How would an employer view a 2-3 year gap of lack of employment? (Details inside) [more inside]
posted by cheechman85 on Nov 18, 2009 - 16 answers

My housemate doesn't clean up, like ever. How can I do to make things work, or at least more bearable? [more inside]
posted by dunkadunc on Nov 16, 2009 - 39 answers

How do I break the "ice" with others (especially girls) and get closer with them? [more inside]
posted by rintako on Nov 13, 2009 - 22 answers

How are things looking for Electrical Engineers? [more inside]
posted by lekvar on Nov 13, 2009 - 13 answers

I am returning to college to complete my bachelors degree and need to take a natural science class to fulfill general education requirements. Which class is the best choice for someone who is utterly intimidated by science? [more inside]
posted by madforplaid on Nov 11, 2009 - 46 answers

What copyright/licensing concerns should I have about pro bono SAT prep tutoring? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 11, 2009 - 7 answers

For those of you who work in computer labs, what is your policy for dealing with flash drives that have been forgotten by a student? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 10, 2009 - 26 answers

What should I know and what could help me in a job interview for a UK College Lab Technician? [more inside]
posted by D J Robertstein on Nov 10, 2009 - 4 answers

I'm currently attending MyCounty Tech School, and have been planning to transfer to Local Private University next fall to finish my Computer Science/IT bachelors. The thing is, I really don't know if that's the right way to wrap up my schooling. Can I get some recommendations on what to look for in a good CS program, and recommendations on slightly non-traditional/accelerated ways of getting a degree in Computer Science? More background info inside. [more inside]
posted by niles on Nov 10, 2009 - 7 answers

Was I ripped off by the graduate school admissions committee at a top 10 university? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 8, 2009 - 39 answers

Fun, interesting activities, or other ways to blow $400, for a floor of freshmen in a university dorm? [more inside]
posted by aaronbeekay on Nov 3, 2009 - 28 answers

How do I explain to my mom and my therapist that I feel like my depression has come back and that I'm wasting my time at college? [more inside]
posted by mccarty.tim on Nov 2, 2009 - 23 answers

How can I enjoy a frat party when I'm too old and lame to actually want to go? [more inside]
posted by oinopaponton on Oct 29, 2009 - 27 answers

I am a nontraditional student who has gone back to school and completed an AA degree.I work all kinds of messed up hours and I have found that pursuing a bachelors of General studies (over the internet) at the university of Missouri will work for me.I can have the tests sent to a local library or school for finals etc. I was wondering what the Meta filter community thinks about a bgs. Has it helped or hindered them.
posted by Upon Further Review on Oct 28, 2009 - 6 answers

Is a BS degree a BS degree, or are there "lesser" degrees - I don't even know how to ask this. I'll try, though. [more inside]
posted by ctmf on Oct 28, 2009 - 14 answers

I have to write this big research paper for my cultural anthro class, and I'm looking for recommendations for cool/ interesting groups to study. I've got to write ten pages on them, so I don't want to get bored! It's got to be a fairly specific group, but one that is not too obscure - I need to be able to find material. Thanks!
posted by howgenerica on Oct 27, 2009 - 31 answers

I've decided to stay and work in my on-campus studio five days a week. I live off-campus. What low-price food can I bring/prepare each week (lunch & dinner) that doesn't necessarily need to be refrigerated? (though I do have access to a microwave) [more inside]
posted by pulled_levers on Oct 26, 2009 - 14 answers

After getting laid off recently, I decided to enroll in a BFA program for graphic design, even though I am a grown up with a BA from a liberal arts university. Should I actually earn the degree or just use the classes to build a portfolio? [more inside]
posted by AtomicBee on Oct 23, 2009 - 7 answers

I've to hand in a group assignment tomorrow and the input from one of the members is crap- terrible writing, no references, no clue, nice guy. I want to remain friends but want to dramatically edit his work. How can I break it to him that his work needed treatment? I'm terrible at this sort of thing. btw, this thread doesn't really answer my question as we're handing in tomorrow. Also- he's old buddies with the other group member who I don't know very well.
posted by mattoxic on Oct 17, 2009 - 25 answers

Help me network like a professional. What are common mistakes that soon-to-be graduates make at network events? What is proper etiquette for name exchanges, gracefully making one's way into a group conversation, and how one does one make an impression without coming off too strong? Particulars after the break. [more inside]
posted by cgomez on Oct 16, 2009 - 7 answers

Tell me why you decided NOT to pursue a PhD. [more inside]
posted by ms.codex on Oct 13, 2009 - 67 answers

What's the best path to take for a high school student aspiring to get into Game Design in college? Any advice? [more inside]
posted by Askiba on Oct 9, 2009 - 13 answers

I'm trying to think of ideas for creative-writing-related fundraisers [more inside]
posted by Holygrail2 on Oct 8, 2009 - 7 answers

Is my university going to sue me? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 1, 2009 - 28 answers

Help me figure out my options for a small (~$4000) student loan. [more inside]
posted by rossination on Sep 30, 2009 - 7 answers

My college's biological sciences dept has run out of student internship/research positions. The professors have emailed me back, saying that they might have openings in the spring. But I want to do something now. What are my other options? I'm in Los Angeles. [more inside]
posted by Xere on Sep 28, 2009 - 10 answers

I'm taking an innovative course on using technology for humanitarian causes, taught by a professor I really like. But it's awful! How can I tell him what I think, and/or turn this disaster of a course into something worthwhile? [more inside]
posted by k. on Sep 23, 2009 - 29 answers

I find myself increasingly unhappy about the fact that I'm not a music major... but what can I do with a music degree, really? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 21, 2009 - 34 answers

Tangentially college sports-related food/drink question: At your school, was there a bar or restaurant where fans of your rival team would congregate? What I'm after is analogous to, say, a Bears bar in Green Bay, but for NCAA teams. [more inside]
posted by me3dia on Sep 21, 2009 - 9 answers

How do I get my life on track with high debt and a chronic medical condition? [more inside]
posted by thegreatcokeolympics on Sep 19, 2009 - 9 answers

Too many credit hours for Federal Student Financial Aid? I am going to Ohio State for a BS in Crop Science, I already have a general studies BS from another school. Now with 268 credit hours, I'm over the 207 allowed to receive federal aid for a Bachelors. What up with this? Anyone every deal this this? Thanks!
posted by Benzle on Sep 18, 2009 - 8 answers

Would it be considered academic dishonesty to use WolframAlpha when doing a homework assignment in math? [more inside]
posted by Wordwoman on Sep 18, 2009 - 12 answers

Advice...I can't stay awake during my class lecture. How can i stay awake and cure my problem??? [more inside]
posted by loser8008 on Sep 16, 2009 - 21 answers

What do I do when I graduate if I know I don't want to pursue my undergraduate field? [more inside]
posted by sarahj on Sep 14, 2009 - 19 answers

Books on cover letters and resumes geared to new college graduates? [more inside]
posted by cymru_j on Sep 10, 2009 - 3 answers

NetherlandsFilter: As a Dutch citizen, am I eligible for financial aid for school in the United States? [more inside]
posted by zvs on Sep 10, 2009 - 2 answers

Why are college buildings and accommodations so generic? [more inside]
posted by lhude sing cuccu on Sep 9, 2009 - 50 answers

My life as a word problem: what is the best, smartest way for someone to change career fields, or increase their range of career options, given limitations of knowledge, time, money and sanity? [more inside]
posted by missix on Sep 9, 2009 - 12 answers

I am a college student living in a co-op (house with 38 people). I need to arrange a party; preferably a costume party. The themes I have come up with so far are: 1) Time Traveler's Ball 2) Alice in Wonderland 3)Mad Science Night Question: What are good ideas for entertainment/activites for those themes? [more inside]
posted by Mayhembob on Sep 9, 2009 - 10 answers

Ideas for a young couple in a crux to figure out their future? [more inside]
posted by aesacus on Sep 8, 2009 - 22 answers

Help me understand/encourage my seemingly unambitious boyfriend. [more inside]
posted by molybdenumblue on Sep 7, 2009 - 33 answers

Tips on getting into Stanford? [more inside]
posted by Gotham on Sep 5, 2009 - 13 answers

My signifigant other is on permanent disability. I just started college as a full-time student myself. I am going to jr college. Paid for tuition and books via Pell Grant, and using the remainder of loans plus s.o.'s disability payments to cover living expenses-- as you can imagine it's tight but we're making do so far. Significant other wants to get a BS in photography. Is Art institute of Pittsburgh right place? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 2, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm trying to decide whether to go to business school (I was admitted to a top 5 school in the US), or earn an academic masters program on a full fellowship in Europe. I have to decide right away, as school is about to start and I just can't resolve my concerns. I'm not sure how much of a business person I am (although I've done some entrepreneurial things in the past). I just graduated from college (although I'm a bit over the traditional age), and I'm not really sure what I want to do with my life. Business school costs about $100k. The free masters program is much more academic -- and I'm eager to live abroad. How do I approach this decision? I've made pro and con lists, meditated, "listened to my heart" and so many things. My mind changes every five minutes as I think about different aspects of the decision. Help! I'm not sure what I "want to be when I grow up". When I was a kid, I wanted to be a lawyer and a writer -- and if I go to business school, I close the door on being a lawyer. I still want to explore a lot of things, and I'm afraid of being so much in debt when I go off to do that. On the other hand, I want to be economically secure and do have interests in entrepreneurship and other business careers.
posted by anonymous on Sep 2, 2009 - 19 answers

College & Fin Aid Issues [more inside]
posted by nameinruins on Aug 29, 2009 - 17 answers

What kind of website would you, a college student, find useful? [more inside]
posted by 913 on Aug 27, 2009 - 28 answers

Sending my oldest off to college for the first time. What can we do to make this transition easy/special? [more inside]
posted by Flakypastry on Aug 27, 2009 - 32 answers

LegalFilter: Can I get in trouble based on my roommates' parties? [more inside]
posted by delicate_dahlias on Aug 25, 2009 - 20 answers

It's my first week in a college dorm. I feel alienated and out of place. Please help me adjust -- advice or encouraging stories appreciated. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 25, 2009 - 34 answers

Help an aspie initiate making out with girls in college. [more inside]
posted by LSK on Aug 24, 2009 - 20 answers