resentment of having rich, privileged friends? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 28, 2008 - 63 answers

Help me be more outgoing in class. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 25, 2007 - 9 answers

My friends are wealthy. I am not. Why do I feel ashamed and inadequate? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 21, 2006 - 31 answers