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
How does a 25-year old college dropout go about getting a fresh start at a new university? [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2008 - 11 answers
What are the most interesting emerging topics in your field of study? [more inside]
posted on May 11, 2008 - 10 answers
I'm looking for information for applying to grad school while abroad. (PhD programs in Political Science/International Relations). I graduated from college in spring 2006, and I'm planning on applying next year (Fall '09) to start in Fall 2010. I'm also considering going to Israel in July and staying for about 10 months, and I want to make sure this won't impact my grad school plans in any way. [more inside]
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 7 answers
How do I physically write faster? [more inside]
posted on Feb 18, 2008 - 21 answers
Three years into college that I now know is the wrong campus but now I'm with the right woman, what do I do? [more inside]
posted on Feb 13, 2008 - 38 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
Algebra moron -- wants to go to law school? [more inside]
posted on Nov 26, 2007 - 18 answers
I'm failing Trig. What would be a good makeup assignment to suggest to my teacher? Do college teachers even do that kind of thing? [more inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2007 - 21 answers
What should I give my mother for her upcoming trip around the world? [more inside]
posted on Nov 11, 2007 - 15 answers
Where should I live in the US while I go to business school? [more inside]
posted on Oct 6, 2007 - 7 answers
What can you tell me about the Monterey Institute of International Studies? [more inside]
posted on Oct 3, 2007 - 4 answers
I need to go back to school. Can anyone point me to the resources that I need to find to do so? I am desiring to pursue a degree in photography. I have college experience for sure, but I am overwhelmed by the options and the procedure. Also I don't have much money. [more inside]
posted on Sep 6, 2007 - 8 answers
What's a good university, where good means a high concentration of people interested in learning? [more inside]
posted on Aug 20, 2007 - 54 answers
Teachers/instructors/professors: What is your policy for accepting assignments through email? [more inside]
posted on Aug 11, 2007 - 32 answers
Looking for serious, modern, and fun art schools in Europe, or possibly the US. [more inside]
posted on Aug 10, 2007 - 5 answers
I've decided that I want to start getting my life together by working on earning a degree in computer science. To do that, I'm going to start attending the local community college full time this fall, in order to cover some basic classes, and then transfer to full university later when I'm a bit more transfer-worthy. Now I need help figuring out how to best manage my money so as not to accrue too much debt in the process. Ideally I'd like to get as much financial aid as possible to cover this, but there are a few issues. [more inside]
posted on Jul 16, 2007 - 6 answers
I'm a 25 year old journalism major riddled with major debt who has two years of school to go. How should I go about handling my debt situation and finishing school with the ultimate goal of becoming a successful print journalist? Furthermore, am I a fool to enter this field considering my rather unpleasant financial picture? Life advice, please. [more inside]
posted on Jun 13, 2007 - 23 answers
I've reached the end of the road for graduate school loans. [more inside]
posted on Jun 5, 2007 - 7 answers
Did you work full time and go to college/ grad school full time? [more inside]
posted on May 23, 2007 - 48 answers
Help me figure out the best way to finance graduate school abroad. [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2007 - 4 answers
I'm 26 years old and already making a good living. Should I consider going to grad school for international relations or international affairs? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2007 - 19 answers
Which Bay Area college has the best Design program? [more inside]
posted on Apr 23, 2007 - 7 answers
Students: What do you do when group members don't do much at all? Educators: Do you want to hear if a student is not pulling their own weight in a group work situation? [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2007 - 34 answers
As an "outsider", how do I find a back door in to a school or institution of research? Is there any way to "test in" to such a program - or to a degree? [more inside]
posted on Mar 28, 2007 - 13 answers
What would be a good interview book for a graduating college student who has tried to interview, but comes up short? [more inside]
posted on Mar 18, 2007 - 18 answers
How to (if at all) come out of the ADD closet? [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2007 - 15 answers
I'm in college. I'd like to be trained to do editing and layout for a living. How do I proceed? Do you know anything about Simon Fraser's Editing program? [more inside]
posted on Mar 10, 2007 - 10 answers
BA to MD/PhD - how do I do it? [more inside]
posted on Feb 19, 2007 - 19 answers
What are good reasons for requesting a single room in college? [more inside]
posted on Feb 13, 2007 - 42 answers
I don't know how to take notes. No. really. [more inside]
posted on Feb 9, 2007 - 33 answers
I'm currently a senior undergrad planning on graduating in May. My majors are biology and history, but I'll be working in finance after graduation with a large firm in NYC (and I already have a job lined up). After meeting with an advisor this week, I realized that the "perspective classes" (classes outside my majors that are required for graduation) I had taken to complete the requirements for my bachelors of science in biology are different from those required for my bachelors of arts in history. [more inside]
posted on Jan 11, 2007 - 17 answers
I'm taking the sememster off (see my last question) to work out some personal issues, including ADD/LD. I really need to know which schools will let me take classes as a non-matriculating student, so I can work on my study skills, executive functioning, what have you, with a learning specialist. [more inside]
posted on Jan 5, 2007 - 6 answers
I think my professor mistakenly failed me, and I cannot contact him. Now what? [more inside]
posted on Dec 28, 2006 - 29 answers
What is a good idea for a hypothetical product to introduce in Mexico (for a marketing project)? [more inside]
posted on Nov 15, 2006 - 17 answers
I've read previous posts about what to get a college freshman, but this one is a bit different and the previous suggestions really don't apply much... [more inside]
posted on Nov 5, 2006 - 20 answers
Based on my job skills, what should I go back to school and study, in order to have one of those "career" thingys? [more inside]
posted on Oct 24, 2006 - 8 answers
How can I do well in my required college humanities class, despite serious motivational challenges? [more inside]
posted on Oct 23, 2006 - 25 answers
GradSchoolAnxietyFilter: I have no research experience. How do I describe my research plan? [more inside]
posted on Aug 29, 2006 - 8 answers
Should I go back to school at 40, and get that degree? [more inside]
posted on Jul 31, 2006 - 28 answers
Does anyone have an experience appealing an admission decision by a university? I recently applied as a transfer student to a private university in California and was rejected. I'm putting together an appeal now and I was wondering if anyone had any tips or advice from first hand experience. [more inside]
posted on Jul 22, 2006 - 15 answers
Okay, so I'm hoping to apply this winter for Ph.D. programs in computational linguistics. (Thanks for the encouraging advice, guys!) The question is, where? [more inside]
posted on Jul 18, 2006 - 10 answers
Advice for an aspiring broadcast meteorologist. [more inside]
posted on Jul 15, 2006 - 10 answers
How can I get motivated to do well in school during this summer semester? [more inside]
posted on Jun 27, 2006 - 11 answers
Should someone in high school consider attending a foreign medical school instead of going to college in the US? [more inside]
posted on May 6, 2006 - 24 answers
If I use my sister's college-student discount to by computer products at a reduced price, but claim them as expenses for my home business, will anyone care? [more inside]
posted on Mar 29, 2006 - 18 answers
What, really, in the world can I do with a BS in social science? [more inside]
posted on Feb 8, 2006 - 14 answers
I'm a high school senior trying to plan the next few years of my life. I'll definitely take a year off before college, but everything else is still up in the air. [more inside]
posted on Jan 14, 2006 - 30 answers
Is it foolish to confront a teacher about his behavior in class if our final is in one week? [more inside]
posted on Nov 29, 2005 - 35 answers
Returning college student ISO mid-term exam study help. [more inside]
posted on Oct 15, 2005 - 9 answers
I'm a high school dropout who's been working professionally for several years. How can I go to college? [more inside]
posted on Oct 13, 2005 - 19 answers
What is the best way to finish the 3rd year of a 3-year general degree in Canada when youre not in it for the learning anymore? [more inside]
posted on Oct 2, 2005 - 10 answers
Blogging in the classroom. I've decided to set-up a blog for my students this semester. This will be the place for their response papers, writing exercises and a few other tidbits. It needs to have access for 5-10 members, a very easy set-up, free-to-near-free pricing (although I would pay or find the dollars to fund if it was warranted), and very clear posting/linking instructions for the students. Advice on selecting a blogging system needed. [more inside]
posted on Aug 31, 2005 - 14 answers
I want to quit my job and go to school. [more inside]
posted on Jul 26, 2005 - 14 answers
On August 1st, my wife and I will be moving to Morningside Heights in NYC so that she can attend a Columbia graduate program. I have never been to college and would like (read: need) to start with a community-type college. Any recommendations for schools in the Columbia/Morningside Heights/Upper West Side area for me to look into? [more inside]
posted on Jul 6, 2005 - 9 answers
I have an undergrad degree in philosophy and a masters in education. Been doing Online courses for six years and I'm interested in going back to school. In the past few years I've been working on music, film, some psychogeography stuff, conceptual art development/pranks, making posters and on and on. Is anyone out there familiar with grad programs for folks who are all over the place with interests but lean toward the art/activist side?
posted on Jun 28, 2005 - 4 answers
What type of schooling, if any, would be best for cultivating talent and securing a career in photography? I am a bit suspicious about the necessity of a college education for a career in photography (and in general), and am not crazy about the debt that accrues. Should I go back to school or drop out and dive head first into the fray? [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2005 - 7 answers
I'm a full-time college sophomore. I'm working full time, 35 hours a week, to try and make ends meet but I'm having a hard time. I know there was another thread on loans earlier, but my situation is different.
The disbursement I get from the federal student loan programs is not enough to cover my tuition itself, and the extra cost of room, board, books and other necessities is eating in and I'm beginning to run up serious credit card debt. My parents make enough money to keep me from getting grants or financial need scholarships, but they will not help me with school, nor will they co-sign a 3rd party loan. I live in a very cheap apartment and take the bus to school, and I've cut food and entertainment expenses to the minimums. I talked to the financial aid office and they said that there was nothing they could do except offer me a position on campus (for less hours and the same money as my current job) or give me a list of 3rd party loan providers. I called the providers, but they all rejected me because I'm too young (21), single and don't have a cosigner.
What do I do? I feel like I'm being punished for trying to go to school.
posted on Jan 27, 2005 - 59 answers
Does a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree (especially one in theatre/acting) have value outside that field?
posted on Jan 6, 2005 - 15 answers
Who went to an American Ivy League School? Did you think it was the best?
posted on Jul 8, 2004 - 16 answers
Graduate school acceptance. Or really, not. I need some advice from all of you over-educated metafilterites. What do you do when you don't get accepted to your first choice graduate school? Besides, obviously, not attend. Have any of you had any luck with reapplying, and if so, what did you change on your application to "do the trick?" Anyone have luck with taking classes as a non-matriculated student just to get your foot in the door? Any advice is much appreciated.
posted on May 10, 2004 - 14 answers
I'm doing research for a paper, and am running low on time. It turns out that my college (Goucher college), does not subscribe to a database I need access to. The database is: EEBO : Early English Books Online. If any of my fellow students on metafilter can help me out please send an e-mail to the address in my profile.
posted on Apr 30, 2004 - 5 answers
What happens when a person is expelled from a college for academic misconduct (not me)? Can they transfer at all? Does that show up on your transcript? Does it go on your permanent record? How does a person recover from that? Any insight appreciated.
posted on Apr 7, 2004 - 8 answers
